• Reviewing painting a crosswalk at Narbonne House on Essex Street with Dave Knowlton.
• NIAC meeting on 9/9/20 to be covered by Gabe.  Update: minutes distributed.
• Still waiting to hear on proposed Stop Sign at WSE/Andrews St. intersection.
• SCNA remains supportive of City’s plans to increase mask signage, to use mask ambassadors, and to increase testing.  Update: Halloween updates coming.
• Evidence of stickers & graffiti on the Common continue to be reported to the SPD.
• Opportunities for new landscaping at Bandstand & Arch being explored.

Friends of the Salem Common Update (Group)

Friends of Salem Common (FOSC) has prepared a Conditions Report – but not a Master Plan – & distributed it to City & elected officials. The report does not address the Playground, the Common Fence, the Bandstand or the Arch.  The report’s focus was on Lighting, Soil, Trees & Benches – all areas that the SCNA is already engaging on with the City & the appropriate Commissioners. The report listed recommendations in these areas without citing funding.

Update: Erin at Preservation Partners meeting explained that we are two different orgs.

• Three non-smoking signs are to be installed at Playground, Bandstand & Arch.
• The locking mechanism for the bulkhead is being replaced via warranty.
• Tree removals on hold until community discussion.
• SCNA provided design for Bandstand landscaping which is now in the review process.
• Paint on basketball court is peeling badly and the uneven surfacing is causing water to pool.
• Mushroom growth & ant infestation continues to spread.  Jenn has reached out to Madore.
• Jenn should be notified about any Common-related issues or post them to SeeClickFix site.

Holiday Common Decorating:

• Jenn to contact T. O’Donnell & B. Michaud about contributions of tree, swags, and wreaths.
• SCNA will purchase new bows.
• We are targeting the event for the Sunday after Thanksgiving: 11/29/20.
• Lets make it a fun community event as always that volunteers will enjoy participating in.

• Great recent newsletter Jen!
• Possible topics for the next newsletter could include Mask Patrol, testing, Arch story, landscaping projects and Salem house tour going virtual this year.