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City of Salem Launches Free Wi-Fi in City Buildings

“City of Salem” wi-fi now available in public buildings across the City

The City of Salem now offers free wi-fi, accessible by members of the public, in most City buildings. The wi-fi, “City of Salem,” can now... more ››

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Reporting Improperly Parked Bicycles

With the advent of warm weather, more and more people are enjoying Zagster bikes in Salem. Unfortunately, they are not always returned... more ››

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City of Salem Launches New Online Street Sweeping Tool and Website

New website, www.salem.com/streetsweeping, includes interactive map to look up street sweeping details

The City of Salem has launched a new website and online tool to look up address and street-specific details about street sweeping.

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Homes for Salem, Part IV: Spreading the Word

City of Salem and Metropolitan Area Planning Council conclude video series on housing in Salem

Housing is an essential part of what makes Salem a strong and welcoming community; however, the market is not supplying homes that are... more ››

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Homes for Salem, Part III: Meeting Housing Need

City of Salem and Metropolitan Area Planning Council continue video series on housing in Salem

Housing is an essential part of what makes Salem a strong and welcoming community; however, the market is not supplying homes that are... more ››

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Homes for Salem, Part II: The Housing Need

City of Salem and Metropolitan Area Planning Council continue video series on housing in Salem

Housing is an essential part of what makes Salem a strong and welcoming community; however, the market is not supplying homes that are... more ››

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Homes for Salem, Part I: The Housing Market

City of Salem and Metropolitan Area Planning Council launch video series on housing in Salem

Housing is an essential part of what makes Salem a strong and welcoming community; however, the market is not supplying homes that are... more ››

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Important Information About Measles

Salem Public Health Nurse and Health Department encourages vaccination and education to protect yourself and your community

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since January 2019, there are over 700 confirmed cases of measles in 22... more ››

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Salem PowerChoice Program Increases Commitment to Local Renewable Electricity

June 2019 meter reads will show new supplier, Dynegy, for City’s electrical aggregation program

Beginning with June 2019 electricity meter reads, as Salem PowerChoice’s current electricity supply contract ends, a new 30-month contract... more ››

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Composting in Salem

City of Salem offering discounted home composting bins, curbside composting; Q&A event May 4, 10am, Salem Common

It’s easy to make compost and the City of Salem makes it even easier by offering rodent-resistant Earth Machine home composting bins for $... more ››

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City of Salem Begins Short-Term Rental Registration

Registry and other regulations now in effect for Salem property owners who list on sites like Airbnb

In 2018 the Salem City Council adopted an Ordinance regulating short-term rentals in Salem. That Ordinance went into effect on April 15,... more ››

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Salem Launches Age-Friendly Business Certification

Salem businesses invited to receive certification through the Salem for All Ages initiative

The City of Salem, through the Salem for All Ages initiative and in partnership with the Salem Chamber of Commerce, invites Salem... more ››

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Credit Card Payments to Be Accepted at Salem City Offices

City permitting departments will accept credit card payments in-office effective February 28

On February 28, 2019, the City of Salem’s Electrical, Health, Building, Licensing, and Fire departments will begin accepting credit card... more ››

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Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Proposes Expansion of Senior Property Tax Break Program

Files Council Order to lower qualifying age for all seniors and increase asset threshold for married seniors

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today proposed to the City Council that the City modify its existing property tax relief program for seniors to... more ››

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Passport Parking App Updates

Passport Parking App UpdatesParking Space Turn-Over Times

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Salem Food for All: Food Resource Guide

Due to the federal government shutdown, many families may be struggling to put food on the table due to missed paychecks and the impending... more ››

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Gallows Hill Park playground, soccer field closed

Elevated levels of arsenic detected on site; not expected to delay improvements project.

During testing being conducted in preparation for planned improvements at Salem’s Gallows Hill park, soil samples taken on a portion the... more ››

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Salem Receives Leading By Example Award, Completes School Solar Arrays

City recognized for leadership in sustainability as 921 kW solar arrays come online.

The City of Salem was recognized at today’s 12th Annual Leading by Example... more ››

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City of Salem Reverse Notification Now Includes Weather Warnings

Opt-in for location-specific weather alerts from CodeRED at www.salem.com/subscribe. Also new: redial the CodeRED number to listen to the last message again.

The City of Salem has updated its reverse notification system, CodeRED, to now include location-specific Weather Warnings. CodeRED Weather... more ››

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Salem for All Ages Website Launched

www.salemforallages.org provides resources, information, and more as part of Age-Friendly Salem initiative

As part of the ongoing Salem for All Ages initiative, the City of Salem today launched the new website... more ››

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