Haitians living & working here & across this nation under the framework of Temporary Protective Status are an integral part of our communities. Revoking it will cause real harm to #SalemMA & I am proud to stand with 100+ local leaders to advocate for our constituents. www.boston.gov/news/standin...

Standing with TPS Holders

Honorable Majority Leader Thune and Minority Leader Schumer,

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A privilege to have the Chair of Ota’s City Assembly, Takayuki Suzuki, offer remarks at the #SalemMA Heritage Days Festival and we were honored to be joined by Japan’s Consul General in Boston, Seiichiro Takahashi. Chair Suzuki visited City Hall earlier in the week, as well.

Lots of people to thank for this weekend’s phenomenal #SalemMA 400+ Heritage Days Parade and Festival - but foremost among them are this dynamic duo. The City’s Special Events Manager Jeremy Fiske & the Salem 400+ Coordinator Gini Cherol. Wouldn’t have been possible without their skill & dedication!

Fusion Fest is the House of the Seven Gables’ annual celebration of the many communities that make #SalemMA unique. This year’s Fest showcased food, music, dance, and more from a wide array of cultures. Our diversity gives our city strength and makes it the thriving place it is today! 7gables.org

Valiant efforts and seamanship from the brave crews at the annual Great #SalemMA Cardboard Boat Regatta! Congratulations to all and thanks to the rangers at Salem Maritime National Historic Park for again organizing and hosting this unique maritime debacle! www.nps.gov/sama

After decades’ absence, the Heritage Days Parade returned to our streets today for #SalemMA 400+ - sharing the stories, spirit, and pride of America’s historic seaport. Thanks to all who made it possible! In Salem, our past is always present - and our future is ours to celebrate! www.salem400.org

Welcome to the Pride of Baltimore II! Today we gathered to greet the visiting tall ship at Central Wharf. She’s in port for the #SalemMA 400+ Heritage Days Festival, including a benefit this evening & tours through the weekend. Find out more about the Pride’s visit at www.salem400.org/events/.

A privilege to serve on the MA Seaport Economic Council, helping coastal communities improve maritime assets and infrastructure to create a more vibrant Massachusetts. Yesterday we heard an update on the state’s first ever comprehensive Maritime Strategy. www.mass.gov/orgs/seaport-economic-council

On the latest #SalemMA Compass podcast I chat with Kylie Sullivan, executive director of Salem Main Streets, as the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary! We spoke about small businesses, festivals & special events, arts & culture, & more. Find the podcast online at salemma.gov/salemcompass

Happy 25th anniversary to Essex Heritage’s Trails & Sails! For a quarter century, this program has connected hundreds of thousands of people here in #SalemMA and across Essex County with the history, heritage, and natural wonder of our region. Discover more at trailsandsails.org.

#SalemMA residents have saved over $24M on electric bills through the City’s electricity supply program, PowerChoice. Want to get away from the expensive, corporate utilities or avoid a private, predatory supplier? Call our Energy Coach at 978-745-9595 x41013. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/27/b...

Mass. utilities are raising rates in August. See if you’re affected. - The Boston Globe

Massachusetts electric utilities will raise the cost of electricity by about 2 cents per kilowatt-hour, but most consumers won't pay the difference.

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This year we mark the 35th anniversary of #SalemMA’s Sister City relationship with Ota, Japan! A pleasure to welcome the latest group of exchange students from Ota to Salem today. Thanks to the volunteers of the Ota-Salem Cultural Exchange & City staff who make it possible! 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵 www.salemotace.org/

Thanks to the Satanic Temple, #SalemMA Chamber, & Coffee Time Bake Shop for organizing yesterday’s clean-up in the Bridge St Neck neighborhood! We’re fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who are ready to roll up their sleeves to make our city shine! Great to spend the morning with them yesterday!

“Pieces of Salem” are the short writings of over 130 community members, reflecting on what it means to live in this unique place. Collected by #SalemMA inaugural Poet Laureate, J.D. Scrimgeour, as part of Salem 400+, it’s a remarkable diversity of histories, reflections, reactions, anecdotes & more.

#SalemMA: Join us July 31, 1pm, at Central Wharf as we welcome the arrival of the tall ship Pride of Baltimore II and the start of what promises to be an unforgettable weekend of Salem 400+ celebrations! salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Salem Prepares for a Tall Ship Weekend

Salem 400+, the city's quadricentennial initiative, invites the community to a milestone weekend of maritime history, festivity, and civic pride as the tall ship Pride of Baltimore II sails

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Senate President Spilka is right: local licensing decisions belong at the local level. This is an economic growth & budgetary issue, and we shouldn’t subject local small businesses and entrepreneurs to the vagaries of the state legislative process for a local permit massterlist.com/p/pour-that-...

Pour that city another round

Will Beacon Hill erode its own power over liquor-license quotas?

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We’re investing in the infrastructure of our city! This construction season has already brought major improvement projects - water system upgrades, road safety installations & more. More to come- we want to make sure everyone in #SalemMA is aware so you can plan ahead. salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

City of Salem Planned Roadway, Water Infrastructure & Utility Improvements for Summer/Fall 2026

The City of Salem is preparing to carry out a number of roadway, water, sewer, and drainage improvement projects throughout the summer and into the fall.While these types of projects can cause tempora

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Sam Zoll, #SalemMA’s 45th Mayor, was a committed public servant. As we prepare to award the first ever Sam Zoll Civic Leadership Award, we’re folks to nominate potential recipients who exemplify Mayor Zoll’s dedication to a stronger Salem. Nominations due by August 14: salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Nominate a Community Member for the Sam Zoll Civic Leadership Award

In September, the Salem City Council introduced an Order to create the Sam Zoll Civic Leadership Award to be presented annually to a living individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to pu

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For generations, #SalemMA Heritage Days has been an amazing celebration of community. Discover the full schedule for Heritage Days 2026 at salemma.gov/m/newsflash/... today!

Salem 400+ Heritage Days to Celebrate Summer Fun, August 1-9

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that Salem’s Heritage Days festival will take place August 1st through August 9th, 2026, with a line-up of non-stop fun and special events.  “This ye

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The World Cup may be over, but soccer spirit is still strong in #SalemMA! ⚽️ This week the Salem Children’s Alliance is distributing 200 soccer balls, donated by FIFA, through the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem and the Salem Park & Recreation Department.

We’re fighting locally to keep costs down and food on tables. Over 7,200 people in #SalemMA rely on SNAP to help make ends meet. That’s why I’m standing with a bipartisan coalition of 210 Mayors across the United States in support of SNAP benefits. www.usmayors.org/2026/07/20/n...

Nation’s Mayors Call on Congress to Strengthen SNAP in New Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee

200+ mayors signed onto the letter encouraging the protection of SNAP and delay of cost shifts in next Farm Bill Washington, D.C.— Today, a bipartisan group of 210 mayors sent a letter to Senate Agric...

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All #SalemMA residents are invited to participate in September Salem Days! Thanks to the generous support of the Norman H. Read Trust for making it possible once again.

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September Salem Days Returns - All Salem residents invited to visit either the Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo for free throughout September! salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

#SalemMA Police’s mental health clinician is holding drop-in hours throughout the summer at the Salem Public Library (370 Essex Street).

The Pride of Baltimore II arrives in #SalemMA July 31st as part of our Salem 400+ celebrations! Join us on board that evening for refreshments & good cheer, in a special benefit for our quadricentennial commemorations - tickets are extremely limited, so don’t miss out! salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Seaside Soirée Aboard the Pride of Baltimore II to Kick Off Salem 400+ Heritage Days

The City of Salem and the Salem Chamber of Commerce invite the community to a night of celebration at the Seaside Soirée: A Salem400+ Fundraiser, an exclusive cocktail party aboard the visiting

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The Lansdowne portrait of President George Washington was reinstalled at #SalemMA City Hall today following restoration made possible thanks to the support of Wellpoint and as part of Salem 400+. Stay tuned for details about an official re-dedication event for the portrait in the coming weeks!

We’re still committed to our offshore wind future! Great to welcome Ben Downing, new director of the MA Clean Energy Center, to #SalemMA today to visit our future offshore wind port site & talk about the ways our City- with MassCEC -is working to make our future green & affordable. www.masscec.com

Tonight the #SalemMA School Committee voted to appoint Dr. Tommy Welch as our next Superintendent. Dr. Welch brings the qualifications, commitment to equity & academic excellence, & values that will ensure that the positive trajectory of Salem’s schools will continue. salemk12.org/news/thomas-...

Crews replaced four of the old/failing water valves near #SalemMA Common last night with new ones, and expect to get the last two completed tonight (July 15th). This pro-active infrastructure project will improve the reliability of our water system for years to come. salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

Honored to join the North Shore Concert Band for tonight’s concert at #SalemMA Willows, to read the Gettysburg Address. This year, as we commemorate America 250, Lincoln’s words remind us of our obligation to the future of our democracy, even in the face of adversity. northshoreconcertband.com

Congrats to newly sworn-in #SalemMA Police Officer Michael Griffin and newly promoted Sgt Ian Canty and Lt Sean Andrus! Our community is well-served by the professional and dedicated men and women in our public safety departments, and these three exemplify that commitment to a safer city for all.