Mattress Recycling in Salem
Per new state regulations, mattresses and box springs can no longer be disposed of as trash and instead must be recycled. The City of Salem... more ››
Salem Launches Salem City Academy
Earlier this fall Mayor Kim Driscoll’s office launched a new program called Salem City Academy (SCA).
Salem electricity savings from PowerChoice
What to know about winter rate increases
Salem Council on Aging Celebrates 55 Years
The Salem Council on Aging will celebrate their 55th anniversary with an Open House for the public on Wednesday, October 12th from 10:00 a.... more ››
Reporting Illegally Parked Vehicles in Salem
As traffic volume increases in October in Salem, please remember that to report an illegally parked vehicle you should call the Salem... more ››
Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Rent Accessory Units in Salem
On September 23, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation granting homeowners in Salem the option of exempting the value of... more ››
Bluebikes Expands in Salem with Seven New Stations
The City of Salem has announced the addition of seven new Bluebikes stations throughout the city, expanding access beyond the eight... more ››
Affordable Housing Lottery
The lottery is now open for The Lighthouses, the North Shore Community Development Coalition's (NSCDC) newest affordable housing... more ››
Salem Board of Health Statement on the Monkeypox Outbreak
The World Health Organization convened to assess the health implications of the multi-country outbreak of Monkeypox (MPV) and declared the... more ››
Salem Unveils “Happy to Chat” Bench Program
The City of Salem, through the Salem for All Ages initiative, has received an AARP... more ››
Salem Awarded Grants for Street Safety Enhancements
MassDOT has awarded the City of Salem a $96,000 Shared Streets and Spaces Grant for implementation of the North Street Safety Enhancement... more ››
Salem PowerChoice Energy Disclosure Label
Updated electricity generation disclosure labels are available for the City's electricity program, Salem PowerChoice. These documents... more ››
City of Salem Directs Over $9 Million in ARPA Funds to Affordable Housing
Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that as part of its first round of American Rescue Plan Act funding allocations, several City housing... more ››
Free Municipal Utility Markout
Planning home improvements? Planting a tree? Installing a fence or deck? Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, a safe job... more ››
North Shore Practice Safe Skin Collaboration
A new collaboration between the City of Salem, seven other North Shore cities and towns, and IMPACT Melanoma, a national non-profit... more ››
City of Salem Short Term Rental Registration Simplified
If you own a property in Salem that you list as a short-term rental, the City of Salem has simplified the process for getting your property... more ››
Mayor Driscoll Announces Flood Ordinance Amendment for Climate Resiliency
As part of the City’s ongoing effort to address climate change impacts, Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll has announced that the City’s... more ››
Parking ticket appeals process changing July 1st
Starting July 1, 2022, the process to appeal a parking ticket in the City of Salem will be changing. In-person appeals to the hearing... more ››
COVID Vaccines for Children 5 and Younger
Children ages 6 months to 5 years old are now able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is safe and effective. No insurance or ID... more ››
City of Salem Launches “Salem 311” Service
Mayor Kimberley Driscoll today announced the launch of Salem 311, a service that allows anyone in the community to dial 3-1-1 from any... more ››