Salem Common - C of A - new playground equipment
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
√ Construction Moving
Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition Painting
Signage Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements
set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: Washington Square
Address of Property: Salem Common
Name of Record Owner: City of Salem
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Install new zero entry inclusive whirl playground equipment at the southeast corner of playground.
▪ Commission recommends the following:
o Playground surface under new equipment should match color of existing playground
surface. Should existing color no longer be available, Commission asks that City return to
present proposed new color.
o Planting of two new trees adjacent to basketball court to replace tree to be removed.
Upon completion of work, please notify Historical Commission staff for final review and sign-off of
Certificate.
Dated: May 17, 2020 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding
violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise
indicated. THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from
the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work.