Salem
Massachusetts
City Of Salem
Salem is known for its rich maritime history, as being the birthplace of the National Guard and for the infamous Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Salem is also a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly City where its residents, and over a million tourists annually, can easily visit historic architecture, unique attractions, world-famous museums, and an eclectic mix of shops and dining options. And, with easy access to public transportation - including our own ferry direct to Boston - Salem is a great city to live, work, study, and play.
Recent News
October Special Events and Tips to Make the Most of Salem Haunted Happenings
SALEM, MA — As October unfolds, the ghosts and witches that haunt the historic streets of Salem, Massachusetts, are stirring once again, marking the start of the 42nd Annual Salem Haunted Happenings. With its history and reputation as the…
Read More »City Of Salem News - Open Space and Recreation Plan Update
Open Space and Recreation Plan Update FIRST PUBLIC FORUM Parks, Open Space & Recreation -- a two-part open house part one | Virtual Meeting January 24, 2023 | 6:30pm-8:30pm via Zoom -- PublicInput/SalemOSRP Join Salem’s Open…
Read More »City Of Salem To Develop Annual CDBG Action Plan
Acting Mayor Robert K. McCarthy has announced that the City of Salem is developing its annual Action Plan, which will outline priority activities for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)…
Read More »City Of Salem : 'Field Notes from Salem' comes to OldTown Hall
Where is your favorite botanical place in Salem? Why is that place so valuable to you? These are a few of the questions that Maia Mattson is asking for her culminating project as Salem’s 2022 Public Artist in Residence. For this project,…
Read More »City Of Salem - Housing Stability Service - January/February Hours
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Read More »City Of Salem : Naumkeag Portrait
Naumkeag Portrait Now on public display in Salem City Hall In 2021 the City of Salem, through its Public Art Commission, commissioned a portrait for City Hall to represent Salem’s Indigenous community. This portrait was created by…
Read More »City Of 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. The grants, $40,000 each, are from the Best Practices Program and will fund two critical Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) projects: an Equity…
Read More »City Of Salem News : 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 increased the number of free tests it is giving out per person. Any Salem resident or individual who works in…
Read More »City of Salem News - Emerald Ash Borer Beetles Infect Local Trees
The Salem Tree Commission advises the public that the emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive beetle from Asia, is increasingly active in Salem. This destructive pest kills ash trees by tunneling through the bark, disrupting the vascular system and…
Read More »City Of 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 Preservation Plan is used to guide the CPC’s decision-making when reviewing and recommending projects for…
Read 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 its existing winter heating assistance program, to help more residents this winter. The funds supplement the…
Read More »City Of Salem - Housing Stability Service - December Hours
Housing Stability Service: December 2022 / Estabilidad de Vivienda: Diciembre 2022 Drop-In Hours / Horario de atención Hotline / Línea Directa: 978-500-0973 Website / Sitio Web: www.salemhousinginfo.com Housing Workshop/ Taller de…
Read More »City Of Salem News - Salem Again Offers "Peas for Fees" Ticket Fee Amnesty Program
Salem Again Offers “Peas for Fees” Ticket Fee Amnesty Program Bring in canned goods when paying a parking violation December 1-23 and late fees are waived The City’s annual "Peas for Fees" ticket amnesty program will run December…
Read More »City Of Salem : Small Business Saturday Supports and Celebrates Local Small Businesses
Parking at City lots, garages, meters free November 25-27 to encourage downtown shopping Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced the City of Salem’s participation in the 12th annual Small Business Saturday. Falling between Black Friday and Cyber…
Read More »City Of Salem - Curative COVID-19 PCR Testing Site In Salem Closing December 31, 2022
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. The City will continue to provide residents and those who work in Salem with free rapid COVID-19 tests as…
Read More »City Of Salem News - Bringing The Joy This Holiday Season
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS IS BRINGING THE JOY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Salem Holiday Happenings is a month-long slate of cheer, tales, shopping, and sweet winter treats The City of Salem, Massachusetts will feature a holiday season of activities that…
Read More »City Of Salem : Recycles’ Textile and Terra Cycle Drive
SalemRecycles hosts a textile andTerraCycle drive at Riley Plaza on Saturday November 19th from 8 AM -1 PM. At this event, clothing and household textiles in any condition (reusable or not), as well as TerraCycle items for recycling will be…
Read More »City Of Salem - 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 Development (DHCD) and its contractor Centerboard, have jointly announced a plan to temporarily utilize the vacant…
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