Town Council — August 3, 2026
The council will begin with the swearing-in of new firefighters and a second reading of Resolution No. 2026-15 regarding the Assistant Town Manager position. They will also consider proposed amendments to Salem Municipal Code Chapter 409 regarding solid waste.
During new business, the council will hold a public hearing to accept a $30,000 Overwatch Foundation grant for community water cybersecurity. Additionally, the Community Development Department will present preliminary designs and open public comment for Salem Rail Trail Phases 4 and 5.
Other items include a review of a conservation easement at 417 South Broadway and a proposed one-year lease agreement with the NH Department of Health and Human Services for the use of the courthouse.
On the agenda
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Proposed amendments to Salem Municipal Code Chapter 409 (Solid Waste)
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Public hearing for $30,000 Overwatch Foundation Community Water Cybersecurity Grant
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Presentation of proposed action and preliminary design for Salem Rail Trail Phase 4 & 5
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Review and approval of Conservation Easement at 417 South Broadway
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Consideration of 1-year lease with NH DHHS for use of the Courthouse
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Resolution No. 2026-15 regarding Assistant Town Manager
Why this matters
Residents can influence local environmental policy through the solid waste code amendments and provide feedback on the upcoming expansion of the Salem Rail Trail. The meeting also decides on cybersecurity funding for municipal water systems and the use of the town courthouse.
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