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Meeting report · Planning Board Upcoming

Planning Board — July 9, 2026

WhenThu, July 9, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Starts in4 days
FormatIn person
WhereEvent Location, Salem, MA 01970
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Planning Board reviews housing projects, affordable living developments, and site plan amendments

The board will first hold a continuance for a hearing regarding the Forest River Residences at 8 Harrison Road and surrounding lots. The project 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.

Following this, the board will consider a public hearing for North Shore Community Development Corporation and North Shore Community Health Center to amend existing site plans and permits for properties including 73 Lafayette Street and 315 Derby Street. These amendments involve culvert repairs and changes to landscape plans.

A hearing is also scheduled for Harborlight Homes and Lifebridge North Shore regarding a project at 54 Margin Street and other locations. This proposal involves demolishing certain buildings to create a 22,806 square foot facility containing 53 affordable homes, a 70-bed shelter, and supportive programming space. Finally, the board will review a site plan amendment for 57 Wharf Street and 201 Derby Street to add 18 new dwelling units via vertical expansion.

Source posted agenda5 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 and one new four-story building.
  2. 2
    NSCDC/NSCHC Site Plan Amendments: Changes to culvert repairs and landscape plans for properties on Lafayette Street and Derby Street.
  3. 3
    Affordable Housing Project: Proposal for 53 affordable homes and a 70-bed shelter at 54 Margin Street and surrounding lots.
  4. 4
    Pickering Wharf Complex: Proposal to add 18 new dwelling units to 57 Wharf Street and 201 Derby Street.
  5. 5
    Decision extension request for 252 Bridge Street through July 17, 2026.

Why this matters

The board will deliberate on several high-impact residential developments, including significant affordable housing, a new shelter, and the conversion of former university buildings into apartments. Decisions made here will affect local housing capacity, coastal resiliency compliance, and neighborhood density.

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