Hi Salem! Polls are open today from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm! Make sure to cast your vote! I'll be voting YES! For a list of polling locations, visit: www.salemma.gov/1274/Importa...
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Historian | Volunteer | Community Organizer | Lifelong Salem Resident A leader who listens. Rooted in service. Committed to moving forward together. 📸: Nancy Pierce/UUA Linktr.ee/newhallforsalem Personal account: @johnnewhall.com
The news is out- I am running for the Massachusetts state senate! Hear why in my launch video:
On Sunday, First Parish in Needham, UU unveiled a memorial commemorating those enslaved in the 18th century. Thanks to the hard work of the committee members and Rev. Catie, this was an incredibly meaningful event! Thanks as well to our guests Chief Peter Silva Arrow, Darlene Troge & Gloria Greis.
Yesterday we prepared together. Today clergy showed up in prayer—and were arrested for it. Today police arrested faith leaders as they prayed. This comes from an administration that claims to defend churches from protest, yet sees no problem arresting clergy while they pray in public witness.
I’m so proud and grateful for the opportunity to join clergy from across the country in Minneapolis to gather in solidarity and resistance to ICE. This is sacred work. ICE has no place here.
Arrests calmly ongoing. This is going to take a while. There are a lot of clergy risking arrest.
Sorry, what? The federal “investigation” into ICE’s killing of an American is investigating the *victim*?
Congratulations to Andrew Smith on being elected to Salem City Council! You are going to do great work for Ward 2! We've got a so many new faces coming on to the Salem City Council! I'm looking forward to working with you all to move Salem forward. 📸: Franco Cutietta
Don't forget to vote today in Salem's election! We have a fantastic slate of candidates (some of my favorites are featured here). I'll be voting for Andrew Smith, Alice Merkl, Ty Hapworth, Conrad Prosniewski, and Kyle Davis! For more information on voting & polling locations, visit the link in bio.
Our municipal elections are tomorrow (Nov. 4th)! Make sure to get to the polls. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. More information is available from the City of Salem City Clerks Office (link in bio).
I'm supporting Andrew for City Councillor. I strongly encourage residents to learn more about him. Committed to moving us forward, Andrew's vision for an affordable, safe, resilient Salem aligns with mine. I know he is a leader we'd be lucky to have in City Hall. Visit his website (link in bio).
Happy Halloween! There many ways to enjoy today in our neighborhoods and around Salem! Check out the public events at the Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park, Washington Street, and Front Street! Trick-or-Treating is set for 5:30-8:00pm! For more, visit www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts.....
An incredibly well written piece exploring the commercialization of the Salem witch trials in popular imagination. While not all tours are as terrible as the one Dillon unfortunately had, I hear massive historical inaccuracies proclaimed daily. We need to bring the true history to the fore.
Witchcraft is not the scary part...the horror goes much deeper:
This is a defining moment for our country. Our democracy, our freedoms, and our fundamental rights are all on the line and Attorneys General like @ajcampbellma.bsky.social are on the front lines of that fight. Massachusetts, and our country, need her leadership now more than ever.
Senator Markey Endorses Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell
YouTube video by Ed Markey for Senate
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For over 250 years, Massachusetts has said “No Kings!” I was so proud to gather with Unitarian Universalists from around the country to resist tyranny and oppression.
Today is Election Day! The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge St. Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
Thank you to Salem Access Television for opening your studio for candidates! www.newhallforsalem.com/post/satv-st...
Thank you for coming to the forums this week! We have work to as Salem moves forward. Thanks to the LWV, Downtown Neighborhood Assoc., Common Neighborhood Assoc., Chestnut St residents, & Federal St Neighborhood Assoc. for organizing. Thanks to the Waterfront Hotel & Hamilton Hall for hosting.
A special thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful to be among such incredible candidates endorsed for office.
Ward 2 has a preliminary election this year! Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, September 16th. The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street. Visit www.newhallforsalem.com/vote for more information and resources.
I'll be at two upcoming community forums this week! Wards 1 & 2 Candidate Forum - Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Ward 2 Candidate Forum - Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM at Hamilton Hall.
Governor Maura Healey released a statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to cancel funding for port infrastructure projects, including a near $34 million investment to the City of Salem to redevelop a vacant industrial facility into an offshore wind terminal.
Thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful and honored to be listed among my fellow queer community leaders. Read the press release here: victoryfund.org/news/lgbtq-v...
Save the date! On Monday, September 8th I’ll be joining other candidates from Wards 1 and 2 for a forum at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. I’m looking forward to hearing from you! I hope to see you there!
It was a beautiful day to join the Salem Common Neighborhood Association's block party! I really enjoyed connecting with everyone!
Check out the schedule of events for this year’s Heritage Days! www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
City of Salem Announces Heritage Days 2025 Schedule of Events!
Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that Salem’s Heritage Days festival will take place August 2nd through August 10th, 2025, with a line-up of non-stop fun and special events...
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On Tuesday, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) held a hearing on the plan for the reconstruction of Bridge St. (Route 107) from just west of the Washington St. intersection to Flint St. MassDOT expects the project to be funded with 80% federal funding and 20% state funding.
Bridge Street (Rt. 107) Reconstruction
On Tuesday, the 29th of July, The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) held a virtual public hearing on the plan for the reconstruction of Bridge Street (Route 107) from just west of t...
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Upcoming Public Hearing tomorrow from MassDOT on the reconstruction of Bridge Street Route 107. The hearing will take place from 6:30-7:30 on July 29th. To learn more and register to attend: www.mass.gov/event/salem-...
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So many people came out to wish a happy 100th birthday to the Hawthorne Hotel! Since opening on July 23rd, 1925, the Hawthorne has been an icon in Salem. We are so lucky to have this historic hotel!
It's time for yard signs! If you'd like me to drop one off for you, click the link below! www.newhallforsalem.com/yardsign
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