Today we celebrated the opening of #SalemMA’s newest school, the Sarah Parker Remond School, named in honor of a woman from Salem who was a leading voice for the abolition of slavery and a pioneering physician. Honored to be joined by two of Sarah Parker Remond’s descendents for today’s ceremony!
September 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Today we celebrated the opening of #SalemMA’s newest school, the Sarah Parker Remond School, named in honor of a woman from Salem who was a leading voice for the abolition of slavery and a pioneering physician. Honored to be joined by two of Sarah Parker Remond’s descendents for today’s ceremony!
The project to renovate #SalemMA’s Fire Station 2, to ensure it can operate safely and efficiently for generations more to come, is now complete and the station officially reopened this morning!
Investments in our public safety infrastructure are investments in a city that works better for us all.
Investments in our public safety infrastructure are investments in a city that works better for us all.
September 1, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The project to renovate #SalemMA’s Fire Station 2, to ensure it can operate safely and efficiently for generations more to come, is now complete and the station officially reopened this morning!
Investments in our public safety infrastructure are investments in a city that works better for us all.
Investments in our public safety infrastructure are investments in a city that works better for us all.
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/
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/
July 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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/
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/
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/...
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
salemma.gov
July 22, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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/...
Nominations due by August 14: salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...
Today we held the City of #SalemMA’s first ever Disability Pride flag raising!
We’re striving to make sure Salem is a city that welcomes and works for people of all abilities. Thanks to the City staff & Commission on Disabilities who are leading this important work!
www.salemma.gov/590/Commissi...
We’re striving to make sure Salem is a city that welcomes and works for people of all abilities. Thanks to the City staff & Commission on Disabilities who are leading this important work!
www.salemma.gov/590/Commissi...
July 9, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Today we held the City of #SalemMA’s first ever Disability Pride flag raising!
We’re striving to make sure Salem is a city that welcomes and works for people of all abilities. Thanks to the City staff & Commission on Disabilities who are leading this important work!
www.salemma.gov/590/Commissi...
We’re striving to make sure Salem is a city that welcomes and works for people of all abilities. Thanks to the City staff & Commission on Disabilities who are leading this important work!
www.salemma.gov/590/Commissi...
21 years ago today (6/15/05) #TVLand dedicated their TVLandmark statue of #ElizabethMontgomery as Samantha Stephens from #Bewitched in #SalemMA's Lappin Park. In attendance were #BernardFox, #ErinMurphy, #KaseyRogers, and Liz's third husband and director of the show, #WilliamAsher.
#BewitchedStatue
#BewitchedStatue
June 15, 2026 at 4:21 AM
21 years ago today (6/15/05) #TVLand dedicated their TVLandmark statue of #ElizabethMontgomery as Samantha Stephens from #Bewitched in #SalemMA's Lappin Park. In attendance were #BernardFox, #ErinMurphy, #KaseyRogers, and Liz's third husband and director of the show, #WilliamAsher.
#BewitchedStatue
#BewitchedStatue
Congratulations to #SalemMA’s youngest graduates! 🙂
Today we celebrated the conclusion of the latest cohort of the ParentChild+ Home program, which provides supportive in-home visits for families with children from 18 months to 4 years of age. Find out more at salemk12.org/families/kin....
Today we celebrated the conclusion of the latest cohort of the ParentChild+ Home program, which provides supportive in-home visits for families with children from 18 months to 4 years of age. Find out more at salemk12.org/families/kin....
June 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Congratulations to #SalemMA’s youngest graduates! 🙂
Today we celebrated the conclusion of the latest cohort of the ParentChild+ Home program, which provides supportive in-home visits for families with children from 18 months to 4 years of age. Find out more at salemk12.org/families/kin....
Today we celebrated the conclusion of the latest cohort of the ParentChild+ Home program, which provides supportive in-home visits for families with children from 18 months to 4 years of age. Find out more at salemk12.org/families/kin....
Memorial Day weekend began today with the 2nd Cavalry Global Celebration.
This year the event marked the 190th of the regiment, but it also carried a special meaning for our community, as #SalemMA’s own Sgt James Ayube II (KIA 12/8/10) of the 2nd Cav. Honored to be with his Gold Star family today.
This year the event marked the 190th of the regiment, but it also carried a special meaning for our community, as #SalemMA’s own Sgt James Ayube II (KIA 12/8/10) of the 2nd Cav. Honored to be with his Gold Star family today.
May 23, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Memorial Day weekend began today with the 2nd Cavalry Global Celebration.
This year the event marked the 190th of the regiment, but it also carried a special meaning for our community, as #SalemMA’s own Sgt James Ayube II (KIA 12/8/10) of the 2nd Cav. Honored to be with his Gold Star family today.
This year the event marked the 190th of the regiment, but it also carried a special meaning for our community, as #SalemMA’s own Sgt James Ayube II (KIA 12/8/10) of the 2nd Cav. Honored to be with his Gold Star family today.
Today, for Salem 400+, we celebrated #SalemMA’s oldest resident!
Mary Cardillo is 103 and has incredible stories to share. From her time at GE during WWII to her work at the Chamber of Commerce when Haunted Happenings was starting, Mary exemplifies the love of Salem that makes our city so special.
Mary Cardillo is 103 and has incredible stories to share. From her time at GE during WWII to her work at the Chamber of Commerce when Haunted Happenings was starting, Mary exemplifies the love of Salem that makes our city so special.
May 21, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Today, for Salem 400+, we celebrated #SalemMA’s oldest resident!
Mary Cardillo is 103 and has incredible stories to share. From her time at GE during WWII to her work at the Chamber of Commerce when Haunted Happenings was starting, Mary exemplifies the love of Salem that makes our city so special.
Mary Cardillo is 103 and has incredible stories to share. From her time at GE during WWII to her work at the Chamber of Commerce when Haunted Happenings was starting, Mary exemplifies the love of Salem that makes our city so special.
Today we gathered at City Hall for #SalemMA’s first celebration of Haitian Flag Day!
The history of the Haitian people is one of resilience and liberty, and - for our Haitian residents here in Salem - their presence makes our community, our Commonwealth, and our own country stronger.
The history of the Haitian people is one of resilience and liberty, and - for our Haitian residents here in Salem - their presence makes our community, our Commonwealth, and our own country stronger.
May 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Today we gathered at City Hall for #SalemMA’s first celebration of Haitian Flag Day!
The history of the Haitian people is one of resilience and liberty, and - for our Haitian residents here in Salem - their presence makes our community, our Commonwealth, and our own country stronger.
The history of the Haitian people is one of resilience and liberty, and - for our Haitian residents here in Salem - their presence makes our community, our Commonwealth, and our own country stronger.
Happy Birthday, Chicken Nugget!
#SalemMA’s beloved DPW trash truck turned 1 year old today and we celebrated as a community with a park clean-up at Palmer Cove Park. Thanks to everyone who turned out to volunteer for the event, including the Phoenix School, and to Prime for the ice cream truck!
#SalemMA’s beloved DPW trash truck turned 1 year old today and we celebrated as a community with a park clean-up at Palmer Cove Park. Thanks to everyone who turned out to volunteer for the event, including the Phoenix School, and to Prime for the ice cream truck!
April 8, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Happy Birthday, Chicken Nugget!
#SalemMA’s beloved DPW trash truck turned 1 year old today and we celebrated as a community with a park clean-up at Palmer Cove Park. Thanks to everyone who turned out to volunteer for the event, including the Phoenix School, and to Prime for the ice cream truck!
#SalemMA’s beloved DPW trash truck turned 1 year old today and we celebrated as a community with a park clean-up at Palmer Cove Park. Thanks to everyone who turned out to volunteer for the event, including the Phoenix School, and to Prime for the ice cream truck!
Appreciated the invitation to listen along and respond to presentations from Endicott College architecture students today, as they shared concepts and visions for a hypothetical project involving #SalemMA’s downtown core.
December 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Appreciated the invitation to listen along and respond to presentations from Endicott College architecture students today, as they shared concepts and visions for a hypothetical project involving #SalemMA’s downtown core.
Honored to be appointed by Gov Healey to the MA Ocean Advisory Commission!
#SalemMA’s identity & history is deeply tied to the sea. We’ve always looked to the ocean for opportunity & shared responsibility- I’m proud to bring those perspectives to the OAC & its work.
www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
#SalemMA’s identity & history is deeply tied to the sea. We’ve always looked to the ocean for opportunity & shared responsibility- I’m proud to bring those perspectives to the OAC & its work.
www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
September 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Honored to be appointed by Gov Healey to the MA Ocean Advisory Commission!
#SalemMA’s identity & history is deeply tied to the sea. We’ve always looked to the ocean for opportunity & shared responsibility- I’m proud to bring those perspectives to the OAC & its work.
www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
#SalemMA’s identity & history is deeply tied to the sea. We’ve always looked to the ocean for opportunity & shared responsibility- I’m proud to bring those perspectives to the OAC & its work.
www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
The Latino Leadership Coalition’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month dinner is always a great event to reaffirm our support for our Hispanic neighbors.
At the dinner we honored the positive influences of so many in #SalemMA’s Hispanic community who strengthen our city & make it a better place for all.
At the dinner we honored the positive influences of so many in #SalemMA’s Hispanic community who strengthen our city & make it a better place for all.
September 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Latino Leadership Coalition’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month dinner is always a great event to reaffirm our support for our Hispanic neighbors.
At the dinner we honored the positive influences of so many in #SalemMA’s Hispanic community who strengthen our city & make it a better place for all.
At the dinner we honored the positive influences of so many in #SalemMA’s Hispanic community who strengthen our city & make it a better place for all.
Congratulations to all the artists at the new Gallows Hill Studios on the opening of this remarkable maker and gallery space!
The arts are central to #SalemMA’s identity and vibrancy, and it’s great to see a studio like Gallows Hill growing in our community.
gallowshillartists.com
The arts are central to #SalemMA’s identity and vibrancy, and it’s great to see a studio like Gallows Hill growing in our community.
gallowshillartists.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Congratulations to all the artists at the new Gallows Hill Studios on the opening of this remarkable maker and gallery space!
The arts are central to #SalemMA’s identity and vibrancy, and it’s great to see a studio like Gallows Hill growing in our community.
gallowshillartists.com
The arts are central to #SalemMA’s identity and vibrancy, and it’s great to see a studio like Gallows Hill growing in our community.
gallowshillartists.com
Hooray for play!
Today we cut the ribbon on the new pre-K/K playground at #SalemMA’s Bates School! This refurbished space for outdoor play and recreation will serve Bates’ youngest for generations. We were a Bates family for the last decade & I’m thrilled to see this upgraded playground open today!
Today we cut the ribbon on the new pre-K/K playground at #SalemMA’s Bates School! This refurbished space for outdoor play and recreation will serve Bates’ youngest for generations. We were a Bates family for the last decade & I’m thrilled to see this upgraded playground open today!
September 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Hooray for play!
Today we cut the ribbon on the new pre-K/K playground at #SalemMA’s Bates School! This refurbished space for outdoor play and recreation will serve Bates’ youngest for generations. We were a Bates family for the last decade & I’m thrilled to see this upgraded playground open today!
Today we cut the ribbon on the new pre-K/K playground at #SalemMA’s Bates School! This refurbished space for outdoor play and recreation will serve Bates’ youngest for generations. We were a Bates family for the last decade & I’m thrilled to see this upgraded playground open today!
The Dickson Chapel is a remarkable landmark in the historic landscape of #SalemMA’s Greenlawn Cemetery. This restoration work is an important step forward to return the 134 year old building to its original grandeur & reopen it to the public on a more regular basis.
salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
August 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Dickson Chapel is a remarkable landmark in the historic landscape of #SalemMA’s Greenlawn Cemetery. This restoration work is an important step forward to return the 134 year old building to its original grandeur & reopen it to the public on a more regular basis.
salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....
#SalemMA’s City Academy offers residents a chance to see City government at work, meet with departments & learn how the people at City Hall serve our community.
A delight to spend some time with the latest Academy cohort, answer their questions about my work as Mayor & celebrate their “graduation!”
A delight to spend some time with the latest Academy cohort, answer their questions about my work as Mayor & celebrate their “graduation!”
August 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#SalemMA’s City Academy offers residents a chance to see City government at work, meet with departments & learn how the people at City Hall serve our community.
A delight to spend some time with the latest Academy cohort, answer their questions about my work as Mayor & celebrate their “graduation!”
A delight to spend some time with the latest Academy cohort, answer their questions about my work as Mayor & celebrate their “graduation!”
Congratulations to #SalemMA’s newest Eagle Scouts!
Gabe Bennett, Colin Bowker, and Henry Skolski have each demonstrated a profound commitment to our community through their service. Salem is a better place because of their volunteerism and selflessness!
Gabe Bennett, Colin Bowker, and Henry Skolski have each demonstrated a profound commitment to our community through their service. Salem is a better place because of their volunteerism and selflessness!
August 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Congratulations to #SalemMA’s newest Eagle Scouts!
Gabe Bennett, Colin Bowker, and Henry Skolski have each demonstrated a profound commitment to our community through their service. Salem is a better place because of their volunteerism and selflessness!
Gabe Bennett, Colin Bowker, and Henry Skolski have each demonstrated a profound commitment to our community through their service. Salem is a better place because of their volunteerism and selflessness!
The City-owned Mack Park Farm produces tons of healthy produce each season - and we give it away every other Saturday through October!
The farm is a key part of #SalemMA’s food access work. You can volunteer at the farm or pick up some delicious free produce: mack-park-farm-salemma.hub.arcgis.com
The farm is a key part of #SalemMA’s food access work. You can volunteer at the farm or pick up some delicious free produce: mack-park-farm-salemma.hub.arcgis.com
July 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The City-owned Mack Park Farm produces tons of healthy produce each season - and we give it away every other Saturday through October!
The farm is a key part of #SalemMA’s food access work. You can volunteer at the farm or pick up some delicious free produce: mack-park-farm-salemma.hub.arcgis.com
The farm is a key part of #SalemMA’s food access work. You can volunteer at the farm or pick up some delicious free produce: mack-park-farm-salemma.hub.arcgis.com
Grateful for the endorsement from #SalemMA’s State Representative, School Committee vice chair, and my friend Manny Cruz.
Representative Cruz brings a powerful sense of compassion for the people he serves, and love for the city we are fortunate to call home. Thank you, Representative!
Representative Cruz brings a powerful sense of compassion for the people he serves, and love for the city we are fortunate to call home. Thank you, Representative!
July 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Grateful for the endorsement from #SalemMA’s State Representative, School Committee vice chair, and my friend Manny Cruz.
Representative Cruz brings a powerful sense of compassion for the people he serves, and love for the city we are fortunate to call home. Thank you, Representative!
Representative Cruz brings a powerful sense of compassion for the people he serves, and love for the city we are fortunate to call home. Thank you, Representative!
Lots of fun at the Friends of the Council on Aging’s annual summer luau fundraiser at Winter Island this week! 🌺☀️🍍
I’m grateful for all that the Friends do to support #SalemMA’s COA and our seniors. Find out more about them at www.facebook.com/friendsofthecoa.
I’m grateful for all that the Friends do to support #SalemMA’s COA and our seniors. Find out more about them at www.facebook.com/friendsofthecoa.
June 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Lots of fun at the Friends of the Council on Aging’s annual summer luau fundraiser at Winter Island this week! 🌺☀️🍍
I’m grateful for all that the Friends do to support #SalemMA’s COA and our seniors. Find out more about them at www.facebook.com/friendsofthecoa.
I’m grateful for all that the Friends do to support #SalemMA’s COA and our seniors. Find out more about them at www.facebook.com/friendsofthecoa.
Fantastic art & food tour by the North Shore CDC’s Punto Urban Art Museum today!
PUAM features over 75 murals throughout #SalemMA’s Point neighborhood, which enliven our city. Today’s tour also highlighted new indoor murals being painted right now in several Point eateries.
puntourbanartmuseum.org
PUAM features over 75 murals throughout #SalemMA’s Point neighborhood, which enliven our city. Today’s tour also highlighted new indoor murals being painted right now in several Point eateries.
puntourbanartmuseum.org
June 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Fantastic art & food tour by the North Shore CDC’s Punto Urban Art Museum today!
PUAM features over 75 murals throughout #SalemMA’s Point neighborhood, which enliven our city. Today’s tour also highlighted new indoor murals being painted right now in several Point eateries.
puntourbanartmuseum.org
PUAM features over 75 murals throughout #SalemMA’s Point neighborhood, which enliven our city. Today’s tour also highlighted new indoor murals being painted right now in several Point eateries.
puntourbanartmuseum.org
20 years ago today (6/15/05) TV Land dedicated their TVLandmark statue of #ElizabethMontgomery as Samantha Stephens of #Bewitched in #SalemMA's Lappin Park. In attendance were #BernardFox, #ErinMurphy, #KaseyRogers, and Liz's third husband and director of the show, #WilliamAsher.
June 15, 2025 at 4:19 AM
20 years ago today (6/15/05) TV Land dedicated their TVLandmark statue of #ElizabethMontgomery as Samantha Stephens of #Bewitched in #SalemMA's Lappin Park. In attendance were #BernardFox, #ErinMurphy, #KaseyRogers, and Liz's third husband and director of the show, #WilliamAsher.
Our rule of law and due process was formed in the crucible of #SalemMA’s own tragic history over three hundred years ago.
That’s why in Salem we’ll always choose community over chaos, and we’ll always choose compassion over cruelty. Because we know full well what will befall otherwise.
#NoKings
That’s why in Salem we’ll always choose community over chaos, and we’ll always choose compassion over cruelty. Because we know full well what will befall otherwise.
#NoKings
June 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Our rule of law and due process was formed in the crucible of #SalemMA’s own tragic history over three hundred years ago.
That’s why in Salem we’ll always choose community over chaos, and we’ll always choose compassion over cruelty. Because we know full well what will befall otherwise.
#NoKings
That’s why in Salem we’ll always choose community over chaos, and we’ll always choose compassion over cruelty. Because we know full well what will befall otherwise.
#NoKings