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​​​​​​​Salem Council on Aging Celebrates 55 Years

Community open house October 12, 10am-2pm

The Salem Council on Aging will celebrate their 55th anniversary with an Open House for the public on Wednesday, October 12th from 10:00 a.... more ››

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Reporting Illegally Parked Vehicles in Salem

Call Salem Police, do not use SeeClickFix

As traffic volume increases in October in Salem, please remember that to report an illegally parked vehicle you should call the Salem... more ››

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​​​​​​​Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Rent Accessory Units in Salem

New state law allows Salem homeowners to receive a property tax reduction if they rent their ADU at 70% of fair market rent

On September 23, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation granting homeowners in Salem the option of exempting the value of... more ››

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Bluebikes Expands in Salem with Seven New Stations

The City of Salem has announced the addition of seven new Bluebikes stations throughout the city, expanding access beyond the eight... more ››

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Affordable Housing Lottery

North Shore CDC Lighthouses includes 46 units for Spring 2023 occupancy

The lottery is now open for The Lighthouses, the North Shore Community Development Coalition's (NSCDC) newest affordable housing... more ››

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Salem Board of Health Statement on the Monkeypox Outbreak

Visit www.salemma.gov/monkeypox for more information

The World Health Organization convened to assess the health implications of the multi-country outbreak of Monkeypox (MPV) and declared the... more ››

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Salem Unveils “Happy to Chat” Bench Program

AARP grant to Salem for All Ages funds new initiative to facilitate community connections

The City of Salem, through the Salem for All Ages initiative, has received an AARP... more ››

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Salem Awarded Grants for Street Safety Enhancements

$146,000 to support safety enhancements on North Street and equipment to keep bike lanes safe

MassDOT has awarded the City of Salem a $96,000 Shared Streets and Spaces Grant for implementation of the North Street Safety Enhancement... more ››

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Salem PowerChoice Energy Disclosure Label

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

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City of Salem Directs Over $9 Million in ARPA Funds to Affordable Housing

Initiatives and programs will help address affordability, connectivity, and sustainability of housing

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that as part of its first round of American Rescue Plan Act funding allocations, several City housing... more ››

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Free Municipal Utility Markout

Identify City water and sewer lines before you start work

Planning home improvements? Planting a tree? Installing a fence or deck? Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, a safe job... more ››

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North Shore Practice Safe Skin Collaboration

Free sunscreen at 70 recreation sites in Salem, Nahant, Lynn, Swampscott, Marblehead, Danvers, Peabody, and Beverly

A new collaboration between the City of Salem, seven other North Shore cities and towns, and IMPACT Melanoma, a national non-profit... more ››

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City of Salem Short Term Rental Registration Simplified

One form to register and apply for Certificate of Fitness

If you own a property in Salem that you list as a short-term rental, the City of Salem has simplified the process for getting your property... more ››

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​​​​​​​Mayor Driscoll Announces Flood Ordinance Amendment for Climate Resiliency

New measure would build on previous work for climate resiliency in the community

As part of the City’s ongoing effort to address climate change impacts, Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll has announced that the City’s... more ››

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Parking ticket appeals process changing July 1st

Appeal parking tickets by email within 21 days

Starting July 1, 2022, the process to appeal a parking ticket in the City of Salem will be changing. In-person appeals to the hearing... more ››

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COVID Vaccines for Children 5 and Younger

Children ages 6 months to 5 years old are now able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is safe and effective. No insurance or ID... more ››

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City of Salem Launches “Salem 311” Service

Quickly call and connect with City services and answers

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll today announced the launch of Salem 311, a service that allows anyone in the community to dial 3-1-1 from any... more ››

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Getaround Salem

First of its kind program offers innovative new car sharing service

In its continuing efforts to increase access to reliable transportation and address issues related to traffic, pollution, and congestion,... more ››

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COVID-19 Booster Vaccines for 5-11 Year Olds

The City of Salem and the Salem Board of Health encourages parents and guardians of Salem children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old... more ››

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MBTA proposes changes to Salem bus routes

On May 16th, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) released their proposed network changes to the region's bus system (... more ››

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