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Salem Joins Smart Growth America’s National Opportunity Zones Marketplace

New tool designed to help produce more equitable projects in Opportunity Zones

The City of Salem is pleased to be part of Smart Growth America’s new National Opportunity... more ››

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City of Salem Receives $250,000 Transportation Grant

Funding from MassDOT’s Workforce Transportation Program will support new on-demand ride share shuttle service.

The City of Salem has received a $250,000 Workforce Transportation Program grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. This... more ››

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City of Salem Receives $400,000 Complete Streets Grant

State funding allows construction of Essex Street improvements to advance.

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem has received a $400,000 complete streets grant from the Massachusetts Department... more ››

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City of Salem Publishes Interactive Road Conditions Map

New tool allows residents to easily view road conditions and paving plans.

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem has published an interactive online tool that allows residents to easily look up... more ››

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City of Salem Announces Century Tree Program

Planting the next generation of heritage trees in the lead-up to Salem 400 in 2026.

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and the Salem Tree Commission have established the Century Tree Program, a new initiative tied to Salem 400, Salem... more ››

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Salem to Offer Year-Round Cycling Options

Bikes and e-scooters will be available through winter months in limited network

The City of Salem’s Zagster Bike Share and pilot e-scooter program will offer residents and visitors year-round micro-mobility options,... more ››

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Installers selected for Solarize Mass Plus clean energy program in Salem, Swampscott, and Nahant

Meet the Installer, December 9, 6-8pm, Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street, Salem

Solarize Mass Plus, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and... more ››

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City of Salem Announces Tree Fund

New City fund will help replace trees damaged or lost from October 17th storm

Mayor Kim Driscoll has announced that the City of Salem is now raising donations to help support the cost of replacing trees damaged or... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Bertram Field Fundraising

Donation link and project information at salemathleticsfund.org

The City of Salem has launched the private fundraising effort associated with the Bertram Field improvement project. To donate to the... more ››

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Reminder Regarding Short Term Rentals in Salem

Salem residents considering listing property for short-term rental in October encouraged to register and familiarize themselves with new regulations.

As of April 15, 2019 the Salem City Council adopted new regulations pertaining to short-term rentals in Salem.

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Solarize Mass Plus Coming to Salem

Reduced cost solar power, solar hot water, and air source heat pumps

Learn how Solar PLUS Solar Hot Water and Air Source Heat Pumps can benefit you. The Solarize Massachusetts program:

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Are You OK?

Automated well-being phone call system now available for Salem seniors

The City of Salem's Council on Aging,... more ››

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Electric Scooter F.A.Q.

Preguntas Frecuentes de Motores Electrónicos

Should scooters be driven on the road or on the sidewalk?

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EPA Removal Action Near Gallows Hill Park

Work commencing later in August at three residential properties adjacent to park

Commencing later in August the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be removing contaminated soil from residential... more ››

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City of Salem Joining Solarize Mass Clean Energy Program

Program will offer Salem residents access discounted clean energy technologies, including solar, solar hot water, and air source heat pumps

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and the Baker-Polito Administration have announced that Salem has been selected to participate in the 2019... more ››

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Salem for All Ages initiative announces first Certified Age-Friendly Businesses in Salem

Five Salem businesses complete process to become first Certified Age-Friendly Businesses in the city

Five businesses in Salem have completed the process to become Certified Age-Friendly businesses by the Salem for All Ages Task Force. They... more ››

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Mayor Kim Driscoll Announces Capital Projects Map

New website details over 150 capital investments underway in FY2020.

With the start of the new fiscal year, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that a new online map showing all of the capital projects... more ››

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Salem Receives MassTrails Grant

$300,000 to be used for construction of new Harbor Connector Path

The City of Salem has received a $300,000 MassTrails grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The funds will... more ››

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Salem Awarded $320,861 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant

Funds will support sustainability and resiliency projects downtown, at Gallows Hill Park, and at Bertram Field

The City of Salem has been awarded a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant in the amount of $320,861 from the Commonwealth in... more ››

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