Dear CityWatchers, Tomorrow’s (April 23) CityWatch meeting is cancelled due to the coronavirus and the necessity for all of us to stay well and be safe.. Also the church where we meet is not allowing any outside groups. Important: The CityWatch Board has cancelled all the remaining CityWatch meetings for this spring. We will therefore […]
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Our Salem Webinar: Wednesday, April 8th
Our Salem Webinar Wednesday, April 8, 2020 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join us for a webinar on April 8 to hear about different options for how Salem could grow. During the webinar, you will: Learn about four options or scenarios for growth and hear how they were developed See how the scenarios compare […]
The March 26th Salem CityWatch Meeting CANCELED
In light of the severity of the warnings concerning the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Board has decided to cancel this month’s CityWatch meeting which was scheduled for next Thursday, March 26. We will try to reschedule our presenter, Kristen Retherford, Urban Renewal director, for next month and hope that we will be able […]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Offering Grab and Go Meals at 36 Locations
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Offering Grab and Go Meals at 36 Locations In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will close March 16 through March 31. In order to help alleviate food insecurity, we will be offering breakfast and lunch grab […]
February Salem CityWatch Meeting Canceled!
The February meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020 has been canceled. The next meeting will be the 4th Thursday of March, March 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The guest speaker for the February meeting was to be Kristin Retherford from the City Urban Development Dept. Kristin has agreed to be the guest […]
The Memorial Service for Mayor Mike Swaim – Sat. Jan. 25th
The Memorial Service for Mayor Mike Swaim Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 2:00 PM Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem Bill Smaldone’s eulogy posted to Salem CityWatch Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem (corner of Cordon Rd. and Center Street) 5090 Center St NE Salem OR 97317
Mike Swaim remembered by Bill Smaldone: “…the people of Salem lost a true friend.” – Please add memories, stories, comments
With the passing of Mike Swaim on December 17 the people of Salem lost a true friend. Many members of City Watch certainly remember well that few local political figures defended the interests of average people in Salem the way Mike did during his three terms as Mayor. For Mike every issue essentially boiled down […]
New Meeting Date!
The Salem CityWatch Board has decided to change the date for general meetings to the 4th Thursday of each month. The last few months have been on the 3rd Thursday. The desire is to avoid conflicts with other groups meeting on the 3rd Thursday. Adjustments will sometimes need to be made in November and December […]
Tacoma City Council unanimously declares climate emergency
Tacoma has declared climate change a public emergency. The City Council approved the resolution in a unanimous vote Tuesday night, recognizing the need for immediate action to minimize the harm to current and future generations. The climate emergency resolution comes at the urging of youth climate activists. Many spoke in favor of it before the […]
MARION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENTS: EAST #SALEMOR TOWN HALL – WED. DEC. 11TH
Marion County Board of Commissioners presents: East Salem Town Hall Wednesday, December 11, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Chemeketa Community College Student Center, Bldg. #2 Let’s Talk! Join the Marion County Board of Commissioners and department representatives for an East Salem Board Session & Town Hall. We’ll cover everything from public safety and […]