Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem Bicycling and Shared Path Committee are pleased to announce the return of the Fourth of July Bike Parade to the Salem Common!
On Friday, July 4th, families and friends in the community are invited to join in th…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that Salem will hold its Independence Day celebration at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Wharf on July 4th.
“As the Mayor of one of our nation’s most historic cities, I a…

The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the City of Salem are conducting a study of Route 114 in Salem, which begins northwest of downtown and continues through the historic downtown area and south toward Salem State University. Thi…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo released the fourth episode of his new podcast, Salem Compass, aimed at highlighting interesting Salem related topics in a deeper and more engaging format. The podcast features in-depth conversations on city initiatives, …

Mayor Dominick Pangallo invites the community to join the City of Salem Health Department in a free, one-hour Harm Reduction & Narcan Training.
In this training, participants will learn how to recognize signs & symptoms of an opioid overd…

The Salem Food Policy Council invites all Salem community members to this FREE event. With the recent closure of the Daily Table, rising prices, and the increasing demands on resources like The Salem Pantry, we want to hear about your experiences and idea…

Housing Stability Service: July/August, 2025 – Estabilidad de Vivienda: Julio/Agosto, 2025

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite the community to attend Volt & Vibe: An Eco-Rider Showcase, an e-bike and personal electric vehicle (PEV) expo on Sunday, June 29th, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Salem State University.&n…

The 2025 North Shore Pride Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, June 28th starting at noon. Roads along the parade route will begin to shut down at 10:00 a.m. The route is as follows:
Shetland Park to Congress Street, left to Derby Stree…

Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Tuesday, June 24, the Salem Summer Eats Kick-Off has been postponed to Tuesday, July 1st, (4-6 p.m.) at Mary Jane Lee Park.
HOWEVER…We will still be serving free meals to children 0-18 Tuesday and throughout the res…

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme and excessive heat warning for our region for today and tomorrow – please limit your outside activities during the daytime hours and exercise care during these extreme conditions – children and pets must …

Mayor Dominick Pangallo invites community members to celebrate Juneteenth with the City of Salem at a number of exciting and free events.
Wednesday June 18th
The celebration will kick off on Wednesday, June 18th with the Juneteenth Flag Raising a…

🚦 How could we make Salem’s streets safer for everyone? Join us for a Virtual Forum on the Safe Streets for All Action Plan!
📅 Tuesday, June 24th | 6:00 PM | Zoom
🔗 tinyurl.com/SalemSS4APlan
Learn about potential safety projects in your neighborhoo…

Massachusetts tenants now have the right to seal their eviction records in certain types of cases, removing a significant barrier to housing access. As of May 5, 2025, tenants can petition courts to seal their eviction records, depending on the type of ca…

We are excited to announce the 4th season opening of the beautifully updated Forest River Pool! The Forest River pool opens for the season beginning Saturday, June 21, 2025. Schedules can be found on the Salem, MA website. Memberships can be purchased onl…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo released the third episode of his new podcast, Salem Compass, aimed at highlighting interesting Salem related topics in a deeper and more engaging format. The podcast features in-depth conversations on city initiatives, interviews …

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On March 17, 2025, the City Seal Task Force, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, began to engage in research and community conversations to evaluate Salem&…

WHEREAS: Robert Morris, born in Salem, Massachusetts on June 8, 1823, was one of the first African American lawyers in the United States and a trailblazing figure …

CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

Dominick Pangallo

Mayor

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS: Every day, 125 Americans are killed by gun violence and more than 200 are shot and wounded, with an average of nearly 18,000 gun homicides every year; and…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that the City of Salem, MA is seeking proposals from artists, performers, creatives, event management companies, and other qualified individuals, collectives, and organizations to produce programming at Old T…

Postponed to Rain Date 6/29 Volt & Vibe: An Eco-Rider Showcase
The City of Salem's e-bike and Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) Expo has been postponed from Saturday, June 7th, to Sunday, June 29th. It will still be at Salem State Uni…

The Council on Aging is currently accepting nominations for exceptional older adults. Do you know someone who lives in Salem and exhibits community spirit, leadership, or dedication to serving others? We know there are many older adults, age 60…

Join the Friends of the Salem Council on Aging for a Summer Luau Fundraiser.
Hors D'oeuvres and Cash Bar
Tickets $25.00
Thursday, June 26th, 2025, 5:00-7:00pm
Winter Island Pavillion
Please contact Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 to purchase tickets.

The City of Salem is issuing an updated water use advisory. The City of Salem’s water supply is provided by the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board (SBWSB). SBWSB is required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection…

Please be aware that Salem Arts Festival, organized by Salem Main Streets and Creative Collective, is this coming weekend, Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8.
Over 8,000 people regularly attend the family-friendly festival, transforming downtown Salem, …

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that Salem Public Schools has been awarded funding through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) new competitive grant program, aimed at supporting food literac…

As of Tuesday, June 3, Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that both City of Salem splash pads will be open and operational for the season.
Community members are invited to cool off at the splash pads at the following locations:
*The splash pad j…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite the community to attend Volt & Vibe: An Eco-Rider Showcase, an e-bike and personal electric vehicle (PEV) expo on Saturday, June 7th, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Salem State University. (Rai…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce the installation of critical safety-driven lighting improvements at 17 crosswalk locations across the City of Salem.
This investment in the safety of the Salem community has been a multi-departmenta…

Jumpstart your career in Construction and Clean Energy!
This program will prepare North Shore residents for construction trades jobs or other construction related employment.
Reserve your FREE training and certification. Apply now!
Informational Sessions – U…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that, thanks to the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund grant, the City of Salem advancing a series of targeted improvements to the city’s infrastructure. These improvements include repairing sewer pipes, replacing water infra…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem Scholarship and Education Committee are delighted to announce the awarding of 17 scholarships to graduating Salem seniors heading to college this Fall. The scholarships, each valued at $500, are made possible …

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo, in partnership with the Salem Trolley, is pleased to once again offer free rides on the Salem Trolley for Salem residents starting June 1st and lasting until September 30th. Residents can receive a Resident Ticket by providi…

The City of Salem’s streets are busy with residents and visitors traveling in a variety of modes, from cars and buses to bicycles, feet, and assistive mobility devices. To help all roadway users navigate Salem, Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Sale…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and SalemRecycles are pleased to announce the return of the free Swap ‘N’ Drop to the Salem Common on Saturday, June 7, from 10:00am until 1:00pm! This is a fun, free opportunity to swap or donate usable clothing and household item…

Harborwalk Garden at Charlotte Forten Park, an outdoor public gathering space and performing arts venue, kicks off its second season this Friday, May 30th with live music from returning favorite, Jared Hanrahan, and continues Saturday with an energetic DJ…

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is announcing that the Kernwood Avenue Bridge will close to all traffic to facilitate necessary repairs from 6:00 am Monday, June 2, to Friday, July 11. During this time, crews will remove and replace the exi…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo released the second episode of his new podcast, Salem Compass, aimed at highlighting interesting Salem related topics in a deeper and more engaging format. The podcast features in-depth conversations on city initiatives, …

Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced the launch of a brand new podcast, Salem Compass, aimed at highlighting interesting Salem related topics in a deeper and more engaging format. The podcast will feature in-depth conversations on city initia…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem are launching the next round of the Salem City Academy, and Salem residents are invited to apply for this year’s cohort. The Salem City Academy provides an educational opportunity for Salem residents…

May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate the importance of mental well-being and to break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem join this effort by reaffirmin…

Massachusetts tenants now have the right to seal their eviction records in certain types of cases, removing a significant barrier to housing access. Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem are pleased to share that the new eviction record sealing pr…

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Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Fire Department urge all members of the Salem community to take extra safety precautions to help protect the city. With dry conditions affecting the Salem area, the risk of wildfires and grass fires is high. &nbsp…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo invites older and/or homebound residents of the City of Salem to register for the CONFIRM OK Telephone Reassurance Program. Residents should sign up for this FREE program if they live alone and would like a daily computer…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and The City of Salem are excited to offer a consumer water portal to empower residents to monitor and manage their water consumption from any device with internet access, 24/7. Click here to sign up https://CityofSalemMA.my360-app…

Over the last few weeks, we have seen two episodes of violence in Salem – an early morning shooting and now this tragic double homicide. While both instances were acts of violence perpetrated between parties known to one another, they nevertheless are und…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem, in partnership with Waste Management (the city's solid waste and recycling service provider), are excited to announce this year’s scholarship program. This program will award $1,000 to two …

As part of the City of Salem’s ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion, Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that 14 municipal employees have successfully completed an advanced professional development workshop series focused on lan…

The City of Salem, MA invites you to join the fun at this year’s Artists’ Row Season Kick-Off Event with their opening weekend market & hands-on artmaking workshops, 24 New Derby Street, Salem MA.
2025 welcomes an all-new array of artists and artisans …

To celebrate Earth Month, Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that the City of Salem is extending a popular composting incentive program, offering starter kits to new subscribers with Black Earth Compost, a local full-service composting company…

The City of Salem is once again preparing to welcome visitors from its sister city, Ota-ka in Tokyo, Japan. The Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange is seeking host families to volunteer for this year’s important cultural exchange. Community me…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invites the community to come downtown, enjoy our restaurants and shops, and swing by Charlotte Forten Park at 289 Derby Street.

Last fall, The Moving Spirit of Love, a life-size bronze memorial in honor of Cha…

Nota de prensa del Alcalde Pangallo sobre la tragedia en Santo Domingo

En la madrugada de martes, 8 de abril, el techo del club nocturno Jet Set en Santo Domingo se derrumbó, causando la muerte de al menos 113 personas y atrapando muchos otras. Por lo meno…

Citywide Property Inspections Underway in Salem
The City of Salem is currently conducting a State-Mandated Cyclical Inspection Program, as required under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59.
This initiative, overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Reve…

The City of Salem will be holding elections this year for the following City Government Offices:Mayor (4-year term)Councillor-At-Large (2-year term)Ward Councillor (Wards 1-7) (2-year term)School Committee (4-year term)

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Are you looking for subsidized, affordable, or accessible housing?

This workshop will include:
* Types of affordable and subsidized housing
* How to apply
* Housing, credit, criminal history, and disability considerations
* Keeping track of your hous…

WHEREAS: Robert Morris, born in Salem, Massachusetts on June 8, 1823, was one of the first African American lawyers in the United States and a trailblazing figure …

CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

Dominick Pangallo

Mayor

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS: Every day, 125 Americans are killed by gun violence and more than 200 are shot and wounded, with an average of nearly 18,000 gun homicides every year; and…

Nota de prensa del Alcalde Pangallo sobre la tragedia en Santo Domingo

En la madrugada de martes, 8 de abril, el techo del club nocturno Jet Set en Santo Domingo se derrumbó, causando la muerte de al menos 113 personas y atrapando muchos otras. Por lo meno…

Housing Stability Service: July/August, 2025 – Estabilidad de Vivienda: Julio/Agosto, 2025

?? How could we make Salem’s streets safer for everyone? Join us for a Virtual Forum on the Safe Streets for All Action Plan!
?? Tuesday, June 24th | 6:00 PM | Zoom
?? tinyurl.com/SalemSS4APlan
Learn about potential safety projects in your neighbor…

Salem and Beverly are partnering once again to host Styrofoam Collection Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Hold on to your Styrofoam – Save That Stuff will collect it to recycle!
This will be a drive-through event at …

** Originally scheduled for June 7, Salem's Swap 'N' Drop has been postponed to SATURDAY, JUNE 14. **
We're hoping for a sunny day next week and a great turnout! One more week to set aside treasures that you'll …

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Veterans Council for the City of Salem will be hosting its 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony in Salem on May 26, 2025 at 11:00am. Mayor Pangallo and the Salem Veterans Council invite the community to attend the annual Memori…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem are hosting a Living Green Expo on Saturday, May 10th, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Old Town Hall and Derby Square. Learn how to green your home, your business, and your wallet at Salem&r…

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Boston Strong, our region’s 'beep baseball' team, is coming to Salem for the day! Beep Baseball is baseball for the blind and visually impaired, and is a very exciting sport. Boston Strong is a mixed ages te…

Please note that the Mayor’s Office will be working offsite at the next run of the “Mobile Mayor’s Office” – an occasional opportunity for us to serve the community from various neighborhoods throughout th…

Next week, the public is invited to two community forums regarding potential designs for a new Salem High School — Tuesday, Apr. 29 (6:30-8 p.m.) at the SHS Library; Wednesday, Apr. 30 online — we invite you to review the current design plans.
Click to j…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem will celebrate National Arbor Day on Monday, April 28, 2025, with the planting of two American basswood trees at the Saltonstall Elementary School on Lafayette Street.
At this event, fifth graders wil…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite the community to take part in Drive Electric Earth Month and attend this year’s upcoming North Shore Electric Vehicle Expo: Salem Kicks Gas!
WHAT: North Shore electric vehicle drivers and enthu…

Don’t throw away your broken item; bring it to the Repair Café! SalemRecycles is hosting a Repair Café on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge St. Appointments are required, are offered on a f…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invites the community to come downtown, enjoy our restaurants and shops, and swing by Charlotte Forten Park at 289 Derby Street.

Last fall, The Moving Spirit of Love, a life-size bronze memorial in honor of Cha…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem this morning unveiled the latest addition to the City’s Department of Public Services fleet. Outside Saltonstall Elementary School, the kindergarteners who submitted the name for consideration were o…

The schedule for completion of the Salem Willows, Phase II Signature Park project has been impacted by several factors, most substantially archeological investigations and related reporting required by the state because of the investigations. To ensure th…

The City of Salem is issuing a water use advisory. The City of Salem’s water supply is provided by the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board (SBWSB). SBWSB is required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) through the Water…

Measles is making headlines in the U.S., with over 500 confirmed cases reported across 19 states as of early April 2025. Texas has been particularly affected, accounting for approximately 422 cases. This highly contagious virus can cause serious health co…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announces that the Salem Board of Health is sponsoring a Diaper Drive benefiting Salem families during the month of April.
Did you know 1 in 2 families in America struggle to afford diapers for their children?
A l…

Adventure Awaits! Explore & Enroll in Salem Summer Programs!
The City of Salem, through The Salem Children’s Alliance will be hosting a Summer Program Fair to help Salem families learn about local Summer camps, classes and programs …

The Second Corps Cadets Veterans Association
and
the City of Salem “The Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States”
Invite you, your families, and your units to attend the historic

A public information session in early April, 2025 will serve as the first opportunity for community members to learn about the exciting plans for Salem’s quadricentennial celebrations throughout 2026. Salem 400+, the official commemora…

The City of Salem is seeking to hear from the public about trails along Highland Ave and Highland Ave crossings via this public survey. This survey provides opportunity for community members to share their feedback on the existing trail networks in the Hi…

Notice of Public Comment Period, Public Hearing and Availability of Draft 5-Year Consolidated Plan and FY2026 Action Plan and an amendment to the Community Participation Plan
Notice is hereby given that the City of Salem Department of Planning and Communit…

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that the City of Salem has been selected as one of 25 municipalities to participate in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s (“MassCEC”) On-Street Charging Solutions Program as…

SalemRecycles’ Free Book Swap returns to the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm! Attendees will find an impressive collection of donated books, CDs, DVDs, video games, records, puzzles, and greeting c…

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The Salem Board of Health is involved in a grant that the City of Lynn holds with funding from the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to develop and implement strategies that will prevent or reduce subs…

Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate our planet and our shared commitment to environmental stewardship. While so many of us are working hard toward this mission every single day, today offers a special opportunity to reflect on our responsibilities as ste…

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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

Dominick Pangallo

Mayor

PROCLAMATION

Nota de prensa del Alcalde Pangallo sobre la tragedia en Santo Domingo

CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

Dominick Pangallo

Mayor

PROCLAMATION

Nota de prensa del Alcalde Pangallo sobre la tragedia en Santo Domingo

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