ICYMI: Another Cruise Ship Visit Means Parking Lot Closure on Blaney Street

For the second time this year, a cruise ship will be paying a visit to Salem.

That means that some parking restrictions will be put in place to make way fr the vessel.

In order to comply with the requirements of the federal Maritime Transportation Security Act, for the arrival of the Seabourn Quest cruise vessel at the Footprint Wharf adjacent to Salem Wharf on Blaney Street, the public parking lot at Salem Wharf on Blaney Street will be closed from Monday, October 19, 10:00 p.m.through Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Alternative overnight parking for residents in that area will be located in the rear row of the VFW parking lot between the cones (95 Derby Street) and the parking lot of the House of the Seven Gables (115 Derby Street). Vehicles may not park at the House of the Seven Gables lot prior to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, and must be removed before 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20.

Salem Ferry passengers who wish to park at the Blaney Street/Salem Wharf parking lot will be permitted access, but will need to pass through a security point. In addition, space will be limited in the parking lot; ferry passenger vehicles will be allowed access on a space available basis