News Release

Wharf Stabilization and Repair Project Public Meeting

Date: May 16, 2024
Contact: Jeremy Bumagin

SALEM, MA — Salem Maritime National Historic Site will be hosting a public meeting to provide information and answer questions about an upcoming wharf stabilization and repair project. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 23^rd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., at Saint Joseph's Hall (160 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Saint Joseph's Hall is handicap accessible.

The wharf stabilization and repair project will make repairs necessary to stabilize Derby and Central wharves and provide additional protection against future erosion. Work on this project is scheduled to begin on May 28^th along the east side bulkhead of Derby Wharf and will continue throughout the summer and early fall. The project is anticipated to be completed by winter 2024.

The wharf stabilization and repair project is being funded by the National Park Service. Derby Wharf, built in 1762, and Central Wharf, constructed in 1790, are on the National Register of Historic Places and are National Historic Landmarks.

Updates concerning this project will be posted on the park's website (www.nps.gov/sama) and the park's social media pages.

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