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A 20-year-old Massachusetts man is facing charges after an incident at a Walmart in Salem on Sunday led to a police search in the area. Formal charges were.
A 20-year-old Massachusetts man is facing charges after an incident at a Walmart in Salem on Sunday led to a police search in the area. Formal charges were filed Monday against Salem resident Jesus Padilla for vandalism of property, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and trespassing, police said. Police received a call around 10:50 a.m. Sunday reporting a person with.
Full text of Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll’s 2021 state of the city address
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll delivered her annual State of the City address during the Salem City Council’s annual organizational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7.
The full text of her remarks, as prepared, is below.
Honorable Councillors and fellow Salem residents, Representative Tucker and Senator Lovely. Congratulations to Councillor Madore on your election as Council President for this year.
I’d like to begin by acknowledging and honoring that the building from which I’m addressing you, Salem City Hall, our City Hall, is – like all of Salem – indigenous land: a place called Naumkeag and home to countless generations of Massachuset men, women, and children. Earlier this year we placed a Land Acknowledgement here at City Hall, at City Hall Annex, and at the Jonathan Corwin House. Even as we approach the 400thanniversary of European arrival here in 1626, let’s never lose sig
In Salem, Derby Street sees uptick in storefront activity, economic opportunity
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Take a look up and down and around Derby Street lately? The historic downtown area has witnessed a welcomed, lively bit of economic revitalization amid a global pandemic.
The activity runs the gamut from new businesses opening and the relocation of existing ones for more space. Folks will find “coming soon” signs plastered on windows, and renovations offering economic opportunity.
“Definition of brave, courageous and resilient: Opening up a new coffee shop during a pandemic,” wrote Mayor Kim Driscoll on Facebook Tuesday. “Love our brave, courageous, resilient entrepreneurs and looking forward to grabbing some java in these two new spaces.”