Tuesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
Thursday: Breezy with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 9 Best Things to Do in Salem—and 3 Spots You Can Safely Skip, According to a Local (parade.com) — If you live in Salem, this local's guide doubles as a smart playbook for navigating peak Halloween crowds while still appreciating the city's deeper witch-trial history and maritime past. It highlights specific museums, walking tours, restaurants, cemeteries, and waterfront spots, plus a few overhyped areas to skip or save for quieter seasons.
• Sites In Salem Ma (tikr.com) — Planning time in Salem? This piece offers broad, flexible advice for structuring days around walkable sightseeing, local neighborhoods, and slower-paced experiences that fit different energy levels and accessibility needs. It emphasizes visiting during shoulder seasons, balancing big attractions with quieter streets, and packing smart so you can enjoy Salem without feeling rushed.
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💬 Chatter
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The extended Labor Day weekend will bring the first major astronomy event of September, but people will need to wake up early to catch it. Before sunrise Monday, the crescent moon will appear between Mars and Jupiter in the eastern sky, creating an easy-to-see scene for anyone with a… (Nextdoor The Point)
I just called salem police business line - and as I've read from the helpful folk in our forum - there is a large water main break on Jefferson Avenue and they are fixing this now - Running the water currently does not seem to fix the situation like the direction is given when fire hydrants are flushed - it appears we have brown water until this is fixed - (Nextdoor South Collins)
Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Overnight Cleaner in Salem. Apply here.
Voda Cleaning & Restoration posted a job opening for Cleaning and Restoration Technician in Lynn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marblehead
As Magicians kick off new season, Coach Rudloff sits down with the Current (marbleheadcurrent.org)
OBITUARY: Curt Havens III, 66, entrepreneur, author, The Beacon co-owner (marbleheadcurrent.org)
Swampscott
Swampscott's Veterans Crossing Selected for State Housing Funding (swampscotttides.org)
48 Puritan Rd Unit A, Swampscott, MA 01907 (redfin.com)
Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts Opens With Music-Filled Debut (swampscotttides.org)
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