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Deputy Chief Shane Smith Retires After 24 Years of Service to Salem – April 2026

After 24 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the Town of Salem, Deputy Chief Shane Smith has retired from the Salem Police Department. Deputy Chief Smith’s retirement marks the end of more than 60 years of continuous service to the Salem Police Department by...

Salem Police Department Participating in National Drug Take Back Day – April 25, 2026

The Salem Police Department will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Salem Police Department, located at 21A Cross Street, Salem, NH 03079. National Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient,...

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Coffee with a Cop Brings Community Together at Caffè Nero – March 27, 2026

New connections were made over coffee on Friday, March 27, 2026, as the Salem...

Salem Police Department to Host Coffee with a Cop on March 27, 2026

The Salem Police Department invites you to join them for Coffee with a Cop...

Salem Police Department Update – March 2026

Are you curious to see how the inside of the Police Station is progressing? Salem...

Salem Firefighters to Participate in 2026 Battle of the Badges

Two members of the Salem Fire Department will once again take to the ice...

Salem Fire Department to Host Free Community CPR, AED, and First Aid Training – February 2026

The Salem Fire Department will be hosting a free Community CPR, AED, and First...

A Small Winter Effort That Makes a Big Difference – February 2026

The Town of Salem has nearly 900 fire hydrants located throughout the community. During...

Winter Parking Reminder: Overnight Restrictions and Snow Emergencies

The Town of Salem reminds residents and visitors that winter parking restrictions are in...

Salem Police Department Update – January 2026

Salem NH Police Chief, Joel Dolan, provides an update to the new Salem Police...

Fire Department Enhances Ice Rescue Training Through Police Partnership – January 2026

The Fire Department recently completed its annual ice rescue training, ensuring members remain prepared...

What to Know: Bridge Street Bridge Replacement Begins January 2026

The Bridge Street Bridge Replacement Project involves the complete removal and reconstruction of the...

Salem Fire Department Welcomes New Engine into Service – December 2025

The Salem Fire Department placed a new fire engine into service on Monday, December...

Salem PD Serve up a Thanksgiving Meal for Seniors!

On November 19, 2025 Salem Police officers served a hearty Thanksgiving meal to seniors...

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Deputy Chief Shane Smith Retires After 24 Years of Service to Salem – April 2026

After 24 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the Town of Salem, Deputy...

Ready to Add an ADU? Learn More at Free Seminar on May 27, 2026

The Town of Salem is partnering with Merrimack County Savings Bank to host a...

What You Missed At the April 20, 2026, Town Council Meeting

The Salem Town Council met on April 20 and addressed a range of items...

Armenian Flag Raising Ceremony 2026

April is Genocide Awareness month. In mid-April a group of people from the Salem...