Rental rates are set for a minimum six hour event, with two hours prior for set up and two hours post for clean up of the facility; thus Old Town Hall is booked for a minimum of 10 hours for each event. We only book one event per day so events are charged at a flat rate for the designated time period.
EVENT RENTAL FEE
The Old Town Hall is available for the following:
- City Functions
- Not-for-Profit Arts Performances (such as exhibits, concerts, and performances) which are open to the Public
- Schools and other Civic Events which are open and free to the Public
PER EVENT: $250
- First preference will be given to Salem Agencies.
- Nonprofit Community Organizations may request a waiver of the event fee. Requests must be made in writing and explain why the fee poses a hardship.
- Additional hours are available at a fee of $200 per hour.
OTHER FEES
The total fee for the use of Old Town Hall includes the rental fee plus the following fees, if applicable:
Staff Fee: A staff fee is charged at $32.09/hour (4 hour minimum) for every event. The total number of hours charged includes set-up, clean-up, and the actual event. There is no staff fee charged for events held Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Please provide staff fee payment in a separate check.
Police Detail: Any event serving alcohol is charged $31/hour (4 hour minimum) for a police detail. The fee, which is subject to change, should be paid directly to the Salem Police Department. The applicant must arrange a police detail through the Salem Police Department.
Refundable Security Deposit: $250 – returned within 30 days after the event. Please provide security deposit in a separate check.
Old Town Hall will not accept applications for political fundraisers, for-profit organizations, or for events with vendors, which are not approved by the Licensing Board.
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