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Open Burning Banned Through April 18

April 14, 2021

Dry, windy weather prompts precautions

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Trouble Paying Your Utilities? Help is Available

April 13, 2021

We can work with you to keep your utilities on and provide relief from past-due bills

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Start Planning Now, Check out the 2021 City of Salem Parks and Recreation Activities Line-up

April 13, 2021

With so many different outdoor recreation and sports offerings this year, we invite you to register online to come out and play in Salem.

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Council Approves Three Projects to Boost Water System Resilience

April 13, 2021

Design work approved for Geren Island filter, Turner pump station and Sleep Hollow waterline

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City of Salem Presents Proposed 2022 Budget April 14

April 8, 2021

The $657.5 million budget is the City's financial plan to provide services to the Sallem community; sign up to provide virtual testimony the day of the meeting, or submit comments by mail

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Make Your Voice Heard on Salem’s Future at Gen Z Forums

April 7, 2021

Join one of three forums for ages 14-22 to share your ideas for Salem’s future.

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Drinking Water Improvements Continue with Waterline Extension on Sunnyside Road SE

April 7, 2021

As part of continuing efforts to provide a safe and resilient City of Salem water system, new water line construction on Sunnyside Road SE between Woodmansee Street SE and Boone Road SE will begin in late April, 2021. Construction and re-paving will occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is part of the larger efforts in Woodmansee Park to improve and expand the City of Salem’s existing Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) system.

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Join the Mid-Willamette Eco-Challenge Team for Earth Month

April 6, 2021

Celebrate Earth Month by joining the Mid-Willamette Eco-Challenge Team to take action to help protect the environment.

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Learn How to Assess Your Storm-Damaged Trees

April 6, 2021

The Urban Forester has compiled resources to help you assess your tree and its future

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Mayor Urges Salem to Take a Stand Against Child Abuse

April 2, 2021

Committee encourages residents to paint the town blue in support and partner with local organizations

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What’s happening
Apr. 14
Salem Public Art Commission 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.Virtual Meeting

The Public Art Commission is charged with overseeing the City’s public art collection and recommending the Public Art Fund annual budget to City Council. The commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month. View meeting Livestream at link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQLj9RKZNHu4wfYcs_TC0TA The commission’s primary duties include: •Acquisition •Maintenance •Cataloguing •Decommissioning art within the City’s collection •Approving public murals

Agenda:

​April 14, 2021

Phone: 503-588-6211

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This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-588-6211 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Center 50+ Spring Makeover Event11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Join us for a fun Zoom event and door prizes! Presentations by Medical Center Eye Clinic: Dry, Itchy, Water Eyes - choose BlephEx. Selecting the Perfect Pair of Glasses for a New Spring Look. Presentation by Bella Rose Medi Spa: Skin Rejuvenation. $5 registration fee supports Center 50+ through Friends of Center 50+.

Phone: 503-588-6303

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North Neighbors (N2) Meeting11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Join neighbors and partners as they work together to make a difference in North Salem Neighborhoods. For more information, call Salem Leadership Foundation at 503-315-8924.

We meet every second Tuesday of each month. Locations vary.

Phone: 503-315-8924

Salem Public Library Advisory Board5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Virtual Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Salem Public Library Advisory Board.

Agenda:

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Phone: 503-588-6071

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-588-6071 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Salem Human Rights Commission5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.YouTube

The City of Salem Human Rights Commission is a group of community members that promote social equity, respond to human rights concerns, and facilitate collaboration and partnerships to help each person fully experience the life of the city through removing discriminatory barriers.

Phone: 503-540-2371

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Hearings Officer5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Digital Meeting

Public meeting held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

Phone: 5035402304

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 5035402304 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

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