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Park Commission Approves Witch House Fee Increase for Building Fund
Salem Park Commission approves Witch House admission fee increase to fund building stabilization.
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Park Commission Approves Winter Island Parking Fee Increase
Park commission approves significant Winter Island parking fee increase. The Salem Park and Recreation Commission unanimously approved raising daily parking fees at Winter Island from $10 to $15 on weekdays and from $15 to $25 on weekends and holidays, effective immediately, projecting additional
Government · Park & Recreation Commission
Commission approves trolley permit fee increase to $500
Salem Park Commission raises trolley permit fees to $500 per vehicle. Chair James Shea's commission voted unanimously to increase permit stickers for Salem Trolley from $50 to $500 per vehicle for six trolleys, generating $3,000 annually in revenue for park maintenance. The increase followed safety
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Commission approves summer event calendar and hears flood-mitigation plans
Salem Park Commission approves summer events celebrating 400th anniversary while advancing coastal protection. Chair James Shea and the commission unanimously permitted eleven summer public events, from Sail Salem's youth programs at Winter Island to concert series and community gatherings across
Government · Park & Recreation Commission
Park and Recreation Commission approves four major events
Park and Recreation Commission approves four community events for Salem Common and Deadhorse Beach. The commission, with Robert Callahan acting as chairman, unanimously approved the First Muster Celebration on April 11, the North Shore Pride Festival on June 27 with approximately 100 vendors and 14
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Park Commission Approves Summer Events, Winter Island Rate Increases
Park Commission unanimously approves summer festival events and increases Winter Island facility rates. Robert Callahan, acting as chair, presided as the commission approved Willows Shell for the Jazz and Soul Festival on August 15, 2026, with 3,000 expected attendees, along with the Salem Commons
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