Salem Poll Workers Needed For May 16 Special Election

Workers can earn up to $210 for a day at the polls as Salem elects its next mayor.

Dominick Pangallo: Salem Mayor Special Election Candidate Profile

Patch posed the same five questions to each of the candidates on the ballot to be Salem's next mayor with the answers included here.

Neil Harrington: Salem Mayor Special Election Candidate Profile

Patch posed the same five questions to each of the candidates on the ballot to be Salem's next mayor with the answers included here.

Salem Hospital To Drop COVID-19 Mask Requirement

Starting May 12, employees, patients and visitors will no longer need to wear masks in all areas of the medical facilities.

Salem Mayoral Debate 'Vaccum' Reference Highlights Support Divide

Some current city officials "take great exception" to one candidate's claim Salem lacks leadership in the wake of Kim Driscoll's departure.

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Salem Moves Toward Permanent Seasonal Outdoor Dining Policy

The Salem City Council referred to committee discussion plans to formalize an outdoor dining policy for the Witch City.

Salem Offshore Wind Terminal Public Meeting Set For Tuesday

A public meeting will be held to discuss job opportunities, city investments and potential partnerships associated with the Crowley project.

Salem Mayor Debate: Harrington, Pangallo Clash On Traffic, Experience

While the two candidates agreed on many issues in Wednesday's Chamber of Commerce debate, perspective was a key contrast.

Salem To Fill Open School Committee Seat At Joint Session On May 1

The City Council and School Committee will hold a joint session to fill the seat Jim Fleming resigned from after nearly 20 years on May 1.

Salem-Based The Satanic Temple Hosting SatanCon 2023 This Weekend

The "weekend of blasphemy and remembrance" will include panels and discussions on its push for the strict separation of church and state.

Gov. Maura Healey, Sen. Joan Lovely Back Salem Mayoral Candidates

Gov. Maura Healey joins Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll in support of Dominick Pangallo, while Sen. Joan Lovely said she endorses Neil Harrington.

Salem Mayoral Special Election Debate Set For Hawthorne Hotel

Former Mayor Neil Harrington and former Chief of Staff Dominick Pangallo will talk Witch City issues ahead of the May 16 special election.

No Raise For Salem Mayor: Salary To Hold Steady At $150K For 2 Years

The City Council Committee on Administration and Finance voted unanimously to maintain the current salary ahead of the special election.

Salem Mayoral Candidate Visions Compare, Contrast In Video Interviews

Mark Steele Productions conducted the topic interviews with Neil Harrington and Dominick Pangallo ahead of the May 16 special election.

Jim Fleming Honored On Retirement From School Committee After 19 Years

Fleming was presented with citations from the city and State House in his final School Committee meeting Monday night.

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People Are Moving Away From Essex County, Census Report Shows

Essex County lost some of its population during the first years of the pandemic, according to a new Census Bureau report Thursday.

Salem Mayor's Race To Chart Divergent Courses For Witch City's Future

Neil Harrington brings experience as mayor in the 90s while Dominick Pangallo is closely aligned with the Driscoll administration policies.

It's Harrington Vs. Pangallo In Salem's Mayoral Special Election

Former Salem Chief of Staff Dominick Pangallo and former Salem Mayor Neil Harrington were the two top finishers in the preliminary vote.

Salem Voters To Narrow Mayor's Race To 2: Primary Day Tuesday

Patch reached out to the five candidates vying for two spots on the May 16 ballot on what voters should consider as they go to the polls.

Speak Your Mind: Salem City Council Loosens Rules On Public Comment

The Council removed restrictions on subjects, personal attacks and a requirement to be respectful following a Supreme Judicial Court ruling.

Swampscott Select Board Chair Tabbed For Salem Sustainability Post

Neal Duffy, who recently said he is not running for re-election, is Salem's new Sustainability and Resiliency Department director.

$165K More In ARPA Funds Committed To The Salem Pantry

The new allocation, as augmented SNAP funds expire, brings ARPA funding targeted for The Salem Food Pantry to $400,000.

Push For Mandatory Composting For Salem Schools, Businesses

City Councilor Andy Varela told Patch he is hoping a city ordinance requiring composting compliance will pass by the end of this spring.

What To Know With Salem's Mayoral Preliminary Election 3 Weeks Away

A five-candidate field will be narrowed to two for the special election to be held on May 16.

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Salem Mayoral Debate 2023: Candidates Talk Schools, Housing, Halloween

While the five candidates on the ballot largely agreed on many issues, the debate revealed key differences in perspectives and priorities.

Salem Mayoral Debate To Be Live-Streamed, Air On SATV On Tuesday Night

Those who were not able to get one of the 300 seats at the Salem State event can watch the debate live Tuesday or later on demand.

State Sen. Joan Lovely Reappointed Assistant Majority Leader

The Salem Democrat will also Chair the Senate Committee on Rules.

Salem Mayoral Candidates Special Election Forum Set For Salem State

The forum ahead of the March 28 special election primary will be held on Feb. 28 at the school's Sophia Gordon Center.

Salem Acting Mayor Robert McCarthy To Run In Special Election

The Ward 1 City Councilor told Patch he pulled and returned nomination papers to fill out the remainder of the three-year term.

Stacia Kraft Becomes 5th Declared Salem Mayoral Candidate

Kraft said she is running to bring responsive leadership and "bold and innovative ideas" to the Witch City's top elected office.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton To Serve On House Select Committee On China

The committee was created to focus on China's economic, technological, and security priorities, and ongoing competition with the U.S.

Salem United To Host 'Black Diaspora History Month Expo'

The monthlong pop-up includes a range of activities, such as dance, exhibits, reading clubs and a mural painting display at Old Town Hall.

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Owner-Occupancy Shift Struck From Salem ADU Ordinance Change

The City Council removed the much-debated amendment that would have allowed accessory dwelling units in non-owner-occupied houses.

Salem State Honored For Promoting Student Civic Engagement

Salem State University's Berry Institute of Politics helped register 450 SSU students to vote in the recent midterm elections.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton Talks Debt Crisis, Trains, China In Town Hall

Moulton said he would "not be the least bit surprised" if there is a government default amid a prolonged debt ceiling battle.