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Thank You
to the Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Company & Ambulance, Salem Volunteer Fire Company, Resident State Troopers, Essential Workers, and all of our town's Volunteers who place themselves in harms way all day, everyday, thank you for all you do!
Salem Town Hall
Incorporated in 1819, the Town of Salem is a quiet, rural community of more than 4,000 residents, nestled among hills, wetlands, and open fields and filled with a friendly, caring, and diverse group of residents. Photograph by Mandie Lee Photography.
Salem Free Public Library
A fun-filled room for children to play or read in, the Children's Playroom at the Salem Free Public Library is just one of the many wondrous things to explore at the Library, which offers a plethora of books, programs, events, and activities for everyone....
Salem School Marching Band
The Salem School Marching Band led by Music Teacher James Gerrard march and perform at our town's Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony with their mascot to remember, hoor and mourn those residents who served our country. Photograph by John Houchin....
Salem Volunteer Fire Company
The Salem Volunteer Fire Company is made up of a dedicated group of Firefighters, Emergency Medical Personnel, Junior Firefighters in Training, Fire Support, and Fire Police who serve to protect our townspeople. Photograph by Mandie Lee Photography....
Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Company
The Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Company, which includes a dedicated group of staff officers, line firefighters, and young cadets under the age of 18, proudly protects the lives and property of the over 4,000 residents of Salem. Photograph by John Houchin....
Salem Lions Club Annual Road Race
The Salem Lions Club's Annual 5K Road Race and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk for Kids, held on the second Saturday of April every year, welcomes all families, individuals, running enthusiasts, and upcoming and top-level runners to race. Photograph by Bopha Smith....
Salem's Annual Apple Festival
The folding of the American Flag by members of the Salem Volunteer Fire Company at the town's Infamous Annual Apple Festival event, where all things apple – homemade pies, fritters, cider and more – are offered for sale. Photograph by Bopha Smith.
2019 Memorial Day Parade and Service
Remembering, honoring, and mourning our town's veterans who gave their lives while serving in the military, Salem's 2019 Memorial Day Parade and Service also served as theofficial kicked off our Town's Bicentennial Celebrations. Photograph by Bopha Smith....
Salem Bicentennial Heritage Day
At the town's 2019 Bicentennial Heritage Day event, hundreds of residents came together to celebrate the town's 200th year birthday and show their town spirit by forming an "S" for Salem on the Town Green. Drone Photograph by Jason Otrin, Oncourse Drones.

Town of Salem Budget »

May 29th, 2020Dear Fellow Townspeople,The Board of Finance approved the municipal budget for the fiscal year July, 1st...

2020 Salem Memorial Day Neigborhood Car Parade »

The Salem Memorial Day Parade Committee will lead a small delegation of Salem Military Representatives and Town...

Revised Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Proposed Budget »

May 22, 2020Dear Salem Residents,

May

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
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3	4 Board of Education 5:00pm Board of Education 6:00pm Inland Wetlands & Conservation Commission - Cancelled 7:00pm Board of Education 7:00pm	5 Southeastern CT Council Exec. Comm. 8:30am Board of Selectmen 7:00pm	6 Annual Town Meeting - Cancelled 7:00pm Salem Democratic Town Committee 7:00pm	7	8	9
10	11 Board of Selectmen Special Meeting 7:00pm	12 Emergency Management Committee - CANCELLED 6:00pm Library Board of Directors 7:00pm	13	14 Board of Finance - CANCELLED 7:00pm Gardner Lake Authority - CANCELLED 7:00pm	15	16
17	18 Board of Education 6:00pm Recreation Commission 7:00pm Economic Development Commission - Cancelled 8:00pm	19 Board of Selectmen Special Meeting 7:00pm Planning & Zoning Commission - Cancelled 7:00pm	20	21 Board of Finance Special Meeting 7:00pm	22	23
24	25	26 Planning & Zoning Commission - Cancelled 7:00pm	27 Southeastern CT Council of Govts. 8:30am	28 Zoning Board of Appeals - Cancelled 7:00pm Board of Finance Special Meeting 7:00pm	29	30
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All upcoming events

Upcoming Events

Board of Education

June 1, 2020 - 5:00pm

Board of Education

June 1, 2020 - 6:00pm

Inland Wetlands & Conservation Commission

June 1, 2020 - 7:00pm

Board of Education

June 1, 2020 - 7:00pm

Southeastern CT Council Exec. Comm.

June 2, 2020 - 8:30am

All upcoming events

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

Monday to Wednesday

Thursday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

CLOSED

BUILDING, ZONING & WETLANDS DEPARTMENTS

Mondays & Thursdays	3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
BUILDING OFFICIAL: Mondays & Thursdays	5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	CLOSED

FINANCE OFFICE

Monday to Wednesday	8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays	8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday	CLOSED

SALEM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Monday	10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday	12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday	12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday	10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday	10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday	CLOSED

TAX COLLECTOR

Monday to Wednesday

Thursday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

CLOSED

TOWN CLERK

Monday to Wednesday	8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays	8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday	CLOSED

TRANSFER STATION

Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	CLOSED

United Way Mobile Food Pantry Truck

Mobile Food Pantry

Stock photo of hiking trail

Trails

Stock photo of recycling plastic bottles

Transfer Station