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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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Deputy Chief Shane Smith Retires After 24 Years of Service to Salem – April 2026

After 24 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the Town of Salem, Deputy...

Ready to Add an ADU? Learn More at Free Seminar on May 27, 2026

The Town of Salem is partnering with Merrimack County Savings Bank to host a...

What You Missed At the April 20, 2026, Town Council Meeting

The Salem Town Council met on April 20 and addressed a range of items...

Armenian Flag Raising Ceremony 2026

April is Genocide Awareness month. In mid-April a group of people from the Salem...