Salem released a road closure and safety guide for Halloween night as officials brace for record crowds marking the city's 400th anniversary. From our own coverage: Mayor releases new Salem Compass podcast episode; Salem issues Halloween night road closure and safety guide.
World's heaviest pumpkin carved into record-setting 3,156-pound jack-o'-lantern on Salem Common.
Salem State University earns the national Seal of Excelencia certification for supporting Latino students.
Salem Licensing Board meets tonight as town calendar otherwise stays quiet. From our own coverage: Obituary notices for the week of Oct 19-25.
Salem School Committee reviewed 2026 MCAS results showing achievement gaps despite falling absenteeism. From our own coverage: School Committee digs into 2026 MCAS results.
The Salem town report's obituary column for the week of October 19 through October 25, 2026, carries one qualifying notice: Avigian, Geraldine "Gerry" (Murtaugh), age 91, of Salem, who died October 23, 2026.
Nearly 3,000 costumed witches gathered in Salem seeking a world record Halloween milestone. From our own coverage: Planning board reviews North Street flood plan.
Salem Harbor Port Authority ends terminal agreements with Crowley amid funding cuts. From our own coverage: Port Authority ends Crowley terminal agreements; City Council advances Skipper contract amid transparency concerns.
The Council on Aging and Veterans Services departments will present a talk on the World War II sinking of the USS Leopold, featuring the story of Salem native and survivor Nelson 'Sparky' Nersasian.
Housing stability drop-in hours return to Bridge Street center on Oct. 28. From our own coverage: S&P affirms Salem's 'AA' bond rating; Salem plans first Intersex Awareness Day flag raising.
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