FYI Salem: Recent Episodes
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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.
On the latest FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll dives into a conversation with Park & Recreation Director Patricia O'Brien about the new Forest River Park pools. The new Outdoor Recreation & Nature Center at Forest River is one of the City's signature parks projects and includes two pools, a splash pad, community room, locker rooms and bathhouse, concession stand, and nature trails. The Center opens to the public June 18th.
Forest River Park pool details: www.salemma.gov/recreation/pages/forest-river-pool
About the Forest River project: www.salemma.gov/forestriver
Signature Parks: www.salemma.gov/signatureparks
Getaround Salem: www.salemma.gov/getaround
Salem 311: www.salemma.gov/home/news/city-salem-launches-%E2%80%9Csalem-311%E2%80%9D-service
On each episode of FYI Salem, Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with City Finance Director Anna Freedman about the proposed FY2023 City budget, what goes into creating the annual City budget, and some of the highlights of the spending plan for the coming fiscal year.
FY23 Salem City budget: www.salemma.gov/fy23
On FYI Salem, Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll sits down with Regina Zaragoza Frey, the City's first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). They talk about Regina's background, what DEI means, and the kinds of work that she and the City's new Race Equity Commission will be engaging in to help Salem become a more equitable and welcoming community for everyone.
Salem Race Equity Task Force: https://raceequitysalem.org/
Meet Regina Zaragoza Frey: https://www.salemma.gov/mayors-office/news/salem-announces-new-director-diversity-equity-and-inclusion
How to apply for the Race Equity Commission: https://www.salemma.gov/home/news/race-equity-commission-application-deadline-may-31
Free Trolley rides for Salem residents: https://www.salemma.gov/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-return-free-trolley-program-residents-1
Getaround Salem community car share: www.salemma.gov/getaround
Salem's Memorial Day ceremony: https://www.salemma.gov/home/news/memorial-day-salem
Salem Pride Flag raising event: https://www.salemma.gov/home/news/city-salem-2022-pride-flag-raising-0
Salem COVID information: www.salemma.gov/covid
COVID testing in Salem: www.salemma.gov/testing
COVID vaccinations in Salem: www.salemma.gov/vaccine
On April 28, 2022, Mayor Kim Driscoll delivered the 2022 State of the City address, providing an update that highlighted the City’s success responding and recovering from pandemic, rebuilding City finances, and creating a more welcoming and thriving community. Listen to the address on the latest episode of the FYI Salem podcast and find the remarks online at www.salemma.gov/mayors-office/files/2022-state-city.
On February 23, 2022, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll delivered her annual update to the Explorers Lifelong Learners Institute in Salem. In this year's remarks she touched on the City's response to COVID, housing initiatives, leveraging federal recovery funds, preparing for offshore wind, and planning for Salem's 400th anniversary in 2026. Find out more about Explorers at http://explorerslli.org.
Mayor Driscoll is joined by Dr. David Roberts (President of Salem Hospital), Dr. Jeremy Schiller (Salem Board of Health chair), David Greenbaum (Salem Health Agent), Kate Fox (Destination Salem executive director), and Vickie Caldwell (Assistant City Attorney) to discuss and answer questions about the Salem Board of Health's new requirements for proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to enter certain business establishments.
Read more about the new requirements at www.salem.com/safesalem
Celebrating Salem’s success as a “beacon for our Commonwealth” and echoing Mayor Sam Zoll’s call for a new “devotion to progress,” Mayor Kim Driscoll offers an inaugural address that highlights the City’s accomplishments and perseverance in the face of adversity and challenge.
On the final FYI Salem podcast of 2021, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with outgoing Ward 2 City Councillor, and City Council President, Christine Madore. They reflect on the year past and look forward to what lies ahead for Salem in the year to come.
Mayor Kim Driscoll sat down with Salem's Harbor Planner, Seth Lattrell, to talk about the potential use of the vacant land on Salem Harbor by Crowley Marine and Vineyard Wind as a marshalling and construction site for offshore wind turbines to be sited in the Atlantic Ocean. They discuss some commonly asked questions - and misperceptions - about what is proposed for the property and how the project concept came about.
Vineyard Wind Proposal for Salem: www.salem.com/home/news/vineyard-wind-partnership-salem-harbor-port
COVID-19 Vaccinations in Salem: www.salem.com/vaccine
Haunted Happenings: www.hauntedhappenings.org
Free October Shuttle: www.salem.com/OctoberShuttle
MBTA in October: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/2021-fall/10-2021-salem-haunted-happenings-cr-newburyport-rockport-line-schedule.pdf
Voting in Salem: https://www.salem.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif3756/f/uploads/faqs_-_city_biennial_election_-_november_2_2021.pdf
At their most recent meeting, the Salem City Council received a briefing from Mayor Kim Driscoll and Police Chief Lucas Miller about the planning and public safety measures put into place for this year's Haunted Happenings festival. Dozens of agencies and departments from multiple jurisdictions work together throughout the year to prepare for a safe, orderly, and enjoyable October season for visitors and residents alike. Find out more about Haunted Happenings at www.hauntedhappenings.org.
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
On the most recent FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Driscoll talks with Salem's new Finance Director, Anna Freedman, about her background and municipal finance in general. They also discuss the FY2022 City budget, what it means to have a "GFOA" approved certification for City finances, and how Salem is approaching the new American Rescue Plan Act funding for COVID-19 relief.
Salem Finance Department: www.salem.com/finance-department
FY2022 Salem City Budget: www.salem.com/fy22
COVID vaccines in Salem: www.salem.com/vaccine
Free Trolley rides for Salem residents: www.salem.com/trolley
Salem Willows Signature Park Project, phase 1: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-willows-phase-1-improvement-project-begins-june
This episode of FYI Salem features Mayor Kim Driscoll's remarks to the City Council on May 27, 2021, as she introduced the proposed City budget for the coming fiscal year: "The proposed FY2022 budget continues our balanced and responsible approach to City finances. It invests in the critical services that make Salem a vibrant city and one with schools in which we can all take pride – in short, a stronger, more livable city for all, that welcomes and works for everyone."
Additional details about the FY2022 City budget will be posted at www.salem.com/fy22 over the coming week.
On the latest FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with Salem's new Chief of Police, Lucas Miller. They discuss Chief Miller's background and what drew him to Salem, the opportunities and challenges with being an external chief, race equity and policing, and preparing for this October's Haunted Happenings.
Salem Police Department: www.salem.com/salem-police-department
COVID Vaccines in Salem: www.salem.com/vaccine
North Shore Diversity Catalog: www.salem.com/diversitycatalog
On the most recent FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with Ben Shallop, coordinator of the City's new COVID Neighborhood Ambassador program, about what the program is and how residents can get involved and help out.
COVID Neighborhood Ambassadors: www.salem.com/ambassadors
COVID vaccine information: www.salem.com/vaccine
Free tree planting program: https://www.salem.com/home/news/2400-new-trees-be-planted-salem-joins-%E2%80%9Cgreening-gateway-cities%E2%80%9D-program
Salem Residents Survey: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/pages/salem-residents-survey
On each episode, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talked with Cathy Hoog, Executive Director of the Salem Housing Authority (SHA), and Courtney Koslow from Beacon Communities, about the plan to rebuild and expand the SHA's aging Lee Fort Terrace facility into a new, climate-resilient, fully-accessible senior subsidized housing building.
Lee Fort Terrace project: https://courbanize.com/projects/leefort-terrace/information
COVID Vaccines in Salem: www.salem.com/vaccine
Free COVID Testing in Salem: www.salem.com/stopthespread
Salem's Spring Street-Sweeping: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-spring-street-sweeping-schedule
Salem Together marks one year of COVID-19 in our community. Salem residents who know and lost someone to the virus are invited to place a light in their window on the evening of April 4th - the anniversary of the first Salem resident's death from COVID-19 - in their memory. Later this spring, the City will announce details for a more permanent memorial to the lives stolen from us by COVID-19.
On the most recent FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Driscoll talks with Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes, who was part of the team of assessors helping Salem with the search process for the City's own Chief of Police.
On February 22, 2021, the City of Salem's Race Equity Task Force held a public forum to share updates about the task force's work, including the efforts of its subcommittees focused on community culture, health, public safety, education, and economic opportunity.
www.salem.com/home/news/salem-race-equity-task-force-holds-public-forum
Mayor Kim Driscoll delivers an update to the Salem City Council about the City's ongoing response to COVID-19, updated case and testing numbers, and the start of the vaccine distribution process.
COVID-19 information: www.salem.com/covid
Vaccination information: www.salem.com/vaccine
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with the new City Council President, Ward 2 Councillor Christine Madore. The two discuss priorities for the year ahead - including the ongoing response to COVID-19 and the economic recovery, projects and issues in Ward 2 and across the City, and the historic nature of Councillor Madore's presidency.
Councillor Christine Madore: www.salem.com/people/christine-w-madore
COVID-19 Vaccines in Salem: www.salem.com/vaccine
Mansell Field project: www.salem.com/mansellfield
Salem Senior Tax Exemption Program: www.salem.com/step
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.
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.
On August 13th, Mayor Kim Driscoll, Acting Police Chief Dennis King, Health Agent David Greenbaum, City Planner Tom Daniel, Economic Planner Katheryn Newhall-Smith, NSMC President Dr. David Roberts, and Kate Fox of Destination Salem held a town hall with Salem’s small business community to answer their questions about the COVID-19 situation in Salem.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has upgraded Salem's alert level for COVID-19 from their "Yellow" category to their "Red" category.
The contract for the Essex Street Roadway Improvement Project has been awarded and work is scheduled to begin in November.
Find out more about a pilot program to implement "Shared Streets" concepts on four Salem roadways to reduce traffic speeds and volumes.
The City of Salem launches the Salem Coronavirus Awareness Network (SCAN), a series of free COVID-19 testing events for the community. Find out more at www.salem.com/SCAN.
On August 7, 2020, Mayor Kim Driscoll and Salem Public School Superintendent Dr. Steven Zrike joined Dr. David Roberts, President of North Shore Medical Center, and Amy Courtney, Director of Infection Control and Patient Safety at North Shore Medical Center, to answer questions from Salem Public School teachers and staff about public health and the approaching start of school.
Listen to the June 4, 2020 webinar with Mayor Kim Driscoll and other Salem city officials where they answer questions from the business community about safe reopening guidelines and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about business assistance from the City of Salem during this public health crisis, please visit www.salem.com/COVIDbizassist.
On May 28, 2020, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Health Agent David Greenbaum spoke before the City Council in order to share updates about the City's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. You can listen to the discussion here and find the latest COVID-19 update from the City of Salem at www.salem.com/covid19.
On May 20, 2020, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Health Agent David Greenbaum conducted a public online Q&A in order to share updates about the City's response to the COVID-19 outbreak and answer questions from residents. You can listen to the discussion here and find the latest COVID-19 update from the City of Salem at www.salem.com/covid19.
On April 30, 2020, Mayor Kim Driscoll of Salem held a panel discussion with Dr. Dave Roberts, CEO of North Shore Medical Center, Jon Hurst of the Mass Retailers Association, Bob Luz of the Mass Restaurant Association, Kate Fox from Destination Salem, Tom Daniel, Salem's Director of Planning and Community Development, and Rinus Oosthoek, Director of the Salem Chamber of Commerce. The group discussed business recovery efforts and strategies for Salem and other communities, and answered questions from members of the local business community. Find out more about business assistance resources from the City of Salem at www.salem.com/COVIDbizassist.
On April 23, 2020, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Health Agent David Greenbaum spoke before the City Council in order to share updates about the City's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. You can listen to the discussion here and find the latest COVID-19 update from the City of Salem at www.salem.com/covid19.
On April 15, 2020, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Health Agent David Greenbaum held their third online Q&A to answer questions about COVID-19 and the City's response to the public health emergency. You can listen to the discussion here and find the latest COVID-19 update from the City of Salem at www.salem.com/covid19.
On April 9, 2020, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Health Agent David Greenbaum spoke before the City Council to share updates and to answer questions about COVID-19 and the City's response to the public health emergency. You can listen to the discussion here and find the latest COVID-19 update from the City of Salem at www.salem.com/covid19.
On April 3, 2020, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Health Agent David Greenbaum held their second online Q&A session with Salem residents to answer questions about COVID-19 and the City's response to the public health emergency. You can listen to that Q&A session here and find the latest COVID-19 update from the City of Salem at www.salem.com/covid19.
On March 26, 2020, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Health Agent David Greenbaum provided an update to the City Council covering the current status of the COVID-19 outbreak as of that date, the process the local Health Department and healthcare providers take in responding to positive cases, the City's response from both a community resource and emergency management perspective, and the status of the Salem Public Schools system. The update also addressed common questions that people may have about the COVID-19 outbreak and what the City is doing. You can find a PDF of the presentation at https://www.salem.com/home/news/mayor-driscoll-and-health-agents-update-salem-city-council.
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about Salem Together, the City's new initiative coordinating and sharing resources available to the community in response to the COVID-19 outbreak: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-launches-salem-together
On this special edition episode of FYI Salem, Mayor Kim Driscoll is joined by Salem's Health Agent, David Greenbaum, and Public Health Nurse, Suzanne Darmody, in providing an update to the Salem City Council regarding the on-going novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. This presentation was made on March 12, 2020 and circumstances may have changed since then. Find the latest information about the City of Salem's response to the COVID-19 situation at www.salem.com/news.
Find past episodes of the podcast at www.salem.com/mayors-office/page…/fyi-salem-podcast or subscribe on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about how the City of Salem is preparing for the potential escalation in COVID-19 diagnoses: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-prepares-coronavirus-covid-19
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the start of work on Phase 1 of the Common Bandstand restoration project: https://www.facebook.com/BuildingSalem/posts/3396223393727269
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the City of Salem's new vaping and e-cigarette buy-back program: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-launches-vape-pen-and-e-cigarette-buy-back-youth.
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the City of Salem's recent receipt of a $1 million grant to support improvements along Salem Harbor: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-receives-1-million-grant-harbor
Thanks for tuning for the FYI Salem podcast! On each episode, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Valerie Fletcher, executive director of the Institute for Human Centered Design, about the City's recently completed ADA plan.
Find past episodes of the podcast at www.salem.com/mayors-office/page…/fyi-salem-podcast or subscribe on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
Salem's ADA Plan: https://www.salem.com/adaplan
Institute for Human Centered Design: https://humancentereddesign.org/
Salem Scholarship Applications: https://www.salem.com/scholarship
Early Voting in Salem: https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/ad_early_voting_march_3_2020.pdf
$1 million grant for Salem Harbor: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-receives-1-million-grant-harbor
Thanks for tuning for the FYI Salem podcast! On each episode, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this episode, Mayor Driscoll chats with Seth Lattrell, Salem Harbor Port Authority deputy, about the harbor planning process starting soon and all the potential along Salem's historic and vibrant waterfront.
Find past episodes of the podcast at www.salem.com/mayors-office/page…/fyi-salem-podcast or subscribe on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
Salem Harbor Port Authority: https://www.salem.com/salem-harbor-port-authority
Complete Street Grant for Essex Street: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-receives-400000-complete-streets-grant
MassDOT Grant for On-Demand Shuttle: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-receives-250000-transportation-grant
Harbor Connector Path starts construction: https://www.salem.com/home/news/notification-start-construction-%E2%80%93-salem%C2%A0harbor-connector-path
Improvement project at Museum Place Garage starting soon: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-advances-major-improvement-project-downtown-parking-garage
Salem Paving Map show road surface conditions: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-publishes-interactive-road-conditions-map
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the City of Salem's participation in the Opportunity Zones Marketplace: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-joins-smart-growth-america%E2%80%99s-national-opportunity-zones-marketplace
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the Book Swap: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salemrecycles-hosts-23rd-book-swap
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the City being awarded a $250,000 state grant to support the new shuttle service: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-receives-250000-transportation-grant
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the first phase of the Museum Place Garage improvement project: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-advances-major-improvement-project-downtown-parking-garage
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about how to apply for a scholarship from the Salem Scholarship and Education Committee: https://www.salem.com/scholarship-and-education-committee/news/salem-scholarship-application-now-available
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the call for creatives for Artists Row: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-issues-20202021-artists%E2%80%99-row-call-creatives-entrepreneurs-and-public-artists
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the upcoming start of construction on the new Harbor Connector Path: https://www.salem.com/home/news/notification-start-construction-%E2%80%93-salem%C2%A0harbor-connector-path.
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the Scholarship & Education Committee's recent grant awards from the Education Fund: https://www.salem.com/scholarship-and-education-committee/news/salem-scholarship-education-committee-awards-five-education
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the City's receipt of a $400,000 "complete streets grant" to make improvements on Essex Street: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-receives-400000-complete-streets-grant
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the new online road surface conditions rating map: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-publishes-interactive-road-conditions-map
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the next Repair Cafe: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-recycles-repair-cafe.
The FYI Salem Snapshot is a quick news update featuring more details about a recent announcement from the City of Salem. In this Snapshot, find out more about the Century Tree Program: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-century-tree-program.
Thanks for tuning for the FYI Salem podcast! On each episode, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this episode, Mayor Driscoll chats with new City Council President Bob McCarthy about the challenges and opportunities facing the City of Salem in the year ahead.
Find past episodes of the podcast at https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/pages/fyi-salem-podcast or subscribe on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
Councillor Bob McCarthy: https://www.salem.com/people/robert-k-mccarthy
SalemRecycles Repair Cafe: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-recycles-repair-cafe
Artists Row Call for Artists: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-issues-20202021-artists%E2%80%99-row-call-creatives-entrepreneurs-and-public-artists
Century Tree Program: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-century-tree-program
Welcome to the podcast version of FYI Salem!
On each episode, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this special edition of the podcast, listen to Mayor Driscoll's 2020 State of the City address, delivered before the City Council at their organizational meeting on January 9, 2020.
Find past episodes of FYI Salem at https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/pages/fyi-salem-podcast or subscribe on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, or Soundcloud.
Welcome to FYI Salem! On each episode, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and others, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll sits down with retiring City Councillor Tom Furey, the dean of the City Council, as he reflects on his 35 years of public service, lessons learned, and what he hopes for the future of Salem.
Find previous episodes of FYI Salem at https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/pages/fyi-salem-podcast.
Salem City Council: salem.com/city-council
Peas for Fees: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-again-offers-%E2%80%9Cpeas-fees%E2%80%9D-ticket-fee-amnesty-program-3
Discounted overflow bags: https://www.salem.com/home/news/discounted-orange-trash-overflow-bags-available-holiday-season-3
Menorah lighting and holiday events: https://www.salem.com/home/news/holiday-happenings-salem
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the most recent episode, Mayor Driscoll chats with Erik and Jen Sayce from Goodnight Fatty and Mike Sperling of Sperling Interactive, about the group's plan to relocate the Salem Diner to the roof of 5 Higginson Square.
Salem Diner proposal: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2019/10/21/salem-diner-roof-proposal
Goodnight Fatty: https://goodnightfatty.com/
Sperling Interactive: https://sperlinginteractive.com/
Santa's arrival in Salem: https://www.facebook.com/events/529719134545512/
Free parking for shopping local: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-declares-november-30th-small-business-saturday-support-and
Home Fit presentation: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-all-ages-and-aarp-holding-home-fit-seminar
On the most recent episode of FYI Salem, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with Salem Public Services Director David Knowlton and Chief of Police Mary Butler about recently announced changes to the City's snow emergency parking policies and what goes into preparing for and responding to a snow emergency in Salem.
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community. Find the latest episode and past episodes at https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/pages/fyi-salem-podcast.
Changes to Snow Emergencies in Salem: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-changes-snow-emergency-parking-rules
Haunted Happenings Public Feedback Meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/events/253763
SSU South Campus Visioning Survey: https://www.salem.com/home/news/south-campus-visioning-survey-sondeo-sobre-visualizaci%C3%B3n-del-campus-sur-de-salem-state
SalemRecycles Textile Recycling Drive: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salemrecycles-hosts-9th-annual-textile-recycling-drive
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Cathy Hoog, the new director of the Salem Housing Authority. They discuss Cathy's background, the work underway at the Authority and its role in the City's broader affordable housing efforts, and how listeners can sign up for subsidized housing programs.
Salem Housing Authority: https://salemha.org/
Halloween 2019 survey and meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/haunted-happenings-2019-salem-residents%E2%80%99-survey-public-input-meeting
Solarize Salem: https://solarizenorthshore.org/
Scholarship Fund fundraising event: https://www.facebook.com/events/405840777022135/
Election Day 2019: https://www.salem.com/city-clerk-elections/news/specimen-ballots-city-biennial-election-be-held-november-5-2019
On the latest FYI Salem podcast, Mayor Kim Driscoll chats with Karen and Scott Paszkowski, owners and operators of the Tiki Hut Boat, one of Salem's newest and most innovative small businesses.
On FYI Salem, Mayor 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
Tiki Hut Boat: https://tikihutboats.com/
Proposed changes to snow emergency parking: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-proposes-changes-snow-emergency-parking-rules
SSU South Campus Visioning Open House: https://www.salem.com/home/news/ssu-south-campus-visioning-open-house
City office hours for Halloween: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-offices-closing-4pm-halloween
On the latest episode of FYI Salem, Mayor Kim Driscoll talks with Interim Superintendent of Salem Public Schools Kathy Smith. The two discuss Kathy's background, what she views as the greatest strengths and challenges facing Salem's schools, and much more.
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community. Find the latest episode and past episodes at www.salem.com/mayors-office/pages/fyi-salem-podcast, or subscribe on the podcast service of your choice.
Salem Public Schools: https://salemk12.org/
Gallows Hill Park Project: https://www.salem.com/home/news/gallows-hill-park-close-upgrades
Bertram Field Fundraising: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-launches-bertram-field-fundraising
Halloween road closures: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-planned-road-closures-october-1
On this episode of the FYI Salem podcast, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll chats with Kate Fox, director of Destination Salem, the City's tourism marketing organization. The two discuss Haunted Happenings, events of note in October, and the role of tourism in Salem's local economy.
On 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, from inside City Hall and across the community. Find past episodes, as well as issues of the FYI Salem newsletter, at www.salem.com/mayor.
Haunted Happenings: https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/
Destination Salem: https://www.salem.org/
Planned road closures in October:https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-planned-road-closures-october-1
Haunted Happenings Grand Parade: http://www.salem-chamber.org/haunted-happenings-grand-parade
Education Fund Grants: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-scholarship-education-committee-now-accepting-applications-education-fund-grants
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll sits down with Brian Kennedy, the new Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Director and CEO of the Peabody Essex Museum. The two talk about Brian's background and what drew him to PEM and to Salem. They also preview the new wing of PEM, which opens to the public on September 28, 2019.
PEM: https://www.pem.org/
Fall Street Sweeping: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-begins-fall-street-sweeping
Haunted Happenings Grand Parade: http://www.salem-chamber.org/haunted-happenings-grand-parade
Planned road closures in October in Salem: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-planned-road-closures-october-1
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this special edition of the FYI Salem podcast, listen to Mayor Driscoll's 2019 State of the City address, delivered on June 24, 2019 from the coworking space at Workbar in downtown Salem.
Read the full address, as prepared, at: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-delivers-state-city-update
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode of the podcast, Mayor Driscoll talks with Salem's Director of Traffic and Parking, David Kucharsky, and with Tom Devine, senior planner in the Department of Planning and Community Development. The three discuss the City's proposed pilot program for electric scooters, in partnership with Zagster.
E-scooters proposal: https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/05_23_2019_city_council_filings.pdf#page=18
Zagster in Salem: http://bike.zagster.com/salem/
Street Sweeping Central: https://www.salem.com/streetsweeping
Salem Summer Eats: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-summer-eats-2019
Retail & Hospitality Job Fair: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-retail-and-hospitality-job-fair
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Salem Public Schools' Acting Superintendent Kate Carbone and Salem High School Academic Dean Emily Flores about the ongoing work to redesign the Salem High School experience.
Salem High School: https://spssalemhs.salemk12.org/
Free Trolley Rides for Salem Residents: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-return-free-trolley-rides-residents
Age-Friendly Business Certification: https://salemforallages.org/services/age-friendly-business/
Changes to Salem PowerChoice: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-powerchoice-program-increases-commitment-local-renewable-electricity
"Homes for Salem" Video Series: https://tinyurl.com/HomesForSalem
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode Mayor Driscoll talks with Keegan Whitehair, director of Sail Salem, a youth and adult sailing program based at Winter Island park.
Sail Salem: http://sailsalem.org
Winter Island: https://www.salem.com/winter-island-park
Short Term Rentals in Salem: https://www.salem.com/str
Neighborhood Street Sweeping: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-releases-spring-street-sweeping-schedule-1
Certified Age-Friendly Businesses: https://salemforallages.org/services/age-friendly-business/
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the most recent episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Jen and Erik Sayce, the couple behind Goodnight Fatty - Salem's pop-up cookie bakery sensation.
Goodnight Fatty: https://goodnightfatty.com/
Transfer Station opening: https://www.salem.com/home/news/yard-waste-drop-resumes-april-20th-salem-transfer-station
Affordable housing meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/housing-workshop
2019 Salem Residents Survey: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-residents-survey-now-online-through-april-21
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community. On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Aaron Engler and Sage Shaw from Open Door Immigration Services of Salem.
Open Door Immigration Services: http://www.odisma.org/
SalemRecycles E-Waste Recycling Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/387160532056471/
MassDOT Project on North Street Overpass: https://tinyurl.com/northstreetoverpass
Salem Pantry Mobile Food Pantries: https://tinyurl.com/mobilesalempantry
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community. On the latest issue, Mayor Driscoll talks about affordable housing with Alexis Smith of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
Affordable Housing in Salem: https://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/housing-concernsresponses
Metropolitan Area Planning Council: https://www.mapc.org/
Conversations with Kim: https://www.salem.com/home/news/conversations-kim
SalemRecycles Book Swap: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salemrecycles-holds-21st-book-swap
Salem Meet & Eat: https://www.facebook.com/events/389570005161592/
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with City Assessor Deb Jackson about the newly proposed Salem Senior Tax Exemption program and the variety of property tax relief options that are offered to seniors, veterans, and others in Salem.
City Assessor's Office: https://www.salem.com/assessor
Current property tax exemptions in Salem: https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/tax_relief_2019_new.pdf
Proposed new Salem Senior Property Tax Exemption:
Salem Housing Forum: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-housing-forum
Salem for All Ages Heart Disease Presentation: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-all-ages-heart-disease-presentation
Historic Preservation/Housing Reuse: https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/fyi_salem_v5_i4_0.pdf#page=3
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Bobby Murphy, head of business development for Workbar. They discuss what Workbar and co-working is, the new Salem Workbar space, and whey the company chose Salem to open up.
Salem Workbar: https://www.workbar.com/location/salem/
Artists' Row 2019 call for creative entrepreneurs: https://www.salem.com/home/news/call-creative-entrepreneurs-2019
Taxpayer Scholarship Fund application: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-taxpayer-scholarship-application-deadline-may-15
Historic Preservation & Reuse Ordinance: https://www.facebook.com/mayor.driscoll/posts/3029024280456577
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Nick Matthews and Ben Blieden of MainVest, a new crowdfunding investment company headquartered in Salem. They discuss how MainVest got started and how it works, what local small businesses they're supporting in Salem, and how interested residents/investors and entrepreneurs can make use of the platform to strengthen their neighborhood and grow a business.
MainVest: https://mainvest.com/
Veterans Office Coffees: https://www.salem.com/home/news/2019-salem-veterans-friends-coffee-socials
Salem Food for All Resource Guide: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-food-all-food-resource-guide
Salem Public Schools Fall 2019 Registration: https://salemk12.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=541592
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll talks about the big City news and issues from 2018 with outgoing City Council President and Ward 6 City Councillor Beth Gerard. They also discuss the work ahead for 2019 and what's going on in Ward 6.
City Councillor Beth Gerard: https://www.salem.com/people/beth-gerard
Electronic waste recycling event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1847809738857051/
Launch! New Year's Celebration: http://salemmainstreets.org/festivals/new-years-eve-salem/
Christmas Tree Bonfire: https://www.salem.com/home/news/christmas-tree-bonfire-thursday-january-3
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Chris Edwards of ATG. In 2014 ATG became the first medical marijuana dispensary to open in Massachusetts. On December 15, 2018, ATG's Salem store will become the third establishment in Massachusetts to open for recreational marijuana sales. Chris and the Mayor talk about planning for the impacts of the new industry, the customer experience, and more.
ATG Opening: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-prepares-opening-atg
ATG/Destination Salem discounts: http://www.salem.org/promotion/
Leading By Example Sustainability Award: https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-12th-annual-leading-by-example-awards
GFOA Budget Award: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-receives-tenth-distinguished-budget-presentation-award
Community Compact grants: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-secures-180000-community-compact-grants
Salem Willows public input meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-willows-improvements-planning-meeting
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll talks with Tom Daniel, Salem's Director of Planning and Community Development, about housing. They discuss recent housing demand projections and the multiple tools at the City's disposal to try to improve supply and stabilize rents and prices.
Housing Needs & Demand Analysis: https://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/salem-housing-needs-and-demand-analysis-july-2015-revised
Imagine Salem: https://imaginesalem.org/
Religious & Municipal Reuse Zoning: https://www.salem.com/home/files/municipal-and-religious-adaptive-reuse-overlay-district-ordinance and https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/adaptive_reuse_overlay_draft_07-02-18_1.pdf
HDIP: http://www.mass.gov/hed/community/planning/housing-development-incentive-program-hdip.html
Courthouses reuse: https://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/salem-superior-court-county-commissioners-building andhttps://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/salem-superior-courthouse-county-commissioners-building
Mode Shift Salem: https://www.salem.com/shift
CodeRED Weather Warnings: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-reverse-notification-now-includes-weather-warnings
Salem Relief Fund for Lynde Street Fire: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-coordinating-relief-efforts-fire-victims
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Barbara Warren, executive director of Salem Sound Coastwatch. The two discuss the history of the organization and the many projects it has been involved in, including coastal resiliency, educational programs, water quality and beach monitoring, and more.
Salem Sound Coastwatch: https://www.salemsound.org/
Salem Tree Inventory: https://www.salem.com/trees
Collins Cove Coastal Resiliency Project: https://sscw.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=496d9bad740341de801197303a5eaa66
Haunted Happenings 2018 Resident Survey & Input Meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/haunted-happenings-2018-salem-residents%E2%80%99-survey-public-input-meeting
Election Day 2018: https://www.salem.com/home/urgent-alerts/election-day-tuesday-november-6-2018-polls-open-7am-8pm-remember-vote
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks about Haunted Happenings - Salem's annual October festivities - with Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem.
Haunted Happenings: https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/
Destination Salem: http://www.salem.org/
Haunted Happenings for Locals: https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/facts-fun/locals/
Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade: https://www.facebook.com/HauntedHappeningsGrandParade/
Mayor's Night Out: https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/event/mayors-night-out-2/
Addiction Recovery Facilities FAQ: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/soberaddiction-recovery-homes-salem-frequently-asked-questions
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll talks with Andrew DeFranza, Executive Director of Harborlight Community Partners, a nonprofit organization working to address homelessness and housing insecurity. They discuss Boston Street Crossing, HCP's newest "housing first" transitional housing for formerly homeless individuals.
Harborlight Community Partners: https://harborlightcp.org/
Short Term Rentals in Salem: https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/pages/proposed_short_term_rentals_ordinances.pdf
North Shore-Merrimack Valley Relief Fund: https://www.salem.com/home/news/beverly-lynn-peabody-salem-and-swampscott-announce-regional-relief-fund
Bike Master Plan meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/bike-master-plan-unveiling-open-house
Salem for All Ages Transportation Fair:https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-all-ages-transportation-fair
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Elsabel Rincon, the founder and Director of the Welcome Immigrant Network (WIN) and also the Manager of Settlement Programs for the House of the Seven Gables. They talk about the Gables legacy of supporting immigrants in Salem, WIN, and Welcoming Week and the City's pursuit of the Welcoming City certification.
Salem's Welcoming Week Proclamation: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-issues-welcoming-city-proclamation
Welcome Immigrant Network: https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeImmigrantNetwork/
The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Programming: https://7gables.org/learn/settlementprogramming/
Welcoming America: https://www.welcomingamerica.org/
Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center grand opening celebrations: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-community-life-center-opening-celebration-programs
Household Hazardous Waste Day: https://www.salem.com/health/pages/household-hazardous-waste
Yard Waste Disposal: https://www.salem.com/recycling-and-trash/pages/transfer-station-yard-waste-only
Bike Master Plan and open house: https://www.salem.com/home/news/bike-master-plan-unveiling-open-house
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Trish O'Brien, Salem's Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and with Terry Arnold, the Director of the Council on Aging. They discuss the new Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center, which opens at 401 Bridge Street on Monday, September 10, 2018.
Community Life Center opening: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-opening-mayor-jean-levesque-community-life-center
Salem Council on Aging: https://www.salem.com/council-aging
Salem for All Ages: https://salemforallages.org/
Fall street sweeping in Salem: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-plans-fall-street-sweeping-1
September Salem Days at the Boston Museum of Science: https://www.salem.com/home/news/september-salem-days-1
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks about Salem Meet & Eat, the new community meals program offered by the City, with Health and Wellness Coordinator Kerry Murphy and Director of Constituent Services Laura Assade.
Salem Meet & Eat: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-salem-public-schools-and-root-partner-host-%E2%80%9Csalem-meet-eat%E2%80%9D
Salem Community Food Assessment: https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/final_assessment_0.pdf
Salem Mass in Motion: https://www.salem.com/mass-motion-salem
Root: http://rootns.org/
Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center opening: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-opening-mayor-jean-levesque-community-life-center
Mayor Anthony Salvo Multi-Use Path dedication:https://www.salem.com/home/news/dedication-mayor-anthony-v-salvo-multi-use-path
Salem Shuttle Feasibility Study: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-completes-shuttle-feasibility-study
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Jen Lynch and Judith Reilly, founders and coordinators of the new Salem chapter of the League of Women Voters. They discuss the League's mission, current issues and projects, and upcoming voter registration deadlines to participate in the 2018 election.
Salem League of Women Voters: https://lwvma.org/leagues-in-massachusetts/state-league-units/salem/
Salem Heritage Days Festival: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-heritage-days-includes-13-days-fun-family-events
Salem Cultural Council survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GZN6S8Z
Palmer Cove Park public meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/public-meeting-palmer-cove-park
Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project final paving: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-roadway-improvement-project/
Winter Island storm water control grant: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-receives-coastal-pollutant-remediation-grant
Green Communities grant: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-receives-green-communities-grant
Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-opening-mayor-jean-levesque-community-life-center
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll talks about the Salem Summer Meals program with Deb Jeffers and Patrice Toomey from Salem Public Schools' Food Services Department and Barry Merluzzo, from Bass River, which sponsors one of the summer meal sites.
Salem Summer Meals: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-summer-eats-2018
Bass River: http://bassriver-inc.org/
Salem Community Food Assessment: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-community-food-assessment-published
SiFi High-Speed Fiber Network FAQ: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/sifi-high-speed-fiber-network
Free Trolley Rides for Salem Residents: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-return-free-trolley-program-salem-residents
Riley Plaza construction update: https://www.facebook.com/BuildingSalem/photos/a.653035698046066.1073741828.652493591433610/2235718693111084/?type=3&theater
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Ben Bawtree-Jobson, CEO of SiFi Networks, and Matt Killen, Salem's Chief Information Officer, about SiFi's proposal to bring high speed fiber internet to Salem.
SiFi Networks: http://sifinetworks.com/
Salem Farmers' Market: http://salemfarmersmarket.org/
Salem receives climate change grant: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/city-salem-receives-climate-change-adaptation-grant
Proposed parking rate restructuring: https://www.salem.com/traffic-and-parking-commission/files/2018-proposed-parking-rate-restructuring
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Linda Saris, executive director of the Salem non-profit LEAP for Education, about the group's work to prepare Salem students for success after high school.
LEAP for Education: https://www.leap4ed.org/
Salem for All Ages & Massachusetts AARP Fraud Prevention Seminar: https://www.salem.com/council-aging/events/174023
Salem-Zagster Bike Share Expansion: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-zagster-bike-share-now-accessible-all-city-bike-racks
Free Trolley Rides for Salem Residents: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-return-free-trolley-program-salem-residents
Salem Memorial Day schedule of events: https://twitter.com/CityofSalemMA/status/998595908651618304
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Emily Ullman, director of extended learning for the Salem Public Schools, and Charity Lezama, director of the Salem YMCA, about the newly launched Our Salem, Our Kids initiative.
Our Salem, Our Kids: http://oursalem.org/
Salem Public Schools: http://salemk12.org/Pages/index
Salem YMCA: https://www.northshoreymca.org/locations/salem-ymca
City Connects: http://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/lsoe/sites/cityconnects.html
Mass Mentoring Partnership: http://massmentors.org/
Community Life Center program survey: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-community-life-center-survey
Collaborative for Hope homelessness in Salem presentation: https://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/public-dialogue-presentation-04242018
Neighborhood Street Sweeping: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-releases-spring-street-sweeping-schedule-0
Palmer Cove improvements survey: https://www.salem.com/home/news/online-survey-future-palmer-cove-park
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Patricia Zaido, Co-Chair of the Salem for All Ages Task Force, about what it means for Salem to be an age-friendly city.
Salem for All Ages: https://www.salem.com/council-aging/pages/salem-all-ages
2018 Salem Residents Survey: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/links/2018-salem-residents-survey
Community Life Center programs survey: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-community-life-center-survey
Salem Transfer Station opening for season: https://www.salem.com/home/news/yard-waste-drop-resumes-april-7-salem-transfer-station
Salem Student Government Day: https://www.salem.com/home/news/student-government-day-sign-0
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll chats with Tom Daniel, Salem's Director of Planning and Community Development, about the Imagine Salem community visioning initiative and its newly released progress report.
Imagine Salem: www.imaginesalem.org
E-Waste Recycling Day: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-holds-electronic-waste-recycling-collection-march-31
2018 Salem Resident Survey: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-residents-survey-now-online-through-april-6
Salem Community Life Center program survey: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-community-life-center-survey
42nd Annual Student Government Day: https://www.salem.com/home/news/student-government-day-sign-0
Salem City Hall Annex relocation: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-city-hall-annex-offices-relocating-april-17
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode of the podcast, Mayor Driscoll talks with Superintendent of the Salem Public Schools Margarita Ruiz about the Superintendent's recommendation to dissolve the Nathaniel Bowditch K-8 School and relocate the Horace Mann Laboratory School from its current location on Loring Avenue to the building on Willson Street.
Superintendent's Recommendation; http://salemk12.org/Pages/SPS_DistNews/030384B8-011F7A5F
Nathaniel Bowditch School student transfer/choice process details, pending School Committee adoption of recommendations: http://salemk12.org/Pages/SPS_DistParentRes/18_19%20NBS%20Transfer%20Process%20FINAL.pdf
Charter Street Cemetery updates: https://www.salem.com/home/news/planning-underway-preservation-improvements-charter-street-cemetery-salem
Salem Shuttle Study Public Meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-shuttle-study-public-comment-meeting
City of Salem on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cityofsalemma
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll chats with Ward 6 City Councillor and City Council President Beth Gerard. They discuss priorities for the city in 2018 and issues and projects impacting North Salem and Ward 6.
Salem City Council: http://www.salem.com/city-council
Friends of Greenlawn: https://friendsofgreenlawn.wordpress.com/
New rental registration and inspections: http://www.salem.com/rentals
Forest River Park seawall grant announcement: https://www.facebook.com/BuildingSalem/photos/a.653035698046066.1073741828.652493591433610/2019107388105550/?type=3&theater
Canal Street Flood Control Project: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-flood-control/
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this episode, Mayor Kim Driscoll delivers her fourth inaugural address, following the official swearing in ceremony for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee, which took place on January 1, 2018.
Read more about the inaugural address, including the full text of the speech, here: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/mayor-kim-driscoll-delivers-fourth-inaugural-address
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Jamie Metsch, co-owner of Roost & Company and the newest retail shop in downtown Salem, Oak + Moss.
Roost & Company: http://www.roostandcompany.com/
Doing Business in Salem: http://www.salem.com/home/pages/businesses
Salem Veterans Assistance Fund: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-proposes-salem-veterans-assistance-fund
Peas for Fees: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-again-offers-%E2%80%9Cpeas-fees%E2%80%9D-ticket-fee-amnesty-program-1
2018 City of Salem Inaugural Ceremonies: https://www.facebook.com/events/270683350126462/
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll chats with Anya Wilczynski, operations manager for Historic Salem Inc., about the 38th annual Christmas in Salem House Tour.
Christmas in Salem House Tour: http://christmasinsalem.org/
Historic Salem Inc: http://www.historicsalem.org/
McGlew Park closed for winter: http://www.salem.com/home/news/mcglew-park-construction-update
Peas for Fees: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-again-offers-%E2%80%9Cpeas-fees%E2%80%9D-ticket-fee-amnesty-program-1
Public "After Action" Halloween Meeting: http://www.salem.com/home/news/haunted-happenings-2017-public-%E2%80%9Cafter-action%E2%80%9D-meeting
Salem Restaurant Week: http://www.salem-chamber.org/restaurant-week
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll chats with Dr. David Roberts, the new CEO of North Shore Medical Center/Salem Hospital - the largest employer in the city. They talk about changes underway at the hospital, the collaboration that goes on between the city and NSMC, the changing dynamics of health care, and the need for strong partnerships when it comes to Salem schools, transportation improvements, and the opioids crisis.
North Shore Medical Center: https://nsmc.partners.org/ and https://nsmc.partners.org/about_nsmc/commitment_to_community
South Salem MBTA Commuter Rail stop: http://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/south_salem_stop_powerpoint_14nov20162.pdf
Free October weekend parking and shuttles: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-launches-free-park-and-shuttle-options-final-october-weekends
Free October weekend parking for Salem residents: http://www.salem.com/home/news/free-october-weekend-parking-downtown-salem-residents
Public information meeting regarding Swampscott Road/First Street intersection improvements: http://www.salem.com/home/events/155373
City election on November 7: http://www.salem.com/city-clerk/pages/voting-information
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll is joined by Christian Haselgrove of the Historic Derby Street Neighborhood Association and Bob Femino of the Greater Endicott Street Neighborhood Association to talk about all that Salem’s many neighborhood associations contribute to the community and about NIAC, the Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Council that Mayor Driscoll established in her first term as Mayor.
Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Council: http://www.salem.com/neighborhood-improvement-advisory-council
Historic Derby Street Neighborhood Association: http://www.hdsna.org/
Greater Endicott Street Neighborhood Association: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterEndicottStreetNeighborhood/
"Change It" anti-panhandling initiative: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-launches-change-it-panhandling-alternative-giving
Voter registration deadline Oct. 18: http://www.salem.com/city-clerk/pages/voter-registration
Bulky item dumpster at Salem Transfer Station: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-expands-bulky-trash-item-collection-options
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll is joined by Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem. The two discuss the Haunted Happenings festival that takes place over the month of October in Salem, the role of tourism in the local economy, and all the opportunities for local residents to come downtown and partake in the festivities - including free parking!
Destination Salem: www.salem.org
Haunted Happenings: www.hauntedhappenings.org
Planned October road closures: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-planned-road-closures-october-0
Haunted Happenings Grand Parade: http://www.salem-chamber.org/haunted-happenings-grand-parade
Zagster Salem Bike Share October expansion & Wicked Bikes: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-boosts-zagster-bike-share-wicked-fun-october
Free October weekend parking for Salem residents: http://www.salem.com/home/news/free-october-weekend-parking-downtown-salem-residents
Mayor's Night Out 2017: http://www.salem.com/home/news/mayor%E2%80%99s-night-out-%E2%80%93-fun-whole-family-0
It's the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll is joined by Salem Police Chief Mary Butler and Jason Etheridge, the Executive Director of Lifebridge. The three talk about the new collaborative effort underway involving City and nonprofit partners, hoping to address issues of homelessness and improve quality of life in the community.
Collaborative for Hope public meeting: http://ondemand.satvonline.org/vod/11593-Homelessness-in-Salem-7-27-17-Medium-v1.mp4
Lifebridge: http://www.lifebridgesalem.org/
Salem Police Department: http://salempd.org/
High-speed fiber network RFP: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/city-salem-issues-request-high-speed-internet-fiber-provider
McGlew Park upgrades: http://www.salem.com/home/news/upgrades-salem%E2%80%99s-mcglew-park-get-underway-august-28
Lafayette Park upgrades: http://www.salem.com/home/news/lafayette-park-upgrades-start-thursday
September Salem Days at New England Aquarium: http://www.neaq.org/visit/tickets/offers-discounts/salem-days/
Salem Ferry: http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/salem-ferry/salem-ferry/
Salem Community Life Center groundbreaking: http://www.salem.com/home/news/save-date-mayor-jean-levesque-community-life-center-groundbreaking
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode of the FYI Salem podcast Mayor Driscoll is joined by John Keenan, the new president of Salem State University. The two talk about his transition into the new role after serving as SSU’s Vice President, his goals for the university, and the many ways the City and the university work together.
Salem State University: https://www.salemstate.edu/
Salem Jazz and Soul Festival: http://www.salemjazzsoul.org/
Collins Cove CZM Grant: http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2017/grants-awarded-for-coastal-climate-change-preparedness.html
Community Life Center groundbreaking: http://www.salem.com/home/news/save-date-mayor-jean-levesque-community-life-center-groundbreaking
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll is joined by Andy and Jackie King, the owners of A&K King Artisan Bakery on Central Street in Salem. They talk about why they chose Salem to start their business, how they’ve grown over the years, and what the latest is on their new second location coming soon to Boston Street.
A&J King Artisan Bakery: https://ajkingbakery.com/
Forest River Conservation Area Trail Upgrades: http://www.salem.com/home/news/forest-river-trail-closing-upgrades-0
Mary Jane Lee Park Re-Opening Celebration: http://www.salem.com/home/news/mary-jane-lee-park-re-opening-celebration
Community Dialogue on Homelessness: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-host-public-dialogue-homelessness
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Jessica Casey, Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Service Planning for the MBTA, and Matt Smith, Salem's Director of Traffic and Parking. They discuss the upcoming commuter rail project, which will result in train service being shut down from July 8 through September 30 on weekends and north of Salem 7 days a week from July 17 through August 13, and how Salem is preparing to manage the temporary changes in commuter traffic as a result.
Commuter rail closure details: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442458343&month=&year=
Salem Smart Signals project: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/city-salem-moving-forward-smart-traffic-signals-installation
Zagster-Salem Bike Share: http://bike.zagster.com/salem/
Boston/Bridge Street Complete Streets improvement project 25% design: http://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/pages/studies-and-reports
Summer events in Salem: http://salem.org/events-calendar/
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Selvin Chamber, Executive Director of Root, and Joe Pressey, who is part of the innovative program's first class of youth.
Root: http://rootns.org/
Salem Celebrates the 4th: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-celebrates-july-4th-0
Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project closure update: http://www.salem.com/home/news/temporary-closure-part-canal-street-moving-early-phase-2
Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-roadway-improvement-project/
MBTA Commuter Rail Positive Train Controls Project: http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/transit_updates/?ttype=cr&route=Newburyport%2FRockport+Line
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On the latest episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Nicole McLaughlin from Plummer Youth Promise, formerly known as the Plummer Home for Boys. They discuss the organization's mission and legacy, why the name change, and how people can help Plummer's important work.
Plummer Youth Promise: https://plummeryouthpromise.org/
Paddle for Plummer: https://www.facebook.com/PaddleforPlummer/
OnPoint Center: https://plummeryouthpromise.org/our-programs/on-point/
Free Salem Trolley rides for residents: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-free-trolley-rides-salem-residents
Joseph A. O'Keefe Fire Station Dedication: https://www.salem.com/home/news/dedication-joseph-okeefe-sr-fire-station
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this installment of FYI Salem, Mayor Driscoll talks with City Engineer David Knowlton about the Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project and the upcoming temporary partial closure of the street.
Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-roadway-improvement-project/
Salem PowerChoice: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-powerchoice-program-lower-prices-second-time-june-2017
Imagine on the Water/289 Derby Street public visioning events: https://www.salem.com/home/news/five-community-events-help-design-new-public-space-289-derby-street
Memorial Day Weekend events: https://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-memorial-day-weekend-events-2017
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with the team helping to bring Salem's new bike share program to the city. The bike share, a partnership with Zagster, launches on May 16. Guests on this episode include Salem's Director of Traffic and Parking Matt Smith, Erin Schaeffer from the City's Department of Planning and Community Development, Nicole Giambusso from Salem State University where one of the city's several bike share stations will be located, and Stanley Fils-Aime of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, which is one of the program's leading sponsors.
Zagster's Salem Bike Share: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-launch-new-salem-bike-share
The Salem Flea: https://www.thesalemflea.com/
Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-roadway-improvement-project/
McGlew Park improvements public meeting: https://www.salem.com/home/news/community-meeting-discuss-mcglew-park-renovation
Tune in for the 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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks about the Community Preservation Act and recent CPA grant awards with Leslie Tuttle and Kevin Cornacchio, the chair and vice chair of the Community Preservation Committee.
CPA and the Community Preservation Committee: http://www.salem.com/community-preservation-committee
Salem Celebrates National Historic Preservation Month: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-celebrates-national-preservation-month-may
Salem Mural Slam call for artists: http://www.salem.com/home/news/call-artists-2017-salem-mural-slam
Street sweeping schedules: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-releases-spring-street-sweeping-schedule
Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange seeks host families: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-ota-cultural-exchange-seeks-local-host-families
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll talks with Christine Lutts, from the Friends of Greenlawn, and staff planner Erin Schaeffer from the City's Department of Planning and Community Development. The three talk about Greenlawn Cemetery and all of its assets as a historic arboretum, the partnership between the Friends and the City to preserve the historic Dickson Memorial Chapel, and more.
Dickson Memorial Chapel restoration: http://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/dickson_memorial_chapel_restoration_project_information.pdf
Dickson Memorial Chapel presentation: http://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development/files/dickson-memorial-chapel-restoration-presentation
Friends of Greenlawn: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsofGreenlawn/
2017 Salem Residents Survey: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/links/salem-residents-survey
Yard waste drop-off at Salem Transfer Station: http://www.salem.com/home/news/yard-waste-drop-resumes-april-22-salem-transfer-station
Additional bulky trash disposal options: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-expands-bulky-trash-item-collection-options
Spring street sweeping schedule: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-releases-spring-street-sweeping-schedule
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Jay Finney, Chief Marketing Officer for the Peabody Essex Museum. They discuss the expansion project and other changes to PEM's collections now underway, current and upcoming exhibitions, and the museum's role in and impacts on the Salem community as a whole.
Peabody Essex Museum: http://www.pem.org/
PEM Expansion Project: http://www.pem.org/about/expansion
FEMA flood map revisions for Salem: http://www.salem.com/home/news/fema-issues-flood-map-revisions-salem
Salem: Sanctuary for Peace ordinance: http://www.salem.com/sanctuary
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll speaks with Matt Smith, Salem's Director of Traffic & Parking, about capital projects, traffic planning and calming, complete streets, and Parking 2.0.
Salem Traffic & Parking Department: http://www.salem.com/traffic-and-parking-department
Canal Street Flood Control Project public meeting: http://www.salem.com/home/news/canal-street-flood-control-project-forest-river-park-upgrades-public-informational-meeting
Salem Public Schools' Community Conversation: http://www.salemk12.org/pages/SPS_DistAdmin/SPS%20Strategic%20Plan
Sanctuary for Peace ordinance and meeting: http://www.salem.com/home/news/public-hearing-salem-city-council-ad-hoc-committee-sanctuary-peace
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
In this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Tom Daniel, Salem's Director of Planning & Community Development, and Kim Saltmarsh, a Salem resident and member of the Imagine Salem Working Group. The three discuss the newly launched Imagine Salem initiative and developing a community vision for the city as it approaches its 400th birthday in 2026.
Imagine Salem: https://imaginesalem.org/
Ryan Brennan Memorial Skate Park meeting: http://www.salem.com/home/news/ryan-brennan-memorial-skate-park-meeting
Canal Street flood control project: http://www.salem.com/city-engineer/pages/flood-mitigation-and-utility-improvement-project-phase-ii
Salem Police Department citizens' academy: http://salempd.org/
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll talks with Salem Police Chief Mary Butler and Alexandra Pineros Shields, the executive director of the Essex County Community Organization. The three discuss how Salem welcomes immigrants, current policies and practices by the Salem Police and the City in their interactions with the immigrant community, and what is - and is not - proposed in the "sanctuary for peace" ordinance.
Also from this episode:
"Imagine Salem" - https://imaginesalem.org/
Salem Public Schools strategic plan survey -http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-public-schools-strategic-plan-salem-residents-survey
Swampscott Rd. & First St. public meeting - http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-hold-public-meeting-swampscott-road-first-street-intersection-improvements
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
In this episode, Mayor Driscoll chats with President Patricia Meservey of Salem State University, who announced this month that she will be retiring at the end of this academic year. Mayor Driscoll and President Meservey reflect on the president's ten years of leadership at SSU, current projects and initiatives underway, and what the future may hold for the university.
Links from this podcast...
SSU President Meservey: http://www.salemstate.edu/about/president.php
SSU Center for Community Schools: https://www.salemstate.edu/29008.php
Horace Mann Laboratory School: http://spshmann.salemk12.org/Pages/index
Salem State University Neighborhood Advisory Committee: http://www.salem.com/salem-state-university-neighborhood-advisory-committee
SSU Neighborhood Connections: http://www.salemstate.edu/community/2316.php
The Generation Games in Salem: http://www.salem.com/home/news/generation-games-salem
National Grid gas project on Essex Street: https://www.facebook.com/BuildingSalem/posts/1583166838366276
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
In this special edition of the podcast, Mayor Driscoll delivers her twelfth State of the City address to the Salem City Council at the start of the new year. Read the full text of her remarks at http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/pages/mayors-speeches.
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
In the final podcast of 2016, Mayor Driscoll sits down with Ward 5 City Councillor Josh Turiel, whose 1-year term as City Council president is coming to a close. The two meet up at Deacon Giles Speakeasy Lab to talk about the year past, the year ahead, and what makes Salem such a hip and historic City.
Councillor Josh Turiel: http://www.salem.com/people/josh-h-turiel
Deacon Giles: http://www.deacongiles.com/
Salem Menorah Lighting: http://www.salem.com/home/events/101553
LAUNCH: http://salem.org/event/launch-new-years-eve-salem/
LAUNCH -Light It Up: http://salem.org/event/launch-light-new-years-eve-salem/
First Day Hikes: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-and-national-park-service-announce-first-day-hikes
Freeze Your Tush Off: http://fyto.weebly.com/
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll talks holiday shopping in Salem with Kylie Sullivan, executive director of Salem Main Streets, and Jill Thompson, assistant director of the Salem Chamber of Commerce.
Salem Main Streets: http://salemmainstreets.org/
Salem Chamber of Commerce: http://www.salem-chamber.org/
Salem Winter Market: http://salemfarmersmarket.org/2016/12/december-winter-market/
Salem Holiday Market: http://newenglandopenmarkets.com/salem-holiday-market-vendors/
Festive Fridays: http://salemmainstreets.org/festivals/holiday-happenings/salem-festive-fridays/
LAUNCH New Year's Celebration: http://salem.org/event/launch-light-new-years-eve-salem/
Salem Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificates: http://www.salem-chamber.org/gift-certificates
Community Preservation Act eligibility application information: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-cpa-determination-eligibility-application-available-0
Salem Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off program:http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-accepting-senior-citizen-tax-work-abatement-applications
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, from inside City Hall and across the community. In this episode Mayor Driscoll talks with Simeen Brown and Stefanie Howlett from Historic Salem Inc. about the 37th annual Christmas in Salem House Tour.
2016 Christmas in Salem House Tour: http://christmasinsalem.org/
"Peas for Fees" program: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-again-offers-%E2%80%9Cpeas-fees%E2%80%9D-ticket-fee-amnesty-program-0
Discounted trash overflow bags for the holidays: http://www.salem.com/home/news/discounted-orange-trash-overflow-bags-available-holiday-season-0
Lafayette Park visioning session: http://www.salem.com/home/agenda/lafayette-park-open-house-visioning-session
Mary Jane Lee Park renovations: http://www.salem.com/home/news/mary-jane-lee-park-close-december-renovation
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
It's Restaurant Week in Salem! In this episode Mayor Driscoll talks with local restaurateurs Tim Haigh and Larry Leibowitz of Bambolina and the forthcoming Kokeshi, and Matt O'Neil, of the Blue Ox in Lynn who is opening a new restaurant in downtown Salem this winter. Thanks to Creative Salem for providing the recording studio space for this episode.
Restaurant Week: http://www.salem-chamber.org/restaurant-week
Bambolina: http://www.bambolinarestaurant.com/
Kokeshi: https://www.facebook.com/kokeshisalem/
The Blue Ox: http://theblueoxlynn.com/
Creative Salem: http://creativesalem.com/
Textile Recycling Drive information: http://www.salem.com/home/news/celebrate-america-recycles-day-salem
CPA Draft FY2017 Plan: http://www.salem.com/home/news/cpa-draft-community-preservation-plan-available-0
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this special Election 2016 edition, Mayor Driscoll speaks with Chuck Barton, Chair of the Salem Board of Registrars of Voters, and City Councillor David Eppley, Chair of the Salem Early Voting Task Force. The three talk about how Salem voters can cast their ballot early, the requirements for absentee voting, polling hours and locations, and run down what appears on the Salem ballot for the 2016 general election.
Early Voting details: http://www.salem.com/home/news/early-voting-salem
See what's on the ballot and look up your polling place for voting on November 8th: http://wheredoivotema.com/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx
Absentee voting details and application form: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howabs.htm
Salem City Clerk Elections Office: http://www.salem.com/city-clerk/pages/election-information-forms
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, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this episode, Mayor Driscoll speaks with Chris Massey of Salem Open Markets and John Andrews of Creative Salem. The three talk about Open Market, Haunted Happenings, the Salem Food Truck Festival, the Salem Holiday Market, and more!
Salem Open Market: http://newenglandopenmarkets.com/salemopenmarket/
Creative Salem: http://creativesalem.com/
Haunted Happenings: http://hauntedhappenings.org/
Salem Holiday Market: http://newenglandopenmarkets.com/salem-holiday-market-applications/
Early Voting in Salem: http://www.salem.com/home/news/early-voting-salem
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, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this episode, Mayor Driscoll speaks with Salem residents Sarah Morrill and Jonathan Simcosky from the Salem Award Foundation. They discuss the origins of the foundation, past Award winners and this year's awards, the history of the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, and the legacy of the trials themselves.
Salem Award Foundation: http://salemaward.org/
COPS grant award: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-awards-119-million-hire-community-policing-officers
October traffic updates: https://twitter.com/GetThruOctober and https://twitter.com/salemmapolice (@GetThruOctober and @SalemMAPolice on Twitter)
Cruise ship arrivals: http://www.salem.com/home/news/notification-temporary-lot-closure-blaney-streetsalem-wharf
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, from inside City Hall and across the community. In this episode, Mayor Driscoll speaks with Kate Fox, executive director of Destination Salem, the City's destination marketing organization. They discuss the history of Destination Salem, what makes Salem such a great City to promote, and all the special events coming up in October for Haunted Happenings.
Destination Salem: http://salem.org/
Haunted Happenings: http://hauntedhappenings.org/
Haunted Happenings Grand Parade: https://www.facebook.com/HauntedHappeningsGrandParade/ and http://www.salem-chamber.com/events/details/haunted-happenings-grand-parade-10-06-2016-4251
October traffic and road closure info: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-planned-road-closures-october and https://twitter.com/GetThruOctober (@GetThruOctober on Twitter)
The Kindness Rocks Project at Salem's Artists Row: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/kindness-rocks-project-comes-salems-artists-row
Fall street sweeping in Salem: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-plans-fall-street-sweeping
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Day: http://www.salem.com/home/news/household-hazardous-waste-collection-e-waste-day
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
In this episode Mayor Driscoll sits down with Ian Hunter of Deacon Giles Distillery, Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing, and Al Snape of Far From The Tree cider, to discuss the craft beverage industry and why they chose Salem to open their respective businesses.
Deacon Giles Distillery: http://www.deacongiles.com/ Notch Brewery: http://www.notchbrewing.com/restaurant/ Far From The Tree cidery: http://www.farfromthetreecider.com/
Also mentioned in this episode... For more information about the City's street tree inventory: http://www.salem.com/trees For more information about Fall street sweeping: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-plans-fall-street-sweeping For more information about September Salem Days: http://www.salem.com/home/news/september-salem-days
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, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this episode, Mayor Driscoll speaks with Salem's Superintendent of Public Schools Margarita Ruiz, as the new school year approaches.
We had some audio quality issues in this recording, primarily around the opening few seconds and the closing few seconds - apologies in advance!
For more information about the Salem Public Schools: http://salemk12.org/
Details on the By All Means initiative: http://edredesign.org/by-all-means
Read more about the Winter Island pop-up drive-in: http://www.creativesalem.com/drive-in/
Find more information about the proposed revisions to the FEMA flood maps for Salem, including links to the maps: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-present-proposed-flood-map-revisions
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll speaks with U.S. Representative Seth Moulton about why he ran for Congress and how to work across the aisle in Washington. They also discuss gun safety legislation, veterans' services, and economic development and job growth.
For more information about Representative Moulton: https://moulton.house.gov/
Details and link to the complete schedule for Salem Heritage Days: http://www.salem.com/home/news/celebrating-55-years-salem-heritage-days
City board and commission vacancies: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/files/current-board-vacancies
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode, Mayor Driscoll speaks with Paul DePrey, Superintendent of the National Park Service's Salem Maritime National Historic Site and Regional Visitors Center.
Learn more about the National Park Service in Salem: https://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm
Salem Maritime Festival: https://www.nps.gov/sama/planyourvisit/maritimefestival.htm
U.S. Coast Guard tall ship USS Eagle: http://salem.org/event/u-s-c-g-tall-ship-eagle-visits-salem
Salem Heritage Days festival: http://www.salem.com/home/news/celebrating-55-years-salem-heritage-days
Apply for a reserved parking space in a City garage: http://www.salem.com/home/news/applications-now-available-reserved-parking-spaces-museum-place-south-harbor-garages
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll talks with Salem's Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Trish O'Brien about the numerous free and affordable recreation programs, classes, and events being offered by the City at over three dozen parks and playgrounds this summer.
For details or to register for a recreation program: http://salemrecreation.org/
Information and reserving tickets for the new Salem Harbor Shuttle: http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/
Details on the Hokule'a and its visit to Salem: http://www.hokulea.com/
Updates and information on the Canal Street roadway improvement project: http://www.buildingsalem.com/canal-street-roadway-improvement-project/
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, from inside City Hall and across the community. In this episode, Mayor Driscoll speaks with Hope Watt Bucci and Dan Sousa, from North Shore Pride.
Learn more about North Shore Pride: http://northshorepride.org/
Learn more about July 4th celebrations in Salem: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-celebrates-july-4th
Find out more about the North Shore Cancer Walk: https://nsmcgiving.partners.org/
Read about road closures and temporary parking restrictions during the weekend of June 25-26: http://www.salem.com/home/news/saturday-sunday-events-traffic-information
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
This week's special guest is Scott Silverstein, President and Chief Operating Officer of Footprint, provides an update on the $1 billion power plant project taking place near Salem Harbor.
For more information about Footprint: http://www.footprintsalemharbor.com/
For see Salem's Visual Budget: salem.visgov.com
To learn about the Salem Farmer's Market: http://salemfarmersmarket.org/
Details about the Mary Jane Lee Park splash pad: http://www.salem.com/home/news/splash-pad-mary-jane-lee-park-opens-today
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, from inside City Hall and across the community.
On this episode Mayor Driscoll speaks with Sarah Stanton, Salem's Finance Director, about the proposed FY17 City budget, Salem's Visual Budget, City Hall to Go, and more.
For more information about the FY City budget: www.salem.com/FY17
For more information about free Salem Trolley rides for Salem residents: http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem-mayor-kim-driscoll-announces-free-trolley-program-salem-residents
For more information about the Salem Arts Festival: http://salemartsfestival.com/
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. On this episode Mayor Driscoll speaks with Lynn Duncan, Director of Planning for the City of Salem.
Learn more: Salem Department of Planning & Community Development: http://www.salem.com/planning-and-community-development
Salem Neighborhood Street Sweeping: http://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-releases-spring-neighborhood-street-sweeping-schedule
Mapping Salem's Road Repairs: http://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/city-salem-adds-historic-road-paving-data-online-map
McGrath Park: https://www.salemrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14769
Background music by Bensound.com