Town of Salem, NH

09/15/2026

Road is now open.

⚠️TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE⚠️

1730 hours

South Broadway (Route 28) near Kelly Rd is currently CLOSED for a motor vehicle accident.

Please seek alternate routes.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and understanding.

09/15/2026

Here are a few highlights from the September 14, 2026, Town Manager’s Report:

🕛Expanded Inspectional Services Counter Hours: Inspectional Services has reinstated their afternoon counter hours for permit acquisition staff consultations.
▪️Morning Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 9:30 am
▪️Afternoon Hours: M-F 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

🌉Bridge Street Bridge Construction Update: The Bridge Street Bridge replacement project is 45% complete and remains on budget. The project remains on track to reopen to vehicular traffic in December before the start of the winter.

🚦🎥Traffic Camera Clarification: Salem does not utilize or is it activeatly seeking to implement, Flock Safety Cameras. The Town does operate traffic cameras that the public can access in real time through the Town Website and Youtube. These cameras provide only current traffic conditions and do not record or store any footage.

🔗To learn more, you can view the full Town Manager’s Report here:
https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salemnh.gov%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F7398%2FSeptember-14-2026-Town-Managers-Report&url_hash=7aebed1b3201cb2be540228e16a3307b&domain=salemnh.gov&site=aaacd0f9-f617-41b7-b30d-2f01297f424d&found_on=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salemnh.gov%2F1076%2FTown-Manager-and-Department-Reports

09/15/2026

The Town of Salem is proud to recognize our employees celebrating service anniversaries for the month of September 2026. We extend our sincere appreciation for their dedication, professionalism, and continued commitment to serving our community.

Please join us in acknowledging this month’s honorees and their years of public service.

09/14/2026

Town Council Meeting tonight at 7:00 pm at Salem High School

On the agenda:
▪️Employee of the Month Recognition (August & September)
▪️Municipal Buildings Advisory Committee (MBAC) & TGAS - Review Conceptual Design for South Fire Station

▪️ First Read:
A. Resolution No. 2026-14-Community Development Department - Consider Amendment to Commercial Tax Credit Program Criteria

B. Resolution No. 2026-16-Request to Unmerge Lots 5 Frary Street

C. Resolution No. 2026-17- Finance Department - Review Town Wide Fee Schedule

D. Resolution No. 2026-18 - Consider Zoning Amendments - Salem Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 490 - Attachment 1 - Permitted Use Table

E. Resolution No. 2029-19 - Consider Zoning Amendments - Salem Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 490- 501 - Multi Family/Mixed Use Developments

F. Resolution No. 2026-20 - Consider Zoning Amendments - Salem Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 490-501 - Cigar Bars and Kennels

▪️9. First Read/Waiver
A. Resolution No. 2026-21 - Municipal Services Department - Request Disbursement of $200,000.00 from the Roadway Improvements Capital Reserve Fund for the Bridge Street Bridge Construction Project

▪️10. New Business
A. Municipal Services Department - Public Hearing - Accept Donation from Friendship and Garden Club Valued at $9,200.00 for Installation of Flowers and other Plantings, and a Bench at Michelle Memorial Park

B. Municipal Services Department - Public Hearing - Accept Donation from Salem Historical Society Values at $11,430.00 for Services Relating to the Repair and Resetting of Gravestones at the Salem Center Burying Ground

C. Municipal Services Department - Consider Lease Agreements with T-Mobile for Cellular Antenna on Water Tanks
1. Lawrence Road Water Tank
2. Howard Street Water Tank

D. Municipal Building Advisory Committee (MBAC) - Consider Amendments to the MBAC Charter

E. Community Development Department - Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Presentation and Report

F. Finance Department - Consider Request for Waiver of Sewer DBA Fees at 65-Wheeler Avenue

G. Town Manager's Report/ Questions from the Council

▪️11. Old Business/Tabled & Pending

For a complete agenda follow this link:
https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salemnh.gov%2FAgendaCenter%2FViewFile%2FAgenda%2F_09142026-1792&url_hash=12c72e9bcd5868259f5afa9353aa903a&domain=salemnh.gov&site=aaacd0f9-f617-41b7-b30d-2f01297f424d&found_on=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salemnh.gov%2FAgendaCenter%2FTown-Council-2

09/14/2026

This week, we are recognizing the Town of Salem’s Finance Department and the important work they do behind the scenes each day. From budgeting and payroll to purchasing and financial reporting, their work helps keep Town operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly.

Thank you to our Finance team for everything you do for the Town of Salem! 💚📊

09/13/2026

This week in Salem: Stay informed and connected with what’s happening in your local government.

📅 View the full schedule of government meetings:
https://www.salemnh.gov/calendar.aspx

📺 Check SCTV Channel 22 coverage and programming:
https://salemnh.tv

09/12/2026

Faces Behind Salem: Salem Fire Department, Part 1 🚒

Meet Fire Chief Craig Lemire!

Chief Lemire shares his journey in the fire service, what it means to lead the Salem Fire Department, memorable moments from his career, and a few things residents may be surprised to learn about him.

Stay tuned as we introduce you to more of the dedicated members of the Salem Fire Department in the next part of our Faces Behind Salem series!

09/11/2026

This morning, September 11, 2026, members of the Salem Fire and Police Departments gathered with the community to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11 and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost.

We remember the victims, survivors, first responders, and all those whose lives were forever changed by that tragic day. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Read the full article and watch the memorial ceremony: https://news.salemnh.gov/salem-commemorates-the-25th-anniversary-of-september-11-september-2026/

Never Forget.

On the morning of September 11, 2026, members of the Salem Fire and Police Departments gathered with the community to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, including 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers, and eight paramedics and EMTs. Fire Chief Craig Lemire presided over...

09/11/2026