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Also on today's calendar: 2026 Peabody Community Market and 10 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Paul L.!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Salem State Students Tackle Community Projects Across City (patch.com) — Salem readers can see how Salem State University's new Humanities Brigade is putting students to work on real projects with The House of the Seven Gables and North Shore CDC. From documenting stories in the Point neighborhood's Latino community to improving museum accessibility, the program connects humanities coursework directly to Salem's civic life and cultural institutions.
2. Witch City Sets Stage For 'Old School Halloween' For This Year's Haunted Happenings (patch.com) — Salem is gearing up for an "Old School Halloween" as this year's Haunted Happenings Grand Parade kicks off the season on Oct. 1. Locals and visitors are invited to embrace classic monsters and traditions while applications open for marchers and vendors in an event that anchors Salem's massive Halloween tourism draw.
3. Salem To Restore Historic City Hall Doors As Part Of Salem 400+ (patch.com) — Salem is temporarily removing the historic wooden doors at City Hall for a careful restoration timed with the Salem 400+ celebrations, but the main entrance will stay open during business hours. A specialist carpenter will repair damage, refinish the doors, and return them by October, with funding approved by local and state historic commissions and Community Preservation Act dollars.
4. Harvard to pay $53 million after morgue manager sold body parts (wsgw.com) — A former Harvard Medical School morgue manager's trafficking of donated human remains has been linked to sales through Kat's Creepy Creations, a specialty shop in Salem. Harvard has now agreed to a $53 million settlement and pledged reforms and a new scholarship to honor anatomical donors, while families of affected donors await details on how compensation will be distributed.
5. 50 Best Things to Do in Boston: The Ultimate 2026 Guide (newbostonpost.com) — A Boston-focused travel guide highlights Salem as one of the top day trips for its history, maritime character, architecture, and famous witch-trial sites. While most recommendations center on Boston neighborhoods, museums, food, and nearby beaches, Salem stands out as a must-visit North Shore destination that's easy to add to a multi-day Boston itinerary.
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