Salem Compass

On this episode of The Salem Compass, Salem Fire Chief Alan Dionne joins Mayor Dominick Pangallo to discuss the city’s public safety and emergency response planning for Haunted Happenings,upgrades to Salem’s fire stations, and the role of Cataldo Ambulance Service in keeping the community safe.

Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with John Andrews, founder of Creative Collective, to discuss the organization's mission, its role in supporting local artists and makers, and how it intersects with the City of Salem during the bustling Haunted Happenings season.

In this episode of the Salem Compass Podcast, Mayor Dominick Pangallo speaks with Nate Berkowitz, Executive Director of Root, about the organization's mission in the culinary arts. Their conversation highlights how Root creates meaningful opportunities for young adults through hands-on training and skill development, equipping them with the tools they need to succeed in careers throughout the North Shore.

In this episode of Salem Compass, Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with Petra Slinkard, The James B. and Mary Lou Hawkes Chief Curator and The Nancy B. Putnam Curator of Fashion and Textiles at the Peabody Essex Museum, to discuss her role at the museum and how Salem's rich history and culture inform PEM's work and mission.

Mayor Dominick Pangallo talks with the brand new Superintendent of Salem Public Schools Dr. Thomas Welch. They get into his education background, his previous experiences and what he plans to bring to the Salem Public Schools. 

On this episode of The Salem Compass, Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with the Executive Director of Salem Main Streets Kylie Sullivan. They talk about what Main Streets does as a business and residential support system, as well as all the amazing events they put on downtown all year long. 

Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with Michaela Short the Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Salem Public Schools to talk about all the work that goes into providing free and nutritious meals for Salem Kids. This episode is also interpreted into Spanish by Margarita Ramos.

Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with Nicole McLaughlin the Executive Director of Plummer Youth Promise in Salem. They talk about what Plummer Youth does, it's role in the foster care system, and their new campus on Winter Island. 

Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with Salem Food Tours' Karen Scalia to celebrate Salem's 400+ milestone with her Food at 400+ events. They cover the highlights — from the display at Old Town Hall, to a special visit from celebrity Chef Scott Conant — plus the new sister city relationship with East Budleigh, and what all this means for Salem's culinary future.

On this episode of the Salem Compass, Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with Zach Quintero from NHCC to talk about how Salem became became the first City in New England to formally join the NHCC.