Historical Commission

All applications to the Salem Historical Commission are submitted through the City's online system for permit applications. This new system streamlines the application process for both the applicants and the department staff. All historic district applications, including requests for Certificates of Non-Applicability, Appropriateness and Hardship must be submitted through this online system. Please note that an e-mail address is required to access this system.

Please see below to access the following applications:

Certificate of Appropriateness & Certificate of Non-Applicability

https://salemma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1087/record-types/6629 

Certificate of Hardship  

https://salemma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1087/record-types/6519

To view application materials for each meeting, please access online Sharefolder here or see Meeting Folder link on left side of this page.

If you need assistance, please contact Patti Kelleher at 978-619-5685 or at pkelleher@salem.com
 

The Salem Historical Commission reviews applications for work being done on properties in Salem's four local historic districts and maintains an inventory of historic resources. Deadlines for Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Certificates of Hardship are due 16 days before any meeting.

Note: The Salem Historical Commission does not maintain collections of historic documents or artifacts and does not maintain ancestry files.

Staff Contacts

Board Members

Name Title
Mark Meche Member (9/14/2026)
Rebecca English Member (3/1/2025)
Laurence Spang Chair (1/10/2025)
Margarida Raka-Goncalves Alternate (1/11/2026)
Vijay Joyce Vice Chair (03/12/2026)
Milo Martinez Member (4/11/2025)
Kelly Tyler-Lewis Member (4/11/2025)
vacant membership Alternate (11/17/24)
Alice Rose Merkl City Council Liaison
Mark Pattison Member (6/1/2024)
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