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Salem Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of September 11 – September 2026

On the morning of September 11, 2026, members of the Salem Fire and Police Departments gathered with the community to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, including 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers, and eight paramedics and EMTs. Fire Chief Craig...
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Inspectional Services Adds Afternoon Counter Hours Beginning September 8, 2026

Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Inspectional Services will offer new afternoon counter hours Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The additional hours will provide residents, businesses, and contractors with another opportunity to receive assistance outside of the current morning schedule. Morning counter...

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New Graduates of Full-Time Police Academy – September 2026

The Salem Police Department is proud to anounce 2 new Full-Time Officers are hitting...
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Salem Fire Department Celebrates Scholarship Recipient – August 2026

The Salem Fire Department recently joined members of the Salem Firefighters Relief Association in...
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Salem to Hold September 11, 2026 Memorial Ceremony

The Town of Salem invites residents, employees, and officials to attend its annual September...
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Back to School Safety Reminder – August 2026

As Salem students prepare to return to school, residents are reminded to use extra...
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NHDOT Environmental Sampling to Require Temporary Rail Trail Closure – August 2026

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will conduct environmental sampling at 14 South...
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New All Way STOP Coming to Hampstead Road and Shannon Road Intersection – August 2026

A new traffic pattern is coming to the intersection of Hampstead Road, Shannon Road,...
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Salem Police Department to Host National Night Out on August 4, 2026

National Night Out is an annual nationwide event that strengthens community connections and encourages...
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus in Salem – July 2026

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has notified the Salem Health...
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Salem Fire Department Continues 39-Year Tradition of Supporting MDA Through TransNH Bike Ride – June 2026

For nearly four decades, the Salem Fire Department has proudly carried on a tradition...
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Salem, NH Police Station Update- June 2026

The new Salem, NH Police Station is really coming together now and it looks...
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Salem Police Department Reaches Full Authorized Staffing Level – June 2026

Law enforcement agencies across New Hampshire continue to face significant recruitment and retention challenges....
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Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Scheduled for May 25, 2026

The Town of Salem will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on...
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Public Meetings on Arlington Mill Reservoir Watershed Based Plan October 13, 2026

The Town of Salem is working in partnership with the Arlington Pond Protective Association...
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Step Back in Time at the 9th Annual Salem Soul Stroll October 18, 2026

Take a stroll through Salem’s history and meet the people who helped shape our...
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Protecting Salem’s Land, Water & Open Spaces: A Six-Month Update – September 2026

Over the past six months, the Salem Conservation Commission has worked on a variety...
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Halloween Fun in Salem: Trunk or Treat and Salem Frights – September 2026

Get ready for an evening of Halloween fun at Salem Recreation’s Annual Trunk or...