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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, will begin its annual roadside litter cleanup program during the week of April 6. This ongoing initiative helps keep Salem’s roadways, neighborhoods, and public spaces clean, while also encouraging community...

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 Ermer Road Traffic Safety Improvement Project. On January 21, 2026, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Wetlands Bureau approved the Town’s Standard Dredge and Fill Wetlands Permit for the project....

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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...

Municipal Services Deputy Directors Complete Supervisors Academy

The Town is pleased to report that three Municipal Services Deputy Directors have completed...

South Broadway/ Rockingham Park Blvd Intersection Improvements Underway

The Town of Salem Engineering Division would like to announce the improvements to the...

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Hydrant Flushing – Week of April 6, 2026

The Town of Salem’s annual hydrant flushing program will begin the week of April...

Coffee with a Cop Brings Community Together at Caffè Nero – March 27, 2026

New connections were made over coffee on Friday, March 27, 2026, as the Salem...

Jim Desjardins Honored at 36th Annual John P. Ganley Memorial Luncheon – 2026

On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2026, the 36th Annual John P. Ganley Memorial...

Flyover Bridge at The Mall at Rockingham Park Scheduled for Repairs – April 2026

Travelers should be aware that repairs are scheduled for the flyover bridge leading to...