Staff Writer
SALEM City council recently held the first reading on an ordinance that will allow parking to continue on an existing original driveway in a front yard, even if the garage is gone or no longer a garage.
An issue came up recently when a homeowner on Southeast Boulevard decided to close in his garage to create more living space. His driveway remained, but according to city rules, he could no longer park there since the driveway now faced living space instead of a garage.
There’s no parking allowed on front yards anywhere in the city and unfortunately, there’s no parking in the street on Southeast Boulevard, leaving no parking alternative.
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Salem’s new at large councilman, Robert Merry, takes the oath administered by Salem Mayor John Berlin while his wife, Susan, holds the Bible. City council selected Merry last week to fill the unexpired term of former councilman Sal Salvino. Merry said he was pleased that council chose him and added, “I hope during my tenure I can serve the citizens of Salem to the best of my ability.” He was resigning his post on the city Planning Commission, which the mayor will have to fill. Berlin said he already has some possible candidates in mind that he will be calling. Merry’s first meeting on council will be tonight.
Apr 20, 2021
Salem’s new At Large Councilman Robert Merry takes the oath administered by Salem Mayor John Berlin while his wife, Susan, holds the Bible. City council selected Merry last week to fill the unexpired term of former councilman Sal Salvino. Merry said he was pleased that council chose him and added “I hope during my tenure I can serve the citizens of Salem to the best of my ability.” He was resigning his post on the city Planning Commission, which the mayor will have to fill. Berlin said he already has some possible candidates in mind. Merry’s first meeting on council will be tonight. (Salem News photo by Mary Ann Greier)