News across Essex County
Zero Waste Salem to host City of Salem’s Free Book Swap
Zero Waste Salem's Free Book Swap returns on Sat, Sept 19, 2026, 10AM – 1PM at a NEW location: Horace Mann Laboratory School gym at 79 Willson St. Attendees will find lots of books, CDs, DVDs, records, puzzles, greeting cards & shopping bags, all free.
City of Salem to hold flag raising ceremony in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite you to join in the Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony this coming Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00pm, at Riley Plaza (1 Margin Street, Salem).
City of Salem Awarded Additional $1 Million State Grant to Extend Salem Skipper Service
Mayor Pangallo announced today that the City of Salem has been awarded an additional $1 million in funding through the MassDOT Microtransit and Last Mile Transit Grant Program, helping to extend operation of the popular Salem Skipper service.
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Published September 11In Memoriam: Barbara M. Schanz
Barbara M. Schanz, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Cooperstown, New York on August 30, 2026. Barbara was born on July 11, 1932 in Salem, Massachusetts to James and Olive Cox (nee Lain). As a young child her family moved to Ramsey, New Jersey.
Public Alert - Phishing Scam Targeting Permit and License Applicants
Public Alert: Phishing Scam Targeting Permit and License Applicants
New Trash and Recycling Program
Learn more about Gloucester's new trash and recycling program starting October 1st
Salem, Massachusetts Achieves 3-Star Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America
As Salem prepares to mark the start of national Welcoming Week, Mayor Pangallo announced that the City has achieved a 3-star Certified Welcoming Community designation from Welcoming America.
25th Anniversary September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
On the 25th anniversary, the City of Salem will hold a brief September 11th remembrance ceremony at Salem Fire Department headquarters, in front of the September 11th memorial, on Friday, September 11th at 9:55am.
Mayor Beauregard Issues Statement on Agreement Reached in Joseph Solomon Corruption Case
Mayor D.J. Beauregard issued the following statement today after former Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon agreed to plead guilty to all 17 charges against him:
Employer Lunch-and-Learn Workshop: Visas for Employees
Join MCD Immigration Law's attorney Mabel Covarrubias Doucette, along with the Salem Chamber of Commerce and the City of Salem, for a free session related to how visas such as PERM, H-1B, E-2 and L-1 can support your business growth, on Sept 22 at noon.
City of Salem to Celebrate Parks Days as Part of Salem 400+ Quadricentennial
Community invited to visit and reconnect with the City’s more than 40 beloved public parks and public spaces
Mayor Beauregard Proposes Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers in Methuen
One-year pause would allow City to develop permanent zoning protections addressing electricity, water, infrastructure, and neighborhood impacts.