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CPA

Salem CPA Determination of Eligibility Application Available

Community Preservation Committee releases FY24 Community Preservation Plan and FY23 Annual Report; FY24 Eligibility Applications Requested for Submission by January 5, 2024

The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has released its FY24 Community Preservation Plan and FY23 Annual Report. The Community... more ››

Education Fund Application

Salem Scholarship & Education Committee Now Accepting Applications for Education Fund Grants

Grants available for Salem educational programs, teachers, and organizations

The City of Salem’s Scholarship and Education Committee has announced that it is now seeking applications for small grants from its... more ››

2023 Haunted Happenings Resident Survey

2023 Haunted Happenings Resident Feedback Survey

City requests input, suggestions from locals to incorporate into future plans

The City of Salem has closed the books on October of 2023 and on another season of Haunted Happenings.

Leefort Terrace

Public Meeting for Leefort Terrace Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICETUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023, 5:30 PMCITY HALL ANNEX, 1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE... more ››

Municipal Equality Index

City of Salem achieves perfect score on Human Rights Coalition’s Annual Municipal Equality Index for the 10th year in a row

Salem Recognized for Excelling in Protecting LGBTQIA+ Rights

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is proud to announce that the City of Salem has, once again, for the 10th year in a row, received a perfect score... more ››

CPA

CPA Draft Community Preservation Plan Available

Public comment can be submitted by December 1, 2023

The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has released its Draft FY24 Community Preservation Plan and FY23 Annual Report.  The... more ››

Mobile Mayor's Office

Mayor Pangallo Launches Mobile Mayor’s Office Program / Alcalde Pangallo inicia un nuevo programa Oficina Móvil

Salem Mayor’s Office pilots program to take the office into the community to better reach constituents

The Office of Mayor Pangallo is excited to announce that it is piloting a new program: the Mobile Mayor’s Office.

World Day of Remembrance

City of Salem Honors Road Traffic Victims on the World Day of Remembrance, Announces $700,000 in Grant Awards to Fund Traffic Safety Projects

City receives a $200,000 federal Safe Streets for All grant for a citywide strategic plan to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities and a $500,000 state grant for road safety project implementation

The City of Salem is joining with communities around the world on Sunday, November 19th to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road... more ››

Street Sweeping Vehicle

City of Salem Releases Fall Neighborhood Street Sweeping Schedule

Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that fall street sweeping begins this week in Salem’s neighborhoods and will run through December... more ››

Veterans Day

City of Salem Honors Veterans this November

In observance of Veterans Day, Salem City offices will be closed starting at 4:00pm on Thursday, November 9th, and throughout the entire... more ››

Salem Guide to Halloween

City of Salem Releases Guide to Visiting on Halloween

The City of Salem and Destination Salem, the city’s official destination marketing organization, have released a visitor’s guide... more ››

Veterans Day Ceremony

City of Salem to host 2023 Salem Veterans Day Ceremony

‘The 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month’ - November 11, 2023 at 11:00

Mayor Dominick Pangallo, the City of Salem and the Salem Veterans Council cordially invite the public to attend the City of Salem 2023... more ››

Massachusett Tribe - Ponkapoag Crest

Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony

In partnership with members of the Massachusett Tribal Council, the City of Salem will raise the Massachusett flag in celebration of... more ››

Housing in Salem

Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board’s Construction Grant Program Leverages $500,000 in ARPA Funds to support Affordable Housing

The AHTF’s Request for Development Applications will contribute needed funds to projects that advance the City’s housing goals

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that the City has launched a new funding application, administered through the City’s... more ››

Lock Box

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 ››

Electric Vehicle Charging Fee FAQ

City of Salem Electric Vehicle Charging Fee - FAQ

What are some questions that might come up regarding this new policy?

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 ››

Read Banned Books

City of Salem Invites Community to Contribute to Banned Book Little Library at City Hall

Embracing the spirit of Banned Book Week, all community members are invited to contribute to the 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!

Don't Mulch Your Trees to Death!

Tree Mulching Tips from the Salem Tree Commission

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 ››

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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

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 ››

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