Legal & Public Hearing Notices
The Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, January 26, 2026 to receive public input on the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $77,260 from the NH Department of Safety, Homeland Security Grant Program for the Southern NH Special Operations Unit of the Salem Police Department. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, January 26, 2026 to receive public input on the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $810,000 from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services as part of the Southern New Hampshire Interconnection Project Grant to be used for the design, permitting, and construction of chemical feed components for water quality improvements. The hearing will be held in the Media Center at Salem High School. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the 2026 Town Warrant Articles. The hearing will be held in the Knightly Meeting Room at the Town Hall. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will be hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to receive public input on the issuance of a note in the amount of $1,350,000 to enter into a long-term lease/purchase agreement for a Fire Engine-Pumper and related equipment for the Fire Department. The hearing will be held in the Media Center at Salem High School. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on proposed amendments to The Charter for the Town of Salem.
Proposed Amendment to the Town of Salem’s Charter
Article 4 – Administration of Government
Article 5 - Finance
Article 6 - Conduct of Officials/Code of Ethics
Article 9 - Administrative Judicial Boards
Copies of the proposed amendments may be viewed at the Salem, NH Town Manager’s Office, 33 Geremonty Drive, Salem NH or on the Town’s website www.salemnh.gov under the news and calendar page.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 674:39-aa to receive public input on a request to unmerge the following lot: Map 90, Lot 1469 – 180 Main Street, Salem, NH. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on amendments to Salem Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 185 - Ambulance Services. A full copy of the public hearing notice and proposed amendments may be viewed here.
The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the Town 2026 Operating Budget. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 3, 2025 to receive public input on the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $50,475 from the New Hampshire Department of Justice. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the adoption of the 2026 Town Wide Fee Schedule. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $89,427.27 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $48,250.00 from the Salem Historical Society to assist in the cost to replace the siding at Hose House No 2. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 674:39-aa to receive public input on a request to unmerge the following lot: Map 81, Lot 3029 – 14 Summer Street, Salem, NH. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on proposed amendments to the Salem Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the public hearing notice and summary of each proposed amendment may be viewed here. Additional copies of the proposed amendments are available for review at the Town Hall and the Kelley Library and online at www.salemnh.gov.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of $60,000 from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services as part of the Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on proposed amendments to Salem Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 33 (Ethics). The purpose of the amendment is to delete Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code in its entirety and replace it with a reference to the Town Charter, Article 6, Ethics. The Town Council's meeting (and public Hearing) will be held at the Old Town Hall/Museum, 310 Main Street, Salem. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of $21,200.00 in grants from the State of New Hampshire, Office of Highway Safety for the following programs: $5,000.00 (Speed Enforcement Patrols), $8,200.00 (Driving Under the Influence Patrols), $1,800.00 (Distracted Driving Enforcement), $850.00 (Seatbelt Mobilization), $850.00 (Distracted Driving Mobilization), $2,000.00 (Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over), $2,500.00 (Community Outreach & Betterment). The Town Council's meeting (and public Hearing) will be held at the Old Town Hall/Museum, 310 Main Street, Salem. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing on an update to the Town Forest Rules at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Knightly Meeting Room (Salem Town Hall) at 33 Geremonty Drive Salem, NH. You can view the proposed new Town Forest Rules here and Town Forest Authorization Request Form here. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here. Please contact Crayton Brubaker at 603-890-2086 or cbrubaker@salemnh.gov if you have any questions or comments.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of two grants from the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs. The first grant is in the amount of $859,689 as part of the Housing Infrastructure Municipal Grant Program for the Brady Avenue Water Improvements Project and the second grant is in the amount of $297,000 as part of the Housing Production Municipal Grant Program for the Depot & Main Affordable Housing Project. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on proposed amendments to Salem Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 477 (Water), Sections 1, 2 and 5. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 674:39-aa to receive public input on a request to unmerge the following lot: Map 73, Lot 2819 – 97 Millville Street, Salem, NH. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive citizen input on proposed amendments to the Salem Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the public hearing notice and summary of each proposed amendment may be viewed here. Additional copies of the proposed amendments are available for review at the Town Hall and the Kelley Library and online at www.salemnh.gov.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $17,050 from the NH Department of Environmental Services, Exotic Species Program for treatment and removal of exotic species in the Arlington Mills Reservoir. A full copy of the hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on establishing Chapter 458 - Regulations for Poles, Wires, Equipment, and Other Facilities in the Public Rights of Way to be added to the Salem Municipal Code (SMC). A full copy of the hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to receive public input on the issuance of a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) note/loan in the amount of $100,000.00 for the purpose of the development of a Watershed Management Plan for Arlington Pond. A full copy of the hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Municipal Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on 2025 Town Warrant Articles. A full copy of the hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 13, 2025 to receive public input on the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $30,000 from the New Hampshire Department of Justice as part of the Violence Against Women Act Formula Grant Program for the continued funding of a Victims Witness Advocate at the Police Department. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 13, 2025 to receive public input on the acceptance of a Reimbursement of $52,294.46 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Public Assistance Grant Program relating to the April 3-5, 2024 Severe Storm and Flooding Event. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 13, 2025 pursuant to Salem Municipal Code Chapter 455-5-E to consider an adjustment of the water estimated Demand and Benefit Assessment for Heritage Baptist Church based on actual water consumption. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 13, 2025 to receive public input on the acceptance of $23,400.00 in grants from the State of New Hampshire, Office of Highway Safety. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on proposed amendments to The Charter for the Town of Salem. The proposed amendments address conflicting language, modifying to be consistent with state law, and enabling items consistent with the intent of the charter commission.
Proposed Amendment to the Town of Salem’s Charter
Article 2 – Elections, Election Officials, Conducts of Elections
Article 3 – Town Council
Article 6 – Conduct of Officials/Code of Ethics
Article 8 – General Provisions
Copies of the proposed amendments may be viewed at the Salem, NH Town Manager’s Office, 33 Geremonty Drive, Salem NH or on the Town’s website www.salemnh.gov under the news and calendar page.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $85,000.00 from the Salem Council on Aging towards the Senior Center Digital Sign Project. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $30,000.00 from the American Legion Post 63 for the Veterans Plaza at Salem Depot Village. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be view here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of $76,090.00 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy for the installation of LED lighting in various municipal buildings. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of a donation of $30,000 each from the American Legion Post 63 and AmVets Post 2 for the Veterans Plaza at Salem Depot Village. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Municipal Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the proposed 2025 Town Operating Budget. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of a $25,000 donation from the Friends of Salem, NH Recreation for the Hedgehog Park Trail System. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 4, 2024 to consider a request to rename Unnamed Road to Holland Way. A copy of the full public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Energy Committee and Town Council will hold public hearings on Monday, November 4, 2024 and Monday, December 2, 2024 at 7pm in the Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive to receive public input on the adoption of the proposed Community Choice Electric Aggregation Plan for a proposed 2025 Town Meeting warrant article. A copy of the full public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Salem Town Hall Upstairs Conference Room, 33 Geremonty Drive to receive public input on a proposed amendment to the Salem Town Forest easement to include the parcel at Map 46 / Lot 6496 in the existing Town Forest easement and appropriation of approximately $11,800 from the Conservation Commission fund for related project expenses. A copy of the full public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive to receive public input on the acceptance of a $414,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. A copy of the full public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive, to receive public input on the acceptance of $50,000 from the American Legion Post 63 for the Veterans Plaza at the Salem Depot. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem, NH Municipal Services Department will hold a meeting on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. related to the Millville Lake Dam rehabilitation Project. The meeting will be held in the Knightly Meeting Room, 33 Geremonty Drive, Salem. The public is invited to attend. The meeting will focus on the review of the lake drawdown and construction schedule for the upcoming Millville Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project. A full copy of the meeting notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive, to receive public input on the adoption of the 2025 Town Wide Fee Schedule. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive, to receive public input on the adoption of the 2025 Town Wide Fee Schedule. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive, to receive public input on the acceptance of a donation totaling $16,000.00 from various Veterans groups for repairs to the Veterans Plaza in Pine Grove Cemetery. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive, to consider a request to unmerge lots at 98 North Policy Street. A full copy of the public hearing notice along with a map identifying the location of the lot may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive, to consider amendments to Salem Municipal Code Chapter 260, Fires and Fire Prevention, to add section 260-20 allowing the Fire Department to issue Burning Permits. A copy of the legal notice may be viewed here. A copy of the proposed amended code may be viewed here. (Please note the code is in draft form until approved by the Council.)
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive, to consider recommendations from the State of New Hampshire (State Project Number 43790) relating to improvements within the NH Route 111/Ermer Road Intersection. A copy of the legal notice may be viewed here. The public is welcome to attend.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive input on the acceptance of a $29,283 grant from NH DES for investigation of Cyanobacteria blooms in Arlington Pond. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold two public hearings on March 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. regarding updates on two Community Development Block Grant projects, one for Depot & Main and another for Friendship Drive electrical upgrades, A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of a donation of $1,000,000 from Joseph Faro and Tuscan Village Master Development Trust, LLC. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on establishing a Peddlers, Hawkers and Itinerant Vendors Ordinance to be added to the Salem Municipal Code (SMC). A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on a request to unmerge a lot at 15 Henry Street (Map 72, Lot 2978). A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of a $30,000 grant from the NH Department of Justice - Violence Against Women Act Formula Grant Program. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to receive public input on the issuance of Bonds and Notes/Loans for consideration at the 2024 Town Meeting. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Municipal Budget Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on 2024 Town Warrant Articles. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the acceptance of $156,585.55 from the State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bridge Payment for Maintenance, Construction and Reconstruction of Municipally Owned Bridges. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public Hearing on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to receive input on proposed amendments the Salem Municipal Codes Chapters: 29 (Elections), 143 (Board of Selectmen), 156 (Town Meeting), 185 (Ambulance Services), and 219 (Cable Television). A full copy of the public hearing notice along with all proposed amendments may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. pursuant to NH RSA 31:95-b to receive input on the acceptance of $187,518.17 from the State of New Hampshire, State Aid for Highways for Maintenance, Construction, and Reconstruction of Class IV and V Highways. A full copy of the public hearing notice may be viewed here.
The Salem Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM, to receive citizen input on a proposed amendment to the Salem Zoning Ordinance, §490-102 Amendments. A full copy of the legal notice may be viewed here. The Draft Proposed Zoning Ordinance Section 490-102 Amendments may be viewed here.
The Salem Town Council will hold a hearing on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on proposed amendments to Salem Municipal Code (SMC) 477 (Water). The amendments call for an additional and revision to Section 477-14 - Application for Service; Installation. A full copy of the public hearing may be viewed here. A copy of the section to be amended may be viewed here.
The Salem, NH Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM, to receive public input on revisions to the Town’s Impact Fee Schedule. A full copy of the legal notice may be viewed here. The Draft Proposed Impact Fee Schedule can be viewed here.
The Salem, NH Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on the proposed 2024 Town Operating Budget. A full copy of the legal notice may be viewed here.
The Salem, NH Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 674:39-aa to receive public input on a request to unmerge the following lot: Map 136, Lot 301 – 19 Seed Street, Salem, NH. A full copy of the legal notice may be viewed here.
The Salem, NH Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Town Council meeting relating to local concerns regarding the NH Route 111/Ermer Road Intersection Project. This public hearing is a requirement to receive funding for this project. A full copy of the legal notice may be viewed here.
The Salem, NH Town Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on proposed amendments to Salem Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 417 – Stormwater Management. The amendment calls for the rescinding of SMC 417-1 & 2 and the addition of Articles 417-101 through 417-505. A full copy of the legal notice may be viewed here. A copy of the proposed amended code may be viewed here.
The Salem, NH Town Council will have a public hearing on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the acceptance of $22,962.28 as part of the Liberty Energy Efficiency Program. A full copy of the legal notice may be viewed here.
The Salem, NH Town Council will have a public hearing on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a request from the NH Department of Transportation on the discontinuance of portions of NH Route 28 and Rockingham Park Boulevard. A full copy of the legal notice may be viewed here.