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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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Salem Police Department Holds Promotional Ceremony – May 7, 2026

The Salem Police Department held a promotional ceremony on May 7, 2026, celebrating 10...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Salem Police Department Update – March 2026

Are you curious to see how the inside of the Police Station is progressing? Salem...
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Salem Firefighters to Participate in 2026 Battle of the Badges

Two members of the Salem Fire Department will once again take to the ice...
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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...
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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...
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Winter Parking Reminder: Overnight Restrictions and Snow Emergencies

The Town of Salem reminds residents and visitors that winter parking restrictions are in...
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Salem Police Department Update – January 2026

Salem NH Police Chief, Joel Dolan, provides an update to the new Salem Police...
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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...
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MeVa Route #28 Sees Continued Ridership Growth – September 2026

MeVa’s new Route #28 is gaining momentum, with ridership continuing to increase each month...
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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...