39 Washington Square North - CofNA - windows
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY
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 does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the exemptions or
limitations 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: 39 Washington Square North
Name of Record Owner: Sarah Herr
Description of Work Proposed:
The scope of this project is maintaining the existing wood exterior elements with no changes in color or design.
• This project will repair rotted wood trim as needed with custom wood trim to match the existing design. All wood trim will
then be scraped, primed, and painted in a white shade that is color matched to the existing trim paint color (paint color is
unknown, will match a paint chip).
• Some basement windows have painted black wood storms and peeling exterior sashes. This paint will also be scraped,
primed, and painted in a black shade that is color matched to the existing (paint color is unknown, will match a paint chip)
• One corner of the roof line has a piece of wood molding that is missing. This will be replaced with a custom wood molding
piece to match the design of the one on the opposite corner. It will be painted the same white as the rest of the roof trim
(paint color is unknown, will match a paint chip).
Not applicable due to being in-kind painting and repairs.
Upon completion of above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is required to
document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans.
Dated: April 14, 2022 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.