Free COVID Tests for Salem Residents
The City of Salem has additional free rapid antigen COVID-19 tests available for at-home use. With the holidays approaching, the City has... more ››
Salem Tree Alert
The Salem Tree Commission advises the public that the emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive beetle from Asia, is increasingly active in... more ››
Salem CPA Determination of Eligibility Application Available
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has released its FY23 Community Preservation Plan and FY22 Annual Report. The Community... more ››
Discounted Trash Overflow Bags for Holidays
Salem residents may purchase official Orange Overflow trash bags for $1 per bag for any holiday overflow. Each household may purchase up to... more ››
City of Salem Directs ARPA Funds to Winter Heating Assistance
Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem has directed $500,000 of its federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to supplement... more ››
Curative COVID-19 PCR Testing Site in Salem Closing 12/31
The City of Salem has been notified by Curative that their free COVID-19 PCR testing site in Riley Plaza will close on December 31, 2022.... more ››
Salem PowerChoice Energy Disclosure
Updated electricity generation disclosure labels are available for the City's electricity program, Salem PowerChoice.
Temporary Housing for Families Experiencing Homelessness
The City of Salem, Salem State University (SSU), and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Department of Housing and Community... more ››
Haunted Happenings 2022 Salem Residents’ Survey
The 2022 Salem residents’ Haunted Happenings and Halloween survey is now online at... more ››
Mattress Recycling in Salem
Per new state regulations, mattresses and box springs can no longer be disposed of as trash and instead must be recycled. The City of Salem... more ››
Salem Launches Salem City Academy
Earlier this fall Mayor Kim Driscoll’s office launched a new program called Salem City Academy (SCA).
Salem electricity savings from PowerChoice
What to know about winter rate increases
Salem Council on Aging Celebrates 55 Years
The Salem Council on Aging will celebrate their 55th anniversary with an Open House for the public on Wednesday, October 12th from 10:00 a.... more ››
Reporting Illegally Parked Vehicles in Salem
As traffic volume increases in October in Salem, please remember that to report an illegally parked vehicle you should call the Salem... more ››
Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Rent Accessory Units in Salem
On September 23, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation granting homeowners in Salem the option of exempting the value of... more ››
Bluebikes Expands in Salem with Seven New Stations
The City of Salem has announced the addition of seven new Bluebikes stations throughout the city, expanding access beyond the eight... more ››
Affordable Housing Lottery
The lottery is now open for The Lighthouses, the North Shore Community Development Coalition's (NSCDC) newest affordable housing... more ››
Salem Board of Health Statement on the Monkeypox Outbreak
The World Health Organization convened to assess the health implications of the multi-country outbreak of Monkeypox (MPV) and declared the... more ››
Salem Unveils “Happy to Chat” Bench Program
The City of Salem, through the Salem for All Ages initiative, has received an AARP... more ››
Salem Awarded Grants for Street Safety Enhancements
MassDOT has awarded the City of Salem a $96,000 Shared Streets and Spaces Grant for implementation of the North Street Safety Enhancement... more ››