{ "city": "Salem", "state": "NH", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/salemnh.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-31", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-01", "body": "Supervisors of the Checklist", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-1786", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-01", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment", "headline": "ZBA to hear five variance requests and a rehearing request", "summary": "The Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider five variance applications for properties on Lawrence Road, King Street, Liberty Street, Concord Coach Drive, and Main Street, as well as a rehearing request for 179 Main Street. The board will also review proposed amendments to its rules of procedure.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-1785", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-1787", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-10", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-1788", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review 2026 zoning amendments and two site plans", "summary": "The Salem Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on proposed 2026 zoning amendments, as well as site plan applications for a self-storage facility at 15-18 Manor Parkway and a sign permit at 9 Northeastern Boulevard. The agenda includes legal notices and revised plans for these items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-1774", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08252026-1774", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Budget Committee to discuss default budget delivery and joint council meeting", "summary": "The Salem Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the default budget delivery process, a joint meeting with the Town Council on October 1st, and the school budget review timeline. They will also receive updates on the police station budget and correspondence from the Finance Director.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-1784", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08202026-1784", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Budget Committee to review town finances and proposals", "summary": "The Salem, New Hampshire Municipal Budget Committee is meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Knightly Meeting Room at Salem Town Hall. The agenda contains only the meeting notice with no listed agenda items, so the specific topics to be discussed are not specified in this document.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-1771", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08202026-1771", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review 2027 CIP and budget timeline", "summary": "The Salem Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial documents, including June 2026 month-end reports and the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). They will also discuss and confirm the FY2027 budget review timeline and meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-1783", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Salem Finance Committee meets Aug 19, 2026", "summary": "This is a procedural meeting notice for the Salem, New Hampshire Finance Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Development Conference Room at Town Hall. No agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be for routine business or discussion without specified decisions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-1776", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Ethics Committee", "headline": "Ethics Committee to hold general ethics trainings meeting", "summary": "The Salem Ethics Committee is meeting to discuss general ethics trainings. The agenda contains only the meeting notice with no specific action items listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-1778", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Committee to review commercial property tax exemption program edits", "summary": "The Salem Economic Development Committee is meeting to review and recommend edits to the Commercial and Property Tax Exemption Program, review the Master Plan, and assess its own goals. The agenda also includes reviewing minutes from a previous meeting and planning upcoming meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-1770", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08182026-1770", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Town Council to receive town-wide revaluation update", "summary": "The Salem Town Council is meeting to receive an update on the town-wide revaluation. The agenda includes the pledge, chairman comments, and a period for public or council additions. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-1779", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08172026-1779", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Transfer Station Study Committee", "headline": "Transfer Station Committee to consider annual sticker fee increase", "summary": "The Salem Transfer Station Study Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on an increase to the annual fee for Transfer Station/Landfill stickers. The agenda also includes addressing questions from the Town Council following a previous presentation, along with routine items like approving minutes and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-1782", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Salem property values rise 25-53% in 5-year revaluation", "summary": "The Town Council is reviewing the 2026 town-wide revaluation, which updates property assessments to reflect market conditions from April 2021 to April 2026. This process is required by state law to ensure uniform taxation and does not change the total tax revenue collected, as the tax rate will be adjusted to match the new values. The agenda includes an update on the revaluation status and a list of upcoming meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-1780", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08172026-1780", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Recreation Advisory Committee", "headline": "Salem Recreation Advisory Committee to review Hedgehog Park and Milleville Beach projects", "summary": "The Salem Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss recreation projects, including an itemization list for Hedgehog Park and beach enhancements at Milleville Beach. They will also review the calendar of events, including the Salem Community Road Race on August 22nd. The agenda includes approval of the June 11, 2026 minutes and reports from town and school representatives.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-1775", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Ethics Committee", "headline": "Ethics Committee holds general ethics training session", "summary": "The Salem, New Hampshire Ethics Committee is meeting for general ethics trainings. The agenda contains only the meeting notice with location and time, and no specific discussion or decision items are listed, making it a procedural meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1777", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board reviews 2026 zoning amendments and multiple subdivision proposals", "summary": "The Salem Planning Board is meeting to review the 2026 zoning amendments and several site plans and subdivisions. Items include a site plan for the North Jewel buildings at 600 Via Toscana, subdivisions at 31 Atkinson Road and 15 Wheeler Dam Road, and a project at 15 Keewaydin Drive. The board will decide or discuss these items as part of its regular agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-1767", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08112026-1767", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to review wildlife proposal, signs, and forest work", "summary": "The Salem Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a wildlife proposal for the town forest, sign estimates for Norwood Rd and Stramaglia Family Conservation Area, an update from the Recreation Coordinator, the Conservation Commission Fund for June 2026, and tree service estimates for 186 Bluff St. The agenda includes draft minutes from the previous meeting. All items appear to be for discussion or decision, but no specific actions are stated.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-1769", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08052026-1769", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment", "headline": "ZBA to hear equitable waiver and variance requests for four properties", "summary": "The Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider an equitable waiver for 73 Haverhill Road and variance requests for 18 Samoset Drive, 6 Cove Road Extension, and 8908 Gaffney Cove Rd Ext. The agenda includes procedural documents and legal notices. Decisions will be made on these property-specific requests.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1768", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042026-1768", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to tour new police station, consider solid waste code changes", "summary": "The Salem Town Council will hold a public session on August 3, 2026, starting with a tour of the new police station. The main business includes a second reading of amendments to the Solid Waste code, a public hearing to accept a $30,000 grant for water cybersecurity, a presentation on the Salem Rail Trail Phase 4 & 5, and consideration of a conservation easement and a lease agreement with the state.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-1773", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08032026-1773", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Salem Town Council to tour new police station, consider grants and rail trail design", "summary": "The Salem Town Council is meeting on August 3, 2026, starting with a tour of the new police station, followed by a public session. They will consider several items including a $30,000 grant for water cybersecurity, a presentation on the Salem Rail Trail Phase 4 & 5, a conservation easement, and a lease agreement with the state. The agenda also includes a second reading of a resolution on solid waste code amendments and various consent agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-1772", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08032026-1772", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review 2026 zoning amendments and Tuscan Village master plan update", "summary": "The Salem Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2026 zoning amendments and a major master plan update for Tuscan Village at 14-24 Tuscan Blvd, covering buildings 5100-5800. The agenda also includes a site plan review for a sign at Wonder, 125 South Broadway. The meeting is focused on these development proposals and their fiscal and water usage impacts.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1762", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07282026-1762", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Supervisors of the Checklist", "headline": "Salem voter registration session scheduled for July 23", "summary": "The Supervisors of the Checklist will hold a session to remove and approve voters. This is a routine administrative meeting for voter list maintenance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1766", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07232026-1766", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review zoning amendments and multiple site plans", "summary": "The Salem Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a zoning amendment and several site plan applications. Items include a proposal for PR Sports Hooksett at 179 Main Street, a change of use at 21 Keewaydin Drive, a site plan and conditional use permit for Singh Realty at 9 Manor Parkway, and a self-storage project by Bluebird at 15-18 Manor Parkway. The agenda includes supporting documents for each item.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1752", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-1752", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Municipal Buildings Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review police, fire, water projects and FY27 budget", "summary": "The Municipal Buildings Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the Police Station and South Station design, public outreach for the South Fire station, and an introduction to the Water Treatment Plant project. They will also consider FY 2027 budget requests and a proposed charter amendment, along with routine items like approving minutes and electing officers.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1764", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Capital Improvements Program Committee", "headline": "CIP Committee to finalize 2027 project list and hear fire, MBAC plans", "summary": "The Salem Capital Improvements Program Committee will hear presentations on the Fire Department's project schedule and the MBAC Facilities Master Plan, then discuss and adopt the spreadsheet of 2027 projects. The committee will also review minutes from May and June meetings and consider additional meetings before a September presentation to the Town Council.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1753", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-1753", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Trustees of Trust Funds", "headline": "Trustees review investment portfolio with advisor Clarfeld", "summary": "The Trustees of Trust Funds are meeting to accept prior minutes, review the investment portfolio with Clarfeld, and discuss document storage. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1763", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to review wetlands permits for 9 Manor Parkway", "summary": "The Salem Conservation Commission is meeting to review a conditional use permit and site plan for wetlands work at 9 Manor Parkway, discuss a wildlife proposal for the town forest, and hear an update from the recreation coordinator. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes and a fund report. Most items are routine administrative matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1759", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-1759", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment", "headline": "ZBA to hear variance requests for 179 Main St, Linwood Ave, Evergreen Rd, Colleen Dr, Keewaydin Dr, and Atkinson Rd rehearing", "summary": "The Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several variance applications and a rehearing request. The most notable item is a continued variance application for 179 Main Street, which includes extensive exhibits on sound mitigation, site plans, and lighting. Other items include variances for residential properties and a rehearing request for 31 Atkinson Road.", "agenda_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1748", "minutes_url": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1748", "source": "https://www.salemnh.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }