r/SalemMA

Anyone who is willing to tell me, could you let me know what you are paying for rent and utilities normally? Please include bedroom number if possible. Looking to see what living expenses would like like once moving (I have a year to plan for this, job is not an issue, just would like to know financially what is happening for people over there now so I can see accurate pricing— not just Zelle estimates)

It mostly does good things, but it picked up some amendments in the Senate that would:

- let certain housing projects bypass local wetlands and septic rules (the ones that keep building out of floodplains and protect drinking water),

- reduce state grant funding for towns that keep those stronger local protections, and

- weaken the rules on rat poisons that are killing hawks and owls.

https://massready-act.vercel.app

It's in the House Ways & Means Committee right now. I'm genuinely torn — I want more housing, but letting projects skip flood and water protections seems like the wrong way to get there, especially in a town like ours that deals with flooding.

Curious whether folks here have been following it or have thoughts. (I found a page that breaks down the exact sections and makes it easy to email the committee — I'll put the link in a comment so this isn't a link post.)

https://massready-act.vercel.app

I just saw Matt Rife outside the Hawthorne hotel and when I googled it I found out he’s bringing his haunted museum to Salem?!? What do we all think of this? Personally don’t like him as a person

Has anyone heard what’s going on with The Cannery? I know they’re supposed to open this weekend, but I heard at their soft opening this past weekend their capacity was only 25 people. Really hoping that changes because wtf? How is that sustainable for them?

I know the city puts local businesses through hell with seasonal patio permits, not sure if capacity limits change once Memorial Day weekend hits.

Happened twice last week and now again today. I’ve heard it’s because of work being done near Hawthorne (unannounced) but is there any confirmation on that? Why can’t the city simply communicate these things?

**Update**: Talked to a girl from DPS - essentially they did more work today and didn’t realize the impact would span as far as it did. They turned the hydrants back on and things should be normal by now.

**Update #2**: Emailed Andrew Smith (ward 2 councilor) and he got right back to me, agreed it’s been ridiculous and said they just hired a new city engineer that should hopefully improve communications

Hi Everyone! I will be traveling to Salem in a little over a week for the first time and I'm excited! I won't go into the boring details of why but I may need a dentist while I'm there. Looking for one who can cement a crown back on (and possible root canal if necessary). TIA!

Maybe this was posted already - sorry in advance. Does anyone know of what engineering work they are actually doing to this bridge?

I feel like this has been going on for a couple years now (could be wrong) and the traffic in the morning is just absolutely f*ucked.

Wonder why they choose to do this stuff during rush hour?

Anyways my son and I just keep wondering what they’re doing. Must be structural so we do not all collapse and perish which I get it but still…. Thanks in advance!

i’m a man w long hair and i don’t want to loose a bunch of length but i need a trim. don’t trust a barber shop to do it, i would prefer a salon, but the ones ive looked at in the area are not easy on the wallet. i don’t need anything ridiculously cheap i know you get what you pay for but some of these are like 75 dollars for 1/2 inch trim. anyone got recommendations?

Does anyone know of any good card shops that buy and sell pokemon at reasonable prices? trying not to support chain stores but i gotta rippppp

I need to have the interior of a car detailed. Anyone have any recommendations for a local detailer that is thorough and not outrageously priced?

My name is Lauren and I’m currently taking new clients at Fringe Salon in Salem! I do customized facials, lash lifts, brow laminations, tinting, and facial waxing. I used to crazy special effects makeup & body painting on TikTok but that love evolved into a love for skincare. I’m super passionate about product ingredients and helping my clients with their skincare goals!! I’m looking to grow my clientele so if you know anyone needing to reset their skin before summer I’d love to have them as a client☺️

Hi all, my washing machine clogged at the filter last night and won’t drain. It’s one of the newer front loaders without access to the filter, I’d need to disassemble half the machine to get to it. It’s a pretty new machine, and the only one I could find that would fit down the stairs to my small Salem basement, so I really don’t want to replace it.

Any recommendations for a skilled handyman or tech?

Called the mayor's office and confirmed there are no changes to the skippers service coming this Friday.

Edit: to service in Salem. Service to other towns will be stopped as announced by the city.