The Salem City Council on Jan. 9 confirmed multiple mayoral appointments by roll call and held others under the rules for later consideration.

Confirmed by roll call were:

- Megan Montgomery, appointed to the Community Preservation Committee (term to expire May 10, 2026). Montgomery addressed the council by Zoom and thanked members, saying she looked forward to supporting affordable housing, historic preservation, open space and recreation.

- Robert Zanzone, appointed to the Cemetery Commission (term to expire Feb. 1, 2025). Zanzone spoke to the council and said he planned to focus on cemetery preservation and record-keeping.

- John Hayes, appointed to the Sustainability, Energy and Resiliency Committee (term to expire Dec. 6, 2027). Councilors praised Hayes’s background in renewable energy and academic work.

Other appointments were held under the rules for later consideration, including one to the Council on Aging Board (James Roger’s appointment was held) and multiple youth and task-force appointments. Councilors said holding items under the rules allowed time to ask questions of the mayor or to wait for candidates to accept.

Why it matters: Appointments shape advisory and oversight bodies that handle preservation, cemeteries, sustainability and aging services. Confirmations were unanimous where votes were taken; held nominations will return for council action.

What’s next: Held items will return to the council when additional information is available or when nominees are present.