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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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Salem Joins Smart Growth America’s National Opportunity Zones Marketplace

The City of Salem is pleased to be part of Smart Growth America’s new National Opportunity... more ››

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City of Salem Receives $250,000 Transportation Grant

The City of Salem has received a $250,000 Workforce Transportation Program grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. This... more ››

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City of Salem Receives $400,000 Complete Streets Grant

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem has received a $400,000 complete streets grant from the Massachusetts Department... more ››

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City of Salem Publishes Interactive Road Conditions Map

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem has published an interactive online tool that allows residents to easily look up... more ››

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City of Salem Announces Century Tree Program

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and the Salem Tree Commission have established the Century Tree Program, a new initiative tied to Salem 400, Salem... more ››

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Salem to Offer Year-Round Cycling Options

The City of Salem’s Zagster Bike Share and pilot e-scooter program will offer residents and visitors year-round micro-mobility options,... more ››

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Installers selected for Solarize Mass Plus clean energy program in Salem, Swampscott, and Nahant

Solarize Mass Plus, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and... more ››

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City of Salem Announces Tree Fund

Mayor Kim Driscoll has announced that the City of Salem is now raising donations to help support the cost of replacing trees damaged or... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Bertram Field Fundraising

The City of Salem has launched the private fundraising effort associated with the Bertram Field improvement project. To donate to the... more ››

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Reminder Regarding Short Term Rentals in Salem

As of April 15, 2019 the Salem City Council adopted new regulations pertaining to short-term rentals in Salem.

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Solarize Mass Plus Coming to Salem

Learn how Solar PLUS Solar Hot Water and Air Source Heat Pumps can benefit you. The Solarize Massachusetts program:

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Are You OK?

The City of Salem's Council on Aging,... more ››

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Electric Scooter F.A.Q.

Should scooters be driven on the road or on the sidewalk?

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EPA Removal Action Near Gallows Hill Park

Commencing later in August the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be removing contaminated soil from residential... more ››

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City of Salem Joining Solarize Mass Clean Energy Program

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and the Baker-Polito Administration have announced that Salem has been selected to participate in the 2019... more ››

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Salem for All Ages initiative announces first Certified Age-Friendly Businesses in Salem

Five businesses in Salem have completed the process to become Certified Age-Friendly businesses by the Salem for All Ages Task Force. They... more ››

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Mayor Kim Driscoll Announces Capital Projects Map

With the start of the new fiscal year, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that a new online map showing all of the capital projects... more ››

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Salem Receives MassTrails Grant

The City of Salem has received a $300,000 MassTrails grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The funds will... more ››

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