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  2. Government

    1. Mayor's Office
      1. City Hall Flag & Illumination
      2. City Hall to Go
      3. Covid Data
      4. Digital Equity Plan
      5. Downloadable Forms
      6. Housing Stability Resources
        1. Affordable Housing Lotteries
        2. Homelessness & Resources for the Unhoused
          Identified Emergency Shelter Space
        3. Landlord Resources
        4. Housing Stability Coordinator
          Additional Information
        5. Tenant Protection
        6. Condo Conversion Ordinance
      7. Mayor's Biography
      8. Mayor's Filings with City Council
      9. Mayor's Speeches
      10. Mayors of Salem
      11. New Resident Guide - Presented Bilingually, in both English and Spanish
      12. Poet Laureate Initiatives
        1. Contact The Poet Laureate
        2. About The Poet Laureate
        3. Upcoming Events
        4. Youth Poet Laureate
        5. Poet Laureate Application
        6. 2026 Poet Laureate Information
      13. Salem Compass
      14. Salem Together: Community Resources
        1. Salem Relief Fund
        2. Donation Options
      15. Salem’s Little Free Banned Book Library
      16. Sister City - Ota, Japan
        Ota City General Info
      17. Youth and Family Resources
        1. Salem Together
        2. New Resident's Guide
        3. Parks & Recreation
        4. Find Mental Health Providers
        5. Early Childhood Infant To Pre-K
        6. Pediatric Health Care Providers
      18. Special Events in Salem
      19. Immigration Information
    2. City Council
      1. Archives for Council Agendas, Minutes & Subcommittee Meeting Notices & Minutes prior to August 2015
      2. City Council Subcommittees
        1. Administration & Finance
        2. Community & Economic Development
        3. Government Services
        4. Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs
        5. Public Health, Safety & Environment
      3. City Council Archived Agendas
      4. City Council Archived Minutes
      5. PUBLIC PORTAL LINK - CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
      6. Public Access to City Council Subcommittees Matters, HRP & Zoning Ordinances
      7. City Council Historical Archives
      8. Law and Ordinances
    3. School Committee
      1. Salem Public Schools
      2. School Committee Archived Agendas
      3. School Committee Archived Minutes
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. AGENDAS & MINUTES
      2. Board and Commission Vacancies
      3. Affordable Housing Trust Fund
        1. Declaration of Trust (PDF)
        2. Rules and Regulations (PDF)
        3. AHTF Funding Applications
        4. AHTF FY24 Annual Report (PDF)
        5. Annual Reports
        6. Salem Affordable Housing Trust Ordinance (as amended November 2023) (PDF)
        7. Agendas & Minutes
      4. Beautification Committee
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. Traffic Island Beautification Program
          2026 Sponsors
        3. Volunteer Opportunities
        4. Lady of Salem
      5. Bicycling & Shared Path Advisory Committee
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. 2010 Bicycle Circulation Master Plan
        3. 2018 Salem Bicycle Master Plan
        4. 2026 Meeting Schedule
        5. Bike Facilities Map (February 2023)
      6. Board of Assessors
        1. Assessor
        2. Agendas and Minutes
      7. Board of Health
        Agendas & Minutes
      8. Board of Public Library Trustees
        Agendas & Minutes
      9. Board of Trust Fund Commissioners
        Agendas & Minutes
      10. Cable Television & Technology Commission
        Agendas & Minutes
      11. Cemetery Commission
        1. Public Comments
        2. Agendas & Minutes
      12. City Council
      13. City Seal Task Force
        1. City Seal Task Force Recorded Meetings
        2. City Seal - Full Resolution
        3. City Seal Feedback Form
        4. ESPAÑOL - Formulario de Opinión Pública sobre el Sello Municipal
        5. Public Drive - Task Force Materials
        6. City Task Force 10-17-25 Emails
        7. Final - City Seal Task Force Report
        8. Final - Addendum - City Seal Task Force Report Endnotes
      14. Commission on Disabilities
        1. 911 Disability Indicator Program
        2. ADA Transition Plan
        3. Employment / Volunteer Opportunities
        4. Helpful Links
        5. Agendas & Minutes
      15. Community Preservation Committee
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. Annual Community Preservation Plans
        3. CPC Funding Recommendations FY14 to Present
        4. Restrictions
      16. Conservation Commission
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. FEMA & Flood Map Revisions
      17. Contributory Retirement Board
        Agendas & Minutes
      18. Council on Aging Board
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. Council on Aging Department
      19. Design Review Board
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. SRA Applications
        3. SRA Sign Manual
      20. Designer Selection Committee
        Agendas & Minutes
      21. Destination Salem
      22. Harbor Plan Committee
        Agendas & Minutes
      23. Historical Commission
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Broad Street Cemetery Preservation Plan
        3. Charter Street Cemetery Restoration
        4. Demolition Delay Waiver Ordinance
        5. Historical Commission Design Guidelines
        6. Design Guidelines for Sidewalks & Paving
        7. Downloadable Forms & Applications
        8. Individual Local Historic District Maps
        9. Meeting Folder for Current Applications & Documents
        10. Preserving Salem Website
        11. Useful Links
      24. Housing Authority Board
        Salem Housing Authority
      25. Licensing Board
      26. Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Council
        Neighborhood Associations
      27. Park & Recreation Commission
        Recreation Department
      28. Planning Board
        1. 2026 Planning Board Meeting Schedule
        2. Planning Board Fee Schedule (PDF)
        3. Planning Board Applicant Guidelines
        4. Payment for Legal Advertisements
        5. Planning Board Public Hearing Guidelines (PDF)
        6. Public Notice - Frequently Asked Questions
        7. Planning Board Decisions
          1. Planning Board 2026 Decisions
          2. Planning Board 2025 Decisions
          3. Planning Board 2024 Decisions
          4. Planning Board 2023 Decisions
          5. Planning Board 2022 Decisions
          6. Planning Board 2021 Decisions
          7. Planning Board 2020 Decisions
          8. Planning Board 2019 Decisions
          9. Planning Board 2018 Decisions
          10. Planning Board 2017 Decisions
          11. Planning Board 2016 Decisions
        8. Subdivision Regulations (PDF)
        9. Zoning Ordinance
      29. Public Art Commission
        1. Calls for Artists
        2. Charlotte Forten Memorial Project
          1. Charlotte Forten Park: Commemorating a Legacy
          2. Events & Happenings
            1. Activating the Park - A History
            2. The Shade Structure
          3. Public Art Commissioning Process
          4. Who Charlotte Forten Is
          5. Charlotte Forten Memorial
          6. Charlotte Forten Project Documentary
        3. Criteria & Guidelines for Submitting Public Art Proposals (PDF)
        4. Public Art Master Plan (PDF)
        5. Educators Appreciation Mural
        6. Forest River Outdoor Recreation & Nature Center
        7. Harbor Connector Path Sculpture Garden
        8. Public Art Collection
      30. Race Equity Commission
        1. About the Commission Members
        2. City of Salem Race Equity Initiatives (PDF)
        3. Discrimination Reporting Form
      31. Registrars of Voters
      32. Salem / Beverly Water Supply Board
        1. Water & Sewer
        2. Water Quality Reports
      33. Salem Cultural Council
        Salem Cultural Council Website
      34. Salem Food Policy Council
        1. Salem Food Security Resources
        2. Links & Resources
        3. Urban Agriculture Resources
      35. Salem Harbor Port Authority
      36. Salem High School Building Committee
        Salem High School Building Committee Website
      37. Salem Human Rights Coalition
        1. Complete Testimony on Salem's Proposed Non-Discrimination Ordinance
        2. Salem Discrimination Reporting Form
      38. Salem Redevelopment Authority
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Redevelopment of Salem's Historic Courthouses
        3. SRA Applications
        4. SRA Sign Manual
        5. Storefront Improvement Program
        6. Studies & Reports
        7. Sample Plan - Outdoor Dining
      39. Salem State University Neighborhood Advisory Committee
        Documents of Interest
      40. Salem Youth Commission
        Youth Commission Application
      41. Scholarship & Education Committee
        1. Education Fund Application
        2. 2026 Scholarship Application
      42. School Committee
      43. Sustainability, Energy & Resiliency Committee
        Committee Resources
      44. Transportation Commission
      45. Tree Commission
        Tree Commission Resources
      46. Veterans' Council
      47. Zero Waste Salem
        1. Links of Interest
        2. Recycling & Trash
        3. Library of Things
      48. Zoning Board of Appeals
        1. 2026 Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines
        2. Zoning Board of Appeals Documents
        3. Zoning Ordinance & Zoning Maps
        4. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2026 to 2015
          1. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2026
          2. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2025
          3. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2024
          4. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2023
          5. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2022
          6. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2021
          7. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2020
          8. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2019
          9. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2018
          10. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2017
          11. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2016
          12. Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions 2015
        5. Zoning Board of Appeals Agendas and Minutes
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  3. Departments

    1. Animal Control
      1. Dog Licenses
      2. Local Holding Facilities Used by Salem Animal Control
      3. Pet-Related Links / Information
    2. Assessor's Office
      1. Abatement Procedure
      2. Abutter's List Request
      3. Affordable Accessory Dwelling Unit
        Facts about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
      4. Assessor's Maps FY26
      5. Board of Assessors
      6. Change of Address Form (PDF)
      7. CPA Information & Application for Exemption
      8. Excise on Boats, Ships & Vessels
      9. Historic Tax Rates
      10. Income & Expense Form
      11. Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise
      12. Online Property Data
      13. Personal Exemptions
        1. Exemption Clauses (non-Veterans)
        2. Motor Vehicle Excise Exemptions
        3. Veterans Exemptions
      14. Personal Property
      15. Real Estate Tax Facts
      16. Religious & Charitable Organizations
      17. Real Estate FAQs
      18. Useful Links
    3. Cemetery
      1. Cemetery Commission
      2. CemeteryFind - Greenlawn Cemetery Online Records
      3. Greenlawn Cemetery Master Plan (PDF)
      4. Greenlawn Pricing List (PDF)
      5. Interment Order (PDF)
      6. Veterans Affairs - Application for Standard Government Headstone / Marker (PDF)
    4. City Clerk & Elections
      1. Annual Dog License
      2. Archives
      3. Campaign Finance Reports
      4. City Council
      5. Claim Form
      6. Downloadable Licenses & Forms
        Business Certificates
      7. Elections Board of Registrars Meeting Agendas & Minutes
      8. Historical Profile
      9. Laws & Ordinances
        1. City Charter
        2. City Ordinances
        3. Massachusetts General Laws
        4. Open Meeting Law
      10. PUBLIC GUIDES
      11. Vital Records Information & Forms
        1. Marriage Licenses & Records
        2. Vital Records / Genealogy
        3. Vital Records Online Purchase
      12. Salem Election Results (1991 to 2025)
      13. Voter Registration
      14. VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATION
      15. Important Election Information for 2026
    5. City Electrician
      Permit Fees
    6. City Engineer
      1. City's Online GIS
      2. Current Engineering Projects
        1. Boston Street Improvements
        2. Columbus Avenue Seawall Restoration Project
          Columbus Avenue Seawall Background
        3. Ocean Avenue West Pump Station
        4. Rosie's Pond & Jefferson Avenue Flood Mitigation Project
      3. Fat, Oils & Grease (FOG)
      4. Zero Waste Salem
      5. Information for Drainlayers (Licensed Contractors)
      6. Recently Completed Engineering Projects
        1. 2020 Downtown Tree Planting Project
        2. Bates Elementary Safe Route to School Projects
        3. Point Neighborhood MassWorks Grant Project
        4. 2022 Horton Street Water Main Replacement Project
        5. 2022 South Salem Sewer Rehabilitation Project
        6. 2021 National Grid Main Replacement Projects
        7. 2020 Derby Street Roadway Improvement Project - Phase 1
        8. 2021 Congress Street Drain Replacement Project
        9. 2021 Chase Street Water Main Replacement
        10. 2019 Essex Street Trolley Track Removal Project
        11. 2019 Federal, Fowler and North Pine Streets Utility Improvement Project
        12. 2017 Forest River Park Seawall Repair Project
        13. 2021 Highland Avenue Water Main Lining Project
        14. 2021 Roundabout Project at Summer, Norman and Chestnut Streets
        15. 2021 Loring Avenue Emergency Water Main Replacement Project
        16. 2020 Szetela Lane Salem Harbor Connector Path Project
        17. 2020 Water Main Replacement Bertucio Road, Francis Road, Calabrese Street
        18. 2020 Bridge Street Reconstruction Boston Street to Flint Street
        19. 2022 Broadway Water Improvement Project
        20. 2022 Paving and Sidewalk Repair Program
      7. Report Street / Sidewalk Issue
      8. Roadway Surface Rating Survey Map
      9. Salem / Beverly Water Supply Board
      10. Salem Greening the Gateway Cities Program
      11. Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Notifications
      12. Small MS4 Permit Compliance
      13. Snow Emergency Information
        1. Salem Snow Central
        2. Snow Emergency CodeRED Alert System Sign-Up
        3. Snow Emergency Parking
      14. Stormwater Management Program
      15. Studies
      16. Roadway Improvements Projects
    7. Collector's Office
      1. Boat Excise Tax
      2. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
      3. Municipal Lien Information
      4. Online Payments
      5. Passports
      6. Personal Property Tax
      7. Real Estate Tax
      8. Notice of Tax Taking - June 26, 2026
    8. Council on Aging Department
      1. Articles, Resources & Websites
      2. City of Salem Senior Citizen Tax Work Off Abatement Program
      3. COA Newsletter
      4. Council on Aging Board
      5. Lock Box Program
      6. Monthly Special Guest
      7. Photo Gallery
      8. Salem for All Ages
      9. Social Services / Servicios Sociales
      10. Transportation
      11. Weather Policies (PNG)
    9. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
      1. City of Salem Anti-Discrimination Statement (PDF)
      2. City of Salem DEI Statement (PDF)
      3. City of Salem Land Acknowledgment
      4. City of Salem Race Equity Initiatives (PDF)
      5. Discrimination Reporting Form
      6. Language Resources in Salem (PDF)
      7. Race Equity Task Force Report (PDF)
      8. Salem - Sanctuary City/Sanctuary for Peace Ordinance
      9. Ensuring Safe Access to Legally Protected Healthcare/ Gender Affirming Care Ordinance
      10. Equity Audit 2024
      11. Resolution to Ensure the Safety and Protection of the Transgender and Nonbinary Community
      12. Salem Digital Equity Plan
    10. Donations
    11. Emergency Management
    12. Finance Department
      1. Approved Budgets
        1. FY 2027 Budget (PDF)
        2. FY 2026 Budget (PDF)
        3. FY 2025 Budget
        4. FY 2024 Budget (PDF)
        5. FY 2023 Budget (PDF)
        6. FY 2022 Budget
        7. FY 2021 Budget
        8. FY 2020 Budget (PDF)
        9. FY 2019 Budget (PDF)
        10. FY 2018 Budget (PDF)
        11. FY 2017 Budget (PDF)
        12. FY 2016 Budget
        13. FY 2015 Budget
        14. FY 2014 Budget
        15. FY 2013 Budget
        16. FY 2012 Budget
        17. FY 2011 Budget
        18. FY 2010 Budget
        19. FY 2009 Budget
        20. FY 2008 Budget
        21. FY 2007 Budget
        22. FY 2006 Budget (PDF)
        23. FY 2005 Budget (PDF)
        24. FY 2004 Budget (PDF)
        25. FY 2003 Budget (PDF)
        26. FY 2002 Budget (PDF)
        27. FY 2001 Budget (PDF)
      2. FY2027 Budget in Brief
      3. FY2027 Proposed Budget
      4. FY2026 Approved Budget
      5. Downloadable Forms
      6. Finance Department Policies
      7. Financial Statements
      8. Pay Bills Online
    13. Fire Department
      1. Chief's Welcome
      2. Fire Prevention - Permits & Inspections
      3. Fire Prevention Fees
      4. Fire Safety
      5. Fireworks
      6. Open Burning
      7. Seasonal Safety Tips
      8. Storm Safety
      9. Winter Weather
    14. GIS & Maps
    15. Harbormaster
      1. Harbor Hazards
      2. Moorings & Slips
      3. Open & Closed Shellfish Areas
      4. Pump Out Stations
      5. Applications: Winter Storage, Transient Moorings
    16. Health
      1. Air Quality Index
      2. Applications & Permit Information
      3. Bake Sale General Guidelines (PDF)
      4. Beach Information
      5. Bird Flu Information
      6. Board of Health
      7. Burial Permit Online Payments
      8. Certificate of Fitness Ordinance
      9. Demolition of Structures (PDF)
      10. Disposal of Syringe & Medication Waste
      11. Exterior Paint Removal
      12. Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)
      13. Food Permitting Procedure (PDF)
      14. Household Hazardous Waste
      15. Lead Facts - Changes to Lead Law
      16. Local Regulations & Massachusetts State Codes
      17. Measles Information
      18. Mosquito & Tick Information
      19. North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Coalition
      20. Overdose Prevention Resources
      21. Polystyrene Ordinance FAQ for Businesses (PDF)
      22. Radon Information
      23. Recovering In Salem
      24. RecyclingWorks Information
      25. Residential Rental Inspection Information (Including Short-Term Rentals)
        Short-Term Rentals
      26. Rodent Control Information
      27. Salem Food Policy Council
      28. Service Animals (PDF)
      29. Shared Kitchen Guidelines (PDF)
      30. Substance Use Disorder Resources
      31. Tobacco Information
      32. Vaccination Clinics & Information
      33. Variance Request Procedures for Food Establishment (PDF)
    17. Human Resources
      1. 2026 Observed Holidays
      2. Bargaining Unit Contracts
      3. Deferred Compensation Information & Forms
      4. Dental Insurance Information for Fiscal Year 2027
      5. Educational Program - Non-Bargaining Unit Employees (PDF)
      6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
      7. Employee Referral Program (PDF)
      8. Employee Self-Service Information
      9. Employment Opportunities
      10. Flexible Spending Plan Information for Fiscal Year 2027
      11. Forms & Applications
      12. Health Insurance Information for Fiscal Year 2027
      13. HR Policies - General Information
      14. IRS Form W-4 & IRS Form W-9
      15. Life Insurance information
      16. Retiree Dental Insurance Information Fiscal year 2027
      17. Retirement - PERAC Information
      18. Unemployment Fraud
      19. Vision Insurance Information for Fiscal Year 2027
      20. Wellness Benefits
      21. Workers Compensation Information
    18. Information Technology
      1. Employee Self Service (ESS)
      2. GIS & Maps
        1. Assessor Maps for FY 2024
        2. C-ROD Information page
        3. Geospatial Content Library
        4. Individual Precinct Maps
        5. Salem Urban Tree Inventory
      3. IT Vendor Request Form
    19. Inspectional Services (Building Department / Public Property)
      1. Annex Meeting Rooms Policy & Form (PDF) (English)
      2. Annex Meeting Rooms Policy & Form (PDF) (Spanish)
      3. Building Code
      4. Demolition Permit Sign-off
      5. Electrical Inspections
      6. Fees
      7. Fire Protection
      8. Gas Permit
      9. Historic Districts Map (PDF)
      10. Housing Receivership Questionnaire (PDF)
      11. Inspection Scheduling
      12. Installing a Swimming Pool, Spa / Hot Tub
        2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design for Swimming Pools
      13. Massachusetts Office on Disabilities
      14. New Code Changes: 9th Edition & "Stretch" Code
      15. Permit Cancellation / Transfer Request Form (PDF)
      16. Permits
      17. Plumbing Permit
      18. Zoning Ordinance
      19. Weights & Measures
    20. Legal Department & Records Access Officer
      1. Barnes & Cedar Roads Department Documents
      2. Legal Notices
        1. 2014 Legal Notices
        2. 2013 Legal Notices
      3. Privacy Statement
      4. Public Records & Records Access Officer
    21. Library
    22. Licensing
      1. Licenses & Forms
      2. Licensing Fee Schedule
    23. Mayor's Office
    24. Planning & Community Development
      1. Arts & Culture
        1. Artists Row
        2. Charlotte Forten Park & Memorial Project
        3. Old Town Hall
          1. Calendar of Events
          2. Directions
          3. Event & Rental Information
          4. Photos & Virtual Tour
          5. Renovation & Restoration Project
        4. Public Art Collection
        5. Public Art Commission
          1. Calls for Artists
          2. Charlotte Forten Memorial Project
          3. Criteria & Guidelines for Submitting Public Art Proposals (PDF)
          4. Public Art Master Plan (PDF)
          5. Educators Appreciation Mural
          6. Forest River Outdoor Recreation & Nature Center
          7. Harbor Connector Path Sculpture Garden
          8. Public Art Collection
        6. Public Programs & Events
        7. Salem Cultural Council
      2. Business & Economic Development
        1. Alignable: City of Salem Profile
        2. Community Profile
        3. Salem Main Streets
        4. Salem's Top Employers (March 2026)
        5. Site Finder
        6. Small Business Financial Assistance Programs
          1. Small Business Loan Program
            Program Checklist
          2. Storefront Improvement Program
        7. Studies & Reports
        8. Technical Assistance / Business Development Resources
      3. DPCD Links
        Salem HOPE Newsletters
      4. Housing Programs
        1. Affordable Properties for Sale / Rent
        2. Fair Housing & Housing Discrimination
        3. Foreclosure Prevention & Legal Resources
        4. Homebuyer Assistance
        5. Homebuyer Education
        6. Housing Rehabilitation Assistance
        7. Lead Based Paint Hazard Abatement
        8. Refinancing Assistance
      5. Imagine Salem
      6. Mansell Field
      7. MA DHCD Rapid Recovery Plan (PDF)
      8. Offshore Wind Terminal Project
      9. Public Notice - Frequently Asked Questions
      10. Resources for Businesses During COVID-19
      11. Salem-Peabody Coalition Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
      12. Sign Permit Information
      13. Studies & Reports
    25. Police Department
      1. Contact Us
        1. Anonymous Tip Line
        2. File a Complaint or a Commendation
        3. Public Records Requests
      2. About
        1. Chief's Welcoming Statement
        2. Civil Service Exam
        3. Department History
        4. Historical Photographs
          1. 17 Central Street Police Station Flag Photo Gallery
          2. 1950s Photo Gallery
          3. 1980s Photo Gallery
          4. General Police Photo Gallery
          5. Historical Photographs from the Salem Housing Authority - Barstow Street
          6. Historical Photographs from the Salem Housing Authority - Garden Terrace
          7. Historical Photographs from the Salem Housing Authority - Other Veteran Housing
          8. Historical Photographs from the Salem Housing Authority - Rainbow Terrace
          9. Historical Photographs from the Salem Police Relief Association Booklets
          10. Photo Album 1977 to 1978
          11. Salem Tunnel Project Photo Gallery
          12. Police Station Tour - 17 Central Street Photo Gallery
          13. Police Station Tour - 95 Margin Street Photo Gallery
        5. Honor Guard
        6. LGBTQIA Liaison
        7. SPD in the Community
      3. Awareness
        1. Awareness Links / Resources
        2. Cyberbullying: Detecting It - Preventing It - Stopping It
        3. Department Policies Procedures & Statistics
        4. Domestic Violence Contact & Resources
        5. Report / Check Power Outages
        6. Safely Dealing with Wildlife Animals
        7. Sex Offender Information
        8. State Police - Missing & Most Wanted Persons
        9. Traffic Safety
          1. Driving at a Young Age
          2. Information for Teen Drivers
          3. Motorcycle Noise Awareness Program Brochure (PDF)
          4. "Move Over" Law
          5. School Bus Safety & Law
          6. Scooter Law
          7. Stop the Gridlock & Save Money
          8. Texting & Driving Law
          9. Traffic Conditions
          10. U.S. Department of Transportation - Teen Driving
      4. Licensing & Services
        1. Citations
        2. CodeRED Emergency Notifications Sign Up
        3. Disability Indicator Program
        4. Door-to-Door Soliciting
        5. E-911 Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
        6. Fingerprinting Services
        7. Firearms Licensing
        8. Local Licensing Agent
        9. Lock Box Program
        10. Parking Tickets
        11. Prescription Drug Return & Disposal Program
        12. Safe Handling of Syringes
        13. Vehicle for Hire
      5. Divisions & Units
        1. Administrative & Auxiliary Division
        2. Animal Control
        3. Bicycle Patrol
        4. Chief's Administration
        5. Community Impact Unit (CIU)
        6. Criminal Investigation Division (CID)
        7. Dive Team
          Public Safety Diver
        8. K9 Unit
        9. Patrol Division
        10. Professional Standards Division
        11. Records
          1. Accident Reports
          2. Common Records Forms
          3. Public Records Requests
          4. Vehicle for Hire
        12. School Resource Officers (SRO)
        13. Support Services Division
        14. Traffic Unit
    26. Public Services
    27. Purchasing
      1. Current and Archived Procurements
      2. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal
      3. Legal Notices
      4. Links of Interest
    28. Recovery
      1. ARPA Feedback & Suggestion Form - Residents, Businesses, & Community Organizations
      2. Festival & Special Event Support Program
      3. Mental Health Access & Support Grant Program
      4. New Resident Guide (PDF)
      5. Nonprofit Equity Grant Program
      6. Presentations & Survey Results
      7. Reports to U.S. Treasury
    29. Recreation
      1. Camp Naumkeag / Pioneer Village
        1. Articles & Blog Posts
        2. Historical Background
        3. Project Goals
        4. Public Presentations & Documents
        5. Timeline
        6. Updates
      2. Forest River Park
        1. Forest River Function Room
        2. Forest River Pool
      3. Dog Park Tags
      4. Make a Donation
      5. Olde Salem Greens Public Golf Course
      6. Park & Playground Rules
      7. Park & Recreation Commission
      8. Parking Stickers for Recreational Areas
      9. Permits & Policies
      10. Seasonal Employment Opportunities
      11. Signature Parks
        1. Signature Parks Initiative
        2. Forest River Outdoor Recreation & Nature Center
        3. Palmer Cove Park
        4. Salem Common
        5. Salem Willows Park
        6. Signature Parks Podcast
        7. Winter Island Park
          1. 2025 Parking Stickers for Recreational Areas
          2. Camping Policies
          3. Did You Know...
          4. Directions to Winter Island
          5. Fees
      12. Sports Leagues & Affiliates
      13. The Witch House
      14. Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center
      15. Pioneer Village
      16. Winter Island Park
    30. Recycling & Trash
      1. Construction & Demolition Debris
      2. Curbside Recycling Information
      3. Disposing of Bulk Items & White Goods
      4. Mattress Recycling
      5. Orange Overflow Trash Bags
      6. Plastic Bag Reduction Information
      7. Recycling & Disposal Resources
      8. Transfer Station - Yard Waste & Cardboard Recycling Only
      9. Trash Fee Forms & Information
      10. Trash Regulations & Hazardous Items
      11. Zero Waste Salem
      12. 2026 WM Scholarship
    31. Retirement
    32. Schools
    33. Snow Central
      1. City of Salem's Snow Emergency Central
      2. Downtown Snow Emergency District
      3. Other Important Winter Storm Information
      4. Removing Vehicles
      5. Salem's Snow Emergency Parking Rules
    34. Sustainability & Resiliency
      1. Sustainability
        1. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
        2. Energy Efficiency Resources
      2. Net Zero Energy Guide & Questionnaire for Developers
      3. Renewable Energy & Storage
      4. Resiliency
      5. Resilient Together
        1. Buildings & Development
        2. Energy
        3. Infrastructure
        4. Mobility
        5. Natural Resources
        6. Public Health & Safety
        7. Solid Waste
      6. Specialized Energy Code
      7. Sustainability & Resiliency Master Plans
      8. Sustainability, Energy, and Resiliency Committee
    35. Transportation
      1. Directions
      2. Mobility Services
        1. Bikeshare
        2. Ferry Service
        3. MBTA
        4. Salem Skipper
        5. Taxi / TNC
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