FYI Salem

On the latest FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll dives into a conversation with Park & Recreation Director Patricia O'Brien about the new Forest River Park pools. The new Outdoor Recreation & Nature Center at Forest River is one of the City's signature parks projects and includes two pools, a splash pad, community room, locker rooms and bathhouse, concession stand, and nature trails. The Center opens to the public June 18th.

Forest River Park pool details: www.salemma.gov/recreation/pages/forest-river-pool

About the Forest River project: www.salemma.gov/forestriver

Signature Parks: www.salemma.gov/signatureparks

Getaround Salem: www.salemma.gov/getaround

Salem 311: www.salemma.gov/home/news/city-salem-launches-%E2%80%9Csalem-311%E2%80%9D-service

On each episode of FYI Salem, Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community.

On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with City Finance Director Anna Freedman about the proposed FY2023 City budget, what goes into creating the annual City budget, and some of the highlights of the spending plan for the coming fiscal year.

FY23 Salem City budget: www.salemma.gov/fy23

On FYI Salem, Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community.

On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll sits down with Regina Zaragoza Frey, the City's first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). They talk about Regina's background, what DEI means, and the kinds of work that she and the City's new Race Equity Commission will be engaging in to help Salem become a more equitable and welcoming community for everyone.

Salem Race Equity Task Force: https://raceequitysalem.org/

Meet Regina Zaragoza Frey: https://www.salemma.gov/mayors-office/news/salem-announces-new-director-diversity-equity-and-inclusion

How to apply for the Race Equity Commission: https://www.salemma.gov/home/news/race-equity-commission-application-deadline-may-31

Free Trolley rides for Salem residents: https://www.salemma.gov/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-return-free-trolley-program-residents-1

Getaround Salem community car share: www.salemma.gov/getaround

Salem's Memorial Day ceremony: https://www.salemma.gov/home/news/memorial-day-salem

Salem Pride Flag raising event: https://www.salemma.gov/home/news/city-salem-2022-pride-flag-raising-0

Salem COVID information: www.salemma.gov/covid

COVID testing in Salem: www.salemma.gov/testing

COVID vaccinations in Salem: www.salemma.gov/vaccine

On April 28, 2022, Mayor Kim Driscoll delivered the 2022 State of the City address, ​​​​​​providing an update that highlighted the City’s success responding and recovering from pandemic, rebuilding City finances, and creating a more welcoming and thriving community. Listen to the address on the latest episode of the FYI Salem podcast and find the remarks online at www.salemma.gov/mayors-office/files/2022-state-city.

On February 23, 2022, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll delivered her annual update to the Explorers Lifelong Learners Institute in Salem. In this year's remarks she touched on the City's response to COVID, housing initiatives, leveraging federal recovery funds, preparing for offshore wind, and planning for Salem's 400th anniversary in 2026. Find out more about Explorers at http://explorerslli.org.

Mayor Driscoll is joined by Dr. David Roberts (President of Salem Hospital), Dr. Jeremy Schiller (Salem Board of Health chair), David Greenbaum (Salem Health Agent), Kate Fox (Destination Salem executive director), and Vickie Caldwell (Assistant City Attorney) to discuss and answer questions about the Salem Board of Health's new requirements for proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to enter certain business establishments.

Read more about the new requirements at www.salem.com/safesalem

Celebrating Salem’s success as a “beacon for our Commonwealth” and echoing Mayor Sam Zoll’s call for a new “devotion to progress,” Mayor Kim Driscoll offers an inaugural address that highlights the City’s accomplishments and perseverance in the face of adversity and challenge.

On the final FYI Salem podcast of 2021, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with outgoing Ward 2 City Councillor, and City Council President, Christine Madore. They reflect on the year past and look forward to what lies ahead for Salem in the year to come.

Mayor Kim Driscoll sat down with Salem's Harbor Planner, Seth Lattrell, to talk about the potential use of the vacant land on Salem Harbor by Crowley Marine and Vineyard Wind as a marshalling and construction site for offshore wind turbines to be sited in the Atlantic Ocean. They discuss some commonly asked questions - and misperceptions - about what is proposed for the property and how the project concept came about.

Vineyard Wind Proposal for Salem: www.salem.com/home/news/vineyard-wind-partnership-salem-harbor-port

COVID-19 Vaccinations in Salem: www.salem.com/vaccine

Haunted Happenings: www.hauntedhappenings.org

Free October Shuttle: www.salem.com/OctoberShuttle

MBTA in October: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/2021-fall/10-2021-salem-haunted-happenings-cr-newburyport-rockport-line-schedule.pdf

Voting in Salem: https://www.salem.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif3756/f/uploads/faqs_-_city_biennial_election_-_november_2_2021.pdf

At their most recent meeting, the Salem City Council received a briefing from Mayor Kim Driscoll and Police Chief Lucas Miller about the planning and public safety measures put into place for this year's Haunted Happenings festival. Dozens of agencies and departments from multiple jurisdictions work together throughout the year to prepare for a safe, orderly, and enjoyable October season for visitors and residents alike. Find out more about Haunted Happenings at www.hauntedhappenings.org.