SALEM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 10/15/26 at On A Limb Baking Company MEETING 9-10am
PRESENT: Laura Dunham, Katie Braymer-Hayes, Chris Green, Susi Thomas, Kayla Moriarty
Treasurer’s report presented-
Laura shared: The Town of Salem had a featured article in the BattenHudson Magazine
Chamber office hours have been running well Friday/Saturday/Monday 10-noon
The September mixer at The Georgi Museum was great fun
Share your upcoming events for posting on the Chamber calendar “Local Happenings’
New:
The Chamber will be hosting a Candidate Meet & Mingle Town Supervisor candidates Sue Clary and Sherri Slater. Monday October 19ith at 207 N Main Street – 5-7:30 – light snacks and cold drinks provided. All are invited to come ask questions and get answers.
Discussion held re: heating costs- due to lack of quorum attending the Board voted unanimously via email to donate $500 to the Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund.
Discussion held regarding changes to bylaws due to the limited hours available from volunteers. Due to lack of quorum attending the Board voted unanimously via email for these changes to take affect in 2027.
Amend the required number of Board Members to five (5) instead of nine (9)
Amend Board meeting schedule to Quarterly instead of monthly
Supervisor Clary stopped by the table to share the great news that the Town of Salem has received a $2.3 million grant for sidewalks, curbing, and drainage improvements along South Main Street, from the red light to our new Hudson Headwaters medical facility! New sidewalks connecting our community to doctors, lab service and pharmacy. This is in addition to the project taking place Spring 2027 to replace the Main Street sidewalk from the Railroad Station to the red light. These improvements will provide a safer experience for residents and visitors. We thank the Supervisor and everyone involved in bringing this important project to Salem!
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Dunham