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Canal Street's $2.05M sale tops property roundup

Canal Street's $2.05 million sale anchors Salem's September roundup of property transfers. From our own coverage: Canal Street sale anchors September property roundup. Also in today's brief (5 items): Community Preservation panel seeks public input on funding; Patch guide helps drivers …

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Real Estate

Canal Street's $2.05 Million Sale Anchors Salem's September Property Transfers

Salem recorded 14 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, but only five carried a sale price so far, ranging from $325,000 to $2,050,000 with a median of $685,000. The period's top recorded sale was 1 Canal St., which sold for $2,050,000 on Sept. 30 to One Canal LLC from Samari G…

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University breaks ground on 473 rental homes

Salem State breaks ground on 473-unit rental housing project at South Campus. Also in today's brief (8 items): Salem State breaks ground on 473 rental homes; Moulton praises return of LGBTQ youth crisis line; Annual Zombie Walk shuffles through Salem Saturday; Witch City 5K brings rolli…

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Housing project clears key financing hurdle

Exchange Salem's $48 million, 115-unit housing project has cleared a key financing hurdle downtown. Also in today's brief (4 items): Exchange Salem housing project clears financing hurdle; City offers free 30-day Bluebikes memberships this month; City offices closed early Thursday for p…

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Haunted Happenings parade kicks off Thursday

Salem's Haunted Happenings Grand Parade kicks off Halloween season through downtown streets Thursday. Also in today's brief (4 items): Why Salem's downtown ranks among Massachusetts' most vibrant; Haunted Happenings Grand Parade this Thursday; Port Authority meets Thursday; Cultural Cou…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026

This week's Salem obituary notices cover five residents: Beckman, Harry B.; Carter, Edward Frank; Denis, Steven Edward; English, Diane Sara; and Muse, Corinne E. (Candeas). Corinne E. (Candeas) Muse, 86, was remembered in her obituary as a lifelong Salem resident. Steven Edward Denis, 8…

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Flood watch extended into Monday

Coastal flood watch extends into Monday as nor'easter drops over seven inches of rain across Massachusetts. From our own coverage: Salem News tracks September's top home sale on Ward Street. Also in today's brief (5 items): Flood watch extended into Monday amid nor'easter; Point Neighbo…

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Real Estate

Salem's Top Home Sale Tops $1.3 Million as Condo Deals Multiply

Salem recorded 15 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26. Ten sales carried a price so far, ranging from $295,000 to $1,375,000, with a median of $615,000; five more sales are awaiting recorded prices. The month's top transaction was a $1,375,000 sale of two addresses, 64 and 7…

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Data center ban heads back to committee

Salem's data center and leaf blower ban heads back to committee before a second council vote. Also in today's brief (5 items): Council sends data center ban back to committee; A&J King bakery draws lines for cannoli; Point Neighborhood street sweep set for Monday; Race Equity Commission…

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Storm forecast cancels weekend trick-or-treat event

Severe weather forecast for the weekend prompted Salem to cancel Trick-or-Treating with the Mayor and outdoor markets. Also in today's brief (10 items): Storm forecast cancels weekend trick-or-treat event; MSPCA waives fees in weekend dog adoption push; Parade organizers seek 50 volunte…

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