Historic Preservation Commission

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday @ 6:30 pm
Location: Salem Main Street Office, 1 Fenwick Plaza, Salem

Members: (4-year term, expires 12/31)
Councilwoman Ceil Smith – Class A – Term Expires 2027
Bruce Jo – Class B – Term Expires 2024
Virginia Jared, Acting Chair – Class C – Term Expires 2026
Chris Hofacker – Class A – Term Expires 2027
Betsey McBride – Class B – Term Expires 2025

City Code for Historical Preservation Commission

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-107 and City Code Section 130-71, the Historic Preservation Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Mayor for staggered 4 year terms (except that any member who is also a member of the Planning Board shall have a term that is equal to his term on the Planning Board).  Members are divided into three classes:  Class A- a person who is knowledgeable in building design and construction or architectural history and who may reside outside of the City; Class B – a person who is knowledgeable or has a demonstrated interest in local history and who may reside outside of the City; and those regular members who are not designated as Class A or B shall be designated as Class C members all of whom shall be residents of the City who hold no other City  office, position or employment except for membership on the Planning Board.  There may also be not more than two alternate members appointed by the Mayor for 2 year terms who shall meet the qualifications for Class C members.

Alternates: (2-year term, expires 12/31)
Karin Morris – Alternate #1 – Term Expires 2024
Open – Alternate #2
Open – Alternate #3
Open – Alternate #4

Board Secretary – Sheila Palmer
Legal Counsel – Adam Telsey