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Salem’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day Returns October 17, 2026

The Town of Salem will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The collection will take place in the DPW Garage parking lot at 21 Cross Street. Many products commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms,...

New All Way STOP Coming to Hampstead Road and Shannon Road Intersection – August 2026

A new traffic pattern is coming to the intersection of Hampstead Road, Shannon Road, Town Farm Road, and Liberty Street as part of an important safety improvement. The Salem Police Chief has authorized the Municipal Services Department to convert the intersection into an all way...

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Brady Avenue Milling and Paving Work to Begin June 15, 2026

Milling work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 15, 2026, on Brady Avenue between...

Litter Week Efforts Yield Impressive Results – April 2026

The Town is pleased to share the results of this year’s Litter Week, which...

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...

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...

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Join Us for National Coffee with a Cop Day – October 2026

The community is invited to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday,...

What You Missed at October 1, 2026, Town Council Budget Meeting

The Salem Town Council held its first meeting to review the proposed 2027 Town...

Salem’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day Returns October 17, 2026

The Town of Salem will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday,...

Salem Police Department Opens Applications for Citizens Police Academy – October 2026

The Salem Police Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy,...