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 ››
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 ››
Salem Awarded $320,861 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant
The City of Salem has been awarded a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant in the amount of $320,861 from the Commonwealth in... more ››
City of Salem Launches Free Wi-Fi in City Buildings
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 ››
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 ››
City of Salem Launches New Online Street Sweeping Tool and Website
The City of Salem has launched a new website and online tool to look up address and street-specific details about street sweeping.
Homes for Salem, Part IV: Spreading the Word
Housing is an essential part of what makes Salem a strong and welcoming community; however, the market is not supplying homes that are... more ››
Homes for Salem, Part III: Meeting Housing Need
Housing is an essential part of what makes Salem a strong and welcoming community; however, the market is not supplying homes that are... more ››
Homes for Salem, Part II: The Housing Need
Housing is an essential part of what makes Salem a strong and welcoming community; however, the market is not supplying homes that are... more ››
Homes for Salem, Part I: The Housing Market
Housing is an essential part of what makes Salem a strong and welcoming community; however, the market is not supplying homes that are... more ››
Important Information About Measles
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since January 2019, there are over 700 confirmed cases of measles in 22... more ››
Salem PowerChoice Program Increases Commitment to Local Renewable Electricity
Beginning with June 2019 electricity meter reads, as Salem PowerChoice’s current electricity supply contract ends, a new 30-month contract... more ››
Composting in Salem
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 ››
City of Salem Begins Short-Term Rental Registration
In 2018 the Salem City Council adopted an Ordinance regulating short-term rentals in Salem. That Ordinance went into effect on April 15,... more ››
Salem Launches Age-Friendly Business Certification
The City of Salem, through the Salem for All Ages initiative and in partnership with the Salem Chamber of Commerce, invites Salem... more ››
Credit Card Payments to Be Accepted at Salem City Offices
On February 28, 2019, the City of Salem’s Electrical, Health, Building, Licensing, and Fire departments will begin accepting credit card... more ››
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Proposes Expansion of Senior Property Tax Break Program
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today proposed to the City Council that the City modify its existing property tax relief program for seniors to... more ››
Passport Parking App Updates
Passport Parking App UpdatesParking Space Turn-Over Times
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 ››
Gallows Hill Park playground, soccer field closed
During testing being conducted in preparation for planned improvements at Salem’s Gallows Hill park, soil samples taken on a portion the... more ››