FYI Salem

Mayor Kim Driscoll moderates a discussion and Q&A about COVID-19 and the state of the North Shore's healthcare system with Dr. David Roberts, President of Mass General Brigham North Shore Hospital, and Phil Cormier, President of Beth Israel Lahey Health Beverly Hospital. The event was presented by the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development as part of their Alliance Policymakers Series.

North Shore Alliance for Economic Development: https://northshorealliance.org/

North Shore Medical Center: https://nsmc.partners.org/

Beverly Hospital: https://www.beverlyhospital.org/

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll delivers her annual State of the City address during the City Council’s 2021 organizational meeting. Her remarks focused on the City’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic recovery from the ensuing recession, efforts to expand access to affordable housing, and the City’s work on race equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Find the full text of her address at www.salem.com/2021.

On the 100th episode of the FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with special guest Senator Elizabeth Warren. To two discuss COVID-19 response and relief efforts, student debt reform, the year ahead in Washington, and more.

Senator Elizabeth Warren: www.warren.senate.gov

Salem COVID Information: www.salem.com/covid

Salem Skipper: www.salemskipper.com

Mayor Kim Driscoll delivered an update about the City's response to COVID-19 to the City Council at their meeting of November 19, 2020. She also offered a brief summary of the recently announced Signature Parks Initiative.

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

Signature Parks Initiative: www.salem.com/signatureparks

On November 12th, Mayor Kim Driscoll led a town hall meeting with Dr. David Roberts, president and CEO of North Shore Medical Center, City Health Agent David Greenbaum, Director of Planning and Community Development Tom Daniel, and Kylie Sullivan, executive director of Salem Main Streets. They talked about the current state of COVID-19 in Salem, how to be safe during the holiday season, and ways to support local small businesses. Find out more about Salem's response to COVID-19 at www.salem.com/covid

An important update from Mayor Kim Driscoll about the final two weekends of October in Salem. Find the details online at www.salem.com/safehalloween.

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with two of the City's "Mask Ambassadors" - Amy and Sean McKeehan, about what they do, why they are doing it, and how people can stay safe this October in Salem.

Salem's Mask Order: www.salem.com/masks

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

Destination Salem COVID-19 Information: www.salem.org/covid19

The City of Salem and community organizations announce events celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day 2020. Find more details at www.salem.com/indigenouspeoplesday.

Free COVID-19 testing will be offered at Old Town Hall in Salem on weekdays from October 8th-30th. Find more details at www.salem.com/stopthespread.

The Cities of Salem and Beverly have announced "Resilient Together" - their joint plan for tackling the challenges of climate change. Find out more at www.resilienttogether.org.