FYI Salem

Following the first weekend of October, taking into account current public health orders and advisories, and in order to continue to prioritize the health and safety of Salem residents, employees, and visitors, the City of Salem has issued some important reminders and advisories.

As part of the City's commitment in the Reimagining Policing Pledge, Mayor Kim Driscoll and Race Equity Task Force chair Shawn Newton moderated a public town hall on the Salem Police Department's Use of Force Policy with Acting Chief of Police Dennis King.

Salem Police Department Policies: http://salempd.org/policies-procedures

City of Salem Race Equity Task Force: www.salem.com/raceequity

On September 30th, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll was joined by Health Agent David Greenbaum, City Solicitor Beth Rennard, Acting Chief of Police Dennis King, Licensing Clerk Melissa Pagliaro, Special Events Coordinator Ellen Talkowksy, and Kate Fox of Destination Salem for a special briefing for Salem's businesses before the October season.

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

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

Massachusetts guidance and regulations: www.mass.gov/reopening

On the latest FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with Kate Fox, Director of Destination Salem - Salem's tourism office - about how COVID-19 has impacted plans and expectations for Haunted Happenings this year and what visitors to the City in October should anticipate.

Haunted Happenings: www.hauntedhappenings.org

Destination Salem: www.salem.org

Salem's Free Book Day: www.greensalem.com/free-book-day

Street Sweeping in Salem: www.salem.com/streetsweeping

Stop the Spread Free COVID-19 Testing: www.salem.com/stopthespread

With cancellation of the annual Book Swap event, SalemRecycles is instead inviting residents to participate in Free Book Day in their own neighborhoods.

Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with Superintendent of Salem Public Schools Stephen Zrike about his background, what he sees as the challenges and opportunities ahead for Salem's schools, and reopening schools during the COVID-19 crisis.

Salem Public Schools: www.salemk12.org

Salem Public Schools reopening information: www.salemlearns.org/salem-returns

Stop the Spread free COVID-19 testing: www.salem.com/stopthespread

The City of Salem is launching an online permitting portal with convenient access to nearly 50 municipal permit and license applications.

The City of Salem is releasing its draft CDBG and HOME plans for public review and comment on August 28th.

The City of Salem is kicking off a major update to its Municipal Harbor Plan. Find out more at www.salem.com/harborplan.

Salem residents and workers can get free COVID-19 testing through September 12th. Find more details at www.salem.com/stopthespread.