Salem Planning Board backs data center ban with 5-0 vote. The board recommended Ordinance #26-19, which prohibits data centers as a land use in Salem, as consistent with the city's Master Plan. It also voted 4-0-2 to recommend Ordinance #26-20, amending Historic Preservation Commission procedures.
Salem Planning Board unanimously approved a recommendation on the city's proposed recreational cannabis ordinance. The board approved Resolution #2026-09 recommending Ordinance #26-10, which permits cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors exclusively within commercial and
Salem Common Council introduced affordable housing ordinance on first reading. Council President Gregory and Councilmembers Cline, Gage, Henson, Jared, Kellum, and Key unanimously advanced Ordinance 26-05 amending Chapter 130 to govern affordable housing obligations, alongside Ordinance 26-04
Salem Planning Board unanimously adopts housing element amendment. The five-member board voted without dissent to approve Resolution #2025-16, amending the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share of the Master Plan to eliminate substandard housing, clean up vacant lots and neighborhoods, and
Salem Common Council accepts resignation of Councilman Earl Gage, advancing housing initiatives. In unanimous-consent votes, the council appointed Sean Brown as Administrative Agent for the city's Affordable Housing program and approved housing trust fund spending and affirmative marketing
Salem Planning Board fills vacancies, appoints officers for first time in three years. The board organized with William Corbin as Chair and Greg Morris as Vice-Chair, and re-appointed Mayor Jody Veler. The board appointed Adam Telsey with Telsey Law, LLC. as solicitor and Bach Associates as
Salem Planning Board approves deed-filing extension and surveys major development pipeline. The Board unanimously approved Resolution #2026-08, extending the subdivision deed filing deadline to June 15, 2026, to address title issues arising from a water and utility sale. Sean Brown updated the
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