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The Salem Redevelopment Authority voted 3-0 to authorize negotiations on a third amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for the historic courthouse redevelopment at 252 Bridge Street and 32-34 Federal Street. The discussion noted that Phase 1B is paused and Phase 1A will be smaller than previously committed.
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The Authority authorized its chair and executive director to negotiate Amendment #3 with WinnDevelopment and directed the executive director to send requested language by May 14. The Authority said public activation and program space planning must remain part of the project, while DCAMM has committed to an ongoing role and the Massachusetts National Guard may help activate courthouse spaces. The Authority also approved a façade paint proposal at 304 Essex Street, accepted withdrawal of an outdoor dining request at 155 Washington Street, and referred another outdoor dining request to the Design Review Board.
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