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Welcome to Salem. This is the subreddit for everything about Salem, MA and surrounding towns. We welcome tourists and locals. Tourists must read the Wiki before posting and low effort tourism posts are not allowed.

Welcome to r/SalemMA!

We encourage all types of posts including, but not limited to the following:

*Interesting stories, videos, pictures and pieces having to do with Salem, MA

*Broad discussion questions having to do with Salem (not rants) flair with "Discussion"

*Posts about Salem history and culture

*Cool openings, concerts, tours and events around the city

*Anything funny (as long as it has to do with Salem, we love original content!)

*Posts about free stuff or events (please flair)

*Missing or found pets (be sure to include as much information as possible)

*Lost/Found posts; please flair appropriately

*Selling/looking for posts (please flair)


Are you visiting Salem, MA? You may want to check out the following sites for some local information:

*Salem at Wikivoyage

*Salem at Wikipedia.

*City of Salem's official website - City services, snow emergency updates, events

*GreenSalem.com - info to help you recycle, reuse, re-purpose including events and city initiatives to reduce waste.

*Salem MA, Without the Witches- decent travel blog post by Getaway Mavens.

Feel free to ask questions about local events, places to eat, visit, and stay. Salem has a proud history and culture that trace back to the earliest days of the colonial period up to today. Salem has been home to notables like author Nathaniel Hawthorne, inventor Alexander Graham Bell and abolitionist Sarah Parker Remond in the past to the likes of "This Old House" host Bob Vila and Parker Brothers founder George Swinnerton Parker recently. The city has a thriving art and music scene and is home to the Peabody Essex Museum. Beyond that, Salem is home to a growing restaurant and bar scene all within walking distance of one another - making Salem an extremely walkable city.


Check out other Salem related subreddits:

r/SalemState Salem State University


Thanks and welcome to r/SalemMA!

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Where can I get an oxidized Sterling silver chain?

for a necklace, preferably at least 24 inches in length

Either today or tomorrow or Tuesday

2 Comments
2024/12/22
15:22 UTC

2

Open mic nights

Are there any music open mic nights in Salem? I know hallowed ground does comedy but I’m looking for a more music focused solo thing. Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/12/22
00:01 UTC

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Pizza dough for sale?

Anyone know a local pizzeria that will sell you raw pizza dough? I think Papa Gino’s used to, but it’s been years. Any suggestions welcome, can’t seem to find bread dough or pizza dough in a grocery store today.

22 Comments
2024/12/21
18:35 UTC

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How do you report an investment property owner for not clearing their newly acquired sidewalk?

The new owners of the multi family next to mine were literally just at the property, took a look inside, then left. There are 2” of rapidly freezing slush and ice on the sidewalk. I have young kids that slip and slide all over their driveway and a wife that has to penguin her way around our car every time it snows.

There’s more to being a landlord than just collecting rent; these people need to learn.

I’m bitter because they kicked out the wonderful long time renters (8+ years, including a young family of 4) as part of the sale.

22 Comments
2024/12/21
17:37 UTC

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Where are the good Christmas lights?

So far the best I've seen in Salem are around Dearborn in North Salem and the Willows. Where else should I go? Could be in Salem or nearby.

10 Comments
2024/12/21
00:28 UTC

4

Fire Festival employment

Hello! I was wondering if anyone has worked for this festival before. Saw their advertisement on Indeed and wanted to hear from folks. How’s management? Tips? Is it worth it?

2 Comments
2024/12/20
22:23 UTC

32

Witches brew

Is something….. brewing?? There is paper on the windows 🤔

15 Comments
2024/12/20
18:33 UTC

6

Happy Winter Solstice (some restrictions apply, see fine print)

0 Comments
2024/12/20
18:16 UTC

13

Drink some beers and make some friends. Beverly/Salem – Saturday, Dec 21

2 Comments
2024/12/20
16:46 UTC

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All the pay meters red

All the pay meters are red but with cars parked in them. Does that mean I don't have to pay?

9 Comments
2024/12/19
18:31 UTC

3

Overnight Dog Sitter

Hi all - I’m looking for a dog sitter to stay overnight and care for two small fur kids from 12/23-12/27. Historic Derby Street Neighborhood. Any recommendations? Walk a pup only offers this for existing clients - so not an option for me. Thanks!

5 Comments
2024/12/18
23:45 UTC

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Piercer for kids?

Looking for a piercer for kids. Under 13. Just ears.

Looked up a place but they only do over 13. Would love personal recommendations.

Local area is good too Beverly/Peabody/Danvers.

Thanks!

32 Comments
2024/12/18
20:44 UTC

9

Solstice events?

Anyone know of spots hosting events in honor of the upcoming solstice?

8 Comments
2024/12/18
19:12 UTC

4 Comments
2024/12/17
23:06 UTC

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Fire on broad street?

Like four fire trucks they have the hose hooked up and a couple ladders into the house. Try to avoid end of broad street toward Essex street CVS until they leave (no idea what’s going on but doesn’t look good). Just a heads up!!

4 Comments
2024/12/17
22:36 UTC

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Open House on Parking & Multifamily Housing Tonight, 12/17, at 6-8pm

In case anyone is interested in learning or supporting parking minimums reform, there's an open house tonight, the 17th, from 6-8pm at City Hall Annex, 1st Floor Large Conference Room, 98 Washington St.

Parking minimums are a substantial added cost or limiter to our ability to provide affordable housing and sustainable development and improve walkability.

6 Comments
2024/12/17
20:46 UTC

8

Chile Powders/Dried Chiles?

Hello all,

I am new to the arear and am currently at Danvers Market Basket looking for for dried anchos, ancho powder, and chipotle powder. They have none of it here. I’ve looked, and asked, and been guided by staff to all that is available here.

Where do you go for chile spices. Is there something like H mart but for Latin American foods?

Thanks

16 Comments
2024/12/17
17:06 UTC

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Local restaurants/bakeries with Christmas menus to order from

What have people spotted out there for options for ordering Christmas/Christmas Eve dinners/desserts/etc from local spots - Salem, Beverly, Peabody, Marblehead, etc.?

Here are some I've seen so far:

Ledger Xmas Eve boxes (set pick up to 12/24)

Bonny Breads

A&J

6 Comments
2024/12/17
16:48 UTC

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Lost ID

Hi neighbors! I lost my ID in the salem-Beverly area this weekend. It’s from Oregon, and holds a special value to me. if you happen to find it please DM me I would be so grateful! male 28 years of age I’ll confirm name through DM

Thank you!!

4 Comments
2024/12/17
00:08 UTC

2

Where to look to see if someone is still in jail?

How do I go about seeing If someone is still in jail or if there is public access to see If someone is being booked or whatever you call it?

4 Comments
2024/12/16
21:30 UTC

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Babysitter

Hey, I’m living in Salem at the moment and I wanted to put myself out there. I’m 21. I’ve been babysitting/dogsitting for about six years now I can work with newborns I can travel out of Salem let me know!

18 Comments
2024/12/16
21:05 UTC

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Babysitter

Hi! I’m 16 and looking for a babysitting job in Salem MA. If anyone has any good app recommendations for me to use for finding some babysitting jobs. I have 3 years of experience as well as can help with small household chores and meals.

5 Comments
2024/12/16
19:38 UTC

4

Places to play pool/billiards

Where are the best places in town to play pool? Anywhere have real 8' billiards tables?

4 Comments
2024/12/13
15:23 UTC

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Proper English Breakfast??

Does anyone know of anywhere in Salem or the surrounding area that serves a proper English/Irish breakfast?

Fortunately I’m able to find the ingredients locally to make it at home, but somtimes I just want to go out for breakfast.

42 Comments
2024/12/13
12:56 UTC

10

Cozy getaway?

Anyone know of any cozy getaways in Boston area? I want to plan something for Christmas with my husband but couldn't find anything. We used to go to east heaven which is a hot tub spa but it closed and we haven't been able to find anything like it since. Thanks in advance. Want to spend less than 500$ a night.

15 Comments
2024/12/13
07:45 UTC

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