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Gallows Hill Park playground, soccer field closed

Elevated levels of arsenic detected on site; not expected to delay improvements project.

December 20, 2018 - 4:32pm

During testing being conducted in preparation for planned improvements at Salem’s Gallows Hill park, soil samples taken on a portion the... more ››

Salem Receives Leading By Example Award, Completes School Solar Arrays

City recognized for leadership in sustainability as 921 kW solar arrays come online.

December 6, 2018 - 11:34am

The City of Salem was recognized at today’s 12th Annual Leading by Example... more ››

City of Salem Reverse Notification Now Includes Weather Warnings

Opt-in for location-specific weather alerts from CodeRED at www.salem.com/subscribe. Also new: redial the CodeRED number to listen to the last message again.

November 19, 2018 - 2:08pm

The City of Salem has updated its reverse notification system, CodeRED, to now include location-specific Weather Warnings. CodeRED Weather... more ››

Salem for All Ages Website Launched

www.salemforallages.org provides resources, information, and more as part of Age-Friendly Salem initiative

August 30, 2018 - 4:20pm

As part of the ongoing Salem for All Ages initiative, the City of Salem today launched the new website... more ››

Intersection "No Parking" Curb Painting

Residents can submit requests as part of the City's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program

August 29, 2018 - 10:52am

In an effort to improve public safety and provide clarity regarding allowed parking locations, the City of Salem’s Traffic and Parking... more ››

Salem Launches “Mode Shift” Participatory Budgeting

Residents invited to offer proposals to encourage alternative transportation within Salem and vote for their favorite ideas.

June 28, 2018 - 2:22pm

Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem has launched a “mode shift” participatory budgeting program, where residents will... more ››

City of Salem Launches Official Twitter Account

Feed of City news, notices, and information available whether or not you are on Twitter

February 1, 2018 - 12:26pm

The City of Salem has launched an official City Twitter account, @CityofSalemMA, which can also be read by individuals without Twitter... more ››

Rigid Plastics Recycling Suspended at Caraustar in Salem

January 23, 2018 - 12:23pm

Caraustar Corp. at 53 Jefferson Avenue in Salem (formerly North Shore Recycled Fibers) has notified the City of Salem that it has suspended... more ››

City of Salem Offers New Email to Directly Report Parking Violations

parking@salem.com now live, in conjunction with expansion of neighborhood parking enforcement personnel

October 24, 2017 - 9:32am

Mayor Kim Driscoll announced today that the City of Salem has set up a dedicated email address for residents to report non-emergency... more ››

City of Salem Launches "Change It': Panhandling Alternative Giving

Text SALEM to 50555 to give; donors receive discounts at local businesses

October 12, 2017 - 1:02pm

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll is proud to announce that the City of Salem, in partnership with Lifebridge, North Shore Community Action Programs... more ››