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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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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...

Pine Grove Cemetery Detour Route Starting August 5, 2024

The Salem Municipal Services Department is announcing a detour route to access the rear...

Thank you Kelly Demers for Your Service!

The Town of Salem, NH wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to Kelly Demers for...

Veteran’s Banners Ribbon Cutting Event on Wednesday, May 22

The Town of Salem, the Southern NH Chamber of Commerce, and the American Legion...

Roadside Litter Clean-up Underway

The Town of Salem's Municipal Services Department began their annual litter pickup starting the...

SPECIAL EDITION: Town Council Chairman Bob Bryant on Article 8 (New Police Station) | ‘What’s Up Salem?’ Podcast #23

Editor's Note: Please check the publishing date of this article. For the most up...

Depot Intersection Project Completed

The Salem Municipal Services Department is pleased to report that construction work at the...

Former Wastewater Treatment Plant Remediation Update

The Town of Salem has continued critical environmental remediation work on the former Wastewater...

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

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

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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,...