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🌱 Patch AM: Legendary Actor Malcolm McDowell Narrates Salem Promotional YouTube Campaign

Coming up on the Salem Patch calendar: A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute

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Good morning Salem! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Malcolm McDowell lends his voice to Salem's new Halloween video series
  • Want to leave Salem with a broom you made yourself?
  • Why Salem is rethinking its use of controversial license plate readers

Also on today's calendar: A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warmer with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Friday: Sunny and not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Legendary Actor Malcolm McDowell Narrates Salem Promotional YouTube Campaign (patch.com) — Salem's own Cinema Salem has launched a new YouTube campaign narrated by legendary actor Malcolm McDowell, highlighting the city's Halloween charm and local businesses. The short videos, created by local filmmakers and performers, aim to introduce visitors to the people and places that define Salem's spooky appeal. Salem businesses and organizations can join future installments by contacting the theater.
   

• Salem witch broom-making class lets visitors craft their own magical souvenir (wcvb.com) — In Salem, visitors can go beyond witch stories by handcrafting their own brooms in a workshop led by a local Witch City Walking Tours guide. Participants choose handles, broomcorn colors, and charms while learning traditional techniques and setting personal intentions, leaving with a uniquely Salem-made keepsake.
   

• Quincy to discuss Flock cameras amid growing privacy concerns (wcvb.com) — Salem officials say automated license plate readers have helped solve several cases, including the bombing of the Satanic Temple, but they're now looking for a vendor with stronger data privacy protections. Their experience is part of a broader Massachusetts debate, as Quincy's City Council and other cities reconsider Flock camera contracts amid concerns about misuse and data retention rules.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Visit SalemMA.gov and click on "Notify Me" to register for emergency alerts, and also for (non-emergency) email notifications.
    I understand there was a water main break this morning causing brown water. Make sure you're registered above in order to receive any updates. (Nextdoor Downtown Salem)
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  • Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Peabody. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • North Shore Disability Resource Fair Set For Swampscott (patch.com)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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