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.

FYI Salem

Safe Halloween

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

Mask Ambassadors

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

Snapshot: Indigenous Peoples' Day

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.

Snapshot: Downtown COVID-19 Testing

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.

Snapshot: Resilient Together

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.

Snapshot: October Advisory

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

Salem Police Use of Force Policy

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

October Business Briefing

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

Haunted Happenings 2020

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

Snapshot: Free Book Day

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

Meet Superintendent Stephen Zrike

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

Snapshot: Online Permitting

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

Snapshot: CDBG Draft Plans

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

Snapshot: Municipal Harbor Plan Update

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

Snapshot: Stop the Spread

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.

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