Mayor Pangallo releases latest episode of his podcast, Salem Compass >>>Featuring Karen Scalia of Salem Food Tours and visionary behind ‘Salem Food at 400+’ www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

The Walk for HAWC is this Sun, 6/7/26 @ 10am. There will be rolling road blocks as course progresses. Walkers exit the Common to Washington Sq. West to Hawthorne Blvd, left on Derby St, to Fort Ave, left on Restaurant Row, straight on Memorial Dr, Right on Webb, left on Boardman St & end at Common.

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Proclaims June 5, 2026 "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" in Salem #wearorange salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Please be aware that Salem Arts Festival runs today, Fri, 6/5 - Sun, 6/7. Front St and Essex St (from New Liberty St to Hawthorne Blvd) will close to vehicules 8am to 7pm, Sat, 6/6 & Sun, 6/7. For more information and for the full (rain or shine!) festival schedule, visit salemartsfestival.com.

📢 The City of Salem has extended the application deadline for its Poet Laureate through Sun, 6/7! This 2-year appointment includes a $1,500 stipend & an opportunity to celebrate poetry in Salem. NEW: 3 letters of rec no longer required, but still encouraged. Visit www.salemma.gov/poet to apply.

Mayor Dominick Pangallo invites community members to celebrate Juneteenth with the City of Salem at several exciting and free events on Monday, June 15 and Friday, June 19. For all details, visit: salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Happy Pride, Salem! Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite you to join in a Flag Raising Ceremony celebrating Pride Month this coming Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:00pm, at Riley Plaza (1 Margin Street, Salem). All are welcome!

International Artist Helen “Hells” Gibson to Create Large-Scale Mural for Salem’s 400+ Celebrations salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

PLEASE NOTE: Due to inclement weather forecasted for tomorrow, Boston Harbor Cruises has had to cancel Salem Ferry Service throughout the day for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30. Follow the Boston Harbor Cruises Salem Ferry website for more info: www.cityexperiences.com/boston/city-...

Celebrate SHS Athletics & Performing Arts State Champs w/ Rolling Rally Sat, 5/30, 11am! Begins @ SHS on Willson @ 11am, right on Jefferson, to Loring, to Lafayette, to Derby, Hawthorne Blvd, left on Essex, down ped mall, right on Washington, right on Church, to Brown & to SHS Field House for Rally!

Styrofoam Collection Day planned Event will be held at the Salem Community Life Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026 salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Celebrate SHS Athletics & Performing Arts State Champs w/ a Rolling Rally Sat, 5/30, 11am! Begins @ SHS on Willson @ 11am, right on Jefferson, to Loring, to Lafayette, to Derby, Hawthorne Blvd, left on Essex, down ped mall, right on Washington, right on Church, to Brown & the Common for a Ceremony!

City of Salem Seeks Next Poet Laureate! Deadline approaching: Applications for the two-year term are due June 5th salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Swap ‘N’ Drop returns to the Salem Common - Free, Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10AM until 1PM: salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Salem to host Salem 400+ Heritage Days Parade – Community Invited to Participate >>>March, Build a Float, and Celebrate 400+ Years of Salem History — Together Saturday, August 1, 2026 Salem, Massachusetts salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

It's time for the next run of the “Mobile Mayor’s Office” – an occasional opportunity for us to serve the community from various neighborhoods throughout the city, beyond the walls of City Hall. Mon, June 1, 8am-4pm, the Mayor’s Office will be at the NSCDC Offices (96 Lafayette St, 2nd Fl, Salem).

City of Salem Secures $7.2 Million Grant for Decarbonization of Horace Mann Laboratory School: www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

The City of Salem has been notified by Comcast that due to a sudden & unexpected infrastructure issue, connectivity on their network has been disrupted this morning. Comcast is working to restore service. City services may be temporarily interrupted and you may also be experiencing service outages.

Sixth Annual Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference Announced: Salem September 23, 2026 salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Statement on Cannery permitting: www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Please note that this coming Monday, May 25, 2026, City of Salem offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

City of Salem Scholarship & Education Committee Awards 2026 Scholarships to 10 Graduating Seniors www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

The 2nd Cavalry is the home unit of Salem's Sargeant James Ayube, killed in action on December 8, 2010. As they mark their 190th celebration, they will also pay their respects to Sargeant Ayube. Please join the ceremony at the Salem Common War Memorial at 11:00am on Saturday, May 23rd.

City of Salem to install marker commemorating stop along General Lafayette's return visit route www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Mayor Pangallo invites you to join in the AAPI Flag Raising Ceremony this coming Fri, May 22 at 11am, at Riley Plaza (1 Margin St). Join members of the Salem community as we recognize AAPI Heritage Month. Special remarks by Salem's Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate, Liana Galvan. All are welcome!

Keep Cool in Extreme Heat this Week! Some important tips: www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite you to join in the Haitian Flag Day (Jounen Drapo Ayisyen) Flag Raising Ceremony this coming Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am, at City Hall (93 Washington Street, Salem). All are welcome!

City of Salem and Waste Management Announce 2026 Scholarships: “For a More Sustainable Tomorrow” www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Funeral Procession for Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor planned for Salem, Wed, May 13 - Road Closures and Additional Details Announced: www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

City of Salem announces Memorial Day 2026 ceremony: www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Funeral Procession for Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor planned for Salem www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

The City of Salem today announced plans to restore its President George Washington’s Landsdowne portrait, a painting displayed in Salem City Hall, with full funding support from Wellpoint, a health benefits company serving members of the Group Insurance Commission. www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Congratulations, Guywintz! We are so proud of you! #SalemMA

City of Salem and Mayor Dominick Pangallo Proclaim May to be Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Salem: www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Mayor Pangallo Releases the Latest Episode of his Podcast, Salem Compass, this episode featuring Janelle Rolke of Keep Salem Beautiful, and of Change is Simple www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Turning the page on past housing struggles - City of Salem reflects on first year since Eviction Sealing law passed www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

The City of Salem Kicks Off Juneteenth Festival Preparations with Community Movie Poll ***Residents invited to rank-choice vote on films for outdoor screening at Salem Common*** www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Salem Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation ~ City Recognized with Distinction by Foundation for 25th Year in a Row www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Preservation Month 2026 - Walking Tours of Salem's Historic Districts www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Zero Waste Salem Hosts Repair Café Saturday, May 16th at Community Life Center - Appointments Required: www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

City of Salem Invites Community to Explore "Hidden Treasures from City Hall" ***A rare exhibit of never-before-displayed maps, photographs, records, and artifacts from Salem's municipal history — on view now at Old Town Hall through May 11th*** www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

LATEST SALEM COMPASS PODCAST EPISODE: A conversation with the City’s Finance Director regarding all your number crunching FAQs re: the proposed Salem High School building project!: www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

The City of Salem invites the public to join in commemoration for the Polish Flag Day flag raising ceremony on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am at Riley Plaza in Salem. All are welcome!

Invitation to Help: Salem Fire Relief Fund (Yesterday's Fire on Broad Street) www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo Shares Third Annual State of the Environment Message Commemorating Earth Day, 2026 ***Reflects on challenges, celebrates work happening now and in the future here in Salem*** www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Please note that City of Salem offices will be closed Monday, April 20, 2026 in observance of Patriots' Day.

Salem High School Building Committee Information - A conversation with the Salem High School Building Committee Co-Chairs, Nate Bryant and Rick Jones (Salem Compass Podcast) www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

City of Salem Seeks Next Poet Laureate ~ Applications for the two-year term due June 5th www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

City of Salem to offer Salem High School building project public informational webinars www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

City of Salem Recognizes Fair Housing Month www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...