Two Salem-resident obituaries were published this week: Cassely, Jacqueline P. "Jackie" (Baldwin), 92, of West Peabody, who died August 17 and who was raised in part in Salem and Lynn and was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Cassely; and Germain, Susan M., 66, of Salem, Massach…
Mayor Dominick Pangallo has joined America the Entrepreneurial as a Founding Mayor, the City of Salem announced, adding a national entrepreneurship tie-in as Salem's 400+ quadricentennial commemorations continue through 2026. Per Salem Patch, statewide early voting opened over the weeke…
Salem recorded 15 property transfers between July 24 and Aug. 22, according to Essex County Southern District Registry of Deeds data. Seven transactions disclosed a sale price, ranging from $375,000 to $720,000, with a median of $485,000. The top recorded sale was 15 1/2 River St at $72…
Salem marked Indian Heritage Month today with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall hosted by Mayor Dominick Pangallo. The noon event, part of the city's recurring cultural commemorations, follows a similar ceremony held Friday at Riley Plaza for Ukrainian Independence Month. Separately,…
Salem Children's Alliance distributed more than 500 hygiene kits to kids and teens ahead of the new school year. The donations, funded by community contributions, capped a summer supply drive as Salem Public Schools prepares to open for the year. Mayor Dominick Pangallo also joined resi…
Salem's exit from its Flock Safety camera contract gained new relevance as Patch reported two North Shore officers suspended over suspected misuse. The city confirmed it will not renew the Salem Police Department's Flock Safety agreement and is removing its license plate readers, even a…
Salem Chamber sets the theme for this year's Halloween parade as the city's fall tourism season takes shape. Salem Patch reports in "Witch City Sets Stage For 'Old School Halloween' For This Year's Haunted Happenings" that the Chamber has locked in the date and theme for the annual gran…
Salem opened a relief fund for residents permanently displaced by last week's Putnam Street fire, city officials announced Tuesday. Mayor Dominick Pangallo's office said donations and rental leads are being collected to help families recover from the Aug. 15 blaze. In a separate announc…
Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced Monday that he has joined America the Entrepreneurial as a Founding Mayor. City Hall's announcement gave no further detail on the initiative, while per Salem Patch, the Salem Arts Association is accepting vendor applications through Aug. 31 for its Nov.…
This week's Salem obituary column lists four residents: Mizioch, Joanne (Eagar), 87, who died August 11; Warren, Barbara M., 93, who died August 12; Thornes, Susan Carll, 90, who died August 13; and Espaillat, Maria Consuelo, 91, who died August 14. Arrangements for several were handled…
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