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Also on today's calendar: Dueling Pianos in Swamspcott at The Dory Live and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Salem Repair Café Set To Include Clothing, Electronics Fixes, Recycling Clinic (patch.com) — Salem residents are invited to a Nov. 7 Repair Café at the Community Life Center, where volunteers will help mend clothing, fix electronics, and cut down on waste. The event, organized by Zero Waste Salem, also features TerraCycle recycling collections and a Salem 400+ tie-in recognizing the oldest repaired item.
• Salem, MA Salem Redevelopment Authority — October 14, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — A recent Salem Redevelopment Authority meeting resulted in conditional approval of a site plan, with changes required to the project's landscaping. Residents can review linked minutes, reports, and video clips to see exactly what was decided and how it may affect development in their neighborhoods.
• Your Hudson Valley Guide to Visiting Salem During Spooky Season (hudsonvalleypost.com) — A Hudson Valley writer shares hard-earned tips for tackling Salem in October, from snagging Witch House tickets online at 8 a.m. to braving long shop lines and pricey parking. Locals learn how visitors are urged to use trains, respect memorials and cemeteries, and follow Salem-based social pages for real-time updates.
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