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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 to respond quickly and safely to emergencies on frozen waterways. This year’s training was intentionally designed to be more realistic and demanding, reflecting the challenging conditions responders may encounter during...

What to Know: Bridge Street Bridge Replacement Begins January 2026

The Bridge Street Bridge Replacement Project involves the complete removal and reconstruction of the existing bridge to enhance safety, structural integrity, and long-term reliability of this essential roadway. The Town held a preconstruction meeting on December 9, 2025, and the contractor has begun mobilizing on-site...

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Salem Firefighters Battalion 2 Hosts Training Burn Exercise

On Friday, October 4, Salem Firefighters from Battalion 2 (Group 2) trained on fire...

Salem Police Department Has A New Patch Design

The Salem Police Department has been working closely with the Salem High School CTE...

Salem Fire Department Competes in ‘Reach the Beach’ Road Race

Last weekend, members of the Salem Fire Department participated in the annual "Reach the...

Salem Community Invited to September 11 Memorial Ceremony at Town Common

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

Fall 2024 Citizen’s Police Academy Applications Open

The Town of Salem Police Department is currently accepting applications for its 14th Citizen's...

Salem Welcomes Three New Firefighters to the Salem Fire Department

On the evening of Monday, August 5, 2024, the Town welcomed three excellent new...

National Night Out Event at Salem PD on Tuesday, August 6 From 5 – 8 PM

National Night Out 2024 is almost upon us! Salem Police are hosting this FREE...

Cone with a Cop Event on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3 PM

The Salem Police Department is excited to announce an upcoming event - Cone with...

Town of Salem, NH Commences Hazard Mitigation Planning

The Salem Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director (EMD), Craig Lemire, will meet with...

Fun time for Salem Fire

This past week had some fun incidents at the Fire Station that added levity...

Fire Department Memorial Service, 2024

Fire Chief Craig Lemire presided over this year's annual Memorial Ceremony/Breakfast to honor members...

Cookies and Cops & Welcoming New Officers – June 2024

The Salem Police Department has a few exciting updates to share with the Salem...

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Show Off Your Dog at Town Hall – January 2026

Calling all proud dog parents! Did you know there’s a special spot inside Salem...

Salem NH Planning Board Recap – January 13, 2026

The Planning Board met for their first 2026 meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026...

Winter Weather Operations Mode Activated – January 2026

The Salem Municipal Services Department is currently in our Winter Weather Operations mode. Winter...

A New Rain Barrel Program Helps Residents Conserve Water 2026

The Conservation Commission has partnered with The Great American Rain Barrel Company, TGARB, to...