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Salem’s F. Carroll Sargent Arboretum Awarded Level 1 Accreditation by ArbNet Accreditation Program

The F. Carroll Sargent Arboretum at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts, has been awarded Level 1 Accreditation by The ArbNet... more ››

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Salem announces the “Salem Together Pledge,” a shared commitment to health and safety

As the City begins to reopen, the Pledge recognize protocols in place to protect public health

The City of Salem has released the “Salem Together Pledge” to promote the shared responsibility required to keep residents, employees, and... more ››

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Salem Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Recognition from Government Finance Officers Association represents commitment to transparency, sound financial practices

The City of Salem has received its twelfth Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA... more ››

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Salem Opens Public Composting Drop-Off Site

Station located at Mack Park; register to drop off compost

The City’s compost drop-off station at Mack Park has reopened to the public. This station is for residents to drop off their food scraps... more ››

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Salem’s Charter Street Cemetery Closing for Landscape Restoration

Closure anticipated June-October 2020

Pursuant to a vote of the Salem Cemetery Commission that took place on May 14, 2020, the City’s historic Charter Street Cemetery will be... more ››

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COVID-19 Public Q&A

May 20th, 7pm, www.salem.com/covidQA

Mayor Kim Driscoll and Salem Health Agent David Greenbaum will conduct another public Q&A webinar for all Salem residents on Wednesday... more ››

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Salem providing temporary expansion of certain sidewalks

Starting week of May 18th in select locations

Since many of the City's most popular walking areas have sidewalks that are too narrow to maintain safe physical distances between... more ››

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Reminder from Salem Fire Department: Prohibition on Open Burning

With the warmer weather approaching and everyone heading outside to enjoy their yards and outdoor spaces, the Salem Fire Department would... more ››

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Short-term parking for restaurant pick-up

Spaces downtown posted for 15 minute parking only

The City of Salem has posted a number of parking spaces downtown as 15-minute parking only, to pick up take-out orders from downtown... more ››

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Supports for Salem Residents and Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Salem Together Assistance & Recovery Toolkit (START) available at salem.com/START

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced the availability of the Salem Together Assistance and Recovery Toolkit (START) for residents and... more ››

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Safe Walks Around Salem

During this challenging time, many Salem residents want to get outside to exercise and get fresh air. To encourage safe physical distancing... more ››

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Emergency Order from the Salem Board of Health

Evictions Moratorium

The Salem Board of Health has issued an emergency order placing a moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions within the City of... more ››

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In Its Present Moment, Salem Looks To Its Past

New website preservingsalem.com/salemtogether to share stories of community resilience and inspiration drawn from Salem’s rich history

Salem has faced hard times in the past - fires, storms, epidemics, wars, economic crisis, and more - but throughout these dark periods, the... more ››

announcing important tax information

Notice Regarding City Bills

An important message to Salem residents and business owners regarding your tax bill(s):

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Sealed/tied trash bags in toters

Message from Waste Management

Due to increased concerns for worker safety because of the COVID-19 virus, Waste Management asks that Salem residents place all household... more ››

remote participation for City meetings

Zoom Teleconferencing Tool

FAQ

During this unprecedented time the City is making every effort to maintain essential services, including public business. To facilitate... more ››

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Bridge Street Neck: Vision Update Study

Public Comment Period March 19-April 30

In 2009 the City collaborated with neighborhood stakeholders to develop a vision for the future of Bridge Street Neck. A key recommendation... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Salem Together

Salem.com/together for volunteer sign-up, requests for assistance, links to community resources, and other information for COVID-19 response.

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem, in partnership with multiple community partners and organizations, has... more ››

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Reminder and Request from the Salem Council on Aging

Older residents can sign up for "Are You OK" calls; COA seeks volunteers for deliveries

The Salem Council on Aging staff are working to identify and support older adults in Salem who may be in need during this difficult time.... more ››

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Salem Launches Vape Pen and E-Cigarette Buy-Back for Youth

Salem students can get $50 for participating and breaking the habit

The City of Salem, in partnership with North Shore Community Health and North Shore Medical Center, is launching a one-year pilot program... more ››

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