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The Salem City Council convened on May 23, 2024, for a meeting filled with vibrant discussions, critical votes, and heartfelt acknowledgments. With a diverse agenda ranging from public testimony to historical remarks, the meeting reflected the dynamic civic spirit of Salem. Key Decisions and Discussions: * Native Land Acknowledgment: The Council

The Salem City Council's Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs convened on May 23, 2024, to discuss motions related to increasing specific municipal fees. These changes aim to balance city expenses and relieve local taxpayers from bearing costs outside their responsibility. With the last fee hikes dating

The Salem City Council convened with city officials and department heads for a comprehensive review of the proposed fiscal year 2025 budgets and capital improvement plans. This session, held on May 28, 2024, was pivotal in highlighting the city's financial roadmap for the coming year. Key Discussion Points:

The recent Salem Town Meeting, held on May 23, 2024, brought together city officials and community members to discuss significant changes proposed in various departments including building regulations and public guides fees. Through collaborative dialogue and committee reviews, the town heard from officials in the Finance, Electrical, Fire, and Building

The Salem City Council's Committee on Administration and Finance convened to delve into the fiscal year 2025 budgets for the Harbor Master, Fire Department, and Police Department. This engaging session on May 21, 2024, gave a comprehensive insight into the town's future financial plans and the

The recent Salem Town Council Committee meeting on Community and Economic Development brought forth significant discussions about proposed amendments to the town's tour guide ordinance. Addressing the challenges faced in regulating one of the town's bustling industries, mainly during the hauntingly busy fall season, the council

In a comprehensive meeting held on May 16th, 2024, the Salem City Council's Committee of the Whole gathered to discuss important zoning initiatives aimed at fostering community development and addressing housing challenges. Amidst discussions by city officials and planning experts, the spotlight was on Massachusetts' Chapter 40R