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Meeting report · Planning Board Upcoming

Planning Board — June 25, 2026

WhenThu, June 25, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Starts inToday
FormatIn person
WhereEvent Location, Salem, MA 01970
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Planning Board considers continuances for housing developments at Salem State and Tabernacle Church.

The board will first address a request for a continuance regarding the Forest River Residences project. This second-phase proposal by WinnDevelopment Companies, LLC involves the adaptive reuse of three Salem State University South Campus buildings and the construction of one new four-story residential building to create up to 145 dwelling units.

Next, the board will consider a continuance for Beacon Communities Services LLC regarding the Tabernacle Congregational Church property at 50 Washington Street. The applicant seeks a Special Permit and Site Plan Review to renovate the existing building and add two structures to create 48 studio apartments for veterans.

A third item, involving North Shore Community Development Corporation and North Shore Community Health Center, has been revised to request a continuance until July 9, 2026. This project involves multiple properties across Lafayette Street, Derby Street, and Peabody Street.

Source posted agenda4 agenda items

On the ⁠agenda

Items scheduled for discussion, from the posted agenda.
  1. 1
    Continuance for Forest River Residences (145 units via adaptive reuse of Salem State buildings)
  2. 2
    Continuance for 50 Washington Street (48 veteran studio apartments)
  3. 3
    Continuance for North Shore Community Health Center site plan amendments
  4. 4
    Appointment of a Planning Board Member to the Community Preservation Committee

Why this matters

The board is reviewing several major residential and community health projects that impact local housing density and land use. Because these specific items are continuances, no final decisions on the developments will be made during this meeting, but the scheduling of future hearings is critical for the project timelines.

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