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 News Archive (August, 2015 and earlier)

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Salem’s F. Carroll Sargent Arboretum Awarded Level 1 Accreditation by ArbNet Accreditation Program

The F. Carroll Sargent Arboretum at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts, has been awarded Level 1 Accreditation by The ArbNet... more ››

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Salem announces the “Salem Together Pledge,” a shared commitment to health and safety

The City of Salem has released the “Salem Together Pledge” to promote the shared responsibility required to keep residents, employees, and... more ››

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Salem Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Salem has received its twelfth Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA... more ››

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Salem Opens Public Composting Drop-Off Site

The City’s compost drop-off station at Mack Park has reopened to the public. This station is for residents to drop off their food scraps... more ››

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Salem’s Charter Street Cemetery Closing for Landscape Restoration

Pursuant to a vote of the Salem Cemetery Commission that took place on May 14, 2020, the City’s historic Charter Street Cemetery will be... more ››

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COVID-19 Public Q&A

Mayor Kim Driscoll and Salem Health Agent David Greenbaum will conduct another public Q&A webinar for all Salem residents on Wednesday... more ››

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Salem providing temporary expansion of certain sidewalks

Since many of the City's most popular walking areas have sidewalks that are too narrow to maintain safe physical distances between... more ››

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Reminder from Salem Fire Department: Prohibition on Open Burning

With the warmer weather approaching and everyone heading outside to enjoy their yards and outdoor spaces, the Salem Fire Department would... more ››

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Short-term parking for restaurant pick-up

The City of Salem has posted a number of parking spaces downtown as 15-minute parking only, to pick up take-out orders from downtown... more ››

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Supports for Salem Residents and Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced the availability of the Salem Together Assistance and Recovery Toolkit (START) for residents and... more ››

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Safe Walks Around Salem

During this challenging time, many Salem residents want to get outside to exercise and get fresh air. To encourage safe physical distancing... more ››

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Emergency Order from the Salem Board of Health

The Salem Board of Health has issued an emergency order placing a moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions within the City of... more ››

Homeless camp at Forest River Park

In Its Present Moment, Salem Looks To Its Past

Salem has faced hard times in the past - fires, storms, epidemics, wars, economic crisis, and more - but throughout these dark periods, the... more ››

announcing important tax information

Notice Regarding City Bills

An important message to Salem residents and business owners regarding your tax bill(s):

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Sealed/tied trash bags in toters

Due to increased concerns for worker safety because of the COVID-19 virus, Waste Management asks that Salem residents place all household... more ››

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Zoom Teleconferencing Tool

During this unprecedented time the City is making every effort to maintain essential services, including public business. To facilitate... more ››

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Bridge Street Neck: Vision Update Study

In 2009 the City collaborated with neighborhood stakeholders to develop a vision for the future of Bridge Street Neck. A key recommendation... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Salem Together

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem, in partnership with multiple community partners and organizations, has... more ››

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Reminder and Request from the Salem Council on Aging

The Salem Council on Aging staff are working to identify and support older adults in Salem who may be in need during this difficult time.... more ››

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Salem Launches Vape Pen and E-Cigarette Buy-Back for Youth

The City of Salem, in partnership with North Shore Community Health and North Shore Medical Center, is launching a one-year pilot program... more ››

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