Mayor Pangallo Signs Ordinance Eliminating Parking Mandates for New Multifamily Housing in Salem www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Salem Becomes the First City in the Northeast to Join UNICEF USA’s Child Friendly Cities Initiative www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Mayor's Night Out - Spooky and Festive Fun for the Whole Family! www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Mayor Pangallo releases the latest episode of his podcast, Salem Compass - this time with poetry! www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Mayor Dominick Pangallo appointed to the Massachusetts Ocean Advisory Commission www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City unveils Salem 400+ mascot and announces naming contest www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem announces the 6th Annual Salem Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem invests historic increase in local road and sidewalk maintenance www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Mayor’s Night Out – Fun For The Whole Family www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

SalemRecycles to host City of Salem’s Free Book Swap www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

***Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising*** Join the City of Salem and the Latino Leadership Coalition for the raising of Latin American flags to mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! Monday, September 15, 2025, 12:00pm noon Riley Plaza (across from the Salem Post Office)

City of Salem Dedicates COVID-19 Memorial www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

MBTA to Provide Expanded Weekend Commuter Rail Service to Support Haunted Happenings in Salem www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem Announces Planned and Anticipated October Road Closures www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem Enacts New Ordinance Requiring Permits for Condominium Conversions www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem Converting Several Public Surface Parking Lots to Mobile Payment System www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Mayor Pangallo releases the latest episode of his podcast, Salem Compass, featuring special guest Chief Lucas Miller of the Salem Police Department www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem Launches Search for Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Old Town Hall Construction Project Update – September 2025 www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem announces upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Day www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem Youth Mental Health Task Force Hosts Events for Suicide Prevention Month www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

In observation of Labor Day, City of Salem offices will be closed to the public on Monday, September 1, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 2.

Salem Summerween Festival! (Charlotte Forten Park): www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Releases latest Salem Compass podcast episode - a conversation with Massacusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Local Students Awarded 2025 City of Salem and Waste Management Scholarships www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem to Begin Next Phase of Restoration Work at the Dickson Memorial Chapel www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Please note that due to the conditions offshore related to Hurricane Erin, Salem Fast Ferry Service will be cancelled for Saturday August 23, 2025.

UPDATE: Due to increasing sea activity, the remainder of the ferry trips from Salem to Boston and from Boston to Salem have been cancelled for Today, Thursday, August 21.

Due to forcasted weather related to Hurricane Erin, the Salem Ferry is making the following cancellations: *Thursday, August 21, 7:00pm (Salem to Boston) *Thursday, August 21, 8:30pm (Boston to Salem) *Friday, August 22 (All trips in both directions - Salem to Boston, and Boston to Salem)

Salem Residents Encouraged to Take Advantage of Expiring Federal Clean Energy Incentives www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem Food Policy Council to host 2nd annual Longest Table event! ***Free Community Dinner on Saturday, September 6th from 4:30-7:00pm*** www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Please note that we have received word that due to weather outlook for today, the decision has been made to cancel the Salem ferry for today, MONDAY, AUGUST 18. The weather should be improving throughout the day and ferry service is expected to be able to return on Tuesday.

Salem Poet Laureate Invites Community Submissions for Quadricentennial Anthology www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

The Marcha Para Jesus will occur 8/16 at 10:30am. Rolling road blocks throughout. Start is 10:30am @ Congress at Leavitt, will last ~90 mins. Route: Up Congress, left on Harbor, right on Lafayette, left on New Derby, right on Washington, right on Church, continue onto Brown, cross into Salem Common.

Please note that the 20th Annual Derby Street Mile Road Race will occur this evening, Fri 8/15 at 7pm. The race begins on Fort Ave. near Cat Cove & up Derby Street ending near the Salem Maritime National Historic Park. Expect road closures and detours in that area during the race /fun run.

City of Salem Completes First Summer Youth Employment Pilot Through MassHire F1rstJobs Program www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

September Salem Days Returns: This Year at the New England Aquarium! www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem Announces the 5th Annual Rotating Sculpture Garden! www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and City of Salem Park, Recreation & Community Service Highlight Upcoming Youth Fall Programming www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

'Feeling Fresh' Personal Care Product Drive - updated with online ordering link! ***Deadline this Friday!*** www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Invitation to Help: Salem Fire Relief Fund ma-salem.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem announces Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

The City of Salem has been informed by the South Essex Sewerage District that this morning, Wed, Aug 6, the South Essex Sewerage District will be conducting some final repairs to an Odor System Fan. The system is only scheduled to be down for an hour but there maybe a possibility of a released odor.

Salem Heritage Days Highlight! The City of Salem Presents Mack Park Farm Fest: A Fundraiser for the Mack Park Farm - Sunday, August 10, 3:00-7:00pm www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

UPDATE: Both pools are back to being fully operational - enjoy!

Salem's Ice Scream Bowl is Back! www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

Mayor Dominick Pangallo releases Latest Salem Compass podcast episode featuring Jennifer Hardin, Superintendent of Salem Maritime National Historic Park! ma-salem.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts....

FOREST RIVER LARGE POOL CLOSURE- The large pool is temporarily closed due to pump issues today 8/1. THE SMALL POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN. We are diligently working on the mechanical issue. Our goal is to reopen asap. We will keep you updated. Thank you for your patience during this unforeseen issue.

Please note that due to today's weather forecast and anticipated sea state, Boston Harbor Cruises has cancelled the Salem Ferry Service for today, Friday, August 1, 2025.

The World Needs You Here Walk will take place on Sun, 8/3 at 10am. Rolling closures will occur as the participants move through the course: begin @ Salem Common, exit @ the corner by the basketball court, up to the Willows & back to finish in the Common.