Design Review Board

Design Review Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 22, 2026 6:00 pm Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Design Review Board will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation pursuant to Section 30A of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, as amended by Section 40 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, and further amended by Section 1 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, the City is authorized to conduct remote meetings of its public bodies through June 30, 2027. Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. If we are unable to do so on matters not requiring a public hearing, we will post on the City of Salem’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. Individuals may participate remotely in the meeting via a remote participation platform called Zoom. Members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting may access the remote participation meeting through any one of the following ways: • Go to the website link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84298788620?pwd=VElMWmQ0Sm5rN0dBNnYwMlJMc1UyQT09 or • Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 842 9878 8620 and Passcode 032989; or • Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted, enter meeting ID # 842 9878 8620. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting but can follow along with the project materials available for download at: DRB Meeting Materials. Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do so, during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment. If you would like to make a comment, please use the ‘Raise Hand’ feature; if you are participating via phone, press *9 to raise your hand. The Chair of the Board, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants who have raised their hands with an opportunity to speak. Roll Call Paul Durand, Chair Elizabeth Murray Daniel Estes Marc Perras Catherine Miller Sarah Tarbet Signs in the Urban Renewal Area 1. 161 Essex Street: Peabody Essex Museum Walking Tours 2. 231-251 Washington Street: Levana Group Leasing Signage Projects in the Urban Renewal Area 1. 6 Front Street: Small Project Review – Replacement of 34 windows on the second and third floors of the property. Projects Outside of the Urban Renewal Area There are no projects to review. City Hall Annex • 98 Washington Street • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (978) 619-5685 Page 1 of 2 New/Old Business 1. Approval of Minutes: a. June 24, 2026 2. Staff Updates Upcoming Meetings 1. SRA: August 12 2. DRB: August 26 Adjournment Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A §18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-028 through 2-2033. Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event. Page 2 of 2