Policy and Politics

The Salem City Council convened on July 11th, 2024, for its regular meeting, where residents raised significant concerns ranging from zoning issues to communication challenges. Here is a condensed overview of the key discussions and outcomes from the meeting. Meeting Highlights: * Public Concerns: * Residents expressed serious concerns about zoning changes

In a thorough discussion spanning several hours, the Salem City Council's Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs convened to address changes to the resident parking ordinance. The committee reviewed proposals to modify parking zones, fees, and visitor permit regulations, particularly aiming at alleviating parking challenges and preventing

In a bid to streamline waste management processes, the Salem City Council Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs convened on July 11th, 2024, to address policy changes surrounding the pickup fees for bulky waste items. This meeting marked a crucial step in ensuring transparent and sustainable local waste management.

In the recent gathering of Salem's City Council Committee on Public Health, Safety, and Environment, significant progress was made toward revising a city ordinance concerning noise control, with a specific focus on the bustling Halloween month. Here's a glimpse into the key takeaways from the meeting

In a recent community meeting at Shetland Park, city officials, architects, and project developers laid out key plans for the future redevelopment of the site. The gathering aimed to update Salem residents on the masterplanning process, gather community feedback, and discuss the next steps in the proposed transformation of Shetland

The Salem City Council Committee on Community and Economic Development recently convened on July 2, 2024, to discuss an amendment to the outdoor dining agreement with Bambolina Restaurant. The council chamber was filled with discussions around the business’s request to extend its outdoor dining space from 380 to 450