Community Members Invited to Join Salem School Building Committee
Salem, MA – The City of Salem is seeking community members to participate in the School Building Committee (SBC) for the proposed new... more ››
City of Salem Announces Charlotte Forten Memorial Project Call for Artist
The City of Salem, MA is excited to announce the long-anticipated launch of the Charlotte Forten Memorial Project Call for Artists ... more ››
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo Announces Return of Free Trolley Program for Residents
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo, in partnership with the Salem Trolley, is pleased to once again offer free rides on the Salem Trolley for... more ››
Salem Springs to Life With Art
Salem Springs to Life With ArtThe City of Salem is pleased to announce several new installations, murals, and public... more ››
Salem Cultural Council Vacancies
The Salem Cultural Council is looking for a few new members!The Salem Cultural Council (SCC) receives funds from the Massachusetts Cultural... more ››
Yard Waste Drop-Off Resumes April 15 at Salem Transfer Station
Salem residents with proof of residency or property ownership will be able to drop off their yard waste at the Salem Transfer Station on... more ››
City of Salem Seeks Programming Manager for Charlotte Forten Park
Salem, Massachusetts (March 30, 2023) – The City of Salem is excited to announce a new opportunity for a dedicated... more ››
Welcome Salem’s new Director of Sustainability and Resiliency!
Welcome, Salem’s new Director of Sustainability and Resiliency!Introducing Neal Duffy, Salem's Director of Sustainability and Resiliency
City of Salem Releases Street Sweeping Schedule for 2023
Salem Acting Mayor Robert McCarthy announced today that spring street sweeping will begin on Salem’s entrance corridors on Tuesday, March... more ››
Affordable Housing Lottery
The lottery is now open for Harbor Point, located at 20 Harbor Street & 129 Lafayette Street in Salem. Harbor Point is a rental... more ››
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 ››
Salem Receives $80,000 in State Grants to Advance Two Equity Projects
The City of Salem has been awarded $80,000 in two Community Compact Grants from the Commonwealth.
Free COVID Tests for Salem Residents
The City of Salem has additional free rapid antigen COVID-19 tests available for at-home use. With the holidays approaching, the City has... more ››
Salem Tree Alert
The Salem Tree Commission advises the public that the emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive beetle from Asia, is increasingly active in... more ››
Salem CPA Determination of Eligibility Application Available
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has released its FY23 Community Preservation Plan and FY22 Annual Report. The Community... more ››
Discounted Trash Overflow Bags for Holidays
Salem residents may purchase official Orange Overflow trash bags for $1 per bag for any holiday overflow. Each household may purchase up to... more ››
City of Salem Directs ARPA Funds to Winter Heating Assistance
Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem has directed $500,000 of its federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to supplement... more ››
Curative COVID-19 PCR Testing Site in Salem Closing 12/31
The City of Salem has been notified by Curative that their free COVID-19 PCR testing site in Riley Plaza will close on December 31, 2022.... more ››
Salem PowerChoice Energy Disclosure
Updated electricity generation disclosure labels are available for the City's electricity program, Salem PowerChoice.
Temporary Housing for Families Experiencing Homelessness
The City of Salem, Salem State University (SSU), and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Department of Housing and Community... more ››