Salem Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Port Authority ends Crowley terminal deal

From Salem News

• Port Authority ends Crowley terminal agreements Salem Harbor Port Authority ended two waterfront terminal agreements with Crowley's Salem Wind Terminal after officials said the company's federal funding had been reduced, and plans to reassign the arrangement to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center while expanding ferry service this weekend.Salem News
• City Council advances Skipper contract amid transparency concerns Salem City Council took up new appointments, prior-year invoices, and a five-year Via Transportation contract for the Salem Skipper transit service, as councillors raised concerns about limited advance information ahead of a 2027 state funding deadline.Salem News
• Council on Aging pushes for senior parking relief The Salem Council on Aging Board took up a push to restore physical parking plaques for seniors after residents found the city's current pass system difficult to navigate, and also discussed hiring a consultant for a rebranding effort.Salem News
• Tree Commission weighs 12-year Salem Common planting plan The Salem Tree Commission discussed a 12-year stewardship plan for Salem Common backed by more than $140,000 in identified funding, as the city's expanded tree department works through permit compliance and public awareness efforts.Salem News

Salem on Fri, Oct 23

• Salem's witch history fuels tourism boom turning 400 Realtor.com reports more than 2,700 costumed visitors gathered in Salem last weekend as the city's 400th anniversary and witch trial history continue driving a real estate and tourism surge.Realtor.com
• Katina Polemenako honored for 40 years of service Salem Patch reports Katina Polemenako received the Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund's Chairman's Award for four decades of connecting families with heating and utility assistance.Salem Patch

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28: Sabrina stars headline Salem benefit shows Oct. 28-30 Salem Patch reports actress Caroline Rhea and co-star Lucy Davis will appear Oct. 28-29, then headline an Oct. 30 Ellie Fund benefit as part of Salem's Halloween lineup.Salem Patch

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