Salem brief: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Severe weather forecast for the weekend prompted Salem to cancel Trick-or-Treating with the Mayor and outdoor markets

Severe weather forecast for the weekend prompted Salem to cancel Trick-or-Treating with the Mayor and outdoor markets.

Storm forecast cancels weekend trick-or-treat event. The city cancelled Friday's Trick-or-Treating with the Mayor and outdoor markets, citing severe weather expected to disrupt the area from Friday through Monday.Town of Salem
MSPCA waives fees in weekend dog adoption push. MSPCA-Angell is waiving adoption fees this weekend after shelter space grew tight, with dog adoptions down 19 percent from a year ago, Salem Patch reports.Salem Patch
Parade organizers seek 50 volunteers for Halloween. Organizers are recruiting 50 volunteers for lineup, pedestrian crossings and barrier safety at the Haunted Happenings Grand Parade, one of Salem's best-known events, Salem Patch reports.Salem Patch
Restaurant launches October cocktail nights downtown. Bernadette will host a complimentary 'Start the Night Salem' cocktail party on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings in October for tourists and locals during Halloween season, Salem Patch reports.Salem Patch
Salem volunteers among regional service award winners. Congressman Seth Moulton selected five honorees, including Salem and Swampscott volunteers, for the 11th annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award recognizing community service, Salem Patch reports.Salem Patch

Fri, Sep 25, 6:00 p.m.: Salem JV soccer hosts Arlington Catholic Friday. Salem's junior varsity soccer team hosts Arlington Catholic on Friday at Bertram Field.MaxPreps
Mon, Sep 28: Point Neighborhood street sweeping set for Monday. The city will conduct street sweeping in the Point Neighborhood on Monday, September 28, which may affect parking along the route.Town of Salem
Tue, Sep 29, 8:00 a.m.: Mobile Mayor's Office stops at Salem Hospital. The Mayor's Office will set up at Salem Hospital from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, part of its occasional outreach beyond City Hall.Town of Salem
Wed, Sep 30, 5:00 p.m.: Race Equity Commission meets Wednesday evening. The city's Race Equity Commission holds its next meeting Wednesday, September 30, from 5 to 7 p.m.Town of Salem
Thu, Oct 1, 5:00 p.m.: Salem Harbor Port Authority meets Thursday. The Salem Harbor Port Authority holds its next meeting Thursday, October 1, at 5 p.m.Town of Salem