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Salem Race Equity Task Force Issues Report

23-member Task Force issues report after year of study, public input, and deliberation

The Race Equity Task Force for the City of Salem has published their final report, available now at... more ››

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Salem Offering Hiring Incentives

Salem Hospitality Employee Incentive Program partners with MassHire to bolster local hospitality industry recovery

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll has announced that the City of Salem and the MassHire North Shore Career Center are now offering hiring incentives... more ››

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Salem Early Education Partnership Program

Major expansion of Pre-K starting 2021-2022 school year

Early childhood education has long been a commitment in the Salem Public School district. The Early Childhood Center  serves Salem's ... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Official City App

My Salem MA connects residents to City information and services on their smart device.

The City of Salem has launched My Salem MA, the official City app for smart devices, including iPhone, Android, and more.

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COVID-19 Mortgage Payment Relief

For eligible FHA-insured borrowers

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Chat Bot Live on Salem Website

New system designed to provide quick answers to common questions

The City of Salem has launched a new tool to help residents find quick answers to their questions about City services, programs, and... more ››

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Resilient Together: Salem & Beverly Climate Action and Resilience Plan

Cities seek public input on draft plan

The Cities of Beverly and Salem are enthusiastic to share the draft Resilient Together, and announce a public... more ››

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Salem and Beverly Offering Property Assessed Clean Energy Program

Participation in state clean energy program reduces carbon footprint of commercial and industrial buildings

In July 2020, MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources launched Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)... more ››

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Lead Levels Detected on Trails Near McGrath Park

No detection on soccer fields or playground area; signage, fencing will be posted.

Testing of soil samples from a wooded area with walking trails adjacent to the upper soccer fields at McGrath Park in Salem has been found... more ››

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North Shore Municipalities Publish First Diversity Catalog

Salem, Beverly, Peabody, Lynn, Swampscott, and Marblehead directory includes 138 MWBE businesses on the North Shore

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

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Mack Park Farm & Food Forest Receives $45,000 Climate Resiliency Grant

Funding will support storage structure and irrigation system at public farm

The City of Salem is pleased to announce that the Mack Park Farm & Food Forest has received a $45,000 grant from the Metropolitan Area... more ››

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City of Salem Again Earns Tree City USA Designation

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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Charter Street Cemetery Re-Opening Postponed

The City of Salem Cemetery Commission has decided to delay the official reopening of Charter Street Cemetery pending full completion of... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Free Curbside Textile Recycling

Starting April 24th, pick-ups available every Saturday

The City of Salem is partnering with HELPSY to offer free curbside pick-up of clothing and household... more ››

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Salem Launches COVID Neighborhood Ambassadors

New program seeks to connect residents with essential services, resources, and vaccinations

As part of the City of Salem’s efforts to recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City is launching the COVID Neighborhood Ambassadors... more ››

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2,400 New Trees to be Planted as Salem Joins “Greening the Gateway Cities” Program

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation program funds major expansion of Salem’s urban canopy.

The City of Salem has been selected to join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Greening the Gateway Cities... more ››

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Almy's Clock Restoration Project Begins March 31

The Almy’s Clock restoration project is scheduled to begin on March 31st, weather permitting, and will require temporary removal of the... more ››

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Salem Together: One Year of COVID-19

Dear Salem resident,One year ago today, March 19 2020, we received confirmation of the first three cases of COVID-19 here in Salem. Since... more ››

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Salem Together for our Education Workforce

Salem Public Schools, Salem Teachers Union, and City of Salem seek volunteer vaccine bookers for Salem school and early ed workers

Through the Salem Together initiative, the City of Salem, Salem Public Schools, and Salem... more ››

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North Shore Diversity Catalog Launches

Minority and women-owned businesses invited to register for municipal, community contract opportunities

The Cities of Salem, Beverly, Peabody, and Lynn and the Towns of Swampscott and Marblehead have partnered to launch the North Shore... more ››

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