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News and Information for the Town of Salem
June 2007 - Posts
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BY MATT HERSH When people rent apartments in Salem, location is an important consideration. But for property owner Larry Jacobs, it can be a deal-breaker. In March, Jacobs purchased 42 apartments on Meisner Circle. But now, he’s having trouble finding Read More...
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BY MATT HERSH A Salem doctor and landowner has filed a lawsuit against the town in an attempt to overturn two zoning ordinances approved at Town Meeting in March. The ordinances, which were designed to protect Salem’s 100-year flood plain, have Read More...
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BY MATT HERSH The theme of the day was cancer, but the mood and atmosphere were nothing but positive at Salem’s third annual Relay for Life. More than 1,500 people gathered at the Salem High School track where they walked laps for 18 hours, shared Read More...
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BY SAPNA PATHAK Mike LeClerc won’t name names. No, the Central High running back won’t tell you who’s doing it, but he’ll certainly admit it’s happening. In fact, LeClerc’s even tried it a couple of times. “Yeah, Read More...
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BY MATT HERSH Salem is ready to hire its next town manager, but it’ll have to wait until he returns from Iraq. At their Monday, June 25, meeting, selectmen announced that they have offered the job to Jonathan Sistare after months of searching and Read More...
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BY MATT HERSH The school district’s push toward revitalizing their technology department recently got a boost with a new hire. Colleen Moran was hired to fill the new position of applications manager for the district. The $65,000 position was restored Read More...
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BY MATT HERSH A week after Salem selectmen met privately to discuss the four finalists for the town manager position, a decision has yet to be made. The board met during a non-public session on Wednesday, June 13, but were unable to finish their discussion. Read More...
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BY SAPNA PATHAK They know what “Salem softball” means. They’re well aware they’ll see every opponent’s best effort. They’ve raised a championship plaque in celebration as the best team in the league. But don’t Read More...
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BY MATT HERSH The Salem School District is one step closer to upgrading its information technology department after the purchase of an expensive piece of equipment. The district recently ordered a new centralized server that cost nearly $100,000. The Read More...
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BY SAPNA PATHAK Cross Londonderry off the list – the list of opponents Salem has rolled through during its Class L softball reign. The Lancers are just another squad which settled for the runner-up plaque after facing the Blue Devils for the state Read More...
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BY MATT HERSH A recent alcohol sales compliance check by Salem police yielded several repeat offenders and a state liquor store. Police officials said nine Salem businesses sold alcohol to minors during the check on May 24. Deputy Police Chief William Read More...
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BY MATT HERSH Instead of being razed, one of Salem’s oldest manufacturing plants may be incorporated into a new shopping plaza. Developers who initially planned on knocking down the Coca-Cola plant on Route 28 to make room for a retail plaza are Read More...
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BY MATT HERSH While some Salem residents may raise eyebrows at the school district’s proposed $40 million high school renovation project, officials have defended the price, saying it will ensure high-quality work. The district recently selected Read More...
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BY SAPNA PATHAK For the second year in a row, Dan Keleher grasped for the right words to comfort his players after a premature postseason exit. And for the second year in a row, he couldn’t find them. Upset as the second seed in the first round Read More...
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