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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 6h

Great Witch spirit from the #SalemMA High School volleyball team at tonight’s “Dig Pink” match! In addition to the excellent teamwork and play, tonight’s game was a benefit for the Side Out Foundation & their efforts to fight breast cancer. Support the cause at giving.side-out.org/campaigns/24....

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 11h

The Essex County Chiefs of Police Association convened today here in #SalemMA and it was my honor to join Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller in welcoming them and thanking them - and their officers - for their support keeping our city safe during the busy October season.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 19h

This week’s City Council agenda includes my request for accepting $12.2M in outside grants to help fund the upgrade of the Horace Mann Lab School here in #SalemMA. The project will overhaul the school’s energy systems, decarbonization it, and save taxpayer dollars with operational cost reductions.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yes 4 Election Day Registration! When every eligible voter can cast a ballot, our democracy is only stronger as a result. I’m proud to support Yes on Question 4 and hope you’ll join me and the Yes4EDR coalition in casting a YES vote for democracy on November 3rd! www.yes4edr.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Leveraging growth for the greatest good! #SalemMA has secured a state grant to create a District Improvement Finance plan, or DIF. DIF invests the value of new growth into public infrastructure- roads, water, sewer, etc -to make a stronger community for all. www.massdevelopment.com/products-and...

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Heads up, #SalemMA - PD will be conducting a test of the public address system downtown today, October 6th, around 1pm. Thanks for your patience as we work to ensure a safe Haunted Happenings season for all! salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

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Prescheduled Test of the Mass Notification System in Downtown Salem

On Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., the City of Salem will be performing tests of the mass notification system in downtown Salem. You may hear a series of tones followed by pre-recorded T

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Progress in places, but lots of work still to do. That was the take-away from last night’s #SalemMA School Committee meeting, where we took a deep dive into the district’s latest MCAS scores and accountability data from the state. salemk12.org/news/sps-spr...

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Each year the MA Association of Regional Planning Agencies brings together local and state officials for conversations focused on strengthening cities like #SalemMA. This year’s #MuniPartners Conference offered deep dives on housing, federal funding, AI, public health, & much more. massmarpa.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Design development for the new #SalemMA High School continues to advance as the Building Committee & working groups shape more detailed plans on all aspects of the new school. Check out some of the latest renderings, shared at the last Building Committee meeting, at salemk12.org/news/future-....

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VIEW GALLERY | Latest Images of the Future Salem High School - Salem School District

We're sharing the latest renderings of the new Salem High School from the Sept. 24 Salem Building Committee meeting.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Congratulations to the #SalemMA High School marching band on a stellar performance at their first New England Scholastic Band Association competition of the season today! Here’s wishing you all a fun and memorable season!

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Joined Keep Salem Beautiful for another neighborhood clean-up - this time at Broad Street Park here in #SalemMA. This year the City will be embarking on the design phase of an improvement project for the park and its parking area. Stay tuned for details in the months ahead! keepsalembeautiful.com

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

While the final score wasn’t in #SalemMA ‘s favor, lots of great Witch spirit at tonight’s homecoming game. Good teamwork from the players, marching band (including the Collins Middle School students who joined the high school band!), and cheerleading squad!

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

October is Italian Heritage Month and we celebrated by raising the Italian flags in Riley Plaza! Proud to be among many #SalemMA residents of Italian ancestry. Teachers, artists, small business owners, public servants, & more - our city has been shaped by generations of proud Italian-Americans! 🇮🇹

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Groundbreaking this morning for Forest River Residences! The project will bring hundreds of new homes to #SalemMA- 1 in 4 of which are deed-restricted affordable & 110 intended for seniors- & create improved access to the Forest River Conservation Area for all. Thanks to all who made it possible!

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Another amazing Haunted Happenings Grand Parade in the books! Thanks to the #SalemMA Chamber & volunteers, all the organizations & businesses who sponsored & walked, and the students who shared their creativity and spirit with us all. No more magical way to start October! www.hauntedhappenings.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Congrats to HAWC on another inspiring annual fundraiser this morning! The work that HAWC does supporting the victims of abuse and domestic violence is of vital importance - and the stories that we heard at today’s event were a powerful example of that. hawcdv.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Joined public health officials & community partners for a panel discussion at SSU with the upcoming production of Sarah Ruhl’s “Becky Nurse of Salem.” Ruhl’s play ties the the #SalemMA Witch Trials legacy into a broader story of family, history, addiction & hope. www.salemstate.edu/calendar/bec....

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Oct 1st, #SalemMA! This year we’re again anticipating 1M+ visitors to our amazing city over the course of this month. Thanks in advance to all the City staff, community partners & local businesses who make it possible. And biggest thanks to the people of Salem for your patience! Here we go!

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today we celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Woman’s Friend Society! Since 1876, WFS has helped #SalemMA women in need of support through the Emmerton House & their work in the community. Thanks to the WFS staff & volunteers, & all who joined us for the celebration! www.womansfriendsociety.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

September is Suicide Prevention Month and today the NAN Project joined us to mark the occasion. The NAN Project is a member of the City of #SalemMA Youth Mental Health Task Force, working to prevent youth suicide through peer-to-peer education, advocacy, and other efforts. www.thenanproject.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#SalemMA residents, those who work here, and visitors can install the “My Salem MA” app on their device and enable notifications to learn, in real time, about road closures and when garages fill up. The City app is the best way to find out quickly about these notifications!

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#SalemMA is proud to be a certified Welcoming City, one constantly shaped - for the better - by the addition of new neighbors. Last night I sat down with immigrants from Moldova, the DR, Ukraine, & Guatemala taking the House of the 7 Gables’ ESL class, to hear about their experiences. 🇲🇩 🇩🇴 🇺🇦 🇬🇹 🇺🇸

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Roark Congdon’s sculpture, “Traces of Arrival,” connects the many chapters interwoven throughout the #SalemMA story. It’s an especially meaningful work of public art to commemorate Salem 400+ and today’s dedication ceremony was a chance for us to reflect on those important parts of our history.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks to the #SalemMA Health Dept for today’s free flu vaccination clinic for City employees! Getting vaccinated keeps yourself, your loved ones & your neighbors safe & healthy. Find out more about vaccinations & where you can get free vaccinations here in Salem at www.salemma.gov/325/Vaccinat....

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The #SalemMA Council on Aging & Senior Services teamed up with the Disability Resource Center to cohost a Resource Fair last week. Over 45 health, homecare, and wellness providers shared info with nearly 200 people at the Community Life Center. Thanks to all who made it possible! disabilityrc.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Fascinating talk by Judge William Young last night for Salem 400+ and America250, on the history of maritime law and how #SalemMA shaped its development in our nation’s earliest years. Thanks to Salem Maritime National Historic Park and Essex Heritage for the invitation to introduce Judge Young!

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#SalemMA school Superintendent Tommy Welch is meeting with each school community across the district alongside members of the School Committee, to hear directly from families at each school. Tonight I joined him at the Horace Mann Laboratory School’s Open House night, to hear from our Huskies!

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Welcomed attendees to the annual Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference. What we do on the local level to protect ourselves from the the climate crisis is critical. With federal leaders abandoning ship, local action has never been more important. www.preservingsalem.com/preservation...

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Salem State “closed the loop” on their major campus decarbonization project today! SSU BOLD helps the university and our city meet our climate goals, and ensures that #SalemMA State students, staff, and faculty have a healthier campus for generations to come. www.salemstate.edu/salem-state-...

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

John Andrews, founder of Creative Collective, joined puppet mayor and I for the latest #SalemMA Compass podcast! Find it and past episodes at www.salemma.gov/salemcompass.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Data centers “require a massive amount of resources, from space to electricity to water…That hasn’t gone lost in communities like #SalemMA, which is considering a proposal from Mayor Dominick Pangallo to adopt zoning that prohibits data centers in the city.” www.salemnews.com/opinion/edit...

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“Pieces of Salem” includes works from 130+ #SalemMA community members, contemplating what this city means to them as we mark Salem 400+. Appreciated the invite to share my piece from this book. Thanks to Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour, for compiling the book! www.salemstate.edu/calendar/pem...

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The #SalemMA Athenaeum has had the 1629 Endecott Charter for the Massachusetts Bay colony since 1810. For Salem 400+ they commissioned an archival reproduction. Pleased to attend the unveiling & hear from historians Charlie Newhall & Tad Baker about the Charter & its significance salemathenaeum.net

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A critical part of our ability to welcome over one million visitors to #SalemMA each October are the Salem Main Streets Information Booths on Washington Street and the Common. Today was the training meeting for over 100 of this year’s booth volunteers. www.salemmainstreets.org/get-involved

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Come by train, by ferry, or by broom. But leave your car at home. In Oct #SalemMA welcomes 65k-100k visitors on weekend days, but we only have 2,800 public parking spaces downtown. Spend less time in the car & more time enjoying our city: take public transit. www.nbcboston.com/video/on-air...

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Each year City departments meet with downtown businesses prior to the start of the busiest visitation season to talk about the weeks ahead, safety protocols, points of contact, the schedule of road closures, & major events. Thanks to #SalemMA Main Streets for convening it and to all of who attended!

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

At today’s #SalemMA Partnership meeting, Salem Public Schools Superintendent Tommy Welch introduced himself & spoke about his vision for #SalemMA schools in the years ahead. The Partnership’s been an important ally in our work to create schools that lift up every student. www.salempartnership.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It was a pleasure to attend tonight’s #SalemMA Historical Society annual meeting, where Professor Mary Beth Norton earned their Sidney Perley Salem History Award and I had the chance to thank the Society for all that they do for our city! www.salemhistorical.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Earlier this week Sarah Roy, Salem’s Director of Youth & Family Engagement, and I joined legislators and the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation team to talk about how we can partner with the Foundation to ensure every child in #SalemMA has the support they need to thrive. thetowerfoundation.org

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our annual pre-Oct press conference today to remind folks the best ways to visit #SalemMA (train & ferry) & how to keep our city magical (be respectful & stay safe). This Oct we’re expecting ~1M visitors. If you’re coming for Haunted Happenings, pack your patience! www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/...

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thanks to the employees of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for volunteering at the #SalemMA Pantry today! The Pantry is only able to do the good work that it does thanks to the volunteers who make it possible! Find out more about volunteering at thesalempantry.org/volunteer/.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#SalemMA has a legacy of industrial uses that have left lasting impacts on our community. We’re not interested in volunteering for another. wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/sale...

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Salem Latest Community To Try And Keep Out Data Centers | WBZ NewsRadio 1030

Salem becomes the latest community in Massachusetts to join the effort to keep data centers out.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today we joined with the Latino Leadership Coalition, Bentley 5th graders, Salem Academy’s Caribbean Club, others of our Latino & Hispanic community to celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month in #SalemMA. Proud to be a welcoming city-one strengthened by our diversity & our Hispanic neighbors.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On the latest #SalemMA Compass podcast I chatted with Nate Berkowitz, executive director of Root - a local nonprofit that helps young adults create pathways to independence through foodservice training and employment. www.salemma.gov/salemcompass

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#SalemMA offers 17 different property tax relief programs and last week members of our Assessing Dept held their annual info fair at the Community Life Center to help residents learn about them. Explore options for which you might qualify at www.salemma.gov/179/Personal... or call 978-619-5608.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Appreciated the invitation to offer my annual update to the Historic Derby Street Neighborhood Association this evening. Lots of great discussion about #SalemMA schools, projects underway and upcoming, and - of course - Haunted Happenings!

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