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 News Archive (August, 2015 and earlier)

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Mack Park Farm & Food Forest Receives $45,000 Climate Resiliency Grant

The City of Salem is pleased to announce that the Mack Park Farm & Food Forest has received a $45,000 grant from the Metropolitan Area... more ››

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City of Salem Again Earns Tree City USA Designation

Salem has again been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a designation the City has received each year... more ››

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Charter Street Cemetery Re-Opening Postponed

The City of Salem Cemetery Commission has decided to delay the official reopening of Charter Street Cemetery pending full completion of... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Free Curbside Textile Recycling

The City of Salem is partnering with HELPSY to offer free curbside pick-up of clothing and household... more ››

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Salem Launches COVID Neighborhood Ambassadors

As part of the City of Salem’s efforts to recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City is launching the COVID Neighborhood Ambassadors... more ››

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2,400 New Trees to be Planted as Salem Joins “Greening the Gateway Cities” Program

The City of Salem has been selected to join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Greening the Gateway Cities... more ››

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Almy's Clock Restoration Project Begins March 31

The Almy’s Clock restoration project is scheduled to begin on March 31st, weather permitting, and will require temporary removal of the... more ››

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Salem Together: One Year of COVID-19

Dear Salem resident,One year ago today, March 19 2020, we received confirmation of the first three cases of COVID-19 here in Salem. Since... more ››

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Salem Together for our Education Workforce

Through the Salem Together initiative, the City of Salem, Salem Public Schools, and Salem... more ››

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North Shore Diversity Catalog Launches

The Cities of Salem, Beverly, Peabody, and Lynn and the Towns of Swampscott and Marblehead have partnered to launch the North Shore... more ››

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Salem Celebrates First Four “Century Trees”

Thanks to generous Salem residents who donated to The Salem Tree Fund, the first four Century Trees were planted by the City last fall in... more ››

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Massachusetts Announces Vaccine Scheduling by Phone: Dial 2-1-1

The Massachusetts Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line (dial 2-1-1) is available in English and Spanish and will have translators available to... more ››

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COVID-19 Vaccine Scam Alert

Other Massachusetts communities are reporting scam efforts targeting seniors regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Regional COVID Vaccination Update

The Boards of Health in Danvers, Beverly, Marblehead, Salem, and Swampscott will be holding a regional COVID vaccination clinic for all... more ››

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City of Salem Receives State Grant to Install New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The City of Salem has been awarded a Green Communities grant totaling $76,872 for several energy efficient projects, including the... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Crowd-Source Restaurants Map

The City of Salem has launched an online map where diners can easily share their recommendations and... more ››

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Telehealth Services for Salem Veterans

As we all struggle and adapt to the recent pandemic challenges, the Veterans Administration has been promoting the use of remote... more ››

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Mansell Field Remediation Presentation

The City will present plans for the cleanup of contaminated soils at Mansell Field at Lower Gallows Hill Park to the Salem Park &... more ››

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Joint Statement from North Shore Municipal Leaders and Public Health Officials

Over the last two weeks, municipal leaders, public health directors, and members of Boards of Health from nine communities in the North... more ››

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Salem PowerChoice Disclosure Label

Electric power suppliers are required by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to provide customers with a disclosure label. The label... more ››

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