Salem recorded 15 property transfers between July 24 and Aug. 22, according to Essex County Southern District Registry of Deeds data. Seven transactions had a sale price recorded, ranging from $375,000 to $720,000, with a median of $485,000. The top recorded sale was 15 1/2 River St at $720,000,
Salem marked Indian Heritage Month today with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall hosted by Mayor Dominick Pangallo. The noon event, part of the city's recurring cultural commemorations, follows a similar ceremony held Friday at Riley Plaza for Ukrainian Independence Month. Separately,…
Salem Children's Alliance distributed more than 500 hygiene kits to kids and teens ahead of the new school year. The donations, funded by community contributions, capped a summer supply drive as Salem Public Schools prepares to open for the year. Mayor Dominick Pangallo also joined resi…
Salem's exit from its Flock Safety camera contract gained new relevance as Patch reported two North Shore officers suspended over suspected misuse. The city confirmed it will not renew the Salem Police Department's Flock Safety agreement and is removing its license plate readers, even a…
Salem Zoning Board approves four development petitions with parking concessions. Chair Nina Vyedin presided over unanimous approvals of variances for four residential projects, with votes of five in favor and zero opposed on each petition. Israel Berl received a parking variance at 2 Rockdale
Salem Historical Commission approves five property certificates. The August 19 meeting approved renovation of 14 Kosciusko Street requiring cedar clapboard replacement and Pella Reserve 2-over-2 windows; commercial signage at 142 Derby Street with glazed glass window restoration; paint colors for
Salem Chamber sets the theme for this year's Halloween parade as the city's fall tourism season takes shape. Salem Patch reports in "Witch City Sets Stage For 'Old School Halloween' For This Year's Haunted Happenings" that the Chamber has locked in the date and theme for the annual gran…
Salem Conservation Commission approved South River culvert conditions and acted on housing, determination, and modification matters.
Salem Public Art Commission awards 2027-2028 residencies and Artists' Row spaces. Member Brittany Minton moved to award the 2027 Public Artist in Residence to Javiera Garcia/Cornucopia Threads and the 2028 position to thecollab; the motion passed 5-0. Member Hannah Gathman moved to assign Artists'
Salem Park Commission approves Witch House admission fee increase to fund building stabilization.