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covid update

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 ››

Mack house

City of Salem Seeks Caretaker Tenant for Mack Park House

Applications due June 13th

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Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Announces Return of Free Trolley Program for Residents

Tenth year of free trolley rides for Salem residents, with ID, June 1 through September 30

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 ››

tree city

City of Salem Once Again Designated a Tree City USA

Designation maintained by the City since 2001

Salem has again been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a designation the City has received each year... more ››

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Relief Efforts Underway for Hancock Street Fire Victims

Donations for Salem Relief Fund, alternative housing sought

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 ››

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Salem Seeks Applicants for Race Equity Commission

Four seats available on new City board

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 ››

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Boosted is Best

Ages 12+ eligible for COVID vaccine booster; 50+ eligible for 2nd booster

The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and continue to be highly effective against hospitalization and severe outcomes of COVID-19.

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City of Salem, Prime Group commence public planning effort for Shetland Park

Framework Plan aims to align community and owner priorities and vision for future of site

Work has begun on a Framework Plan for investments in Shetland Park, one of the city’s largest privately-owned commercial properties.

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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 ››

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Unclaimed Funds for Salem Residents

City Treasurer issues list of claimed checks

Salem's City Treasurer's office has released the most recent list of unclaimed checks at www.... more ››

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Salem PowerChoice Energy Mix Disclosure

Updated electricity generation disclosure labels are available for the City's electricity program, Salem PowerChoice. These documents... more ››

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Salem to Receive $1.3 Million for Response to Opioids Crisis

Funds provided through legal settlement with pharmaceutical companies

The City of Salem will receive approximately $1.3 million between this year and 2038 as part of a historic lawsuit against pharmaceutical... more ››

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Offering a short-term or vacation rental in Salem

Reminder for property owners about local rules for short-term rentals

With spring approaching, some Salem homeowners and property owners may be thinking about listing their home or a portion of it as a short-... more ››

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Stay informed about announcements from the City of Salem

Stay up to date with important information from the City

The City of Salem offers a multitude of ways to stay informed about important news, time-sensitive notices, and public meetings. Follow the... more ››

WM

City of Salem and WM Scholarship

For a More Sustainable Tomorrow

The City of Salem, in partnership with WM (the city's solid waste and recycling service provider), is excited to announce a new annual... more ››

diversity catalog

North Shore Municipalities Publish 2022 Diversity Catalog

Salem, Beverly, Peabody, Lynn, Swampscott, and Marblehead directory includes 249 MWBE local businesses across the North Shore

The Cities of Salem, Beverly, Peabody, and Lynn, and the Towns of Swampscott and Marblehead have published the second annual North Shore... more ››

pay bills

City of Salem Cautions Residents To Only Use Official Online Bill Pay Portal

Third-party bill payment sites may charge extra fees, collect personal data

The City of Salem has been made aware of a website that appears to represent itself as the portal for paying City bills online. The only... more ››

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Salem is No Place for Hate

Joint community statement condemning antisemitic attacks on City board members and staff

Over the past several weeks members of the Salem Board of Health and Health Department staff with names perceived to indicate that they are... more ››

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Salem Board of Health Votes to Rescind COVID-Related Public Health Rules

Board cites feedback from hospital leaders and improving public health conditions in community

Based on feedback from local hospital leaders and improving public health metrics in the community, the Salem Board of Health has voted... more ››

FEMA

FEMA Region I Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas Study Presentation

February 16th, 6:30 p.m., online

In 2016, FEMA received a recommendation from its Technical Mapping Advisory Council to display flood risks in coastal areas that include... more ››

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