Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board’s Construction Grant Program Leverages $500,000 in ARPA Funds to support Affordable Housing
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that the City has launched a new funding application, administered through the City’s... more ››
City of Salem Introduces Lockbox Registration Program for Salem Adults 60 Years of Age or Older
The population of the City of Salem is approximately 44,000. Close to 20% are 60 years of age or older. If you are 60 or over, have you... more ››
City of Salem Electric Vehicle Charging Fee - FAQ
Beginning on 10/20/2023, the City of the Salem will be charging a $0.35/kWh fee for charging at all publicly accessible electric vehicle (... more ››
City of Salem Invites Community to Contribute to Banned Book Little Library at City Hall
Now that the City of Salem has concluded our celebration of National Banned Book Week, we extend an open invitation to the community to... more ››
Don't Mulch Your Trees to Death!
The City of Salem Tree Commission is sharing an easy tree care tip today that can go a long way toward sustaining the health of trees here... more ››
Signature Parks Podcast, Episode #3 - Forest River Park
The 3rd episode of the Signature Parks Podcast, Forest River Park, is now live! It’s linked below, and can be found on Apple podcasts and... more ››
Salem Board of Health Advisory
The Salem Board of Health is issuing a Public Health warning that there may be sewage in Salem Harbor in the area of Cat Cove in Salem... more ››
Salem to Offer Free Cardboard Recycling Site for Businesses and Residents
The City of Salem will offer free cardboard recycling for Salem residents and businesses at the Salem Transfer Station, 12 Swampscott Road... more ››
Salem Residents & Workers Ride Bluebikes for Free in October
With the arrival of the October season, Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced today that the City of Salem is offering a free 30-day... more ››
City of Salem Unveils Banned Book Little Library at City Hall
To mark National Banned Book Week, the City of Salem proudly announces the unveiling of a new Little Free Library at City Hall dedicated to... more ››
City of Salem Again Offering Free Weekend Shuttles September 30-October 31
The City of Salem’s free October weekend shuttle returns this weekend for its sixth year. New this year for 2023, the service will run... more ››
City of Salem to Replace Diseased Trees in Forest River Park
The City of Salem is announcing upcoming landscaping improvements in Forest River Park. City and Contractor crews will mobilize in the park... more ››
FAQ about Homelessness and Encampments in Salem
Why are we seeing encampments?
City of Salem Prepares for Storm Impacts
The City of Salem encourages all community members to monitor weather forecasts and City alerts ahead of the potential storm, likely to... more ››
City of Salem Invites Community Members to Review Artists' Proposals and VOTE on final design for Charlotte Forten Memorial
Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that the City of Salem and the Charlotte Forten Memorial Project Advisors have invited four talented... more ››
Salem Brings City Services to Residents with ‘City Hall to Go’
Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced today the launch of ‘City Hall to Go’ – a mobile program that brings city services directly to residents... more ››
City of Salem’s Race Equity Commission Introduces Discrimination Reporting Form, Available in Multiple Languages
The City of Salem’s Race Equity Commission today released a new Discrimination Reporting Form, now accessible on the City’s website at:... more ››
Salem Public Schools Publishes New Strategic Plan
The new 2023-2026 Salem Public Schools Strategic Plan is here! This important document is the foundation of how our schools will teach,... more ››
City of Salem Again Receives National Award for Financial Reporting
The City of Salem has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government... more ››
City of Salem Commencing Historic Preservation Projects in Two Cemeteries
Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that The City of Salem is excited to begin two new restoration projects in the city’s historic cemeteries... more ››