Wednesday: Cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Witchy Guide on What to Do for Salem's 400th Anniversary (vogue.com subscription) — Salem's 400th anniversary is inspiring locals to share their favorite witchy and historical spots, from Pickering Wharf and The Cauldron Black to Salem Willows and Winter Island. If you live in Salem, this guide highlights specific neighborhoods, parks, and photo‑worthy streets where you can escape the crowds, enjoy the waterfront, and connect with the city's layered past beyond the usual tourist stops.
• Salem, MA School Committee — September 3, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Salem families get a brief look at a School Committee meeting where the board conditionally approved a site plan with changes to landscaping. The MeetingWatch tool promises plain‑English explanations, links to minutes, and exact video timestamps, though this sample page mostly showcases how residents could use the service to track local decisions.
• More Weight: A Salem Story by Ben Wickey (lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com) — A new graphic nonfiction book, More Weight: A Salem Story, reexamines the 1692 witch trials, the Giles Corey legend, and how modern Salem profits from its tragic past. The reviewer reflects on visiting Salem's memorials, the city's Halloween tourism, and the tension between honoring victims and embracing 'Witch City' branding that still shapes how outsiders see your town today.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hey neighbors. Does anyone know which cleaning service in the area is reliable? I need their help. (Nextdoor South Salem)
Hi Neighbors. Seeking referrals from satisfied customers only for local and reasonably priced house cleaners. Thank you. (Nextdoor South Salem)
Town Fair Tire posted a job opening for Driver - Store / Wholesale in Salem. Apply here.
TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Swampscott. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marblehead
Marblehead Center Highlights Suicide Prevention Resources During Awareness Month (patch.com)
Calling all junior detectives: Police camp puts kids on the case (marbleheadcurrent.org)
Swampscott
Swampscott State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Races, Candidates (patch.com)
Peabody
Peabody Keeps Water Restrictions As MA Lowers Drought Level (patch.com)
Peabody Institute Library To Open Sundays Starting In September (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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