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 chats with Tom Daniel, Salem's Director of Planning and Community Development, about the Imagine Salem community visioning initiative and its newly released progress report.

Imagine Salem: www.imaginesalem.org

E-Waste Recycling Day: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-holds-electronic-waste-recycling-collection-march-31

2018 Salem Resident Survey: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-residents-survey-now-online-through-april-6

Salem Community Life Center program survey: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-community-life-center-survey

42nd Annual Student Government Day: https://www.salem.com/home/news/student-government-day-sign-0

Salem City Hall Annex relocation: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-city-hall-annex-offices-relocating-april-17

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 of the podcast, Mayor Driscoll talks with Superintendent of the Salem Public Schools Margarita Ruiz about the Superintendent's recommendation to dissolve the Nathaniel Bowditch K-8 School and relocate the Horace Mann Laboratory School from its current location on Loring Avenue to the building on Willson Street.

Superintendent's Recommendation; http://salemk12.org/Pages/SPS_DistNews/030384B8-011F7A5F

Nathaniel Bowditch School student transfer/choice process details, pending School Committee adoption of recommendations: http://salemk12.org/Pages/SPS_DistParentRes/18_19%20NBS%20Transfer%20Process%20FINAL.pdf

Charter Street Cemetery updates: https://www.salem.com/home/news/planning-underway-preservation-improvements-charter-street-cemetery-salem

Salem Shuttle Study Public Meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-shuttle-study-public-comment-meeting

City of Salem on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cityofsalemma

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 chats with Ward 6 City Councillor and City Council President Beth Gerard. They discuss priorities for the city in 2018 and issues and projects impacting North Salem and Ward 6.

Salem City Council: http://www.salem.com/city-council

Friends of Greenlawn: https://friendsofgreenlawn.wordpress.com/

New rental registration and inspections: http://www.salem.com/rentals

Forest River Park seawall grant announcement: https://www.facebook.com/BuildingSalem/photos/a.653035698046066.1073741828.652493591433610/2019107388105550/?type=3&theater

Canal Street Flood Control Project: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-flood-control/

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 Kim Driscoll delivers her fourth inaugural address, following the official swearing in ceremony for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee, which took place on January 1, 2018.

Read more about the inaugural address, including the full text of the speech, here: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/mayor-kim-driscoll-delivers-fourth-inaugural-address

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 Jamie Metsch, co-owner of Roost & Company and the newest retail shop in downtown Salem, Oak + Moss.

Roost & Company: http://www.roostandcompany.com/

Doing Business in Salem: http://www.salem.com/home/pages/businesses

Salem Veterans Assistance Fund: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-proposes-salem-veterans-assistance-fund

Peas for Fees: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-again-offers-%E2%80%9Cpeas-fees%E2%80%9D-ticket-fee-amnesty-program-1

2018 City of Salem Inaugural Ceremonies: https://www.facebook.com/events/270683350126462/

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 chats with Anya Wilczynski, operations manager for Historic Salem Inc., about the 38th annual Christmas in Salem House Tour.

Christmas in Salem House Tour: http://christmasinsalem.org/

Historic Salem Inc: http://www.historicsalem.org/

McGlew Park closed for winter: http://www.salem.com/home/news/mcglew-park-construction-update

Peas for Fees: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-again-offers-%E2%80%9Cpeas-fees%E2%80%9D-ticket-fee-amnesty-program-1

Public "After Action" Halloween Meeting: http://www.salem.com/home/news/haunted-happenings-2017-public-%E2%80%9Cafter-action%E2%80%9D-meeting

Salem Restaurant Week: http://www.salem-chamber.org/restaurant-week

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 chats with Dr. David Roberts, the new CEO of North Shore Medical Center/Salem Hospital - the largest employer in the city. They talk about changes underway at the hospital, the collaboration that goes on between the city and NSMC, the changing dynamics of health care, and the need for strong partnerships when it comes to Salem schools, transportation improvements, and the opioids crisis.

North Shore Medical Center: https://nsmc.partners.org/ and https://nsmc.partners.org/about_nsmc/commitment_to_community

South Salem MBTA Commuter Rail stop: http://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/south_salem_stop_powerpoint_14nov20162.pdf

Free October weekend parking and shuttles: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-launches-free-park-and-shuttle-options-final-october-weekends

Free October weekend parking for Salem residents: http://www.salem.com/home/news/free-october-weekend-parking-downtown-salem-residents

Public information meeting regarding Swampscott Road/First Street intersection improvements: http://www.salem.com/home/events/155373

City election on November 7: http://www.salem.com/city-clerk/pages/voting-information

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 is joined by Christian Haselgrove of the Historic Derby Street Neighborhood Association and Bob Femino of the Greater Endicott Street Neighborhood Association to talk about all that Salem’s many neighborhood associations contribute to the community and about NIAC, the Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Council that Mayor Driscoll established in her first term as Mayor.

Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Council: http://www.salem.com/neighborhood-improvement-advisory-council

Historic Derby Street Neighborhood Association: http://www.hdsna.org/

Greater Endicott Street Neighborhood Association: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterEndicottStreetNeighborhood/

"Change It" anti-panhandling initiative: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-launches-change-it-panhandling-alternative-giving

Voter registration deadline Oct. 18: http://www.salem.com/city-clerk/pages/voter-registration

Bulky item dumpster at Salem Transfer Station: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-expands-bulky-trash-item-collection-options

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 is joined by Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem. The two discuss the Haunted Happenings festival that takes place over the month of October in Salem, the role of tourism in the local economy, and all the opportunities for local residents to come downtown and partake in the festivities - including free parking!

Destination Salem: www.salem.org

Haunted Happenings: www.hauntedhappenings.org

Planned October road closures: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-planned-road-closures-october-0

Haunted Happenings Grand Parade: http://www.salem-chamber.org/haunted-happenings-grand-parade

Zagster Salem Bike Share October expansion & Wicked Bikes: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-boosts-zagster-bike-share-wicked-fun-october

Free October weekend parking for Salem residents: http://www.salem.com/home/news/free-october-weekend-parking-downtown-salem-residents

Mayor's Night Out 2017: http://www.salem.com/home/news/mayor%E2%80%99s-night-out-%E2%80%93-fun-whole-family-0

It's 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 is joined by Salem Police Chief Mary Butler and Jason Etheridge, the Executive Director of Lifebridge. The three talk about the new collaborative effort underway involving City and nonprofit partners, hoping to address issues of homelessness and improve quality of life in the community.

Collaborative for Hope public meeting: http://ondemand.satvonline.org/vod/11593-Homelessness-in-Salem-7-27-17-Medium-v1.mp4

Lifebridge: http://www.lifebridgesalem.org/

Salem Police Department: http://salempd.org/

High-speed fiber network RFP: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/city-salem-issues-request-high-speed-internet-fiber-provider

McGlew Park upgrades: http://www.salem.com/home/news/upgrades-salem%E2%80%99s-mcglew-park-get-underway-august-28

Lafayette Park upgrades: http://www.salem.com/home/news/lafayette-park-upgrades-start-thursday

September Salem Days at New England Aquarium: http://www.neaq.org/visit/tickets/offers-discounts/salem-days/

Salem Ferry: http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/salem-ferry/salem-ferry/

Salem Community Life Center groundbreaking: http://www.salem.com/home/news/save-date-mayor-jean-levesque-community-life-center-groundbreaking