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 of the FYI Salem podcast Mayor Driscoll is joined by John Keenan, the new president of Salem State University. The two talk about his transition into the new role after serving as SSU’s Vice President, his goals for the university, and the many ways the City and the university work together.

Salem State University: https://www.salemstate.edu/

Salem Jazz and Soul Festival: http://www.salemjazzsoul.org/

Collins Cove CZM Grant: http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2017/grants-awarded-for-coastal-climate-change-preparedness.html

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

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 Andy and Jackie King, the owners of A&K King Artisan Bakery on Central Street in Salem. They talk about why they chose Salem to start their business, how they’ve grown over the years, and what the latest is on their new second location coming soon to Boston Street.

A&J King Artisan Bakery: https://ajkingbakery.com/

Forest River Conservation Area Trail Upgrades: http://www.salem.com/home/news/forest-river-trail-closing-upgrades-0

Mary Jane Lee Park Re-Opening Celebration: http://www.salem.com/home/news/mary-jane-lee-park-re-opening-celebration

Community Dialogue on Homelessness: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-host-public-dialogue-homelessness

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 Jessica Casey, Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Service Planning for the MBTA, and Matt Smith, Salem's Director of Traffic and Parking. They discuss the upcoming commuter rail project, which will result in train service being shut down from July 8 through September 30 on weekends and north of Salem 7 days a week from July 17 through August 13, and how Salem is preparing to manage the temporary changes in commuter traffic as a result.

Commuter rail closure details: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442458343&month=&year=

Salem Smart Signals project: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/city-salem-moving-forward-smart-traffic-signals-installation

Zagster-Salem Bike Share: http://bike.zagster.com/salem/

Boston/Bridge Street Complete Streets improvement project 25% design: http://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/pages/studies-and-reports

Summer events in Salem: http://salem.org/events-calendar/

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 Selvin Chamber, Executive Director of Root, and Joe Pressey, who is part of the innovative program's first class of youth.

Root: http://rootns.org/

Salem Celebrates the 4th: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-celebrates-july-4th-0

Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project closure update: http://www.salem.com/home/news/temporary-closure-part-canal-street-moving-early-phase-2

Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-roadway-improvement-project/

MBTA Commuter Rail Positive Train Controls Project: http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/transit_updates/?ttype=cr&route=Newburyport%2FRockport+Line

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 Nicole McLaughlin from Plummer Youth Promise, formerly known as the Plummer Home for Boys. They discuss the organization's mission and legacy, why the name change, and how people can help Plummer's important work.

Plummer Youth Promise: https://plummeryouthpromise.org/

Paddle for Plummer: https://www.facebook.com/PaddleforPlummer/

OnPoint Center: https://plummeryouthpromise.org/our-programs/on-point/

Free Salem Trolley rides for residents: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-free-trolley-rides-salem-residents

Joseph A. O'Keefe Fire Station Dedication: https://www.salem.com/home/news/dedication-joseph-okeefe-sr-fire-station

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 installment of FYI Salem, Mayor Driscoll talks with City Engineer David Knowlton about the Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project and the upcoming temporary partial closure of the street.

Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-roadway-improvement-project/

Salem PowerChoice: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-powerchoice-program-lower-prices-second-time-june-2017

Imagine on the Water/289 Derby Street public visioning events: https://www.salem.com/home/news/five-community-events-help-design-new-public-space-289-derby-street

Memorial Day Weekend events: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-memorial-day-weekend-events-2017

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 the team helping to bring Salem's new bike share program to the city. The bike share, a partnership with Zagster, launches on May 16. Guests on this episode include Salem's Director of Traffic and Parking Matt Smith, Erin Schaeffer from the City's Department of Planning and Community Development, Nicole Giambusso from Salem State University where one of the city's several bike share stations will be located, and Stanley Fils-Aime of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, which is one of the program's leading sponsors.

Zagster's Salem Bike Share: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-launch-new-salem-bike-share

The Salem Flea: https://www.thesalemflea.com/

Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-roadway-improvement-project/

McGlew Park improvements public meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/community-meeting-discuss-mcglew-park-renovation

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 Community Preservation Act and recent CPA grant awards with Leslie Tuttle and Kevin Cornacchio, the chair and vice chair of the Community Preservation Committee.

CPA and the Community Preservation Committee: http://www.salem.com/community-preservation-committee

Salem Celebrates National Historic Preservation Month: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-celebrates-national-preservation-month-may

Salem Mural Slam call for artists: http://www.salem.com/home/news/call-artists-2017-salem-mural-slam

Street sweeping schedules: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-releases-spring-street-sweeping-schedule

Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange seeks host families: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-ota-cultural-exchange-seeks-local-host-families

Tune in for the twice-monthly 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 Christine Lutts, from the Friends of Greenlawn, and staff planner Erin Schaeffer from the City's Department of Planning and Community Development. The three talk about Greenlawn Cemetery and all of its assets as a historic arboretum, the partnership between the Friends and the City to preserve the historic Dickson Memorial Chapel, and more.

Dickson Memorial Chapel restoration: http://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/dickson_memorial_chapel_restoration_project_information.pdf

Dickson Memorial Chapel presentation: http://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/dickson-memorial-chapel-restoration-presentation

Friends of Greenlawn: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsofGreenlawn/

2017 Salem Residents Survey: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/links/salem-residents-survey

Yard waste drop-off at Salem Transfer Station: http://www.salem.com/home/news/yard-waste-drop-resumes-april-22-salem-transfer-station

Additional bulky trash disposal options: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-expands-bulky-trash-item-collection-options

Spring street sweeping schedule: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-releases-spring-street-sweeping-schedule

Tune in for the twice-monthly 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 Jay Finney, Chief Marketing Officer for the Peabody Essex Museum. They discuss the expansion project and other changes to PEM's collections now underway, current and upcoming exhibitions, and the museum's role in and impacts on the Salem community as a whole.

Peabody Essex Museum: http://www.pem.org/

PEM Expansion Project: http://www.pem.org/about/expansion

FEMA flood map revisions for Salem: http://www.salem.com/home/news/fema-issues-flood-map-revisions-salem

Salem: Sanctuary for Peace ordinance: http://www.salem.com/sanctuary