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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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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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Local Girl Scout Troop Visits Salem Fire Department

The Salem Fire Department was elated to host the local Girl Scout troop at...
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Salem’s Latest ‘Fire Truck Ride to School’ Winners

The winners of the Salem Fire Department's latest 'Fire Truck Ride to School' are...
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Salem Fire Department Shares About “Stop the Bleed” Day on Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Salem Fire Department would like you to know that Thursday, May 23, 2024...
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Fire Truck Ride to School Winner

The Town wishes to congratulate little Harper on winning the Fire Truck Ride to...
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Salem Fire Department Celebrates 119 Years

Happy Birthday Salem Fire Department! On May 13, 1905, the Town of Salem established the...
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Salem First Responders Assist with Delivering Baby Girl

The Town is pleased to congratulate three first responders with their assistance in delivering...
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Salem Police Department Announces the Return of ‘Walk With Us’ Wednesdays

The Salem Police Department (SPD) is excited to announce that Walk With Us Wednesdays...
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Town of Salem Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

The Town of Salem is excited to celebrate our Fire and Police Department dispatchers...
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Salem Fire Department Welcomes New Dispatchers – April 2024

The Salem Fire Department is excited to announce that three new dispatchers have joined...
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Light It Up Blue – SPD Supports Autism Awareness 2024

Every year on the first Tuesday of April, the Salem Police Department shows their...
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How to safely view the solar eclipse in Salem

How to safely view the solar eclipse in Salem Salem residents will have a front-row...
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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...