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Blue Bikes

Salem Residents & Workers Ride Bluebikes for Free in October

With the arrival of the October season, Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced today that the City of Salem is offering a free 30-day... more ››

Read Banned Books

City of Salem Unveils Banned Book Little Library at City Hall

To mark National Banned Book Week, the City of Salem proudly announces the unveiling of a new Little Free Library at City Hall dedicated to... more ››

October Shuttles Map

City of Salem Again Offering Free Weekend Shuttles September 30-October 31

Residents and visitors ride free from three satellite parking lots

The City of Salem’s free October weekend shuttle returns this weekend for its sixth year. New this year for 2023, the service will run... more ››

Forest River Park

City of Salem to Replace Diseased Trees in Forest River Park

The City of Salem is announcing upcoming landscaping improvements in Forest River Park. City and Contractor crews will mobilize in the park... more ››

faq

FAQ about Homelessness and Encampments in Salem

Why are we seeing encampments?

Stormy Weather Ahead

City of Salem Prepares for Storm Impacts

Residents are Encouraged to Stay Alert and Take Precautions Ahead of the Likely Weekend Weather

The City of Salem encourages all community members to monitor weather forecasts and City alerts ahead of the potential storm, likely to... more ››

Charlotte Forten Grimke

City of Salem Invites Community Members to Review Artists' Proposals and VOTE on final design for Charlotte Forten Memorial

All are Encouraged to Join the Artist Presentations & Community Feedback Session

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that the City of Salem and the Charlotte Forten Memorial Project Advisors have invited four talented... more ››

City Hall to Go

Salem Brings City Services to Residents with ‘City Hall to Go’

City of Salem Offers a Mobile and Modern Version of the 2nd Oldest City Hall in the Country

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced today the launch of ‘City Hall to Go’ – a mobile program that brings city services directly to residents... more ››

Discrimination

City of Salem’s Race Equity Commission Introduces Discrimination Reporting Form, Available in Multiple Languages

Salem Seeks Comprehensive Data on Discriminatory Incidents Experienced by Community Members, Including Bias, Racist Actions & Microaggressions

The City of Salem’s Race Equity Commission today released a new Discrimination Reporting Form, now accessible on the City’s website at:... more ››

An educator and a scholar

Salem Public Schools Publishes New Strategic Plan

The new 2023-2026 Salem Public Schools Strategic Plan is here!  This important document is the foundation of how our schools will teach,... more ››

Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting

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 ››

Dickson Memorial Chapel, Salem, MA

City of Salem Commencing Historic Preservation Projects in Two Cemeteries

Conservation and Restoration Work Begins in Broad Street Cemetery and Dickson Memorial Chapel

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that The City of Salem is excited to begin two new restoration projects in the city’s historic cemeteries... more ››

Salem artist Indra Persad-Milowe paints “Healing colors” on bollards along Artists’ Row for her PAC Mini Grant funded project

Public Art Commission announces Public Art & Performance Mini Grants for Artists

Salem aims to award individual artists and performers based in the City

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Public Art Commission (PAC) announced a public art and performance mini grants opportunity for... more ››

Salem Beautification Awards Winners

Salem Awards Community Beautification Efforts

The City Revives Competition to Showcase Window Box and Traffic Island Improvements

Mayor Dominick Pangallo, the City of Salem Beautification Committee, Salem Garden Club, and the City of Salem celebrated the revival of the... more ››

A recent ribbon cutting for Starbird, a new Salem business.

City of Salem Revamps and Relaunches its ‘Doing Business Guide’

The online guide can help prospective and existing business owners navigate the local permitting processes, learn how to access resources, and find contacts for local departments, and state and federal agencies.

SALEM, MA – Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced the relaunch of the City’s ‘Doing Business in Salem’ guide. Created in 2009, the guide... more ››

No Swimming

Two Salem Beaches Closed Due to Water Quality Testing Results

Please note that two Salem beaches: the beach at the end of Willow Avenue, and Pioneer Beach (the beach immediately adjacent to Pioneer... more ››

City of Salem and BWWC

Salem Joins Regional Effort to Address Wage Gaps

City of Salem furthers commitment to close gender and racial wage disparities

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is proud to announce that the City of Salem has joined the Boston Women's Workforce Council's (BWWC) Gender and... more ››

Salem Compass Volume 1 Issue 1

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Launches Salem Compass Newsletter

Biweekly publication from the desk of the Mayor will highlight updates and news

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Mayor’s Office today released the first issue of the Salem Compass Newsletter.  As the Mayor marks... more ››

Veterans License Plate

Veterans Park Free in Salem

Effective immediately vehicles with Veterans license plates park free at City meters and lots

Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that effective today any individual with a Veteran license plate may park for free... more ››

Salem Public Library is Overdue Fine Free!

Salem Public Library No Longer Charges Overdue Fines

Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that the Salem Public Library has ended its practice of charging overdue fines.

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