By Dave Watkins in News — 04 Oct 2026

Canal Street's $2.05M sale tops property roundup

Canal Street sale anchors September property roundup. Salem News's monthly roundup of property transfers tracked September's deed filings across the city, led by a $2.05 million sale on Canal Street that set the pace for the month's real estate market.Salem News

Community Preservation panel seeks public input on funding. Salem's Community Preservation Committee is taking funding requests and public comment for its next cycle, with submissions due to the city by October 23. Details are posted on the city's online calendar.Town of Salem
Patch guide helps drivers dodge Haunted Happenings traffic. Salem Patch's morning briefing offered tips for avoiding traffic snarls during Haunted Happenings, as the city's October events continue to draw heavy weekend crowds downtown.Salem Patch

Wed, Oct 7, 9:00 a.m.: Housing stability drop-in hours set at Espacio. The city's Housing Stability/Estabilidad de Vivienda program holds drop-in hours Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at Espacio, 105 Congress Street, for residents seeking housing help.Town of Salem
Thu, Oct 8, 11:30 a.m.: City to raise flag for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the city will hold a flag raising ceremony marking Indigenous Peoples' Day on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall, 93 Washington Street.City of Salem

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