Are you frustrated with the parking situation in Salem? Parking is one of the hot button issues in Salem. Everyone has an opinion on whether we have a parking problem or a parking perception problem and what should be done. Now you have a chance to officially weigh in on the subject. The City of Salem has hired consultants to do a parking study and they are distributing a survey for your feedback. Please take a few minutes and fill one out.
Short Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Y0fVyZyebWTbEB_2bQhZqszg_3d_3d
Extended Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=27gI1donxocvwh4NHQ7hcQ_3d_3d
From the City of Salem website – “The City of Salem is conducting a downtown parking management study. The primary goals of the study are to develop a parking management plan for the existing parking resources downtown and identify what, if any, additional parking supply is needed (in addition to the new MBTA garage).
Your participation is important to the study. Evening public meetings are being planned for November 16, January 12, and a yet-to-be-scheduled date in February or March. Additional information about the public meetings will be posted on the City’s website.
Two online surveys are currently available at the links above. The short survey will take less than five minutes to complete. A slightly longer version will take less than eight minutes to complete.”
This week and for the rest of the market season Salem’s favorite bakery, A & J King will join the market to sell bread and pastries. They are replacing Armand the Swiss Baker and his truck which had to return to Florida due to storm damage. The Salem Farmers’ Market will continue in Derby Square on Front Street through October 29 on Thursdays from 4 – 7 p.m. Also, at the market this week, enjoy the music of Qwill and a cooking demonstration by Sixty2 on Wharf. For more information and updates go to 
This weekend in downtown Salem there are many great events for residents and tourists alike. Two major events this weekend include:
