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Salem at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 3 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 3
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Accept $21,200 NH Highway Safety Grant for Police Traffic Enforcement
Approved 8–0Town CouncilOct 19Increase Building Permits revenue line to $1,550,000
Approved 9–0Town CouncilOct 14Cut Legal Budget publications line in half
Approved 9–0Town CouncilOct 14Fund Community Development Director for six months only
Approved 9–0Town CouncilOct 14
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT29Budget CommitteeTranscribedVideo
Salem's 2027 town budget lands at 3.4% tax increase — and could hit 5.3% if warrant articles add up
- OCT27Planning Board
Salem Planning Board Meeting — October 27, 2026
- OCT19Town CouncilTranscribedVideo
Salem keeps recycling decision open after residents push back, and OKs vet trailer, traffic signal fix, grant
- OCT14Town CouncilTranscribedVideo
Salem Council finalizes 2027 budget with recycling, fireworks and charity funding battles
- OCT13Finance Committee
Salem Finance Committee maps out fee review: ambulance billing first, transfer station on hold
- OCT13Planning BoardTranscribedVideo
Salem board hears flood-worried neighbors on 30-unit senior housing plan for Pelham Road
Frequently asked about Salem
When does the Salem Town Council meet?
The Salem Town Council holds regular meetings on Monday evenings, with dates posted in the Town Council Agenda Center on the town website (33 Geremonty Drive and the Salem High School Media Center).
Where can I find Salem meeting agendas?
Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings are published in the town's Agenda Center (salemnh.gov/agendacenter) and on OpenNewHampshire meeting pages.
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