Salem Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Mayor's podcast covers Haunted Happenings planning

From Salem News

• Mayor's podcast covers Haunted Happenings planning Mayor Dominick Pangallo released a new episode of his Salem Compass podcast, talking with Special Events Manager Jeremy Fiske about what it takes to plan Haunted Happenings and the city's Salem 400+ events through 2026.Salem News
• City details Halloween night road closures The City of Salem released a guide covering road closures, event schedules and safety rules for Halloween night on Saturday, warning of especially large crowds for the city's 400th anniversary.Salem News
• City launches push for 400 more flu shots Salem is running a Salem 400+ campaign aiming to get 400 additional residents vaccinated against the flu this season, with free walk-in clinics at several locations through mid-December.Salem News
• City opens housing stability help line The Town of Salem announced a Housing Stability Service for November and December 2026, giving residents a hotline and website they can use for assistance.Salem News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• Haunted Happenings wraps with 3-day finale Salem Patch reports Haunted Happenings concludes with a three-day holiday spectacular this weekend, with record crowds expected amid sunny, dry weather and a Saturday holiday.Salem Patch
• Early Halloween cover show plays Saturday night Salem Patch's calendar lists the SAFETY 80'S early Halloween cover show playing in Salem on Oct. 31.Salem Patch

Yesterday in Salem (Fri, Oct 30)

• ABC News explores Salem's Halloween scene ABC News' Ashan Singh visited Salem to explore its witch-trial history and Halloween traditions, in a segment also carried by Good Morning America and Yahoo News.ABC News
• Rep. Moulton's Salem office listed for lease The Gloucester Daily Times reports Representative Seth Moulton's Salem office space has been advertised for lease, according to a commercial real estate listing.Gloucester Daily Times
• Salem to appear in ABC 'Nightline' Halloween special Salem Patch reports an ABC 'Nightline' episode dubbed 'Frightline' will spotlight the city's modern-day witches, witch-trial descendants and self-described vampires.Salem Patch
• Thousands flock to Salem for Halloween festivities WCVB reports Salem is drawing big Halloween crowds and heavy traffic this weekend as visitors flock to the Witch City for festivities and spooky fun.WCVB
• Retired lobsterman wins $160,000 lottery prize A retired lobsterman cashed in a $160,000 lottery ticket purchased at the Market Basket on Highland Avenue in Salem, Salem Patch reports.Salem Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1: Comedy Night returns to The Cellar Sunday Salem Patch's calendar lists Comedy Night at The Cellar in Salem on Nov. 1.Salem Patch
• Mon, Nov 2: Street sweeping hits zone E1 Monday The city's residential street sweeping program covers zone E1 starting at 7 a.m. on Nov. 2; residents should move cars off scheduled streets.City of Salem
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Monday evening The Salem Cultural Council meets Monday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Salem.City of Salem
• Tue, Nov 3: Street sweeping hits zone A1 Tuesday The city's residential street sweeping program covers zone A1 starting at 7 a.m. on Nov. 3; residents should move cars off scheduled streets.City of Salem
• Tue, Nov 3: Self-defense class for seniors offered Tuesday Salem Patch's calendar lists a Self Protection for Seniors class in Salem on Nov. 3.Salem Patch
• Wed, Nov 4: Street sweeping hits zone B1 Wednesday The city's residential street sweeping program covers zone B1 starting at 7 a.m. on Nov. 4; residents should move cars off scheduled streets.City of Salem
• Thu, Nov 5: Street sweeping hits zone C1 Thursday The city's residential street sweeping program covers zone C1 starting at 7 a.m. on Nov. 5; residents should move cars off scheduled streets.City of Salem
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 p.m.: Harbor Port Authority meets Thursday The Salem Harbor Port Authority meets Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. in Salem.City of Salem
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 p.m.: Race Equity Commission meets Thursday The Salem Race Equity Commission meets Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.City of Salem
• Fri, Nov 6: Street sweeping hits zone D1 Friday The city's residential street sweeping program covers zone D1 starting at 7 a.m. on Nov. 6; residents should move cars off scheduled streets.City of Salem

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