Salem City Council unanimously backs $447 million high school bond. The Committee on Administration and Finance voted 5-0 on a $447,385,518 appropriation to construct a new grades 9-12 facility at 77 Willson Street, replacing the current 1976 building which the district says faces significant
Salem City Council Committee votes unanimously to advance ranked-choice voting petition. The Government Services Committee voted 5-0 on January 15 to direct the City Solicitor to prepare a Home Rule Petition requesting state authorization to amend the City Charter to allow ranked-choice voting in
Salem City Council approved a $447.4 million bond for a new high school and scheduled a May 5, 2026 special election to allow voters to override Prop 2½ levy limits for debt service, with Council President Alice Rose Merkl presiding. The council also authorized a $325,000 bond for Fire Department
City Council unanimously backs $447.4 million high school bond project. The Salem City Council voted 11-0 to authorize construction of a new high school at 77 Willson Street, an educational facility anticipated to serve students for 50 years, potentially eligible for a Massachusetts School Building
Salem City Council organizes for 2026, elects Merkl president. The Council convened in special session at the Peabody Essex Museum on January 5 to organize city government and elect a president. Councillor Andrew W. Varela nominated Alice Rose Merkl for Council President, seconded by Councillor
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