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 News Archive (August, 2015 and earlier)

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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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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 ››

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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 ››

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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 ››

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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.

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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 ››

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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 ››

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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 ››

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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 ››

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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 ››

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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 ››

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