SALEM – Zero Waste Salem’s Free Book Swap returns on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 AM – 1 PM at a NEW location: Horace Mann Laboratory School gym at 79 Willson Street. Attendees will find an impressive collection of books, CDs,…

SALEM – Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced today that the City of Salem has been awarded an additional $1 million in funding through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Microtransit and Last Mile Transit Grant Program, helping to extend operation of…

Defendant admitted to participating in attempted murder of rival gang members BOSTON – A state leader of Trinitarios pleaded guilty yesterday to racketeering charges, including his participation in two murders and two other attempted murders. Ery Jordani Rosario, a/k/a “Racacha,”…

Ongoing Patrols of Area Will Continue to Address Community Concerns ESSEX — Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex Police worked together to arrest and charge an 83-year-old man with lewd conduct in the Cathedral of the Pines recreation area and are continuing patrols…

SALEM – As the City of Salem prepares to mark the start of national Welcoming Week, it is pleased to announce that it has achieved a 3-star Certified Welcoming Community designation from Welcoming America. Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo today announced…

Improved water quality will cut rainfall closures by more than half in most of Plum Island Sound, giving shellfishers up to 72 additional harvesting days each year IPSWICH, NEWBURY & ROWLEY—Governor Maura Healey today announced expanded access to shellfish harvesting in Plum Island Sound after extensive testing by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) found significant improvements in water…

Community invited to visit and reconnect with the City’s more than 40 beloved public parks   SALEM – The City of Salem will celebrate Parks Days on September 12 and 13, during which all residents are invited to visit and reconnect…

SALEM – Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Board of Health announce that the City of Salem will hold their annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Salem High…

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