Mayor's Office News & Announcements

Mayor's Press Releases - August 2015 & Older

North Shore Medical Center Returns City Seal Plaque to City of Salem

On Wednesday, November 9, North Shore Medical Center President Robert G.

Salem Seeks Public Comment on Draft Revisions to Residential Rentals Ordinance

As part of its on-going efforts to improve the quality of life in Salem’s neighborhoods, the City of Salem has announced that it is seeking... more ››

City of Salem Maintains Historic AA Bond Rating

The financial ratings firm Standard & Poor’s this week again affirmed the City’s AA bond rating, first issued in 2013, which is the... more ››

Salem Receives Eighth Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

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

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Announces Matthew Smith as City’s First Director of Traffic & Parking

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that she has appointed Matthew O. Smith, a Salem resident and long-time urban and transportation planner... more ››

Salem Celebrates Walking

On October 5, the 20th anniversary of International Walk to School Day, the City of Salem and Salem Public Schools will mark the occasion... more ››

Kindness Rocks Project comes to Salem's Artists Row

Mayor Kim Driscoll, City of Salem Public Space Initiative and the Artisans at Artists’ Row announce a “The Kindness Rocks Project” event to... more ››

Salem Completes Street Tree Inventory Pilot

The City of Salem recently completed a pilot program for a City-wide public street tree inventory.

City of Salem Improves Connections With Local Businesses

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem has joined Alignable, an online social networking platform for local ... more ››

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Named to Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll has been appointed by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy to serve a two-year term... more ››

City of Salem Successfully Relocates Street Trees from Canal Street

The City of Salem’s Department of Public Services and Engineering Department have recently successfully completed the relocation of ten... more ››

$50 million private development on Riley Plaza ready for Fall construction

The $50 million private development of a 178,000 square foot mixed use project in the heart of downtown Salem is advancing as three... more ››

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City of Salem Launches Expanded Cigarette Butt Recycling Program and Education Campaign

The City of Salem in coordination with SalemRecycles is expanding a city-wide program to collect and recycle cigarette butts. The expanded... more ››

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Announces Tom Daniel as New Director of Planning and Community Development

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that Tom Daniel has been appointed to serve as the City’s new Director of Planning and Community... more ››

City of Salem Announces Process and Deadlines for Filling Forthcoming School Committee Vacancy

Salem’s School Committee will shortly have a vacant seat, as member Rachel Hunt has announced her departure from the Committee.

City of Salem Receives Two Grants from Massachusetts Historical Commission

Mayor Kim Driscoll is pleased to announce that the City has received two Survey and Planning Grants from the Massachusetts Historical... more ››

Salem Strengthens Regulations to Preserve Handicapped Accessible Parking

In order to preserve access to handicap parking to drivers with a disability, the City of Salem has increased the fine for parking... more ››

Mayor Kim Driscoll to Join NAMI's CEOs Against Stigma

Mayor Kim Driscoll will join the statewide campaign to eliminate workplace stigma related to mental illness, making another stride to... more ››

Salem Launches Visual Budget

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City’s Visual Budget has launched and is now available for the public to view. It can be found... more ››

Mayor Kim Driscoll Declares June 2nd Gun Violence Awareness Day in Salem

Mayor Kim Driscoll has declared June 2 to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Salem to honor and remember all victims and... more ››

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