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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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Public Informational Meeting #1 on the New Police Station

We are excited to invite you to our first public informational meeting on Thursday,...
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2023 Salem PD Toys for Tots Drive a Success!

Toys for Tots 2023 was a HUGE success!  We were able to gather thousands...
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Annual Salem Senior Spaghetti Luncheon

What would Christmas season be without our Annual Salem Senior Spaghetti Luncheon!  Even with...
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Heroes & Helpers Community Event a Success!

Heroes & Helpers at Target was an awesome time once again.  26 students from...
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Christmas Tree Safety Tips

1. Start with a healthy, vibrant tree. This is especially important if you’re buying a...
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Veteran’s Day Ceremony and Firefighter Ball

SFD proudly attended the annual Veteran's Day Ceremonies at the Woodbury School and Town...
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Firefighter of the Year: Ron Spicer

The Salem Boys & Girls Club had their annual Award Breakfast, where Firefighter Ron...
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Salem PD welcomes Officers Marcoulier and Prince

The Salem Police Department would like to congratulate our two newest full-time Officers on their...
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Congratulations to 13th annual Citizen’s Police Academy

The 13th annual Citizen's Police Academy recently came to an end after 12 weeks...
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Salem Officers Recognized

Officer Michael Cummings was recently honored with the "Police Officer of the Year" award...
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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...
Community

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...
Arts & Culture

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...
Boards & Committees

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...