Home News & Announcements

 News Archive (August, 2015 and earlier)

mural

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 ››

vax teachers

Salem Together for our Education Workforce

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

diversity catalog

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 ››

century tree

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 ››

vaccine hotline

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 ››

scam

COVID-19 Vaccine Scam Alert

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

vaccine

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 ››

evcs

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 ››

eat local

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 ››

telehealth

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 ››

mansell

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 ››

regional seals

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 ››

powerchoice

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 ››

step

Salem to Offer New, Expanded Property Tax Exemption for Qualifying Seniors

On December 21st Governor Baker signed into law a special act establishing the Salem Senior Tax Exemption Program (STEP), a new and further... more ››

skipper

City of Salem Launches the Salem Skipper: On-Demand Transportation Option for Residents, Commuters

The City of Salem takes another step toward being a car-light community today with the launch of the Salem Skipper: a fast, easy, and... more ››

loan

Salem Announces New Small Business Loan Fund with Technical Assistance Services

The City of Salem is pleased to share a new opportunity for Salem’s entrepreneurs and business owners to access capital and technical... more ››

sculpture

City of Salem Announces Harbor Connector Path Sculpture Garden

Seven sculptures will soon be installed along the newly created Salem Harbor Connector Path in celebration of the path’s completion this... more ››

codered

Text to Subscribe to City Alerts

The City of Salem is now offering a text to subscribe function for those who wish to sign up for CodeRED, the City's reverse notification... more ››

cafr

City of Salem Again Receives National Award for Financial Reporting

The City of Salem has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government... more ››

business website

City of Salem Launches Website to Promote New Businesses & Economic Growth

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced the launch of www.salemforbusiness.com, a new website that... more ››

Pages