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Litter Week Efforts Yield Impressive Results – April 2026

The Town is pleased to share the results of this year’s Litter Week, which once again demonstrated the impact of community involvement and volunteerism. Following the completion of the blue bag pick-up and weigh-in, a total of 7,600 pounds of litter has been collected from roadsides, public...

Street Sweeping to Begin Week of April 13, 2026 in Salem

  Street sweeping is scheduled to begin the week of April 13, 2026, and will continue throughout the summer. Crews will start with Salem’s main roads before moving through subdivisions across town. Most main roads are swept at night, so residents and motorists are encouraged to...

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Town of Salem Launches Annual Roadside Litter Cleanup Program – March 2026

The Municipal Services Department of the Town of Salem, specifically the Public Works Division,...

Route 111 and Ermer Road Traffic Safety Improvement Project Update – February 2026

The Town of Salem has reached a major milestone in the Route 111 and...

Behind the Plows: How Salem Manages Winter Weather – February 2026

Municipal Services has officially transitioned into Winter Weather Operations Mode as Salem continues to...

Winter Parking Reminder: Overnight Restrictions and Snow Emergencies

The Town of Salem reminds residents and visitors that winter parking restrictions are in...

Winter Weather Operations Mode Activated – January 2026

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

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 Depot Village Veterans Plaza Officially Opens — November 5, 2025

The Town of Salem proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Salem Depot Village...

Salem Receives 2025 NHDES Source Water Protection Award

2025 Awards Presented at the Annual Source Water Protection Conference Last month, at the New...

2025 Water Meter Interface Unit Replacement Program

Utilities Director Fred Wallace, describes the Water Meter Interface Unit replacement program. The staff...

Millville Dam Repair Complete – April 2025 Update

John Klipfel, Director of Engineering, describes the repairs at Millville Dam. It was a...

Municipal Services Director Roy Sorenson Recaps Career in Salem, NH

Roy Sorenson, Municipal Services Director, in a final exit interview with SCTV, recapped his...

Town Council Updates 2025 Water and Sewer Rates

At the September 23, 2024 Town Council meeting, the Town Council voted to pass...

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Town-Wide Yard Sale – June 13, 2026

The Salem Community Services Department is reminding residents that the Town-wide Yard Sale is...

SAWC Celebrates a Year of Community Giving and Centennial Milestones – June 2026

As the Salem Area Women's Club–GFWC (SAWC) concludes its 2025-2026 Centennial fiscal year, members...

Voter Registration Sessions Scheduled for June 20 and August 12, 2026

The Salem Supervisors of the Checklist will hold two voter registration sessions at Salem...

What You Missed at the June 1, 2026, Town Council Meeting

The Salem Town Council met on Monday, June 1, 2026, to recognize community achievements,...