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The City of Salem's Juneteenth Jam at Charlotte Forten Park kicks off one week from today - Friday, June 19, 2026 with e...
06/12/2026

The City of Salem's Juneteenth Jam at Charlotte Forten Park kicks off one week from today - Friday, June 19, 2026 with events starting at 11:30am and running all day through to the evening! Check out some of our vendors, programs and offerings. For a full schedule of this year's Juneteenth Jam please visit: https://www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/384

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Proclaims June 8 "Robert Morris Day" in Salem >WHEREAS: Robert Morris, born in Salem, Massachu...
06/08/2026

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Proclaims June 8 "Robert Morris Day" in Salem

>WHEREAS: Robert Morris, born in Salem, Massachusetts on June 8, 1823, was one of the first African American lawyers in the United States and a trailblazing figure in the fight for justice, civil rights, and equality under the law; and

>WHEREAS: Morris was a dedicated attorney, abolitionist, and civil rights advocate who used the law as a tool to combat injustice, most notably representing Sarah Roberts in the landmark 1849 case Roberts v. City of Boston, laying the groundwork for the future success of Brown v. Board of Education; and

>WHEREAS: Morris courageously opposed the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, co-founding Boston’s Vigilance Committee, helping liberate freedom seeker Shadrach Minkins, and organizing the Massasoit Guards, a pioneering Black militia committed to protecting the community; and

>WHEREAS: Robert Morris championed the right to equal housing, political representation, and full citizenship, running for mayor of Chelsea in 1866 and continuing to advocate for justice until his death in 1882; and;

>WHEREAS: The legacy of Robert Morris remains a beacon of hope, courage, and progress, and serves as a profound reminder of the power of the law when wielded in the service of human dignity;

>WHEREAS: Salem’s commemorations of its 400+ anniversary in 2026 are an especially meaningful time to recognize outstanding members of its community such as Robert Morris from throughout history;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dominick Pangallo, Mayor of the City of Salem and on behalf of its residents do herby proclaim June 8th, as first declared in 2025, and in perpetuity as

***ROBERT MORRIS DAY***

and encourage all residents to honor and celebrate the enduring legacy of Robert Morris, year after year, a son of Salem, whose commitment to justice continues to inspire generations.

Dominick Pangallo, Mayor
City of Salem, MA
June 8, 2026

Happy 200th Birthday, Sarah Parker Remond!Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem are proud to announce that, in c...
06/06/2026

Happy 200th Birthday, Sarah Parker Remond!

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem are proud to announce that, in commemoration of Sarah Parker Remond’s 200th birthday – June 6, 2026 – and in partnership with acclaimed artist Jane Fiorentini Steward, a fine-art giclée reproduction of the 2017 oil-on-canvas portrait of abolitionist and Salem native Sarah Parker Remond will be created for the new Sarah Parker Remond School. The original work currently hangs on the second floor of Salem City Hall directly outside the Mayor’s Office and City Council Chambers.

This exceptional and unique portrait was rendered with care and attention to detail, based on the only known photograph of Ms. Remond. The artist generously donated the original painting to the City of Salem on July 1, 2022, ensuring its place as a lasting tribute to one of Salem’s most influential historical figures.

The forthcoming reproduction will be crafted true to the original work and will be produced as a single-edition artist print. It will be prominently installed in the new Sarah Parker Remond School for the start of the 2026-27 academic year.

This initiative is part of Salem’s 400+ celebrations and serves as a meaningful way to honor Sarah Parker Remond’s 200th birthday. Through this installation, the City aims to deepen public awareness of Remond’s legacy as a pioneering abolitionist, lecturer, and advocate for equality.

“Sarah Parker Remond’s life and work remain profoundly relevant today,” said Mayor Pangallo. “We are so proud to further elevate her legacy as a woman born here in Salem with impact throughout the world, and we are honored to partner with Jane Fiorentini Steward to bring this powerful image into a space where it can inspire students and visitors for generations to come. I am so grateful to City staff and to the artist for helping us to do so. I hope all who walk through the front doors of the Sarah Parker Remond School into the future will be inspired by this portrait to carry forward her advocacy, her ideas, and her hopes for a more equitable world for all.”

Also in conjunction with Sarah Parker Remond’s 200th birthday and Salem’s 400+ anniversary, the City of Salem’s Juneteenth Jam Party in the Park on June 19th will open with a keynote address delivered by History Alive’s historical reenactment of Sarah Parker Remond. Juneteenth Jam takes place Friday, June 19th at 11:30am in Charlotte Forten Park, followed by a full day of fun activities! For a complete schedule and to learn more about the City of Salem’s Juneteenth celebrations, visit: https://salemma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/384.

Mayor Dominick Pangallo released the next episode of the 2026 season of his podcast, Salem Compass, aimed at highlightin...
06/05/2026

Mayor Dominick Pangallo released the next episode of the 2026 season of his podcast, Salem Compass, aimed at highlighting interesting Salem related topics in a deeper and more engaging format. The podcast features in-depth conversations on city initiatives, interviews with community leaders, updates on local issues, and spotlights on topics of interest. New episodes are released regularly and are available on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

The newest episode features a conversation between Mayor Pangallo and Karen Scalia, Owner and Proprietor of Salem Food Tours, and visionary behind Salem Food at 400+ to talk about the history around food in Salem - both in recent years as well as over the past four centuries - and what this exciting commemoration and an upcoming visit from celebrity Chef Scott Conant (Salem founder Roger Conant's direct decendant!) means for our community.

Community members should plan to tune in to future episodes planned on topics such as what goes into planning and community development in the City of Salem, our public services, local community leadership, and so much more! Listeners are encouraged to submit questions and podcast topic suggestions by emailing [email protected].

Issues of the companion Salem Compass digital newsletter, in its fourth year of production, can continue to be found on the City of Salem website. Readers can subscribe to receive newsletter issues via email.

To stay updated and tune in to future episodes of the new podcast, follow "Salem Compass" on your favorite podcast platform or visit the Salem Compass hub on the City of Salem website: https://www.salemma.gov/718/Salem-Compass

To listen:
>>>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TS52H1pG4PPmdfWS7HlXw
>>>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salem-compass-episode-24-karen-scalia-salem-food-tours/id1814377400?i=1000771318406
>>>Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/20c70390-5a6b-420c-9d64-85414c04b21b/episodes/7ace3946-896f-438e-82fa-f85e68ef2179/salem-compass-salem-compass-episode-24--karen-scalia-salem-food-tours

Boston Strong, our region’s 'beep baseball' team, is coming to Salem for the day! Beep Baseball is baseball for the bli...
06/05/2026

Boston Strong, our region’s 'beep baseball' team, is coming to Salem for the day! Beep Baseball is baseball for the blind and visually impaired, and is a very exciting sport. Boston Strong is a mixed ages team of adults and kids living with blindness who have learned to hit a beeping ball, run to a buzzing base, and play the game with heart and determination, relying on their ears and athletic skills. Our local team - Boston Strong - includes several Salem residents!

The City of Salem Commission on Disabilities and the Salem MA Police Department join in partnership with Boston Strong Beep Baseball for this fun afternoon of sports. The game will be this Saturday, June 6 at the Salem Common from 11:30-2:00pm. That timeframe will include the scrimmage itself and an opportunity afterward for any interested attendee to try on the blindfold and take a few swings at the beeping ball!

All community members are invited to come down to the Common to support this exciting event!

Please note that the Walk for HAWC will take place this upcoming Sunday, June 7, 2026 starting at 10:00am. There will be...
06/05/2026

Please note that the Walk for HAWC will take place this upcoming Sunday, June 7, 2026 starting at 10:00am. There will be rolling road blocks as participants progress through the course.

Walkers will initially exit the main Salem Common entrance onto Washington Square West to Hawthorne Boulevard. Participants will then take a left on Derby Street and proceed onto Fort Avenue, then continue left on to Restaurant Row and straight on Memorial Drive. Finally, they will turn right on to Webb Street, left onto Boardman St and ultimately end back on the Common.

06/05/2026

Happy Pride Month! We believe that our LGBTQIA+ community should always have access to quality health, social, and support services. In honor of Pride Month, we want to highlight a few resources for our LGBTQIA+ community.

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Proclaims June 5, 2026 "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" in Salem~~~WHEREAS: Every day, 130 ...
06/05/2026

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Proclaims June 5, 2026 "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" in Salem

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WHEREAS: Every day, 130 Americans are killed by gun violence and hundreds more are shot and wounded, with the number of gun deaths in the U.S. often exceeding 44,000 in a year; and

WHEREAS: Americans are 26 times more likely to die by gun homicide than people in other high income countries; and

WHEREAS: Black Americans are 12 times more likely than white Americans to die by gun homicide; and

WHEREAS: In Latinx communities, gun violence takes more than 5,500 lives every year; and

WHEREAS: Access to a gun triples the risk of death by su***de; and

WHEREAS: Fi****ms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in America (surpassing both car accidents and illness), and there are 4.6 million children in the US living in homes with guns that are both loaded and unlocked; and

WHEREAS: Every year, more than 850 American women are shot to death by intimate partners—roughly one every 10 hours; and

WHEREAS: In January 2013, Hadiya Pendleton, a teenager who marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade and was tragically shot and killed just weeks later, should now be celebrating her 22nd birthday; and

WHEREAS: To help honor Hadiya- and the 130 Americans whose lives are cut short and the countless survivors who are injured by shootings every day - a national coalition of organizations has designated June 5, 2026, the first Friday in June, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS: The idea was inspired by a group of Hadiya’s friends, who asked their classmates to commemorate her life by wearing orange; they chose this color because hunters wear orange to announce themselves to other hunters when out in the woods and orange is a color that symbolizes the value of human life; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mayor Dominick Pangallo Mayor of the City of Salem, declares the first Friday in June, June 5th, 2026 to be

~National Gun Violence Awareness Day~

I encourage all residents to support our local community's efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives.

Dominick Pangallo, Mayor

City of Salem, MA

June 5, 2026

On June 5, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we will to call attention to our nation’s preventable gun violence crisis, which takes nearly 47,000 lives every single year. Learn how you can get involved 🍊➡️ wearorange.org

Please be aware that Salem Arts Festival, organized by Salem Main Streets and Creative Collective, begins today, Friday,...
06/05/2026

Please be aware that Salem Arts Festival, organized by Salem Main Streets and Creative Collective, begins today, Friday, June 5 and runs through this Sunday, June 7. Over 10,000 people regularly attend the family-friendly festival, transforming downtown Salem, MA, into a vibrant showcase for the arts community's diverse talents. The festival includes events in Old Town Hall, outdoor stage venues for performance and dance on Derby Square, Artists’ Row, and Armory Park, an artist and artisan street fair, a collaborative public arts project, the Mural Slam, and much more!

Please note that Front Street and Essex Street (from New Liberty Street to Hawthorne Boulevard) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 am to 7 pm on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.

The Salem Arts Festival is rain or shine; in the event of inclement weather, rain locations will be listed on the website. For more information and for the full festival schedule and additional details, please visit https://salemartsfestival.com.

📢 The City of Salem has extended the application deadline for its Poet Laureate position to Sunday, June 7 at 11:59 PM!T...
06/04/2026

📢 The City of Salem has extended the application deadline for its Poet Laureate position to Sunday, June 7 at 11:59 PM!

This two-year appointment includes a $1,500 stipend and offers a unique opportunity to celebrate and elevate the literary arts in our community.

Please note: Three letters of recommendation are no longer required, though they are still encouraged.

Visit www.salemma.gov/poet to complete the application.

Apply today and help shape Salem’s poetic voice!

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