Salem Planning Board unanimously approves two storage applications and battery storage ban. The Board approved site plan applications from Rebecca Dennison for two prefabricated sheds and Derick Justin for a 20-by-30-foot storage building on Rexleigh Road. The Board also unanimously approved
Salem Board fills library vacancy through 2028. Supervisor Evera Sue Clary's town board unanimously appointed Steven Ladas to the Bancroft Public Library Board of Trustees for a term through December 31, 2028, filling Rachael Armstrong's vacancy. The board also unanimously approved a manufactured
Salem advances freight barn preservation with steering committee. Canadian Pacific agreed to quit claim the Salem Freight Barn to Northeast Rail, a transfer omitted from official records since 1994, and the committee formed a steering group to oversee architectural surveys, a Battenkill Railroad
Salem Town Board rescinds flood damage prevention law pending staff review. Supervisor Evera Sue Clary called the special meeting, where Councilman Tom McMorris introduced Resolution #42 for proposed Local Law #2 of 2026 on Flood Damage Prevention. Kim Erbe, Planning/Library staff, flagged multiple
Economic Development Committee updates progress across five major initiatives. The committee reported 274 responses to the Master Comprehensive Plan survey, with results to be reviewed in April. The state has approved Salem's land banking program and a Board of Directors is now formed; a separate
Salem approves $365K truck, extends battery-storage moratorium. The Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law 1 of 2026, extending a temporary ban on commercial battery energy storage systems after a public hearing found no objections. Supervisor Evera Sue Clary oversaw three consecutive 5-0 votes
Salem board moves town clerk to temporary office space during closure. The Town Board voted unanimously to place Town Clerk Pat Gilchrist in temporary office space within Justice Scott Thetford's office until tax collection ends March 31, 2026. Supervisor Evera Sue Clary obtained approvals from
Salem Town Board extends battery storage moratorium for six months. The board unanimously passed Resolution 23 extending the temporary ban on commercial battery energy storage systems and scheduled a public hearing for April 8, 2026, after the Planning Board raised concerns about fire management
Planning Board elects Maurice Patrick as chairman, with Edward Donoghue as vice-chairman and Jay Watters as secretary, all unanimous. Matthew Fuller, Esq., was appointed attorney, and The Eagle continues as the official newspaper. The board approved a conditional application to place two 12-by-24
Salem board approves operations, seeks sewer site alternative. Supervisor Evera Sue Clary and the town council voted unanimously to approve Warrant #2 and Highway Abstract #2, authorized advertising for highway material bids, and signed the 284 Agreement for 2026 operations. The board also
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