Salem News
Salem: Historic group drops suit against St. Joe's development
SALEM --- After many discussions with the city, Salem's historical society (HSI) has agreed to drop its lawsuit to stop the redevelopment of the St. Joseph's Church property. The agreement, signed recently in Mayor Kim Driscoll's office, gives HSI a more defined role determining how the property will be developed. The developer, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, said work will start in six to eight weeks. POUA plans to demolish the 61-year-old church and construct a four-story building with 51 apartments, retail space and a community meeting area.