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Salem Celebrates First Four “Century Trees”

Program part of the City’s 400th Anniversary celebration

Thanks to generous Salem residents who donated to The Salem Tree Fund, the first four Century Trees were planted by the City last fall in... more ››

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Massachusetts Announces Vaccine Scheduling by Phone: Dial 2-1-1

Follow prompts to reach Massachusetts Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

The Massachusetts Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line (dial 2-1-1) is available in English and Spanish and will have translators available to... more ››

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COVID-19 Vaccine Scam Alert

No credit card or other financial information required to register for vaccine

Other Massachusetts communities are reporting scam efforts targeting seniors regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Regional COVID Vaccination Update

Regional COVID vaccination clinic at Salem State University’s South Campus Gym, 99 Harrison Road

The Boards of Health in Danvers, Beverly, Marblehead, Salem, and Swampscott will be holding a regional COVID vaccination clinic for all... more ››

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City of Salem Receives State Grant to Install New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Additional funds support conversion to more energy efficient equipment and hybrid vehicles

The City of Salem has been awarded a Green Communities grant totaling $76,872 for several energy efficient projects, including the... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Crowd-Source Restaurants Map

Diners invited to share their recommended dishes with others at salem.com/restaurants

The City of Salem has launched an online map where diners can easily share their recommendations and... more ››

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Telehealth Services for Salem Veterans

Veterans Service Office making technology available for VA appointments

As we all struggle and adapt to the recent pandemic challenges, the Veterans Administration has been promoting the use of remote... more ››

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Mansell Field Remediation Presentation

Tuesday, January 19 | 6:45 pm | Link will be online at salem.com/mansellfield prior to meeting

The City will present plans for the cleanup of contaminated soils at Mansell Field at Lower Gallows Hill Park to the Salem Park &... more ››

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Joint Statement from North Shore Municipal Leaders and Public Health Officials

Over the last two weeks, municipal leaders, public health directors, and members of Boards of Health from nine communities in the North... more ››

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Salem PowerChoice Disclosure Label

Electric power suppliers are required by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to provide customers with a disclosure label. The label... more ››

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Salem to Offer New, Expanded Property Tax Exemption for Qualifying Seniors

Senior Tax Exemption Program proposed by Mayor Kim Driscoll, passed through legislature last week by Rep. Paul Tucker and Senator Joan Lovely

On December 21st Governor Baker signed into law a special act establishing the Salem Senior Tax Exemption Program (STEP), a new and further... more ››

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City of Salem Launches the Salem Skipper: On-Demand Transportation Option for Residents, Commuters

New service provides fast, easy, and affordable rides around Salem

The City of Salem takes another step toward being a car-light community today with the launch of the Salem Skipper: a fast, easy, and... more ››

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Salem Announces New Small Business Loan Fund with Technical Assistance Services

$1 million loan fund the result of government, non-profit, and for-profit entities working together to provide capital, technical assistance to Salem businesses during COVID pandemic and beyond

The City of Salem is pleased to share a new opportunity for Salem’s entrepreneurs and business owners to access capital and technical... more ››

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City of Salem Announces Harbor Connector Path Sculpture Garden

Seven sculptures to be installed along new multi-use path in upcoming public art project

Seven sculptures will soon be installed along the newly created Salem Harbor Connector Path in celebration of the path’s completion this... more ››

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Text to Subscribe to City Alerts

Text SALEM to 99411 to sign up for CodeRED

The City of Salem is now offering a text to subscribe function for those who wish to sign up for CodeRED, the City's reverse notification... more ››

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City of Salem Again Receives National Award for Financial Reporting

Government Finance Officers Association awards Salem highest recognition for annual finance report

The City of Salem has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Website to Promote New Businesses & Economic Growth

www.salemforbusiness.com provides one-stop site for prospective business owners to learn about Salem and resources available to them.

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced the launch of www.salemforbusiness.com, a new website that... more ››

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Salem PowerChoice Disclosure Label

Salem PowerChoice is the City's municipal electricity aggregation program. An updated version of... more ››

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Salem's Election Central

All the information you need about voting in Salem can now be easily found under the Election Central tab at... more ››

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Salem and Beverly to Create Climate Action and Resilience Plan

Cities Seek Input from Residents and Business Owners

The Cities of Salem and Beverly have officially kicked off Resilient Together, their collective plan to address... more ››

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