Town Council — July 6, 2026
The Council will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Salem Municipal Code Chapter 409 concerning Solid Waste. They will also hold a first reading on Resolution No. 2026-14 to consider amending the criteria for the Commercial Tax Credit Program and Resolution No. 2026-13 to authorize a lease agreement for a fire engine pumper.
New business includes an update on water restrictions and a discussion on traffic safety intersection evaluations for North Main Street/Bluff Street and the intersection of Hampstead Road, Shannon Road, Town Farm Road, and Liberty Street. Additionally, the Council will review updates to the Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure.
On the agenda
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Public hearing on amendments to Solid Waste municipal code (Chapter 409)
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Proposed amendments to Commercial Tax Credit Program criteria
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Lease agreement authorization for a fire engine pumper
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Traffic safety intersection evaluations for North Main/Bluff St and Hampstead/Shannon/Town Farm/Liberty St
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Update on Municipal Services water restrictions
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Update to Historic District Commission Rules of Procedure (Bylaws)
Why this matters
Residents may be impacted by changes to solid waste regulations and commercial tax incentives. The discussion on traffic safety evaluations could influence future infrastructure improvements at specific local intersections, while water restriction updates may affect residential and business usage.
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