Salem Repair Café Set To Include Clothing, Electronics Fixes, Recycling Clinic

Zero Waste Salem will host the event Nov. 7 at the Community Life Center, with appointments required.

🌱 Patch AM: How to claim your free 30-day Bluebikes pass in Salem.

Also check out Halloween Movie Paint Night on the Salem Patch calendar

Salem To Test Emergency Outdoor Notification System

Those visiting or traveling through the downtown on Tuesday may hear alert tones outdoors followed by a recorded message.

🌱 Patch AM: How a former Salem parking lot becomes 115 new homes

You won’t want to miss Commonwealth School Virtual Open House on the Salem Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How to navigate Salem’s Haunted Happenings without getting stuck in traffic

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

🌱 Patch AM: Moulton Praises Return Of 988 Suicide Hotline LGBTQ Youth Crisis Option

And check out BLIND SIGHT with Ivy George - Book Release and Reading - on the Salem Patch calendar

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.

🌱 Patch AM: Salem Offers Free 30-Day Bluebikes Memberships For October

Be sure to catch Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute on the Salem Patch calendar

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.

MA Shelters Extend Fee-Free Adoptions After Nor'easter Weekend Washout

The MSPCA-Angell and MA shelter partners are offering the fee-free adoptions this weekend for dogs 40+ pounds.

Peabody Schools, Chabad To Host Hostage Survivor Omer Shemtov

A Peabody schools and Chabad event will feature Omer Shemtov speaking on resilience after 505 days in captivity.

🌱 Patch AM: Salem Public Schools Issues Special Education Records Notice

Also check out Gods, Gold, & Lost Worlds: Aegean Culture From Atlantis To Alexander on the Salem Patch calendar

Salem Public Schools Issues Special Education Records Notice

The district will soon be destroying records of those in the district's special education program on or before 2018.

Salem Halloween 2026: Haunted Happenings Parade Route Road Closures Set For Thursday

The 29th annual parade is set for Downtown Salem kicking off at Shetland Park on Thursday night. (See Map Below)

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.

🌱 Patch AM: Why Salem’s downtown ranks among Massachusetts’ most vibrant

Coming up: Gods, Gold, & Lost Worlds: Aegean Culture From Atlantis To Alexander on the Salem Patch calendar

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.

St. Andrew's Rummage Sale Postponed due to storm

Sale will be Saturday, October 3.

Salem Man Faces Assault, Gun Charges After Harrison Avenue Disturbance: Police

Salem police said a search of the man's vehicle discovered a gun and large-capacity magazines containing ammunition.

North Shore Braces For Damaging Nor'easter With Coastal Warnings, Cancellatons This Weekend

Winds are expected to reach 60+ mph with 4 to 6 inches of rain and potential power outages.

Salem State Unveils New Meier Hall Mural Reframing Salem History

The four-story mural follows Salem history from Naumkeag to today's students after years of campus discussion.

Fee-Free Shelter Dog Adoption Weekend Aims To Find 100 Pups Forever Homes

MSPCA-Angell said shelter space is short with dog adoptions down 19 percent year over year.

Salem, Swampscott Volunteers Among 5 Gomes Service Award Recipients

The annual award recognizes volunteer work and community service across Massachusetts' 6th District.

Salem Restaurant Launches October Cocktail Party For Tourists, Locals During Halloween Season

Bernadette will host complimentary "Start the Night Salem" on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings in October.

Salem's Plummer Youth Promise Names Child Welfare Attorney To Board

Sue Anamier O'Callaghan joins as the youth services nonprofit enters a capital campaign stretch and planning phase.

Salem Halloween 2026: 50 Volunteers Sought For Haunted Happenings Grand Parade

Volunteers are needed for lineup, pedestrian crossings and barrier safety at one of Salem's best-known events.

Salem 400+ Sculpture 'Traces of Arrival' Dedication Thursday

Traces of Arrival will be dedicated at 10 Blaney Street as part of Salem's Salem 400+ celebrations.

Lt. Gov. Driscoll Helps Salem State Mark Progress on Geothermal, Solar Canopy Projects

Lt. Gov. and SSU alumna Kim Driscoll joined Salem State leaders to highlight campus projects aimed at cutting fossil fuel use.

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.

Nearly 100 MA Cats Surrendered; Urgent Need For Kitty Adopters Across Bay State Shelters

MSPCA-Angell and coalition partners took in 98 cats from two homes this month and say more are ready now.

Salem Lecture To Explore Maritime Law Cases That Shaped Early U.S. Courts

Senior U.S. District Judge William G. Young will speak Sept. at the Salem Armory visitor center.

Salem To Host Volt & Vibe Eco-Rider Showcase

The city-backed event at Salem State will feature e-bikes, scooters and other personal electric vehicles.

Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Salem Crash: Police

Salem police said the 59-year-old was taken to Salem Hospital and then to a Boston hospital for treatment.

Salem Halloween 2026: 'Hocus Pocus' Screening With Film Stars At Derby Square

The public outdoor movie event is part of a month of Creative Collection programs for the Witch City this October.

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.

Salem Halloween 2026: Road Closures, Parking Bans Set For Witch City In October

The city says visitors should take the commuter rail or ferry as closures, barricades and delays return.

Salem Animal Shelter Makes 'Urgent Call' Amid Water Main Break

The Northeast Animal Shelter of Salem was seeking fresh water donations to maintain operations on Wednesday.

Salem Man Held Without Bail In Killing Of Cabot Street Woman

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said Paul Morey, 50, was extradited from NH to Salem to face the charges on Wednesday.