Salem brief: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll toured Salem State's new geothermal and solar canopy projects Tuesday

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll toured Salem State's new geothermal and solar canopy projects Tuesday.

Driscoll tours Salem State's green energy upgrades. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, a Salem State alumna, returned to campus Tuesday to highlight geothermal and solar canopy projects aimed at cutting the university's fossil fuel use, according to Salem Patch.Salem Patch
Chamber, city host employer workshop on visas. The Salem Chamber of Commerce and the city joined immigration attorney Mabel Covarrubias Doucette for a free noon session on how visas such as PERM, H-1B, E-2 and L-1 can support local business growth.Town of Salem
National TV segment spotlights Salem 400th anniversary tourism. A national feature reports organizers expect record Halloween-season tourism as Salem prepares for its 400th anniversary celebrations this fall, according to Portland station KGW.KGW

Wed, Sep 23, 9:00 a.m.: Housing stability drop-in hours return to Bridge Street. The city's Housing Stability/Estabilidad de Vivienda drop-in service is available Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at 401 Bridge Street for residents seeking housing help.Town of Salem
Wed, Sep 23: Bridge Street entrance corridor gets two-day sweep. Crews sweep the odd-numbered side of the Bridge Street entrance corridor Wednesday and the even-numbered side Thursday as part of routine cleaning ahead of Haunted Happenings season.Town of Salem
Thu, Sep 24: New Blaney Street sculpture set for Thursday dedication. The city dedicates "Traces of Arrival," a new public art installation near the Salem Ferry Terminal at 10 Blaney Street, as part of the Salem 400+ quadricentennial celebrations. Salem Patch also previewed the event.Town of Salem
Sat, Sep 26: Salem football travels to Haverhill for Whittier RVT matchup. Salem's football team plays a non-conference road game against Whittier Regional Vocational Technical in Haverhill on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
Mon, Sep 28: Point Neighborhood street sweeping set for Monday. The city conducts its scheduled street sweep of the Point Neighborhood on Monday, Sept. 28; residents should check posted signs for parking restrictions.Town of Salem