FYI Salem

Earlier this month Mayor Kim Driscoll was invited to speak to the Salem Alliance for the Environment about offshore wind and the potential it represents for the future of the land surrounding the Footprint power plant on Salem Harbor.

Salem Alliance for the Environment: https://salemsafe.org/

Salem Harbor Port Authority: https://www.salem.com/salem-harbor-port-authority

Salem Harbor Plan Committee: https://www.salem.com/harbor-plan-committee

Offshore Wind in Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/offshore-wind

On the latest episode of FYI Salem, Mayor Kim Driscoll sits down with Kate Fox, director of Destination Salem. They discuss the organization, the role of travel and tourism in Salem's economy, and - of course - October and Haunted Happenings!

Destination Salem: www.salem.org

Haunted Happenings: www.hauntedhappenings.org

Salem for All Ages: www.salemforallages.org

Bike-Friendly Salem survey: tinyurl.com/salembike

Forest River Park signature park project: www.salem.com/forestriverpark

The latest FYI Salem podcast features a brief presentation that Mayor Driscoll gave recently to the Mayors Innovation Project about the Mack Park Food Farm. The Mayors Innovation Project is a nationwide forum for mayors to share ideas and success stories with colleagues.

Mack Park Food Farm: www.salem.com/mackparkfoodfarm

Mayors Innovation Project: https://mayorsinnovation.org/

Mayor Kim Driscoll moderates a virtual meeting for Salem businesses focused on current local COVID-19 trends, preparing for a safe October, and business’ rights and responsibilities when it comes to COVID safety and best practices. Speakers include Dr. David Roberts from Salem Hospital, Salem Health Agent David Greenbaum, and Omar Santiago, RN, from North Shore Community Health.

COVID-19 in Salem: www.salem.com/covid

Vaccine information: www.salem.com/vaccine

Salem Hospital: https://nsmc.partners.org/

North Shore Community Health: https://www.nschi.org/

Destination Salem's COVID-19 information: www.salem.org/covid19

Salem Board of Health: www.salem.com/health

On the most recent episode of the FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with Dr. David Roberts, president of Salem Hospital. They discuss the COVID-19 Delta variant, how Salem residents can help protect themselves and their loved ones, and changes happening at Salem Hospital.

COVID-19 in Salem: www.salem.com/covid

Salem Hospital: https://nsmc.partners.org/

Rental Assistance: www.salem.com/renthelp

Bridge Street Neck Zoning: https://publicinput.com/bridgestreetneck

Election Central: www.salem.com/city-clerk-elections

On the most recent FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with Robyn Burns, director of the Salem Pantry. The two discuss food security efforts in Salem, the work of Salem Food for All (the city's food policy council), all that the Salem Pantry provides, and how the pantry has helped the community respond during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Salem Pantry: www.thesalempantry.org

Heritage Days: www.salem.com/heritagedays

Salem Summer Performance Series: www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-2021-summer-performance-series

COVID-19 in Salem: www.salem.com/covid

On the latest FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll speaks with Shawn Newton, chairman of the City's Race Equity Task Force. The two talk about the Task Force, its mission, and the recommendations contained in the Task Force's newly published report.

Race Equity Task Force and Report: https://raceequitysalem.org/

COVID vaccines in Salem: www.salem.com/vaccine

Hospitality employee hiring incentives: www.salem.com/incentives

Heritage Days: www.salem.com/heritagedays

On the most recent FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with Salem's historic preservation planner Patti Kelleher about the new Charter Street Welcome Center, the historic Charter Street burial ground, and the Peabody Essex Museum's Samuel Pickman House.

Charter Street Welcome Center: www.charterstreetcemetery.com/

Charter Street Cemetery restoration project: www.preservingsalem.com/charter-street-burial-ground-restoration-project

Preserving Salem: www.preservingsalem.com

My Salem MA app: www.salem.com/app

Salem Willows signature park project: www.salem.com/willows

COVID vaccines in Salem: www.salem.com/vaccine

On the latest FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with small business owners Angelica Chayes and Eric Moers of Odd Meter Coffee and Ryan Harriman of Spitfire Tacos. They discuss why they chose Salem to open their businesses, what makes their eateries special, and what it was like launching a new business during the pandemic.

Odd Meter Coffee: www.oddmetercoffee.com

Spitfire Tacos: www.spitfiresalem.com

COVID Vaccinations: www.salem.com/vaccine

Expanded Pre-K: www.salemk12.org/our_district/what_s_new/early_education_partnership_program

Bluebikes in Salem: www.salem.com/bluebikes

The latest FYI Salem podcast features Mayor Kim Driscoll's remarks from the City Council meeting of June 11, 2021, when the Council took up their final votes on the proposed FY2022 City budget.

FY22 Budget: www.salem.com/fy22