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And on the Salem Patch calendar - A Celebration of St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals

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Cheers Salem! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to navigate Salem's Haunted Happenings without getting stuck in traffic
  • Which ten Salem spots should fuel your Halloween-season adventures?
  • How can the Salem Witches bounce back after a 52–14 loss?

Also on today's calendar: A Celebration of St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Salem kicks off Haunted Happenings as crowds descend on Witch City (boston25news.com) — Salem's Haunted Happenings are ramping up, and city officials are urging visitors to skip driving and use public transit as crowds swell downtown. Extra weekend commuter rail trains on the Newburyport/Rockport Line and $10 weekend passes aim to ease October congestion while Halloween festivities build toward the big night.
   

2. 10 Salem, Massachusetts Restaurants And Bakeries To Visit During Halloween Season (takingthekids.com) — Planning Halloween in Salem means planning where to eat, too, and this guide spotlights ten local bakeries, cafes, and restaurants from Washington and Essex Streets to Derby and Central. You'll find everything from indulgent cookies and French pastries to seafood, pizza, and classic diners, all within walking distance of Salem's busiest museums and haunted-history sites.
   

3. Football Recap: Tough Loss for Salem (maxpreps.com) — Salem High's Witches took a tough 52–14 home loss to Swampscott, dropping their record to 1–3 against a much higher-ranked opponent in the state standings. The team now turns its attention to a road matchup at Gloucester on Friday at 7 p.m., while Swampscott will face Gloucester the following week.
   

4. WinnDevelopment Secures Financing for $48M Massachusetts Affordable Housing Development (multifamilyaffordablehousing.com) — A 115-unit, $48 million mixed-income complex called The Exchange Salem is planned next to the city's MBTA commuter rail station, replacing a former municipal parking lot. About half the apartments will be affordable to moderate-income renters, with completion targeted for early 2028, bringing new housing options and more residents into Salem's transit-oriented downtown.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just to let everyone know that the beautiful tortoise she'll girl that I found last night has found her home!
    She is actually 16 years old and has a lousy temper (but then so don't a lot of us) but she is home safe. (Nextdoor Downtown Salem)
  • Be careful - Fall is Tick Season
    The Coyote and Tick Connection in MA • Ectoparasite Prevalence: Similar to other regions in the Northeast, field samplings typically reveal that 70%… (Nextdoor Witchcraft Heights)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member Morning Shift in Salem. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.

Ok Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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