"We must see now that the evils of racism, economic exploitation, and militarism are all tied together. And you can't get rid of one without getting rid of the other." -Martin Luther King, Jr.

The city of Salem has just announced there will be a snow emergency parking ban, beginning this evening, Sunday, January 18, starting at 10:00 pm until further notice. For a complete list of snow emergency parking areas and snow details, go to Snow Central: www.salemma.gov/snow-central

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Important School Committee meeting TONIGHT - December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will take place in person at 29 Highland Ave., Rm. 227, Salem, MA. You can also join via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/8257585833... Passcode: 114720

Parking in Salem will be FREE at all garages, lots, and on-street meters (except the MBTA garage) on the following days: Thursday, Nov. 27th Friday, Nov. 28th Saturday, Nov. 29th Sunday, Nov. 30th Learn more about holiday events this weekend: www.salemholidayhappenings.org

Calling all Jefferson Ave Neighbors! The City of Salem is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to develop a community-driven vision of the Jefferson Avenue corridor from Margin Street to Canal Street. Take the survey today! mapc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...