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City Offices Closed
City Offices Closed

City Offices Closed

City Offices Closed

City Offices Closed

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 18, all Salem City offices will be closed. Offices will be opened on January 19.
Trash Collection
Trash Collection

Trash Collection

Trash Collection

Trash Collection

City offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Click here for the trash collection schedule.
Shop & Eat
Shop & Eat

Shop & Eat

Shop & Eat

Shop & Eat

Please do your part to support our local Salem restaurants and shops as they continue to reopen here in Salem.
Serve Your City
Serve Your City

Serve Your City

Serve Your City

Serve Your City

Share your time and talent by serving on a Board or Commission. Click Here for a list of openings.
GIS Portal
GIS Portal

GIS Portal

GIS Portal

GIS Portal

The City of Salem's platform for exploring and downloading GIS maps and data, discovering web applications and viewing story maps.
Downtown Plan
Downtown Plan

Downtown Plan

Downtown Plan

Downtown Plan

By working together we are building on our wonderful Downtown and ensuring that it has a bright future as the center of our community. Click here to see the planned phases.
Meter Replacement
Meter Replacement

Meter Replacement

Meter Replacement

Meter Replacement

As part of our commitment to improve service and reliability, we are preparing to replace your electric & water meter. Below are some common questions about the process. Click here for more...
COVID-19
COVID-19

COVID-19

COVID-19

COVID-19

Click here for the latest updates from the City of Salem regarding current information about COVID-19.
Rotary Dog Park
Rotary Dog Park

Rotary Dog Park

Rotary Dog Park

Rotary Dog Park

The park is located on Indiana Street beside the Salem Animal Shelter. It is open daily from 6am – 10pm and there are both large and small dog sections.
Historic Tour
Historic Tour

Historic Tour

Historic Tour

Historic Tour

Click here for an interactive map of the Downtown Salem Walking Tour
Sharing the Love
Sharing the Love

Sharing the Love

Sharing the Love

Sharing the Love

Salem's Love sign is always on the move! Where will it end up next? Find out more about the Commonwealth's only mobile Love sign.
Pay Utility Bills
Pay Utility Bills

Pay Utility Bills

Pay Utility Bills

Pay Utility Bills

The City of Salem is now offering the ability to pay online. It's easy, fast and free.
Mobile Alerts
Mobile Alerts

Mobile Alerts

Mobile Alerts

Mobile Alerts

Register to receive alerts from our Instant Info Citizens Alert system for important emergency alerts, notifications and updates on your devices – Free of charge.

Upcoming Events

Zoom Storytime Read more

Zoom Storytime

1/20/2021 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

"Attend" storytime from the comfort of your own home or classroom!  Recommended for ages 0-5.  Older siblings are welcome to attend, too!

Request the Zoom meeting login information here https://forms.gle/DJZrtiF2dpPrmMm7A or email us at library@salemva.gov.

*Please submit your request at least 30 minutes before storytime begins.  Thank you!

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