News & Events

An aerial view of derby wharf with the white buildings of Shetland Park on the right.

Shetland Park Development Proposal

The City Council’s Committee of the Whole met recently to hear a development proposal from Prime Group, the owners of Shetland Park. The meeting was highly informative especially once the City Council started asking questions of the presenters.

John Newhall

Jul 303 min read

John in a white dress shirt, holding a microphone in front of a seated crowd. John, vestido con una camisa blanca, sostiene un micrófono frente a un público sentado.

The First Local Candidate Event

The Salem Democrats and the North Shore Democratic Socialists of America co-hosted an event for Salem residents to meet the candidates on 14 July 2025. Below is my candidate introduction in English and Spanish.

John Newhall

Jul 153 min read

John standing on the steps outside City Hall in a Newhall for Salem t-shirt.

I'm On the Ballot

Thank you to all who signed my nomination papers! I’ve loved hearing your thoughts, concerns, and hopes for our community. It is clear Ward 2 is engaged and excited for what lies ahead in Salem.

John Newhall

Jun 131 min read

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Congratulations to @andrewworks4salem on being elected to the Salem City Council! You are going to do great work for Ward 2!

📸: Franco Cutietta

#salemma #salemmassachusetts #salemmass #salem

Don't forget to vote today in Salem's municipal election! We have a fantastic slate of candidates (some of my favorites are featured here). I'll be voting for Andrew Smith, Alice Merkl, Ty Hapworth, Conrad Prosniewski, and Kyle Davis!

For more information about voting and polling locations, visit the link in bio.

Our municipal elections are tomorrow (Nov. 4th)! Make sure to get to the polls. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

More information is available by visiting https://www.salemma.gov/1274/Important-Election-Information-City-Bien

I'm supporting @andrewworks4salem for Ward 2 City Councillor. I strongly encourage Ward 2 residents to connect and learn more about Andrew Smith.

Throughout my campaign I've gotten to know Andrew. He is committed to moving Salem forward. Andrew's vision for a more affordable, safe, climate resilient Salem aligns with my own. He has shown a keen interest in connecting with residents across the ward. I know Andrew Smith is a leader we would be lucky to have in Salem.

Learn more about Andrew by visiting his website (link in bio).

#salem #salemmassachusetts #salemma #salemmass

Happy Halloween!

There are so many ways to enjoy the day today in our neighborhoods and around Salem! Check out the public events at the Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park, Washington Street, and Front Street!

Trick-or-Treating is set for 5:30-8:00pm tonight!

Stage on Salem Common
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm - DJ Richard Mixin
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Witches Circle
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm - Not Bad, Pretty Good
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm - Drunken Doja Monkey (DDM)

Stage at Washington Street and Federal Street
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm - DJ Francois Flow
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm - Hello Newman

Stage on Front Street
4:00 pm - DJ
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm - Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm - TerraFunk

Stage at Charlotte Forten Park
Live music at Harborwalk

Stage on Hawthorne Boulevard
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Undercover Band
8:30 pm -10:00 pm - Pretty Rotten

North River
10:10 pm – Halloween Night Closing Drone Show

For more information, visit the link in bio.

#salem #salemmassachusetts #salemma #salemhalloween #halloweensalemma #halloween🎃 #halloween2025 #halloweensalem

For over 250 years, Massachusetts has said “No Kings!” I was so proud to gather with so many on the Boston Common to show our continued commitment to resisting tyrant and oppression.

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News & Events

Shetland Park Development Proposal

The First Local Candidate Event

I'm On the Ballot

Social Media Feed

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