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
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
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
Salem Town Board approves TAP grant for sidewalk work as food pantry faces relocation. The board unanimously approved Resolution 15 authorizing Supervisor Evera Sue Clary to advance the TAP Design and Construction Grant for sidewalk repair on Main Street between the Auto parts store and the former
Salem Town Board approves 2026 rules, hires Matthew Fuller as attorney. The Salem Town Board adopted 14 resolutions at its January 5 organizational meeting, establishing operating procedures for monthly board meetings, adopting ethics and conflicts of interest policies, and designating Arrow Bank
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