Your Monday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Through a dogged effort and multiple public records requests, we’ve secured a few additional details about the steps the city of Salem took to investigate allegations against former Deputy Police Chief Steve Bellshaw prior to his retirement.
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian also spoke with Bellshaw’s attorney for the first time about the circumstances that led to the police leader’s departure.
You can find the latest developments in our story below, plus a special Editor’s Column detailing our ongoing battle for transparency – buoyed by help from readers who gave over $5,000 to cover city fees.
As always, you can find our latest coverage on our website.
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Bellshaw started retirement talks once put on leave and no investigation was expected, attorney says
Salem city officials release documents showing what they said were their efforts to find someone to investigate allegations against Deputy Police Chief Steve Bellshaw. The city has said no one…
28 Nov 2022
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Bellshaw started retirement talks once put on leave and no investigation was expected, attorney says
Salem city officials release documents showing what they said were their efforts to find someone to investigate allegations against Deputy Police Chief Steve Bellshaw. The city has said no one…
28 Nov 2022
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The drrive to raise money to pay city records costs shows Salem residents do care about open government. City officials apparently noticed, dropping a big charge for documents related to…
28 Nov 2022
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The drrive to raise money to pay city records costs shows Salem residents do care about open government. City officials apparently noticed, dropping a big charge for documents related to…
28 Nov 2022
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The brief but colorful event drew a crowd to the city’s core, lining the streets as marching bands, city councilors and multiple Santas paraded by.
28 Nov 2022
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The brief but colorful event drew a crowd to the city’s core, lining the streets as marching bands, city councilors and multiple Santas paraded by.
28 Nov 2022
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The Salem City Council meets Monday at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a vote on whether to apply for a state grant for the fire department, and a rent freeze…
28 Nov 2022
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The Salem City Council meets Monday at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a vote on whether to apply for a state grant for the fire department, and a rent freeze…
28 Nov 2022
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