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Housing in Salem

Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board Offers Additional Funding to Support Broad Array of Affordable Housing Causes

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that the City has launched a new Request for Grant Applications, administered through the... more ››

Covid Test Kits

The City of Salem Offers FREE Rapid COVID-19 Test Kits

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that the City of Salem once again will offer free COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits.

Snow Shoveling

City of Salem Snow Emergency Reminders

With the arrival of winter, the City of Salem is issuing a reminder about the City’s rules and ordinances regarding snow removal and... more ››

Free Compost Bin Flyer

Salem Launches Curbside Composting Incentive Program

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced today that the City of Salem is launching a new curbside composting incentive program, in partnership... more ››

CPA

Salem CPA Determination of Eligibility Application Available

The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has released its FY24 Community Preservation Plan and FY23 Annual Report. The Community... more ››

Education Fund Application

Salem Scholarship & Education Committee Now Accepting Applications for Education Fund Grants

The City of Salem’s Scholarship and Education Committee has announced that it is now seeking applications for small grants from its... more ››

Leefort Terrace

Public Meeting for Leefort Terrace Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICETUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023, 5:30 PMCITY HALL ANNEX, 1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE... more ››

Municipal Equality Index

City of Salem achieves perfect score on Human Rights Coalition’s Annual Municipal Equality Index for the 10th year in a row

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is proud to announce that the City of Salem has, once again, for the 10th year in a row, received a perfect score... more ››

Mobile Mayor's Office

Mayor Pangallo Launches Mobile Mayor’s Office Program / Alcalde Pangallo inicia un nuevo programa Oficina Móvil

The Office of Mayor Pangallo is excited to announce that it is piloting a new program: the Mobile Mayor’s Office.

World Day of Remembrance

City of Salem Honors Road Traffic Victims on the World Day of Remembrance, Announces $700,000 in Grant Awards to Fund Traffic Safety Projects

The City of Salem is joining with communities around the world on Sunday, November 19th to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road... more ››

Salem Guide to Halloween

City of Salem Releases Guide to Visiting on Halloween

The City of Salem and Destination Salem, the city’s official destination marketing organization, have released a visitor’s guide... more ››

Housing in Salem

Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board’s Construction Grant Program Leverages $500,000 in ARPA Funds to support Affordable Housing

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that the City has launched a new funding application, administered through the City’s... more ››

Lock Box

City of Salem Introduces Lockbox Registration Program for Salem Adults 60 Years of Age or Older

The population of the City of Salem is approximately 44,000. Close to 20% are 60 years of age or older. If you are 60 or over, have you... more ››

Electric Vehicle Charging Fee FAQ

City of Salem Electric Vehicle Charging Fee - FAQ

Beginning on 10/20/2023, the City of the Salem will be charging a $0.35/kWh fee for charging at all publicly accessible electric vehicle (... more ››

Read Banned Books

City of Salem Invites Community to Contribute to Banned Book Little Library at City Hall

Now that the City of Salem has concluded our celebration of National Banned Book Week, we extend an open invitation to the community to... more ››

Don't Mulch Your Trees to Death!

Don't Mulch Your Trees to Death!

The City of Salem Tree Commission is sharing an easy tree care tip today that can go a long way toward sustaining the health of trees here... more ››

Salem 400+ Logo

Signature Parks Podcast, Episode #3 - Forest River Park

The 3rd episode of the Signature Parks Podcast, Forest River Park, is now live!   It’s linked below, and can be found on Apple podcasts and... more ››

Salem Board of Health

Salem Board of Health Advisory

The Salem Board of Health is issuing a Public Health warning that there may be sewage in Salem Harbor in the area of Cat Cove in Salem... more ››

Cardboard

Salem to Offer Free Cardboard Recycling Site for Businesses and Residents

The City of Salem will offer free cardboard recycling for Salem residents and businesses at the Salem Transfer Station, 12 Swampscott Road... more ››

Read Banned Books

City of Salem Unveils Banned Book Little Library at City Hall

To mark National Banned Book Week, the City of Salem proudly announces the unveiling of a new Little Free Library at City Hall dedicated to... more ››

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