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Arbor Day Foundation Names Salem a 2022 Tree City USA®

Salem leads as a Community that Makes the Planting and Care of Trees a Priority

June 29, 2023 - 6:31pm

Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that the City of Salem has for 2022, once again, received recognition as a Tree City USA by the... more ››

Bluebikes Program Expands in Salem

New Stations Deployed in Vinnin Square, Bridge Street Neck, and Derby Street

June 29, 2023 - 3:19pm

Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that the City of Salem has expanded the capacity and reach of the City’s Bluebikes bikeshare... more ››

CITY OF SALEM SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING ORDINANCE

Polystyrene Ban Goes into Effect September 4, 2023

June 28, 2023 - 11:15am

Polystyrene (aka Styrofoam), commonly used in food packaging such as takeout containers, is a non-biodegradable substance that cannot be... more ››

Fireworks are Illegal in the City of Salem - Max Fine $300 / Offense

Illegal Fireworks in Salem

A message from the Salem Fire and Police Departments

June 22, 2023 - 11:51am

With the July 4th holiday approaching, the City of Salem, Salem Fire Department, and Salem Police Department would like to remind the... more ››

Shannon Murphy Awarded 2023 City of Salem and Waste Management Scholarship

June 16, 2023 - 12:07pm

The City of Salem, in partnership with Waste Management, are pleased to announce Shannon Murphy as the 2023 recipient of the City of Salem... more ››

Salem Launches Innovation Program to Preserve Existing Rental Stock

“Right of First Refusal” program extends opportunity for property owners to partner with City

June 6, 2023 - 9:00am

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that the City has launched a new program to help preserve multi-family rental housing in... more ››

Community Members Invited to Join Salem School Building Committee

Diverse Voices Welcomed for Crucial Committee Role

June 5, 2023 - 9:20am

Salem, MA – The City of Salem is seeking community members to participate in the School Building Committee (SBC) for the proposed new... more ››

City of Salem Announces Charlotte Forten Memorial Project Call for Artist

June 1, 2023 - 5:26pm

The City of Salem, MA is excited to announce the long-anticipated launch of the Charlotte Forten Memorial Project Call for Artists ... more ››

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo Announces Return of Free Trolley Program for Residents

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

May 30, 2023 - 3:05pm

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo, in partnership with the Salem Trolley, is pleased to once again offer free rides on the Salem Trolley for... more ››

Rule of Three Sculpture Public Art Salem

Salem Springs to Life With Art

The City of Salem is pleased to announce several new installations, murals, and public events funded by Salem’s Public Art Commission

May 18, 2023 - 9:44am

Salem Springs to Life With ArtThe City of Salem is pleased to announce several new installations, murals, and public... more ››

Salem Cultural Council Vacancies

May 4, 2023 - 4:51pm

The Salem Cultural Council is looking for a few new members!The Salem Cultural Council (SCC) receives funds from the Massachusetts Cultural... more ››

Yard Waste Drop-Off Resumes April 15 at Salem Transfer Station

Salem residents may drop off leaf, grass, and brush at Transfer Station starting April 15th, 2023

April 13, 2023 - 8:47am

Salem residents with proof of residency or property ownership will be able to drop off their yard waste at the Salem Transfer Station on... more ››

City of Salem Seeks Programming Manager for Charlotte Forten Park

Continuing efforts to provide consistent activities, the City announces an opportunity to creatively use the park to bring in residents and visitors of all ages.

March 30, 2023 - 4:39pm

Salem, Massachusetts (March 30, 2023) – The City of Salem is excited to announce a new opportunity for a dedicated... more ››