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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 05/05/2026

Hi Salem! Polls are open today from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm! Make sure to cast your vote! I'll be voting YES! For a list of polling locations, visit: www.salemma.gov/1274/Importa...

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 25/03/2026

On Sunday, First Parish in Needham, UU unveiled a memorial commemorating those enslaved in the 18th century. Thanks to the hard work of the committee members and Rev. Catie, this was an incredibly meaningful event! Thanks as well to our guests Chief Peter Silva Arrow, Darlene Troge & Gloria Greis.

Three photos collaged. Two show Chief Peter Silva Arrow and Rev. Catie standing near a small fire pit with a crowd gathered. The third shows Chief Peter Silva Arrow and Darlene Troge speaking from a lectern.

John, Chief Peter Silva Arrow, and Darlene Troge standing in front of the newly unveiled memorial.

John tossing tobacco into the fire pit in front of a gathered crowd with Chief Peter Silva Arrow, Dr. Gloria Greis, and Rev. Catie nearby.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 06/11/2025

Congratulations to Andrew Smith on being elected to Salem City Council! You are going to do great work for Ward 2! We've got a so many new faces coming on to the Salem City Council! I'm looking forward to working with you all to move Salem forward. 📸: Franco Cutietta

Top image features (from left to right) Andrew Smith, John Newhall, Paul Tucker, and William Legault standing together and smiling for the camera. The bottom image features (from left to right) William Legault, John Newhall, and Andrew Smith sitting behind a table in Hamilton Hall.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 04/11/2025

Don't forget to vote today in Salem's election! We have a fantastic slate of candidates (some of my favorites are featured here). I'll be voting for Andrew Smith, Alice Merkl, Ty Hapworth, Conrad Prosniewski, and Kyle Davis! For more information on voting & polling locations, visit the link in bio.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 03/11/2025

Our municipal elections are tomorrow (Nov. 4th)! Make sure to get to the polls. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. More information is available from the City of Salem City Clerks Office (link in bio).

Vote buttons with a blue box overlaid. White text on the blue box reads: "Don't Forget to Vote on November 4th, Ward 2 Polling Location: Community Life Center 401 Bridge Street."

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 31/10/2025

I'm supporting Andrew for City Councillor. I strongly encourage residents to learn more about him. Committed to moving us forward, Andrew's vision for an affordable, safe, resilient Salem aligns with mine. I know he is a leader we'd be lucky to have in City Hall. Visit his website (link in bio).

A closeup image of Andrew, a man with brown hair wearing a maroon t-shirt and gray hoodie. Text in orange and light blue lettering over a dark blue chevron says "Andrew Smith Ward 2 City Council."

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! There many ways to enjoy today in our neighborhoods and around Salem! Check out the public events at the Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park, Washington Street, and Front Street! Trick-or-Treating is set for 5:30-8:00pm! For more, visit www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts.....

An image of Old Town Hall in Salem on a hazy night. "Happy Halloween" in orange script written above.

Black text over an orange background highlights Trick-or-Treating from 5:30-8:00 PM. Black spiderwebs and bats frame the text.

White and dark yellow text on an orange background with a spooky silhouette landscape and bats along the bottom border. The text highlights public events (also available through the posted link):

The Stage on Salem Common will feature DJ Richard Mixin from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm, Witches Circle from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Not Bad Pretty Good from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and Drunken Doja Monkey (DDM) from 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

The Stage at Washington Street and Federal Street will feature DJ Francois Flow from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm and Hello Newman from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

The Stage on Front Street will feature DJ at 4:00 pm, Big Ol' Dirty Bucket from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm, and TerraFunk from 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

The Stage at Charlotte Forten Park will feature live music at the Harborwalk.

The Stage on Hawthorne Boulevard will feature Undercover Band from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Pretty Rotten from 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

At the North River at 10:10 PM, there will be a Halloween Night Closing Drone Show.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 25/10/2025

For over 250 years, Massachusetts has said “No Kings!” I was so proud to gather with Unitarian Universalists from around the country to resist tyranny and oppression.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 16/09/2025

Today is Election Day! The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge St. Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 12/09/2025

Thank you to Salem Access Television for opening your studio for candidates! www.newhallforsalem.com/post/satv-st...

John in a gray sport coat and white shirt at a lectern with a television camera in the foreground.

John in a gray sport coat and white shirt at a lectern with multiple television cameras in the foreground.

John in a gray sport coat and white shirt sitting at a computer reviewing footage.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 12/09/2025

Thank you for coming to the forums this week! We have work to as Salem moves forward. Thanks to the LWV, Downtown Neighborhood Assoc., Common Neighborhood Assoc., Chestnut St residents, & Federal St Neighborhood Assoc. for organizing. Thanks to the Waterfront Hotel & Hamilton Hall for hosting.

Candidates seated at a long white table.

John in a white dress shirt and tan sport coat speaks into a microphone.

Candidates sit at a table while being introduced.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 08/09/2025

A special thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful to be among such incredible candidates endorsed for office.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 06/09/2025

Ward 2 has a preliminary election this year! Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, September 16th. The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street. Visit www.newhallforsalem.com/vote for more information and resources.

Vote buttons with a blue box overlaid. White text on the blue box reads: "Preliminary Election, September 16th, Ward 2 Polling Location: Community Life Center 401 Bridge Street."

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 06/09/2025

I'll be at two upcoming community forums this week! Wards 1 & 2 Candidate Forum - Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Ward 2 Candidate Forum - Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM at Hamilton Hall.

John in a white dress shirt holding a microphone. Blue boxes of text line the right with details about candidate forums. All details are included in the text of the post.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 30/08/2025

Governor Maura Healey released a statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to cancel funding for port infrastructure projects, including a near $34 million investment to the City of Salem to redevelop a vacant industrial facility into an offshore wind terminal.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 29/08/2025

Thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful and honored to be listed among my fellow queer community leaders. Read the press release here: victoryfund.org/news/lgbtq-v...

John in a tan coat with checkered shirt standing outside. Overlaid text reads: Endorsement LGBTQ+ Victory Fund." Paired with the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund in the top right corner.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 19/08/2025

Save the date! On Monday, September 8th I’ll be joining other candidates from Wards 1 and 2 for a forum at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. I’m looking forward to hearing from you! I hope to see you there!

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 11/08/2025

It was a beautiful day to join the Salem Common Neighborhood Association's block party! I really enjoyed connecting with everyone!

People gathered in the street milling about and conversing around tables of food.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 24/07/2025

So many people came out to wish a happy 100th birthday to the Hawthorne Hotel! Since opening on July 23rd, 1925, the Hawthorne has been an icon in Salem. We are so lucky to have this historic hotel!

The Hawthorne Hotel with a large crowd in front. A view from Hawthorne Boulevard.

A classic gray car from 1930 with a window placard indicating it is a 1930s car.

A classic green car with tan seats and a spare tire just above the fender.

A crowd gathered outside the Hawthorne Hotel with a line of classic old cars.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 15/07/2025

Thank you Salem Dems and Democratic Socialists for last night’s event! I loved connecting with Salem residents. Lots of questions about trees, Salem High, serving marginalized communities, development projects & more! To hear more, connect, volunteer, or donate, please visit newhallforsalem.com.

John in a white dress shirt, jeans, a dress shoes holding a microphone near a podium.

John in a white dress shirt, holding a microphone in front of a seated crowd.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 14/07/2025

It was great door knocking this weekend! I’ve enjoyed hearing your ideas for moving Salem forward. I’ve heard concerns over traffic, tourism & affordability. We need to focus on repairing our infrastructure. We must also maintain and expand communication pathways to increase the City's transparency.

John in a Newhall for Salem shirt in front of a yellow house holding campaign literature.

A close-up of Newhall for Salem campaign literature left on a purple door. "John Newhall for Salem - Ward 2, A Leader Who Listens" as well as an image of John in a coat and tie face outward.

A Newhall for Salem yard sign outside someone's house. The sign reads "John Newhall for Salem - Ward 2, www [dot] newhall for salem [dot] com.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 05/07/2025

What a great turnout last night down by the water at Derby Wharf! The music was fabulous and we had some great fireworks! Happy 4th of July!

Elected leaders march outside the Custom House behind veteran color guard.

A crowd gathered on Derby Wharf with a stage lit in red, white, and blue.

Red fireworks exploding above a crowd and red, white, and blue stage.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 04/07/2025

Happy 4th of July! What a great day to celebrate our independence. Thanks to the Salem Common Neighborhood Association for hosting a reading of the Declaration of Independence with a stirring reflection from Councillor Caroline Watson-Felt. I hope to see you at Derby Wharf festivities this evening!

Salem Common Bandstand with a crowd gathered and the American flag flying in the background.

City Councillor Caroline Watson-Felt in a white pantsuit speaking at a lectern on the Salem Common Bandstand.

Salem Common Bandstand with a crowd gathered and a colonial reenactor speaking.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 29/06/2025

What a great turnout for North Shore Pride! In this time of turmoil in the LGBTQIA+ community, it is even more important we showcase that all genders and orientations are welcome in our community. Trans rights are human rights. LGBTQIA+ lives are sacred.

John marching with the First Church in Salem, Unitarian Universalist in the North Shore Pride Parade. John and Marlene Warner carry a banner with the church name and the word "Community."

A crowd gathered at Shetland Park preparing for the North Shore Pride Parade.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 26/06/2025

Time for a survey: bit.ly/Salem114-sur... Take a few minutes and help Salem study for infrastructure improvements.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 19/06/2025

There’s still time to enjoy some of the fabulous Juneteenth events in Salem!

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 16/06/2025

Happy Fathers Day to all the incredible dads out there! I’m so lucky to have this sailing historian father. Dad, you’ve taught me so much about how to think deeply, care for the world, and to never let an adventure pass me by. Thank you! I love you.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride Month! The flags are waving, the sun is out, and Salem is proud of our queer community. Queer joy is sacred. Queer rights are human rights.

Riley Plaza flag poles. The center flag is the American flag. Each post surrounding it alternates the rainbow pride flag and the trans pride flag.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 31/05/2025

A MA first! Yesterday, Salem proudly welcomed @massgovernor.bsky.social and @kimdriscollma.bsky.social to the Peabody Essex Museum to announce Regie Gibson as the first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts! This was a great way to kickoff the Mass Poetry Festival. Read more here: bit.ly/4mGXz42

Mayor Pangallo in a dark suit at a podium with Gov. Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll as well as other leaders behind him.

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll in a white jacket at a podium with Gov. Healey as well as other leaders behind her.

Poet Laureate Regie Gibson in a black suit at a podium with Gov. Healey Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll as well as other leaders behind him.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 30/05/2025

After filing this morning, I'm on the ballot! Thanks to all who signed my nomination papers! I’m excited for the work ahead. I’ve loved hearing your thoughts, concerns & hopes for Salem. Next is more conversations and engagement with all across Ward 2! Join my campaign at www.newhallforsalem.com

An image of John wearing a dark blue Newhall for Salem t-shirt and standing on the steps of City Hall.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 29/05/2025

MassDOT announced that the Kernwood Ave. Bridge will close to all traffic from 6:00 am Monday, June 2, to Friday, July 11. The repairs will preserve the bridge until the planned project to construct a permanent replacement bridge commences. See the full text here: www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

A map of the detours outlined in the MassDOT post.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 16/05/2025

We had a wonderful time yesterday at the flag raising in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month!

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all those who mother. I am so grateful for everything my mother has done and continues to do for me. I love you mum 💙

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 01/05/2025

Thank you to all the Salem leaders who were involved in developing and delivering the 2024 Haunted Happenings Report! What we learned last year will help make Haunted Happenings more inclusive and productive for residents going forward.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 29/04/2025

Join the crowds for another Day of Action in Lynn or on the Boston Common this May 1st!

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 29/04/2025

The City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee and the Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 Haunted Happenings Report tomorrow at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. Read more & access the report here: www.salemma.gov/AgendaCenter... #salem #salemma #salemmasa #hauntedhappenings

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 26/04/2025

This week we gathered at Notch to kickoff the campaign! Thank you to all who came! I really enjoyed connecting with each of you. And, thank you to @notchbrewing.bsky.social for welcoming us.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 31/03/2025

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! Today we uplift our trans and nonbinary community. You are welcome here! You help make Salem better every day just by being you!

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 28/03/2025

The Salem Film Fest kicked off last night! I’m looking forward to the fabulous lineup of films this weekend!

Large gathering of people wandering and talking at the film fest kickoff.

Another large gathering of people wandering and talking at the film fest kickoff.

Peabody Essex Museum screening room with people in seats and the film titles: “Small Town Universe & Perfectly a Strangeness” on screen.

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John Newhall @newhallforsalem.com · 23/03/2025

I had a great time at the Free Book Swap at the Community Life Center yesterday! Thanks to Salem Recycles for running it!

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