Salem Redevelopment Authority — August 12, 2026
The board will consider appointing Joe Badowski to the Development Review Board (DRB) to fill a vacancy expiring in October 2027. Following this, the Authority will review two small projects in the Urban Renewal Area: a request to paint awnings at Witch City Mall and a proposed expansion of the Salem Inn campus that includes renovating a main structure into hotel rooms and a carriage house into a townhouse.
Major discussion will focus on the redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot. This includes a project status update and a vote to authorize the Executive Director to execute documents for the conveyance of 252 Bridge Street and 32-34 Federal Street. The meeting will conclude with a final grant report for Juneteenth Jam and a review of SRA financials.
On the agenda
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Appointment of Joe Badowski to the Development Review Board (DRB)
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Salem Inn campus expansion including hotel rooms, a townhouse, and solar carport
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Conveyance of properties at 252 Bridge Street and 32-34 Federal Street
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Redevelopment update for the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot
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Final Grant Report for Juneteenth Jam
Why this matters
The board is moving toward finalizing the transfer of property related to the historic courthouse and Crescent Lot redevelopment. Residents may also want to monitor the Salem Inn expansion, which introduces new residential and hotel density along Summer Street.
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