Council bans data centers citywide

Salem on Fri, Oct 9

• Salem city council passes ban on data centers. The City Council gave final approval Thursday night to a zoning ordinance banning data centers citywide, after broadening the definition of data centers and dropping an earlier 2-megawatt size threshold, Salem Patch reported.Salem Patch
• HAWC breakfast draws 250-plus for awareness month. More than 250 community members attended HAWC's annual Working to Heal Breakfast, which Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Salem Patch reported.Salem Patch
• Mayor's podcast features fire chief Alan Dionne. Mayor Dominick Pangallo released a new episode of his Salem Compass podcast, featuring a conversation with Salem Fire Department Chief Alan Dionne.City of Salem
• Salem Film Fest sets dates for 20th festival. Salem Film Fest organizers announced dates for the 20th annual documentary festival, set for 2027 and billed as the region's largest documentary showcase, Salem Patch reported.Salem Patch
• Free 30-day Bluebikes memberships offered this month. The City of Salem is offering free 30-day Bluebikes memberships to anyone who lives or works in Salem, good for unlimited 45-minute rides, available now through October.City of Salem
• 30 rescue dogs arrive in Salem from Alabama. Thirty dogs rescued from a Birmingham, Alabama shelter arrived in Salem and will be available for local adoption, Salem Patch reported.Salem Patch
• Cape Cod Times highlights 5 haunted Salem spots. A Cape Cod Times roundup of Salem's true ghost stories points visitors to sites including Proctor's Ledge near 7 Pope Street, tied to the 1692 witch trial executions.Cape Cod Times

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 10: Annual Zombie Walk returns to Salem Saturday. The undead procession departs Salem Common Saturday and winds through the city before returning; motorists should expect rolling road closures and brief delays along the route.City of Salem
• Sat, Oct 10: NH-based bar and restaurant to open, host hiring fair. The Goat, a New Hampshire-based bar and restaurant chain set to open in Salem, will host a three-day hiring fair this weekend, Salem Patch reported.Salem Patch
• Mon, Oct 12: City offices closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day. Salem city offices will be closed Monday, October 12, in observation of Indigenous Peoples' Day.City of Salem
• Tue, Oct 13, 6:30 p.m.: Beautification Committee meets Tuesday evening. Salem's Beautification Committee holds its next meeting Tuesday, October 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.City of Salem
• Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 p.m.: Housing stability drop-in hours set for Thursday. The city's Housing Stability program holds bilingual drop-in hours Thursday, October 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Espacio, 105 Congress Street.City of Salem
• Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 a.m.: Witch hat world record attempt set for Oct. 17. Residents are invited to don witch hats at Salem Maritime National Historical Park, 160 Derby Street, before 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, for a Salem 400+ world record attempt; Salem Patch also covered the call.City of Salem

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