Category Neighborhoods

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in December
Highland Neighborhood Association is pairing up with Center 50+ for a gift drive supporting seniors, and Northeast Neighbors has an update on owls found in Englewood Park.

Geer Park expedition closes out Salem’s 2026 bird-watch season
Salem's park ranger hosts monthly bird-watching tours in city parks starting in the spring. Geer Park proved fruitful Saturday, with sightings of 22 birds.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in November
A little tamale lady costume stole hearts at neighborhood Halloween celebrations, and North Lancaster neighbors discussed traffic safety along Cordon Road.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in November
Neighborhood News is a monthly Salem Reporter feature to highlight news or issues of concern to each Salem neighborhood association. Read previous editions here. Salem is divided into 17 neighborhood associations that meet monthly. They serve as a conduit to city officials for things like park…

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in September
A Pioneer Cemetery clean up, park beautification efforts and annual meetings all give Salem residents a chance to connect with their neighborhoods this month.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in August
Upcoming neighborhood meetings give Salem residents a chance to learn about city drinking water, planned building projects and more.

Meet the retired Salem dentist strumming folk songs to raise money for parks
Daniel Saucy, a Vietnam veteran, dentist and musician, spends his days fundraising for the Salem Parks Foundation with an open guitar case on downtown streets

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in July
Salem's neighborhoods are planning National Night Out events and the annual Englewood Forest Festival, which returns Aug. 9.

White oaks, soil get a needed break at Bush’s Pasture Park
Taller grass and more mulch are among the recent changes in the upper area of Bush’s Pasture Park. They’re signs of a ‘no-mow’ effort by parks staff to strengthen historic white oak trees and revitalize the soil.
