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SALEM COUNCIL APPROVES $15.5M IN FISCAL 2027 CAPITAL SPENDING

Salem City Council approves $15.5M in capital spending for fiscal 2027. The council voted unanimously to adopt bond orders for both general fund infrastructure ($7,862,000) and water and sewer projects ($7,660,000) in their second and final passage. The council also voted 11-0 to authorize the

Design Review Board approves five signs in downtown urban renewal area.

Design Review Board approves signage at five downtown Salem businesses. Chair Paul Durand and members Daniel Estes, Catherine Miller, Marc Perras, and Sarah Tarbet voted unanimously to approve signs for Black Cat, Sinistry, Warren Museum, Mexizol, and Odd Meter Coffee and Kitchen in the urban

Salem Planning Board unanimously approves four apartments at 401 Main Street

Salem Planning Board unanimously approves four apartments at 401 Main Street and adopts new open space master plan.

Board Approves $2,850 for Library Fountain Bags

Salem library board approves $2,850 for fountain replacement. Library Director Tara Mansfield reported that fountain bag stock would be depleted before fall and the fountain account lacked adequate funds to cover the $2,850 purchase for 200 bags. The board unanimously approved drawing from the

Salem Conservation Commission Votes 6-0 to Buy 10 Acres on Arlington Pond

SALEM -- June 17, 2026, Salem Conservation Commission unanimously approves $516,529 purchase of 10 acres bordering the city's drinking water supply. The six-member commission voted 6-0 at its June 17 special meeting to acquire seven undeveloped lots at 41 to 46 Norwood Road and 2 to