Meetings and Events

Salem Public Schools has officially opened the registration for student transportation for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Families are encouraged to act promptly, as applications are only being accepted online until July 1st, 2025. This registration process is critical to ensuring that everyone who needs school transport can be accommodated.

As October draws closer, the Salem City Council gathered to review the 2024 Haunted Happenings season, evaluating its impact from safety measures to economic contributions. Key stakeholders from city departments, alongside local community members, presented a comprehensive analysis of the annual event's successes and areas needing improvement. * Safety

At the recent Salem City Council Committee on Community and Economic Development meeting, officials came together to discuss the 2024 Haunted Happenings report, emphasizing the event's significant impact on the town. The meeting, an in-person session, provided an overview of safety, economic, and logistical aspects, reflecting on how

In a heated Salem City Council meeting on April 24, 2025, residents and councilors debated proposed amendments to the city's camping ordinance, which targets the rising challenges faced by the unhoused community in the area. The amendments, which aim to modify certain protections for unhoused individuals, were met

The recent Salem City Council's Committee on Administration and Finance meeting, held on April 24th, centered on a crucial decision regarding public health surveillance funding. The proposition involved allocating $25,000 to monitor wastewater for the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, famously known as bird flu. After a

The latest meeting of the Salem City Council was filled with crucial discussions on local policies, housing, and public safety. With community members and councilors voicing passionate opinions, every decision was carefully considered in the context of Salem’s needs. * City Council Oversight of Weddings in Council Chambers: * A proposal