Salem 2026 Voter Guide: Ballot Questions, Candidates, Polling Locations

Essex County residents will vote on the 6th Congressional District successor to Seth Moulton in the U.S. House of Representatives.

White Powder In Suspicious Letter Sent To Moulton's Office Tested For Toxicity

Moulton's office released a photo of the letter that caused a partial shutdown of downtown Salem on Friday.

Salem City Council Passes Ban On Data Centers In Witch City

The final passage included an enhanced definition of data centers and eliminated the 2-megawatt threshold.

Salem Awarded $425K For Playground, Park Restoration

The funding will support the High Street Park Renovation Project.

Moulton Praises Return Of 988 Suicide Hotline LGBTQ Youth Crisis Option

The Congressman said the specialized 988 service for LGBTQIA+ youth resumed after months of pressure.

Salem State South Campus Breaks Ground for 473 New Rental Homes

State and local officials said the 23-acre Salem project will create rental housing and support campus upgrades.

Salem Offers Free 30-Day Bluebikes Memberships For October

The city said Salem residents and workers can claim a free 30-day Bluebikes membership starting now.

2026 MA Elections: 3 MA Universities To Host Ballot Question Forums

Salem State, Worcester State and UMass-Amherst will host forums on Questions 4, 7 and 9 on the November ballot.

Exchange Salem 115-Unit Housing Project Clears Key Financing Hurdle

The $48 million Exchange Salem project will bring 115 apartments, retail space and open space near downtown.

Salem City Council Moves To Ban Data Centers, Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

The ban on data centers moves back to committee ahead of a second vote for full passage.

Obama Champions Hope, Slams White House Press Ban At Salem State Speaker Series

The 44th President of the United States held court at the Salem State University Speaker Series on Monday night.

North Shore City To Scrap 'Offensive' City Seal After Nearly 2 Centuries

The 1839 seal, depicting a Sumatran spice trader, has been the subject of years of often-contentious debate.

Mayor Calls For Data Center Ban In North Shore City

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo compared data centers to the legacy of tanneries, coal power plants and sewage treatment facilities.

$1 Million State Grant Salvages Salem Skipper Rideshare Service

The discount Witch City rideshare program launched in 2020 was set to cease operations on Sept. 30.

Salem Earns 'Welcoming America' Designation For Immigrant Inclusion

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced the designation as Salem prepared to mark the start of "Welcoming Week."

Salem To Host 9-11 Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

The ceremony will be held Friday morning at the Salem Fire Department Headquarters.

What's Next In Congressional Race For The MA Sixth?

Andover Democrat Dan Koh will face Essex Republican Micah Q. Jones on the November ballot.

Salem To Host Climate Conference Focused On Historic Buildings, Neighborhoods

The Sept. 23 event at the Peabody Essex Museum will focus on strategies to protect historic places from climate impacts.

MA Primary 2026 6th U.S. Congress Race: Dan Koh Tops Crowded Field In Democratic Race

Six candidates were vying for the party nod to run for the seat U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton vacated to run for U.S. Senate.

Salem MA Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Races, Candidates

Salem voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose candidates for the November general election.

Salem Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday

The Massachusetts state primary is Sept. 1.

Salem To Restore Historic City Hall Doors As Part Of Salem 400+

The 1837 building's wood entry doors will be removed for repairs and returned by October.

Salem Maps Out Summer Road, Water And Sewer Work Across City

Night water shutdowns, August paving and sidewalk repairs are part of Salem's summer and fall infrastructure plan.

Salem Seeks 3 Residents For New Taxpayer Relief Committee

The new panel will oversee a taxpayer aid fund created to help seniors and residents with disabilities.

Salem Seeks Nominations For Civic Leadership Award

The city is accepting nominations through Aug. 14 for an annual honor recognizing public service and civic engagement.

North Shore Legislators Push For $50M To Repair Pipes After Sewer Rupture

U.S. Reps. Seth Moulton and Lori Trahan pushed for the increase in spending to $50 million for Haverhill wastewater infrastructure repairs.

MassDOT To Host Salem Meeting On North River Culvert Replacement Project

MassDOT plans a virtual public meeting on a Salem project affecting Route 114, Green Trail and a pedestrian path.

Salem Water Project With Planned Service Shutdowns Begins This Week

The city said nine critical valves will be replaced to improve reliability and limit future shutdown impacts.

Salem City Council Backs Rent Control Option Resolution After Lengthy Debate

The resolution passed 9-2 following a statewide ballot initiative that the state's Supreme Judicial Court struck down last month.

Former President Barack Obama To Speak At Salem State University

"A Conversation with President Barack Obama" will take place on Sept. 21 at the O'Keefe Center.

North Shore Projects Ticketed For $12.1 Million In Federal Earmark Spending

The initial FY2027 appropriations markup includes 16 projects across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley.

Salem Skipper Shuttle Gets Temporary Reprieve Through End Of Summer

Service will be extended through Sept. 30 as city officials look to find new funding sources for the low-cost transportation vehicle.

Salem Opens Summer 2026 City Academy Applications During 400th Anniversary Year

The program offers Salem residents tours of city departments and a closer look at how local government works.

Salem City Council Backs Ranked-Choice Voting Petition

The vote sends Salem's municipal election proposal to the Massachusetts legislature for review.

US Rep. Seth Moulton Wins 2026 Democracy Award for Innovation, Modernization

The Congressional Management Foundation cited workflow redesign and AI use in Moulton's office.

Salem To Install Sarah Parker Remond Portrait In New School

A single-edition artist print will be installed at the Sarah Parker Remond School for the 2026-27 year.

'End This War': Moulton Urges Senate Action After House Passes War Powers Resolution

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton has pushed the vote for a fourth time after the first three tries to limit President Trump's power failed.

Salem Lands $7.28M Grant To Cut Emissions At Horace Mann School

The funding will support an emissions-reduction project at Horace Mann Laboratory School in Salem.

Moulton Reintroduces High-Speed Rail Bill With $41 Billion Annual Bill

The measure would authorize up to $41 billion a year for five years to expand high-speed passenger rail.

Salem State To Host Candidate Forum For Open 6th Congressional Seat

The June 17 event at Salem State is open to ballot-qualified candidates seeking to replace Rep. Seth Moulton on Capitol Hill.