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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...

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, 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...

Salem Police Station Groundbreaking – May 29, 2025

A historical event has taken place in the Salem community. The Ground Breaking Ceremony...

Salem CTE Program, Fire and Police Departments Team Up for Mock Mass Casualty Incident at SHS

The Salem CTE Program, along with Salem Fire and Salem Police teamed up for...

Salem’s 2025 Police Memorial Ceremony at Pine Grove Cemetery

A few weeks ago, the Salem Police Department held their 2025 Memorial Ceremony to...

Update on Police Station – May 2025

Salem Police Chief Joel Dolan provides an update on the new Police Station as...

Salem Welcomes Four New Firefighters to the Salem Fire Department

At the Salem Town Council Meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025, the Town welcomed...

Temporary Relocation of Salem PD and Update on Police Station – March 2025 Update

The Town of Salem, NH is pleased to provide an update on the progress...

Carbon Monoxide and Ice Safety Tips and PSAs from Fire Chief Craig Lemire

Salem Fire Chief Craig Lemire recently spoke with SCTV about two important Public Service...

Salem Fire Department Operator Training and Welcome to Our Building Department Administrative Secretaries

On December 2, all Salem Fire Alarm Operators attended a Rapid Intervention Team for...

Firefighter Donations to Salem Rams for Head/Helmet Protections

Salem Rams President, Mike Bolduc, gratefully accepted the generous donation from the Salem Firefighters...

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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...

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...

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...

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...