City of Salem Directs Over $9 Million in ARPA Funds to Affordable Housing
Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that as part of its first round of American Rescue Plan Act funding allocations, several City housing... more ››
Free Municipal Utility Markout
Planning home improvements? Planting a tree? Installing a fence or deck? Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, a safe job... more ››
North Shore Practice Safe Skin Collaboration
A new collaboration between the City of Salem, seven other North Shore cities and towns, and IMPACT Melanoma, a national non-profit... more ››
City of Salem Short Term Rental Registration Simplified
If you own a property in Salem that you list as a short-term rental, the City of Salem has simplified the process for getting your property... more ››
Mayor Driscoll Announces Flood Ordinance Amendment for Climate Resiliency
As part of the City’s ongoing effort to address climate change impacts, Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll has announced that the City’s... more ››
Parking ticket appeals process changing July 1st
Starting July 1, 2022, the process to appeal a parking ticket in the City of Salem will be changing. In-person appeals to the hearing... more ››
COVID Vaccines for Children 5 and Younger
Children ages 6 months to 5 years old are now able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is safe and effective. No insurance or ID... more ››
City of Salem Launches “Salem 311” Service
Mayor Kimberley Driscoll today announced the launch of Salem 311, a service that allows anyone in the community to dial 3-1-1 from any... more ››
Getaround Salem
In its continuing efforts to increase access to reliable transportation and address issues related to traffic, pollution, and congestion,... more ››
COVID-19 Booster Vaccines for 5-11 Year Olds
The City of Salem and the Salem Board of Health encourages parents and guardians of Salem children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old... more ››
MBTA proposes changes to Salem bus routes
On May 16th, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) released their proposed network changes to the region's bus system (... more ››
Public Health Advisory from the Salem Board of Health
Recently, the Salem Board of Health has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in the city. The 7-day daily average is approximately 25 new... more ››
City of Salem Seeks Caretaker Tenant for Mack Park House
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Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Announces Return of Free Trolley Program for Residents
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, in partnership with the Salem Trolley, is pleased to once again offer free rides on the Salem Trolley for Salem... more ››
City of Salem Once Again Designated a Tree City USA
Salem has again been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a designation the City has received each year... more ››
Relief Efforts Underway for Hancock Street Fire Victims
The City of Salem has begun relief efforts for those residents displaced or impacted by the large fire on Hancock Street on May 9, 2022.... more ››
Salem Seeks Applicants for Race Equity Commission
The City of Salem is seeking resident applicants to volunteer to serve on the new Race Equity Commission, a board formed out of the... more ››
Boosted is Best
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and continue to be highly effective against hospitalization and severe outcomes of COVID-19.
City of Salem, Prime Group commence public planning effort for Shetland Park
Work has begun on a Framework Plan for investments in Shetland Park, one of the city’s largest privately-owned commercial properties.
Moving to .gov
You may have noticed that our website has begun to resolve as salemma.gov. This is an important step in migrating to a more secure, and... more ››