FYI Salem

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 Aaron Engler and Sage Shaw from Open Door Immigration Services of Salem.

Open Door Immigration Services: http://www.odisma.org/

SalemRecycles E-Waste Recycling Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/387160532056471/

MassDOT Project on North Street Overpass: https://tinyurl.com/northstreetoverpass

Salem Pantry Mobile Food Pantries: https://tinyurl.com/mobilesalempantry

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 issue, Mayor Driscoll talks about affordable housing with Alexis Smith of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.

Affordable Housing in Salem: https://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/housing-concernsresponses

Metropolitan Area Planning Council: https://www.mapc.org/

Conversations with Kim: https://www.salem.com/home/news/conversations-kim

SalemRecycles Book Swap: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salemrecycles-holds-21st-book-swap

Salem Meet & Eat: https://www.facebook.com/events/389570005161592/

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 Assessor Deb Jackson about the newly proposed Salem Senior Tax Exemption program and the variety of property tax relief options that are offered to seniors, veterans, and others in Salem.

City Assessor's Office: https://www.salem.com/assessor

Current property tax exemptions in Salem: https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/tax_relief_2019_new.pdf

Proposed new Salem Senior Property Tax Exemption:

Salem Housing Forum: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-housing-forum

Salem for All Ages Heart Disease Presentation: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-all-ages-heart-disease-presentation

Historic Preservation/Housing Reuse: https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/fyi_salem_v5_i4_0.pdf#page=3

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Bobby Murphy, head of business development for Workbar. They discuss what Workbar and co-working is, the new Salem Workbar space, and whey the company chose Salem to open up.

Salem Workbar: https://www.workbar.com/location/salem/

Artists' Row 2019 call for creative entrepreneurs: https://www.salem.com/home/news/call-creative-entrepreneurs-2019

Taxpayer Scholarship Fund application: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-taxpayer-scholarship-application-deadline-may-15

Historic Preservation & Reuse Ordinance: https://www.facebook.com/mayor.driscoll/posts/3029024280456577

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Nick Matthews and Ben Blieden of MainVest, a new crowdfunding investment company headquartered in Salem. They discuss how MainVest got started and how it works, what local small businesses they're supporting in Salem, and how interested residents/investors and entrepreneurs can make use of the platform to strengthen their neighborhood and grow a business.

MainVest: https://mainvest.com/

Veterans Office Coffees: https://www.salem.com/home/news/2019-salem-veterans-friends-coffee-socials

Salem Food for All Resource Guide: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-food-all-food-resource-guide

Salem Public Schools Fall 2019 Registration: https://salemk12.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=541592

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 this episode Mayor Driscoll talks about the big City news and issues from 2018 with outgoing City Council President and Ward 6 City Councillor Beth Gerard. They also discuss the work ahead for 2019 and what's going on in Ward 6.

City Councillor Beth Gerard: https://www.salem.com/people/beth-gerard

Electronic waste recycling event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1847809738857051/

Launch! New Year's Celebration: http://salemmainstreets.org/festivals/new-years-eve-salem/

Christmas Tree Bonfire: https://www.salem.com/home/news/christmas-tree-bonfire-thursday-january-3

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Chris Edwards of ATG. In 2014 ATG became the first medical marijuana dispensary to open in Massachusetts. On December 15, 2018, ATG's Salem store will become the third establishment in Massachusetts to open for recreational marijuana sales. Chris and the Mayor talk about planning for the impacts of the new industry, the customer experience, and more.

ATG Opening: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-prepares-opening-atg

ATG/Destination Salem discounts: http://www.salem.org/promotion/

Leading By Example Sustainability Award: https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-12th-annual-leading-by-example-awards

GFOA Budget Award: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-receives-tenth-distinguished-budget-presentation-award

Community Compact grants: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-secures-180000-community-compact-grants

Salem Willows public input meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-willows-improvements-planning-meeting

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 this episode Mayor Driscoll talks with Tom Daniel, Salem's Director of Planning and Community Development, about housing. They discuss recent housing demand projections and the multiple tools at the City's disposal to try to improve supply and stabilize rents and prices.

Housing Needs & Demand Analysis: https://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/salem-housing-needs-and-demand-analysis-july-2015-revised

Imagine Salem: https://imaginesalem.org/

Religious & Municipal Reuse Zoning: https://www.salem.com/home/files/municipal-and-religious-adaptive-reuse-overlay-district-ordinance and https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/adaptive_reuse_overlay_draft_07-02-18_1.pdf

HDIP: http://www.mass.gov/hed/community/planning/housing-development-incentive-program-hdip.html

Courthouses reuse: https://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/salem-superior-court-county-commissioners-building andhttps://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/salem-superior-courthouse-county-commissioners-building

Mode Shift Salem: https://www.salem.com/shift

CodeRED Weather Warnings: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-reverse-notification-now-includes-weather-warnings

Salem Relief Fund for Lynde Street Fire: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-coordinating-relief-efforts-fire-victims

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Barbara Warren, executive director of Salem Sound Coastwatch. The two discuss the history of the organization and the many projects it has been involved in, including coastal resiliency, educational programs, water quality and beach monitoring, and more.

Salem Sound Coastwatch: https://www.salemsound.org/

Salem Tree Inventory: https://www.salem.com/trees

Collins Cove Coastal Resiliency Project: https://sscw.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=496d9bad740341de801197303a5eaa66

Haunted Happenings 2018 Resident Survey & Input Meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/haunted-happenings-2018-salem-residents%E2%80%99-survey-public-input-meeting

Election Day 2018: https://www.salem.com/home/urgent-alerts/election-day-tuesday-november-6-2018-polls-open-7am-8pm-remember-vote

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, 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 this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks about Haunted Happenings - Salem's annual October festivities - with Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem.

Haunted Happenings: https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/

Destination Salem: http://www.salem.org/

Haunted Happenings for Locals: https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/facts-fun/locals/

Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade: https://www.facebook.com/HauntedHappeningsGrandParade/

Mayor's Night Out: https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/event/mayors-night-out-2/

Addiction Recovery Facilities FAQ: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/soberaddiction-recovery-homes-salem-frequently-asked-questions