The committee ranked 10 community preservation applications High and one Medium, while deferring its preliminary FY27 budget discussion and vote to the next meeting.
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The rankings guide which projects may be recommended for Community Preservation Act funding, but they do not approve funding awards. High-ranked projects include park renovations, housing repairs and creation, historic preservation, and building restoration. The Pioneer Village project was ranked Medium after an initial High motion tied 4-4, while the FY27 budget remains under review.
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Ranked High the High Street Park Renovation project by a 7-2 vote.
Ranked High Lafayette Housing Critical Capital Repairs by a 9-0 vote.
Ranked High House of the Seven Gables Building Preservation by a 9-0 vote.
Ranked High Winter Island Hangar Critical Structural Repairs by a 7-1 vote, with one recusal.
Ranked Medium Common Bandstand Restoration by an 8-0 vote, with one recusal.
Ranked High Housing Bridge to Salem by a 9-0 vote, subject to confirmation of program eligibility.
Ranked High Hamilton Hall Exterior Restoration by a 9-0 vote.
Ranked Pioneer Village Relocation and Restoration Medium by an 8-0 vote after a proposed High ranking tied 4-4.
Ranked High Window Restoration at Salem Playhouse/Bridge at 211 by a 9-0 vote after an earlier High motion failed 4-5.
Ranked High Tabernacle Church Community Housing Creation by an 8-0 vote, with one recusal.
Ranked Medium Emmerton House Exterior Restoration by an 8-1 vote.
Ranked High Peabody Street Park Renovation by an 8-1 vote.
Continued the preliminary FY27 budget discussion and vote to the next meeting.
Approved the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes.
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