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This is the Salem Police Department calling to inform you that we are investigating a bomb threat at the Satanic Temple on Bridge St. We are evacuating the area and Bridge Street is closed at Beacon Street and Osgood Street Please stay away from...
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is currently at half-staff as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood.
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80 candles in the windows of
#SalemMA
City Hall tonight pay tribute to the 80 residents lost to COVID-19, on the one year anniversary of the first Salem death from the virus.
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Deputy Chief John Gerry Giunta Named Salem’s New
@SalemMAFire
Chief:
#SalemMA
@MayorDriscoll
appoints long-serving Deputy Chief to position.
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To help
#SalemMA
’s restaurants continue to operate outdoor dining areas as the weather gets colder, the City is providing outdoor heaters to restaurants & reimbursing others for the cost of these essential items. All heaters & their placements will be approved by
@SalemMAFire
.
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#SalemMA
is No Place for Hate: Joint community statement condemning antisemitic attacks on City board members and staff.
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Happy birthday,
@CityHallBoston
, you young whippersnapper. From your 181 year old neighbor to the north.
This Thursday, join us in celebrating 50 years of Boston City Hall. There'll be birthday cake, refreshments, live entertainment, & more as we celebrate 50 years of the brutalist building we all know & love. Event details:
#50AndThriving
@CityHallBoston
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Dominick Pangallo was sworn in as
#SalemMA
’s 52nd Mayor today, using his inaugural address to urge his hometown to reach for the many possibilities within its grasp and to work together to build on its past successes for an even better future.
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The City of
#SalemMA
has launched an official City Twitter account,
@CityofSalemMA
, which can also be read by individuals without Twitter accounts by visiting . The account will be used to distribute City news, public notices, and...
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is currently at half-staff as a mark of solemn respect and in honor of the United States armed forces military veterans and residents of the Massachusetts Soldiers’ Home - Holyoke who died this past week in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
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September Salem Days is back with a new attraction to visit! Through the generosity of the Norman H. Read Charitable Trust, all Salem residents can gain admission tickets to the Topsfield Fair for free at the CLC available for pickup starting 9/14.
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Vineyard Wind Partnership for
#SalemMA
Harbor Port:
Project would create hundreds of local jobs at new port facility constructing offshore wind turbines.
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is at half-staff as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated this weekend at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Statement from
#SalemMA
Mayor Kim Driscoll on the Death of
@SalemMAPolice
Officer Dana Mazola
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Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced that as of today any individual with a Veteran license plate may park for free at any on or off-street metered City parking space, as well as in any off-street City parking lot requiring payment via a kiosk or app-based payment in
#SalemMA
.
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The City of
#SalemMA
advises those planning to visit Salem today, October 15, to park on the MBTA Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line and take the train: . There are no parking spaces available in Salem. All lots, garages, and spaces are now filled.
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is currently at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16, 2021 in the Atlanta Metropolitan area.
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#SalemMA
Fire Chief Gerry Giunta Announces Retirement: 38-year veteran of the Salem Fire Department to retire February 26th.
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The
#SalemMA
Public Library no longer charges overdue fines! The Library also now offers automatic renewals of eligible Salem Public Library items. Find out more at
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Details about rapid testing will be announced in the coming days. In the meantime, free PCR COVID testing with ~24 hour turnaround time will continue to be offered at 2 sites in
#SalemMA
(one walk-up, one drive-through) at least 6 days/week. Details at .
Per
@SalemHealthDept
, all guests attending an indoor gathering in public spaces for 100+ people must have a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the event. Free rapid testing will be available in
#SalemMA
in October.
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#SalemMA
has just added three new
@ridebluebike
stations and 18 additional bikes. With support from a Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization Community Connections grant, new stations were deployed in Vinnin Square, Bridge Street Neck, and on Derby Street. 🚲🚲🚲
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Planned Road Closures for Halloween in
#SalemMA
: Do not drive to Salem 10/29-10/31; take public transportation if planning to visit.
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“This is the Salem Police calling to inform you that the Satanic Temple and surrounding areas have been searched and cleared from the earlier bomb threat. There is no longer any danger in the area and Bridge Street is open to all traffic. Thank you.” Via
@SalemPolicePIO
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Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that
#SalemMA
is excited to begin two new restoration projects in the city’s historic cemeteries, continuing ongoing efforts to preserve Salem’s historic burial sites.
At Broad Street Cemetery and at Dickson Memorial Chapel in Greenlawn Cemetery.
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City of
#SalemMA
Announces Plans for a Safe Halloween:
Early closures for businesses and parking; train service curtailed; no music stages or street performances. Find the full update at .
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The annual Zombie Walk takes place in
#SalemMA
on October 1st. Participants meet at the Salem Common at 11:00 a.m. Anticipate temporary/rolling road closures to allow zombies to pass.
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The
@cruiseBHC
#SalemMA
Ferry to and from Boston is scheduled to resume operation on May 21st. Find details at .
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is currently at half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Specialist Fallon M. Boyle of Lowell, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 27, 2020.
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City of
#SalemMA
Convening Broad-Based Race Equity Task Force: Diverse membership to be tasked with engaging community, identifying short- and long-term reforms, developing action plan to achieve greater racial equity in our community.
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🎌 Our sister city, Ota-City, Japan, visited City Hall today to discuss ways to better enrich our student cross cultural experiences. ありがとう - Arigato!
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#SalemMA
Named a Bicycle-Friendly City:
League of American Bicyclists (
@BikeLeague
) Awards City Bronze-Level Designation
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Via
@SalemPolicePIO
: We received another bomb threat to the Satanic Temple on Bridge St. Responsible public safety management mandates that we take these threats seriously. Please avoid the area of Bridge St between Beacon and Osgood and comply with any evacuation procedures.
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Visiting
#SalemMA
in October: Update of October 26, 2022
Salem welcomed a total of 185,300 visitors downtown last weekend (Oct 21–Oct 23): 41,240 on Friday, 99,720 on Saturday, 44,340 on Sunday, a 1% increase over the same time period last year.
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#SalemMA
’s Independence Day celebrations scheduled for today, July 2nd, are still taking place. If any cancellation or rescheduling is necessitated due to weather it will be posted at and on the City's social media channels.
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is currently at half-staff in respect for and memory of the more than 500,000 Americans lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with the Presidential proclamation.
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City of
#SalemMA
Announces First Plans for October 2020:
Changes to official
@HauntdHappnings
events and programs.
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“The Irish Flag was raised today in the City of Salem as we celebrate Irish American Heritage month. Let us honor the journey and contributions of the men and woman who have blessed our community with their spirit, faith and love of family and a place to call home.” ☘️🇮🇪
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For Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday weekend, parking at all city owned lots, garages & on-street spaces throughout the City of Salem will be free of charge on the following days:
Thurs, 11/23 (Thanksgiving); Black Friday, 11/24; Small Business Saturday, 11/25; Sun, 11/26.
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An update from
#SalemMA
@MayorDriscoll
concerning today’s new
#WearAMask
order from
@SalemHealthDept
, keeping our community safe, and looking ahead to the city’s October
@HauntdHappnings
season:
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Happy "Go Witch Day" in the City of Salem!
Mayor Pangallo officially proclaimed today, Thurs, 11/30/23 as "Go Witch Day" in the City of Salem in honor of the SHS football team heading to the Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium today at 3:00pm.
.
#GoWitch
!
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There will be meals in Salem, Lynn, Peobody, Gloucester (and more) FREE OF CHARGE & ALL ARE WELCOME! Please note - some are seated, some take-out & some home delivery. Some require registration, be sure to plan ahead in order to join in. Please share this. Happy Thanksgiving!
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The City of
#SalemMA
is currently planning to proceed with all scheduled celebrations for the 4th of July at Derby Wharf. Any further updates will be posted at . Learn more about the events here: and here:
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We had a surprise visit from Derby the
@SalemPolicePIO
Dog (Insta:
@derby_salempd
) in the Mayor’s Office and City Hall today! As always, he’s a dutiful member of our wellness squad and we are grateful for the happy uplift again. 🐶❤️
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Substantial road closures are planned to begin in
#SalemMA
beginning no later than 3pm today, October 31. Please plan accordingly.
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.
@salemaccesstv
will be broadcasting past years'
@HauntdHappnings
Parades today on Channel 3 in
#SalemMA
:
1:30PM 2016 parade
3:20PM 2017 parade
5:10PM 2018 parade
6:45PM 2019 parade
They can also be viewed at .
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New resources posted to include grocery and pharmacy delivery details, state-wide food sites for students,
@projectbread
hotline, Internet Essential details from
@comcast
, and update to listing of early grocery store hours for senior shopping.
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Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Salem! Join us on the 4th of July at Derby Wharf at 7:15pm for Opening Ceremonies, and at 9:15pm for Fireworks. Pre-Concert/Kids' Activities start at 5:00pm. See you there!
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A brush fire is being actively contained behind Osborne Hill Drive, off of Marlborough Rd, extending to the rear of Lyons Lane off of Highland Ave. No homes are threatened at this time, but there will be extensive smoke throughout the city until the fire is contained.
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is at half-staff to honor Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away on September 18, 2020.
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City of
#SalemMA
Expands Free Weekend October Shuttles: Residents and visitors ride free from three satellite parking lots every weekend in October.
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is currently at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service of Representative Elijah E. Cummings, of Maryland, who passed on October 17, 2019.
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Mayor McCarthy was invited for a ‘Literacy Celebration’ at the Carlton Innovation School and read a book to the class about his own nephew called, “Super Brady: A Story of Inclusion.” The children loved the reading session and loved asking questions, too. 📚
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City of
#SalemMA
Celebrates Upcoming Solar Projects at Two Schools: Projects will save approximately $673,000 and avoid more than 5,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions when complete.
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Additional
#SalemMA
snow update: all
@SalemSchoolsk12
will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3rd, due to the weather.
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#SalemMA
Receives $5000 “Healthy Babies Grant” from nationwide program to operate free weekly mobile farmers’ market this summer at 3 affordable housing sites where hundreds of children reside. Market will distribute produce grown at Mack Park Food Farm.
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is at half-staff on the morning of May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. Salem's Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 29th at the corner of Cabot Street and Gardner Street (Pelletier Square).
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is currently at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 26, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan resulting in the tragic death of members of the United States military.
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City Seeks Feedback on Biking in
#SalemMA
: Provide Input for Chance to Win a
@RideBluebikes
Membership
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Seven inbound trains and six outbound trains will be added to the Newburyport Rockport Line during the weekends of October 22-23 and October 29-30
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#SalemMA
,
@peabodyessex
Announce Partnership for New Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center: Historic Samuel Pickman House to be used for interpretation and entry to Salem’s oldest burial ground.
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Salem is pleased to announce several new installations, murals, and public events funded by Salem’s Public Art Commission:
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#SalemMA
Board of Health adopts vaccine requirement for certain businesses and re-institutes indoor mask requirement.
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North Shore Pride parade on June 24th, 12-2pm. Route: Shetland to Congress St, left on Derby St, right on Central St, left on Front St, right on Washington St, right on Essex St, left on Washington Sq. West into
#SalemMA
Common. Anticipate road closures to allow parade to pass.
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The North Shore Pride Parade will take place tomorrow, Saturday June 25th starting at noon in
#SalemMA
. Anticipate temporary road closures on the following streets in the afternoon...
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Commuter Rail Adding More October Service than Ever to and from Salem for Haunted Happenings - Weekend Service to and from Salem Doubles for month of October:
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Saturday, 9/23, South Harbor Garage & Museum Place Garage are now both full. Those visiting Salem today are strongly encouraged to take the commuter rail. Those driving to Salem note that limited parking is currently still available at the MBTA garage at 252 Bridge St, Salem.
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City of
#SalemMA
Launches the Salem Skipper: On-Demand Transportation Option for Residents, Commuters. New service from
@ridewithvia
provides fast, easy, and affordable rides around Salem.
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The City of Salem has announced planned and anticipated road closures for the Haunted Happenings season.
Learn more here:
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Mayor Kim Driscoll invites you to the Ribbon Cutting & Official Opening of the new athletics facilities at Bertram Field
July 22, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
With a “skills and drills” presentation by
#SalemMA
High School student athletes!
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Do you have questions about how
#SalemMA
is approaching the final two weeks of October? If you're thinking about visiting,
@DestSalem
has an FAQ for you here: . If you're a local business, the City has an FAQ for you here:
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Safe Holiday Season in
#SalemMA
: As we enter this holiday season, Salem residents are urged to follow the public health guidance that will help keep people safe.
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New resources for
#SalemMA
residents at : guidance from CDC about how to protect yourself from COVID-19, listing of area hotels offering discounted accommodations for healthcare workers, new supplemental guidance from the state for construction projects.
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Mack Park Farm & Food Forest Receives $45,000 Climate Resiliency Grant: Funding will support storage structure and irrigation system at public farm in
#SalemMA
.
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City of
#SalemMA
Publishes Interactive Road Conditions Map: New tool allows residents to easily view road conditions and paving plans.
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is currently at half-staff in honor of Salem Police Officer Dana Mazola, who was tragically killed on June 25, 2020.
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To mark National Banned Book Week,
#SalemMA
proudly announces a new Little Free Library at City Hall dedicated to sharing banned books. An unveiling ceremony will take place on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in front of City Hall (93 Washington St).
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#SalemMA
Receives MassTrails Grant:
$300,000 to be used for construction of new Harbor Connector Path.
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Dial 311 from anywhere in
#SalemMAto
be connected with a live operator who can take service requests, answer questions, and connect callers to additional information and assistance regarding City programs & services. Mon, Tues, Weds 8am-4pm, Thurs 8am-7pm, Fri 8am- 12pm.
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The City of
#SalemMA
will raise the Pride flag in partnership with LGBTQIA+ community leaders, advocates, activists, and allies on June 1, noon, Riley Plaza.
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.
@SalemMAPolice
have again closed downtown streets in
#SalemMA
today due to large volumes of pedestrians. Advise you avoid driving into or through downtown Salem. If coming to visit for the day, take
@MBTA_CR
or
@cruiseBHC
Ferry.
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.
@SalemMAPolice
have closed the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall at the Peabody Essex Museum end to any entering pedestrians. No access to the pedestrian mall on that side until crowds have dispersed and police reopen it.
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3rd Annual
#SalemMA
Food Truck Festival takes place on Salem Common September 29-30 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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.
@SalemParkRecCOA
departments will open at the new Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street in
#SalemMA
today. Phone numbers & emails remain the same.
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Special guest Jett is sharing an important message about Salem’s upcoming styrofoam ban by Sept. 4, 2023. ♻️
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The American flag at
#SalemMA
City Hall is currently at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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To help preserve and protect this historic site, if you are planning to visit the City of
#SalemMA
's Charter Street Cemetery, you must get a (free) ticket in advance. Book your time in advance at .
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#SalemMA
Mayor Kim Driscoll Announces Opening of Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center.
New CLC will open to the public on Monday, September 10; grand opening celebrations planned for September 21-22.
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(10:35am) This is the Salem Police calling to inform you that the Satanic Temple has been searched and cleared from the earlier bomb threat. There is no longer any danger in the area and Bridge Street is open to all traffic. Thank you.
@SalemSchoolsk12
@SalemMAPolice
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#SalemMA
Heritage Days event today: Concert & Fireworks! Join the Ward Eights at Derby Wharf at 7PM. It’s a band that you can’t stop dancing to and then you will be treated to a spectacular fireworks display at 9PM.
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#SalemMA
Mayor Kim Driscoll Proposes Expansion of Senior Property Tax Break Program: Files Council Order to lower qualifying age for all seniors and increase asset threshold for married seniors.
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#SalemMA
is offering free 30-day Bluebikes memberships for anyone who lives or works in Salem, incl. unlimited 45-min rides for up to 30 days ($2.50 charge for each add'l 30 mins after first 45 mins). Passes are limited and available while supplies last.
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.
@SalemMADPS
has dewatered site & removed damaged water main piping on Jefferson Ave in
#SalemMA
. Service is expected to be restored in the next 2-4 hours. As reminder, City social media accounts are not monitored 24/7; for alerts, subscribe to CodeRED at .
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