Salem

The Zombies Are Back: Annual Zombie Walk Returns to Salem on Saturday

The undead procession will depart from Salem Common and follow a winding route through the city before returning to its final resting place. Motorists should expect rolling road closures and brief traffic delays along the route.

Witch City 5K is scheduled for this Saturday, October 3rd

Expect rolling roadblocks starting at 9:00am as participants move through the course.

City of Salem offers free 30-day Bluebikes memberships during October

City of Salem is offering a free 30-day Bluebikes membership for anyone who lives or works in Salem. The membership includes unlimited 45-minute rides for up to 30 days and is available effective immediately.

City of Salem offices to close at 4:00pm Thursday, October 1st

City offices to close at 4:00pm 0n October 1st.

City of Salem to hold flag raising ceremony in honor of Italian Heritage Month

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem invite you to join in the Italian Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony this coming Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00am, at Riley Plaza (1 Margin Street, Salem).

Mobile Mayor's Office Scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th 8am-4pm at Salem Hospital

The Mayor’s Office will be working offsite at the next run of the “Mobile Mayor’s Office” – an occasional opportunity for us to serve the community from various neighborhoods throughout the city, beyond the walls of City Hall.

'Trick-or-Treating with the Mayor', outdoor markets, cancelled due to severe weather forecast

The potential for significant, severe weather anticipated for the area beginning Friday and continuing through Monday will be disruptive, cancelling most outdoor activities. Exercise extreme caution.

Mayor Pangallo releases the latest episode of his podcast, the Salem Compass

The newest episode features a conversation between Mayor Pangallo and John Andrews, the Founder of Creative Collective. They discuss supporting local artists and makers and intersection with the City of Salem during the bustling Haunted Happenings season.

Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services October Newsletter

City of Salem to host Volt & Vibe: An Eco-Rider Showcase, 2nd Annual Micromobility Fair

City of Salem is hosting the 2nd annual Volt & Vibe: An Eco-Rider Showcase, this Saturday, 9/19, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Salem State University along the Marblehead Rail Trail.

City of Salem to host Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference

Sixth annual conference planned for Wednesday, September 23rd at the Peabody Essex Museum

City of Salem Announces Planned and Anticipated October Road Closures

Traffic Impacts, Lot and Road Closure Plans are Announced in preparation for Haunted Happenings season