The City of Salem’s first concern is the preservation of Old Town Hall and its contents. Old Town Hall is made available to recognized, responsible individuals and organizations for educational, civic and cultural activities according to the following conditions:
1. Permission to use the facility shall be granted only with the full understanding that the renter will assume full responsibility and will reimburse the City of Salem for any and all damage to the building or its contents resulting from such use.
2. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building, including the restroom.
3. All decorations brought into the hall must be removed at the end of the event. Banners, signs and other like items may not be affixed to interior or exterior walls at Old Town Hall. The use of tape and tacks to affix decorations is prohibited. For specific decorating information, see the Function Hall Manager.
4. Open-flames are prohibited. This includes liquid propane and Sterno heated chafing/buffet containers. Only electric heating plates are permitted. Candles encased in globes may be permitted at the City’s discretion.
5. Renters must conform their guest, table and chair arrangements according to the occupancy laws established by the Salem Fire and Building codes. The Function Hall Manager must approve all furniture arrangements.
6. Renters must obtain a Certificate of Insurance and add the City of Salem as their interest may appear. The renter may add the City of Salem as their interests appear to the Homeowners Insurance and must present the Certificate to the Function Hall Manager prior to the event.
7. If alcohol is provided at the event, you assume responsibility to see that all consumption is done in a lawful, safe manner, and that no cash will be exchanged for alcoholic beverages unless the proper license is obtained from the city. Renters may make arrangements for a total of no more than 5 hours of alcohol service at Old Town Hall. The City will require a police detail at any event serving alcohol.
8. Catering services, if applicable, must be listed on the Rental Agreement and Application and have signed the Caterers Responsibilities Form. Caterers must be approved by the City one month prior to the event.
9. Small musical ensembles are welcome but must be appropriate to the historic setting. Entertainment arrangements must be approved by the Function Hall Manager in advance of the event.
10. The City of Salem is not responsible for any personal property brought in by caterers or guests.
11. The City of Salem reserves the right to make special regulations and charges to all contracts.
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