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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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Municipal Services – Winter Operations Overview: 2025–2026 Season

The Town of Salem's Municipal Services Department is ready for the 2025–2026 winter season...

Salem Police Station Work Continues-November 2025

Salem NH Police Department Chief Joel Dolan describes the construction to the new Police...

September 2025 Salem NH Police Building Update

The new Police Station is starting to be built! Salem NH Police Chief Joel...

2025 Salem NH 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Representing the Salem Fire Department, Fire Chief Craig Lemire, presides over this solemn ceremony...

Salem Community Invited to September 11 Memorial Ceremony at Town Common (2025)

The Town would like to invite the community to the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on...

Salem PD Celebrates National Night Out 2025

The Police Department's National Night Out (NNO) was held on August 5, 2025 at...

Salem Boys & Girls Club Raffle Winner Enjoy Dinner and Tour with Salem Fire Department

In May, the Salem Boys & Girls Club (SB&GC) hosted their annual fundraiser, with...

Kelley Library to Host ‘Safety Paws Academy’ with Salem Animal Control Officer O’Brien – Thursday, July 31, 2025

On this upcoming Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Kelley Library will be hosting a...

Police Station Update from Chief Dolan and National Night Out Reminder – August 5, 2025

In the video below, Salem, NH Police Chief Joel Dolan describes the ongoing work...

Salem, NH Dog License Reminder – July 2025

The Town of Salem is reminding residents that all dogs in New Hampshire must...

Car Seat Safety Day Event with Salem Family Resources – Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Salem Family Resources, in partnership with Walmart and the Salem Fire Department, is pleased...

June 2025 Town Employee of the Month – Shalyn Spencer

In an effort to enhance employee appreciation, the Town of Salem has launched an...

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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...