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CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS FY 2019 Adopted Operating Budget & Capital Plan 2019 - 2023 Mayor Kimberley L. Driscoll Laurie Giardella, Finance Director ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Salem, Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Annual Operating Budget & Capital Plan 2019 - 2023 General Fund & Enterprise Funds July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 Presented By: Mayor Kimberley L. Driscoll 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- To City Council: Beth Gerard, Council President Stephen Dibble Domingo J. Dominguez Timothy G. Thomas H. Furey Christine W. Madore Robert K. McCarthy Elaine F. Milo Lisa JB Peterson Arthur C. Sargent, III Josh H. Turiel Prepared By: Laurie Giardella, Finance Director Nina Bridgman, Assistant Finance Director A special thanks to Dianne Full & Morgan Dwinell for all their efforts assembling the proposed and final budget books. Reviewed By: City Council – Administration & Finance Sub-Committee Josh Turiel, Chairman Stephen Dibble Timothy Thomas Furey Lisa Peterson . Thank you to everyone who sent us pictures to use in this year’s budget! On the Cover – The Hawaiian flag on the Phillips House at 34 Chestnut Street Stephen Henry Phillips was the first appointed attorney general to the Kingdom of Hawaii under King Kamehameha V. His son, Stephen Willard Phillips, the owner of the house at 34 Chestnut Street from 1911 to 1955, was a Hawaiian citizen by birth. Though he naturalized in 1898, the younger Phillips was always proud of his Hawaiian roots. One of the many ways he showed this pride was by flying his native flag from Phillips House. Destination Salem & Jim McAllister– Thank you for the picture! 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Presented to City of Salem Massachusetts For its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017 Executive Director/CEO 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Section-Page SECTION 1 - General Overview Budget Message From the 1-1 Long and Short Term Strategic Plan Summary FY 2019………… 1-6 SECTION 2 - City Overview City 2-1 Map of 2-21 Organizational 2-22 Organizational Summary - Department 2-23 At-A-Glance Report for 2-25 2-28 Salem's Top Employers 2-29 Salem's Top 2-30 SECTION 3-Budget Overview All Funds Budget 3-1 Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Overview & 3-2 Property Tax "101" - A Taxpayers Guide FY 2019……………… 3-3 What is Voted By City Council - Budget vs. RECAP-FY 3-7 Tax Rate Recapitulation (RECAP) Sheet FY 3-8 Tax Rate Recapitulation (RECAP) Summary by Fiscal 3-10 Revenue Overview 3-12 Revenue Summary & 3-14 General Fund Revenue Detail & 3-16 Department of Revenue - State Local Aid Revenue & Assessments Estimates (Cherry Sheet)….. 3-40 FY 2019 Operating Budget Summary & 3-46 Massachusetts School Building Authority Reimbursements…………………………………………. 3-55 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Section-Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Other Budgeted Items Voted by 3-56 Revolving Funds - Overview & 3-57 SECTION 4-Budget Overview-School Mission Statement and Core 4-1 Salem Public Schools - Fiscal Year 2019 4-4 School Finance Chapter 70 4-50 FY 2019 Chapter 70 4-52 FY 2018 Chapter 70 4-56 FY 2017 Chapter 70 4-60 School 4-64 SECTION 5-Budget Overview-Enterprise Funds Enterprise Fund 5-1 Water & Sewer Five Year Financial Forcast 5-3 Enterprise Fund A2 Summary& 5-5 Enterprise Fund Schedule A-2's - Sewer, Water, 5-7 Enterprise Fund Revenue Detail & 5-15 Enterprise Fund 2019 Operating Budget Summary & Graphs…… 5-21 Enterprise Fund Other Financial Uses (OFU) Indirect 5-25 Water & Sewer Rate 5-26 SECTION 6-Financial Forecasts, Plans, Policies and Debt Five Year Financial Forecast - 6-1 Five Year Financial Forecast - Spreadsheet……………………… 6-9 Long Term Debt Service By Month 6-10 Aggregate Net Debt Service - FY 6-16 Financial Reserve 6-24 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Section-Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Investment 6-32 Debt 6-38 Fraud 6-43 SECTION 7-Capital Improvement Program Capital Improvement Program Mayor's 7-1 Capital Improvement Program Overview………………………… 7-3 FY 2019 CIP 7-4 FY 2019 CIP General Fund Executive Summary & 7-9 Capital Plan & Graphs - General Fund 7-13 Impact of CIP on Operating Budget - General 7-18 FY 2019 CIP Enterprise Funds Executive Summary & Graphs 7-20 Capital Plan Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds 7-22 Impact of CIP on Operating Budget - Enterprise 7-23 Aggregate Net Debt Service - FY 7-25 Capital Improvement Policie Budget & 7-33 SECTION 8-Departmental Budgets EXECUTIVE DIVISION 8-1 LEGISLATIVE DIVISION City Clerk City Council 8-11 City Clerk 8-16 Elections & 8-22 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Section-Page TABLE OF CONTENTS FINANCE DIVISION 8-28 8-34 Information Technology Services & 8-40 Fixed 8-45 8-47 Traffic & Parking 8-53 Purchasing General 8-62 Fixed 8-67 Treasurer General 8-69 Long Term Debt 8-75 Short Term Debt 8-81 Essex Tech & Voc 8-83 State Assessments (Cherry 8-85 Contributory 8-87 Non-Contributory 8-89 8-91 Municipal Insurance……………………… 8-93 LEGAL DIVISION Solicitor & Licensing 8-95 HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION Human Resources General 8-102 Workmens 8-110 Unemployment Compensation…………… 8-113 Group 8-116 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Section-Page TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRE DIVISION Fire 8-120 POLICE DIVISION Police 8-129 8-145 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DIVISION Insp Services Building/Plumb/Gas 8-152 Zoning Board of Appeals………………… 8-158 Fixed 8-161 8-164 8-171 PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Planning General 8-178 Conservation 8-193 Planning 8-199 Market & 8-205 Historic 8-213 PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION Public Services General 8-219 Snow & 8-229 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- Section-Page TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGINEERING DIVISION Engineering General 8-233 RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION Recreation General 8-238 Golf 8-247 Witch 8-254 Pioneer 8-259 Winter 8-263 Council On 8-269 8-277 8-285 EDUCATION DIVISION 8-291 BUDGET TRANSFER OUT OF GENERAL FUND Transfers 8-318 SEWER ENTERPRISE Public 8-321 8-327 Treasurer Sewer Enterprise Long Term 8-335 Sewer Enterprise Short Term 8-338 Sewer Enterprise SESD 8-340 Sewer Enterprise Insurance 8-342 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Section-Page TABLE OF CONTENTS WATER ENTERPRISE Public 8-344 8-351 Treasurer Water Enterprise Long Term 8-359 Water Enterprise Short Term 8-363 Water Enterprise 8-365 Water Enterprise Insurance 8-367 TRASH/SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE Engineering - Trash/Solid Waste 8-369 Full-Time Equivelent Employees (FTE's) Full-Time Equivalent Employee Comparisons 8-377 SECTION 9-APPENDIX Budget Document 9-1 The Budget 9-2 Budgeting & Accounting 9-5 Major & Non-Major Funds 9-13 Departmental Fund 9-17 Major & Non-Major Funds - Changes in Fund 9-20 Performance Management & Measurers 9-22 City of Salem Resident Survey Results 9-24 9-35 See-Click-Fix Website & App Overview………………………… 9-43 FYI Salem-Mayor's 9-47 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- Section-Page TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 10-Glossary of Terms Glossary of 10-1 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Kimberley Driscoll Mayor May 24, 2018 Honorable Salem City Council Salem City Hall Salem, MA 01970 RE: Submission of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 City Budget Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council: Enclosed please find the proposed FY2019 operating and capital budgets for the City of Salem and the Salem Public Schools. The proposed budgets reflect a balanced and responsible spending plan for our community that continues to invest in the critical quality of life, public infrastructure, and education needs that help make Salem the hub of the North Shore and such an attractive place to live, visit, do business, and raise a family. I believe this budget will continue to strengthen our community and recommend its adoption for the coming fiscal year. The proposed FY2019 budget totals $162,160,297, an increase of 3.59% over the FY2018 budget. This includes increases to fixed costs that are largely not in our control, as well as enhancements in school, public works, and public safety operating budgets. These increases in fixed costs – items such as benefits, pension and retirement costs, insurance, state assessments, snow and ice deficit, and debt payments – constitute about 54% of the budget increase this year. Our schools’ budget will increase by $771,857 as we continue our commitment to giving our schools and our teachers the resources they need to help our children succeed. This does not include school-related costs that appear elsewhere in the budget, such as unemployment costs, debt for school building projects, and so forth. Sec 1 - 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- The enterprise fund budgets (water, sewer, and trash) will increase by $826,443 (5.14%) due to increases in assessments for these services. Because of the need to invest in our aging water/sewer infrastructure, including the cost of major projects such as the Canal Street flood control project, we are recommending a $0.33 increase in residential water rates, from $2.98 to $3.31 and a $0.44 increase in commercial water rates, from $4.04 to $4.48. Residential sewer rates are recommended to increase by $0.63, from $6.08 to $6.71 and commercial sewer rates to increase by $0.95, from $9.21 to $10.16. Our large commercial sewer users would see an increase of $1.22 in their rate, from $11.79 to $13.01. The FY2019 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is also included as part of this budget, as are the associated bond orders for this important plan. I am proud that we instituted a practice of including a forward-looking capital plan in our budget each year as a responsible and transparent way of planning for future obligations while meeting present-day needs to best serve Salem residents. The inclusion of a CIP and a financial forecast was not always standard practice for Salem, of course. It is one more way we have professionalized and improved how the City of Salem operates. It is hard to imagine that when I first took office, we walked into a City Hall carrying a $3.5 million deficit from the prior administration. From having nothing in our rainy-day stabilization fund when we took office, we today have over $6.5 million in that fund thanks to permanent, prudent finance policies that we have worked collectively with the Council to put in place. From having a dismal bond rating, today we have the highest bond rating in our City’s history, for four years running. As you may know, four years ago, Salem’s bond rating was upgraded by Standard & Poor’s to AA. We have maintained that rating since then and the agency, in their most recent report, stated: “We view the city’s management as strong, with good financial policies and practices… Salem regularly monitors revenues and expenditures and makes conservative budget assumptions based on a five-year trend. The city council and mayor engage in regular budget surveillance and receive budget-to-actual and investment reports… The city also has a multiyear financial plan that identifies future issues, leading to revenue and expenditure decisions with a long-term perspective. Structural balance is a clear goal in the decision-making process.” All of these facts are a reflection of our dedication to policies that foster positive economic growth, stable financial management practices, and sustainable and transparent budgeting. Since 2006 we have implemented professional financial management standards and the share of our budget that is our debt payment was reduced by a third. We were able to accomplish this by leveraging outside funds, such as grants – around $120 million worth over the last twelve years – and by being responsible, thoughtful, and prudent with tax dollars. Not only do our sound fiscal practices ensure public funds are being managed to the highest standards, they also allow us to realize financial gains. Better bond ratings mean we can refinance existing debt at the lower interest rates accessible to us, saving money. We were also able to save taxpayers’ dollars through innovations like LED street light conversions, leveraging state grants for rooftop solar to lower electric bills at our schools, electrical aggregation to bring down electricity rates for consumers, and more. In our budgeting practices, the taxpayers of Salem have always been foremost in mind, and FY2019 is no different. This budget both recognizes the impact of property taxes on residents and meets their demands for investments in the local services they need and rely upon Sec 1 - 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- every day. We have received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) highest accolades for fiscal transparency for the last decade. We have been able to be respectful of taxpayers, while also investing in critical local needs. In the FY2019 budget you will find an expanded focus on priority areas identified by the administration, the City Council, and residents through our annual resident survey. These include planning ahead for forthcoming police retirements to ensure our ranks remain strong and fully staffed, investing in critical infrastructure including parks, sidewalks, roadways, and our water/sewer system, supporting our efforts to tackle problem properties by expanding inspections, planning for new services, activities, and programs at the new Community Life Center opening in just a few months, focusing on addressing our housing challenges, and increasing our coordination and preparation for the local impacts of climate change. In conjunction, this coming year we expect to offer several policy changes intended to help address the affordability of local housing, continue efforts to reduce traffic congestion and encourage mode shift in transit, and continue the push to end homelessness and hunger in Salem. These are bold objectives, but I am confident that working in collaboration with the City Council and community partners we can accomplish them. All of these goals, of course, are taking place in a context of community and financial trends that we must take into consideration. Whether it is housing needs, fears about growth, the opioids epidemic, changing demographics, or a changing climate, our community is facing many challenges that require strategic and sensible leadership. On the financial side, we are seeing reductions in net aid from the state due to the state’s lack of full funding for charter school reimbursements and an inequitable PILOT agreement with SESD. Rising health care costs are impacting both the public and private sector, and we are facing the challenge of OPEB and pension liabilities, not to mention costly sick- leave buybacks, agreed to decades ago, but impacting our retirement stabilization fund now. We have worked hard to tackle these challenges by allocating funds to reserve and stabilization accounts to plan for the future and by taking actions like entering into the state Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to reduce increases in health insurance costs, and annually reassessing the cost-effectiveness of that choice. However, the financial challenges presented by these fixed cost centers are still very real and have a real effect on our ability to fund other services and needs. You will notice that we are projecting enhanced parking revenues in FY2019 as part of this year’s revenue and expenditure program. Following a number of months of comprehensive analysis of utilization and comparable community rates, the staff of the Traffic and Parking Department are recommending changes to rates in some lots and meters, and in the garages. Salem’s parking rates have been unadjusted for almost a decade, one of the few City fees to be so unmodified, even though many of these charges are borne by non-residents and despite the fact that over the last few years we have invested heavily in our parking facilities, repaving the Church Street lots, installing more kiosks and other technologies to add convenience for parkers, overhauling the Museum Place Garage stairwells, electrical and life safety systems, and, shortly, the elevators, and more. To carry out large scale improvements and maintenance efforts such as these, without corresponding adjustments to the revenues directly collected at those facilities, is not sustainable in the long term. Sec 1 - 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- This rate restructuring proposal is currently before the Traffic and Parking Commission for their review, and we hope to have their final recommendations filed with you before the end of June. The proposed rates will be directly based on utilization and desirability of parking in various locations, which has changed considerably since most of the current rates were adopted almost a decade ago through our old parking plan. As called for in that study, higher demand and utilized parking should incur a higher rate, where less valuable parking locations benefit from a lower rate that encourages greater utilization. Ultimately, our goal is to also encourage mode shift in order to generate fewer private vehicle trips into our downtown. To that end we are: - continuing to pursue the South Salem commuter rail stop to service SSU and NSMC; - working to add a second passenger ferry after successfully receiving a $3.4 million federal grant; - utilizing private sponsors to expand our Zagster bike share system to dozens of more racks and added more bikes; - striping additional bike lanes throughout downtown later this year thanks to a state grant; - finalizing the intra-shuttle feasibility study which we anticipate will lead to another transit option in our community and neighborhoods; - continuing the free Salem Trolley rides for Salem residents for a sixth year; - expanding the October shuttle launched last year to cut down on downtown congestion; - enhancing our harbor shuttle service to add a stop in Marblehead this year. The FY2019 budget maintains our dedication to fiscal responsibility while also strengthening our community. I am proud of our collective efforts to limit impacts on Salem taxpayers while also providing much needed services to constituents. This is possible due to our collective attentiveness to City finances, as well as our ongoing efforts at identifying efficiencies in the delivery of services. Our fiscal practices have resulted in not only affirmation of our historic high AA bond rating, but also our regular receipt of recognitions and awards from the GFOA. Lastly, beyond budgets another key factor in enhancing our local economy is the large number of public and private investments in our community. These developments enhance our short and long term economic growth, add to our tax base and generate revenues and jobs that improve our overall community. We cannot provide the services and improvements that our constituents demand and deserve, without new growth. In FY2019 we will continue to strive to exceed the service level expectations of our constituents, while simultaneously ensuring fiscal prudency in all expenditures. The mission of City government in Salem is to provide open, honest, and pro-active services effectively and efficiently, focusing on the needs of today, with a vision for the future. In order to accomplish this, the proposed budget aligns operations with short-term and long-term strategic goals and objectives, while maintaining necessary fiscal controls and a careful attention to our financial forecasts in our budgeting. This is a challenging balance to strike, but I believe the proposed budget accomplishes just that. Sec 1 - 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Balancing the City’s budget with fewer state and federal resources is no easy task and I appreciate the hard work and cooperation our Department heads have put into the preparation of this year’s budget. I cannot say enough about the efforts made by our Finance Department, led by Finance Director Laurie Giardella. The department’s efforts ensured that the budget was ready for submission and in compliance with the high standards we set for ourselves pursuant to GFOA Distinguished Budget guidelines. We are one of only a handful of Massachusetts communities who annually qualify for both a Certificate of Excellence for our Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting (CAFR) and a Distinguished Budget Award from the GFOA. I believe the proposed FY2019 budget before you today represents a strong commitment to the people we are all fortunate enough to have been elected to serve. It continues our balanced and responsible approach to city finances and budgets. It invests in continuing to make Salem a safe city, a welcoming city, a city with schools in which we can all take pride – in short, a forward-looking and livable city for all. I recommend adoption of the proposed FY2019 budget, CIP, and other associated budgetary Orders and I look forward to working with you in the coming weeks to enact this proposed spending plan in order to continue strengthening and improving our great City. Sincerely, Kimberley Driscoll Mayor City of Salem cc: All City of Salem Department Heads Sec 1 - 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Division Goal &Objective Source Priority* Schedule** Division or Department Status EDUCATION Education To raise the level of success for all Salem Public School Students to among the top 10% of the Commonwealth's Gateway Cities. Mayor 1 Short & Medium Term Executive and School Ongoing Education Successfully implement the school's new Strategic Plan adopted by the Salem School Committee. Mayor & State 1 Short Term Executive & School Underway Education To strengthen school-community partnerships in building a culture of high expectations for student success. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term Executive & School Ongoing Education To offer a quality education. Citizen Survey 1 Short & Long Term Executive & School Ongoing GENERAL GOVERNMENT General Government Improve communication and transparency with citizens. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term Executive & CIO Ongoing General Government To maintain a high level of accessibility to and responsiveness by City departments and employees. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term All Ongoing General Government Look for ways to deliver City services more efficiently and effectively through the use of technology. Mayor 2 Short & Long Term Executive & All Departments Ongoing General Government Implement regionalized services where applicable in order to better utilize tax dollars. Citizen Survey & Mayor 2 Medium & Long Term Executive Ongoing General Government Expand implementation of performance improvement programs. Mayor & Finance 2 Short & Medium Term Executive Ongoing General Government Continue evaluation of Compact of Mayors' benchmarks to address climate change and plan to mitigate carbon footprint. Mayor 2 Medium & Long Term Executive Underway General Government Improve citizen access to services and information, including pay-online and Capital Projects Map Visual features. Mayor 3 Short & Medium Term Executive Ongoing City of Salem - Long and Short Term Strategic Plan Summary - Fiscal Year 2019 Sec 1 - 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Division Goal &Objective Source Priority* Schedule** Division or Department Status City of Salem - Long and Short Term Strategic Plan Summary - Fiscal Year 2019 General Government Continue City's commitment to Green Communities designation and energy efficiency goals. Mayor 3 Short & Long Term Executive Ongoing General Government Strengthening City's reputation as a welcoming and inclusive community for all. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term Executive Ongoing General Government Continue Imagine Salem public visioning initiative. Mayor 2 Short & Long Term Executive Ongoing FINANCE - HUMAN RESOURCES Finance Continue to attain GFOA designation by maintaining the highest level of budgetary practices and policies. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term Executive & Finance Ongoing Finance Continue five year forecasting of capital improvement projects and needs. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term Executive & Finance Ongoing Finance Continue conservative budgeting policies to limit the impact on property tax levels. Mayor 1 Short, Medium & Long term Executive & Finance Ongoing Finance Endeavor to renegotiate SESD PILOT agreements with neighboring municipalities. Mayor 2 Short & Long Term Executive & Legislative Ongoing Finance Limit long-term liability through the City's continued commitment to build reserves in Stabilization and OPEB Trust Funds. Mayor 1 Short, Medium & Long term Executive & Finance Ongoing PUBLIC SAFETY Public Safety Maintain high level of all public safety services: police and fire. Citizen Survey 1 Short & Long Term Executive, Police & Fire Ongoing Public Safety Improve traffic and parking enforcement. Citizen Survey 2 Short & Long Term Police & Parking Ongoing Public Safety Enhance use of technology in public safety. Mayor 2 Short & Long Term Police & IT Ongoing ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Work with Footprint Energy to ensure the successful redevelopment of the Salem Habor Station Power Plant site. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term Executive Underway Economic Development Complete Phase III of the Salem Wharf Development, and continue revitilization of Salem Habor and the waterfront. Mayor 1 Planning - Short term, Implementation - medium to long term Planning & CD Underway Economic Development Encourage responsible private development and new growth opportunities. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term Planning & CD Ongoing Sec 1 - 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Division Goal &Objective Source Priority* Schedule** Division or Department Status City of Salem - Long and Short Term Strategic Plan Summary - Fiscal Year 2019 Economic Development Continue implementation of the Point Vision and Action Plan. Mayor 2 Short & Medium Term Planning & CD Ongoing Economic Development Solicit and oversee the future redevelopment of the Superior Court buildings and continued redevelopment of the former Salem District Court. Mayor 2 Short & Medium Term Planning and SRA Underway Economic Development Support the growth of new and existing private businesses. Citizen Survey 2 Short & Long Term Mayor and Planning Ongoing PARKS AND RECREATION Recreation Implement the Winter Island Master Plan as part of maintaining and upgrading the City's infrastructure, including parks. Mayor 1 Planning - Short & Long term, Implementation - medium to long term Planning & Parks Underway Recreation Develop plan for improvements at Palmer Cove and Forest River Park. Mayor 2 Short & Medium Term Parks Underway Recreation Implement the Park Ambassador program. Mayor 2 Short & Medium Term Mayor & Recreation Underway Recreation Implement upgrades authorized by most recent CPA awards. Mayor 2 Short Term Mayor & Recreation Underway TRAVEL AND TOURISM Cultural Continue to improve upon management of Haunted Happenings & other communty events. Mayor 1 Planning - Short & Long term, Implementation - medium to long term Executive & Tourism Ongoing Cultural Continue development and implementation of cruise port activities and marketing. Mayor 2 Short & Medium Term Executive & Tourism Ongoing Cultural Continue implementation of the Public Art Master Plan. Mayor 2 Planning- Short & Long Term Implementation- medium to long term Planning Ongoing Sec 1 - 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Division Goal &Objective Source Priority* Schedule** Division or Department Status City of Salem - Long and Short Term Strategic Plan Summary - Fiscal Year 2019 PUBLIC SERVICE- ENGINEERING - TRAFFIC AND PARKING Public Services Reorganize staff to more efficiently and effectively deliver services and respond to requests. Mayor 1 Short & Medium Term Executive Ongoing Public Services Restructure and improve implementation of See, Click, Fix work process. Mayor 1 Short Term Mayor, DPW, Health, Electrical Ongoing Infrastructure & Facilities Manage completion and move in to the new Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center. Mayor 1 Short & Medium Term Mayor, Planning, COA Ongoing Infrastructure & Facilities Maintain and upgrade City water and sewer systems. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term Planning & Engineering Ongoing Infrastructure & Facilities Maintain and upgrade City roads, sidewalks, open spaces. Mayor/Citize n Survey 1 Short and Long Term Engineering Ongoing Infrastructure & Facilities Continue to advance Canal Street, Essex Street, Highland Avenue and Boston Street improvement projects. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term Planning & Engineering Underway Infrastructure & Facilities Improve overall cleanliness of streets, parks and other public areas. Citizen Survey & Mayor 1 Short & Medium Term Public Works Ongoing Infrastructure & Facilities Implement plan for residential traffic calming program. Mayor 1 Short & Long Term DPW, Traffic, PD, Engineering Ongoing Infrastructure & Facilities Oversee successful remediation and reuse of the transfer station site. Mayor 1 Medium & Long Term Mayor, Legal, Engineering Underway Infrastructure & Facilities Continue advocating for South Salem MBTA commuter rail stop. Mayor 2 Medium & Long Term Mayor, SSU, NSMC Underway Infrastructure & Facilities Continue implementation of bicycle accomodation upgrades. Mayor 2 Medium & Long Term Engineering, Traffic Underway Infrastructure & Facilities Continue planning for relocation of Horace Mann Laboratory School. Mayor 2 Short & Medium Term Mayor, SSU, Schools Underway Infrastructure & Facilities Exploring options related to Camp Naumkaeg and Pioneer Village Mayor 2 Short & Medium Term Planning, Building Mayor Planning Notes: *Priority - 1 - High, 2 = Medium, 3 = Low . This rating is determined by the Mayor's office **Short Term = 1-12 months, Medium Term = 12 months to 24 months, Long Term = 24 months or more. Sec 1 - 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OVERVIEW Profile of the City The City of Salem, which was incorporated as a town in 1630 and became a city on March 23, 1836, is situated on the Massachusetts coast, 16 miles northeast on Boston. The City has a population of approximately 40,407 and occupies a land area of approximately 8 square miles. The second city in the Commonwealth to be incorporated, it is the Shire City of Essex County. Salem has operated under the Plan B form of government, with a mayor and an eleven-person City Council, seven elected from wards, and four at-large, since 1915. Historic Information Salem was originally founded in 1626 by Roger Conant and a group of settlers from the Cape Ann area. In 1630, the area was incorporated into a town; and the name of Salem from "Sholem," meaning "peace" in the Hebrew language, was adopted. Salem is perhaps best remembered as the site of the infamous hysteria that swept the colonies in the late 17th century. Early in the 18th century, Salem was a thriving commercial port. The protected harbor encouraged trade, but industrial development occurred slowly. During this time, shipbuilding and allied industries were well established and trading with the West Indies and European ports was extensive. This commercial expansion brought about a cultural expansion in the life of the town. The depression following the War of 1812 seriously affected the economy of Salem. Thereafter, the opening of the Erie Canal brought serious new trade competition; and with the building of larger vessels, trading was limited because the harbor was not deep enough to accommodate the larger vessels. As the level of commerce decreased, the growth of industry increased. In 1848, a large cotton mill was established; and after the Civil War several tanneries, shoe and paint factories were founded in Salem. A fire destroyed a large part of the industrial district in 1914, but the area was again built up as a thriving industrial center. Among the many sites of historical interest are the Crowninshield-Bentley House, House of Seven Gables, Pierce-Nichols House, Pickering House, Pingree House, The Peabody-Essex Museum, Pioneer Village, Ropes Mansion House, the Witch House, and the Salem Maritime National Historical site which was the first national historic site in the United States. Governmental Structure The Mayor is elected for four years in November of unevenly-numbered years. The Mayor is the administrative head of the city and chairman ex-officio of the School Committee, the Board of Library Trustees, and the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners. The Mayor acts with the City Council and School Committee to carry out city business. The Mayor appoints his or her office staff, the City Solicitor, Sec 2 - 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- and the Assistant City Solicitor without City Council confirmation. The appointments of most city department heads, and members of the various boards and commissions, however, require City Council confirmation. The Mayor has the right to veto any order, resolution, or ordinance passed by the Council. However, a veto may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of all councilors. After reviewing and revising estimates prepared by department heads, the Mayor submits the budget to the City Council for final action. The Mayor approves all municipal payrolls, vouchers, contracts and instruments; and recommends bond issues, legislations and orders to the City Council; and represents the city with other levels of government. As the general administrator of all city departments, the Mayor is consulted by department heads pertaining to the city’s welfare. The City Council is primarily the legislative branch of the city government. As the legislative body, the Council confirms appointments made by the Mayor and appropriates all monies necessary to city operation. It can approve, disapprove, or reduce the amount of appropriations, but not add to the appropriation. The Council receives orders of recommendation by the Mayor and petitions from the public, and acts on them after committee study. The City Council also has the power to enact the Ordinances and other regulations. A majority of the City Council constitutes a quorum, and the affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the Council is necessary for the adoption of any motion resolution, or ordinance. In some instance, adoption by a two-thirds vote of the members is required by statute. The City provides general governmental services for the territory within its boundaries, including police and fire protection, disposal of garbage and rubbish (for residential properties); public education, including vocational- technical education at the high school level; street maintenance; certain water services, through the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board; certain sewerage disposal services, through the South Essex Sewerage District; and parks and recreational facilities. Approximately 95 percent of the City is connected to the sewerage system; the entire area of the City is served by the municipal water system. The Salem Housing Authority is responsible for managing 1,462 units of low income housing for the City. Buildings are either owned by the Authority, or are part of the rental subsidy program or the voucher program. Of the 1,462 units, 715 are included in twelve elderly developments, nine family developments, and one handicapped accessible family developments. These units are owned and operated by the Authority. The principal highways serving the City are state Routes 1A, 107, and 114, all of which provide immediate access to Routes 1 and 128 and other major highways serving the greater Boston area. The City is a member municipality of the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad, which provides passenger and freight service. Within 170 days after the annual organization of the city government (which is ordinarily in early January), the Mayor is required to submit a budget of proposed expenditures for the fiscal year beginning on the next July 1. The City Council may make appropriations for Sec 2 - 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- the recommended purposes and may reduce or reject any item. Without recommendation of the Mayor, the City Council may not increase any item or make an appropriation for a purpose not included in the proposed budget (except by a two-thirds vote in case of the failure of the Mayor to recommend an appropriation for such a purpose within 7 days after a request from the City Council, pursuant to state statute). If the Council fails to act on any item of the proposed budget within 45 days, that item takes effect. The City’s operating budget for fiscal year 2006 totaled approximately $102 million. Cultural and Historical Facilities The City of Salem is a historic waterfront community that has a rich cultural heritage, known worldwide for its architecture, maritime history, literary prominence, and hysteria. For this reason, tourism is one of the City's major industries, accommodating almost one million visitors each year. In 1692, infamous witch hysteria created fear and superstition as the fantasies and allegations of a group of young girls led to accusations of against ordinary citizens. Nineteen people were convicted for the crime of and were put to their deaths. 1992 marked the 300th Anniversary of the now famous Salem Witch Trials. The City of Salem commemorated this event with many special exhibits and events planned by the City's Salem Witch Trials Tercentenary Committee. The major event of the year long commemoration was the design and construction of the Salem Witch Trials Memorial located adjacent to the Charter Street Cemetery. The Memorial design was chosen through a nation-wide design competition. As part of a living memorial, the City also annually awards the Salem Award for Human Rights and Social Justice. The City has numerous facilities of continuing cultural and/or historical significance: Peabody-Essex Museum - In 2003, the PEM undertook the largest museum addition in America. The $125 million expansion allows them to showcase their extensive collection of Oceanic and Asiatic art for the first time. The PEM houses a broad spectrum of artifacts representing centuries of Essex County life and industry, as well as treasures from across the world brought to the region by early navigators. The PEM consists of a downtown campus, four National Historic landmarks and several properties on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as the Yin Yu Tang, the only complete Qing Dynasty house outside China. The PEM enjoys an attendance of approximately 250,000 visitors per year. The Salem Maritime National Historic Site – This 9.2-acre site, operated by the National Park Service, (NPS) is comprised of several buildings, including the Sec 2 - 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- original Customs House, as well as several wharves and homes. The NPS has restored the wharves and buildings. The Friendship, a full size replica of one of Salem's historic trading ships was recently completed and is berthed at the site. This $6 million project was 75 percent federally-funded and is expected to become a major cultural attraction and educational tool. The National Park Service will be relocating the historic Pedrick’s Warehouse from Marblehead to Derby Wharf and installing a pile supported dock adjacent to the building, in order to facilitate interpretive display of historic maritime functions. El Punto Urban Art Museum – In 2017, North Shore Community Development Coalition worked with 12 artists to create 15 large-scale outdoor murals and invited 20 local artists to paint small murals. By creating a walkable, curated arts district within three blocks with dozens of murals in the Point Neighborhood, the district will be readily accessible to all that downtown Salem already has to offer to over a million tourists per year. The House of the Seven Gables - The House of the Seven Gables was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name. The site is a complex of the actual house occupied by Hawthorne and several adjacent historic structures. The House of Seven Gables received the prestigious designation of “Museum” status in 2008 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark District. Salem Witch Museum - The Salem Witch Museum commemorates the famous witch trials that occurred in 1692 through an audio visual presentation. Life-size stage settings, lighting and historically accurate narration recreate the afflicted girls, the trials and the executions of the Salem Witch Trials. The Witch House - The Witch House was the home of one of the famous Witch Trial judges, Jonathan Corwin. The Witch House is operated by the City of Salem and is an excellent example of 17th century architecture. The site recently received interior and exterior improvements for handicapped accessibility and historic preservation. Witch Dungeon Museum – The Witch Dungeon Museum provides a live re-enactment of the Witch Trials for visitors to the City. The presentation is adapted from the 1692 transcripts and re-enacted by professional actors. The First Church - The First Church, located on Essex Street, was founded in 1629 and is the oldest continuing Protestant congregation in the country. Chestnut Street - Chestnut Street is a National Historic Landmark consisting of a group of homes of notable architectural significance. The homes are primarily old mansions built by Salem's successful sea captains during the early 19th century. Pickering House - The Pickering House is the oldest house in America to be continuously occupied by the same family. Sec 2 - 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Pioneer Village - Pioneer Village, situated in Forest River Park, is a living-history Museum that depicts life in Salem in 1630. Guides in historical costumes show visitors how early Puritans lived. The site contains a thatched cottage, historic gardens, wigwams, and animals. In 2014, the City’s recreation department took control of Pioneer Village back from Gordon College and has been running programs and overseeing the day to day operations. The Old Burying Point - Located on Charter Street, this is the oldest burying ground in Salem. The site contains the graves of a Mayflower passenger and trial judge John Hawthorne, and is the location of the Witch Memorial. Winter Island Park - Operated by the City of Salem, Winter Island is a former U. S. Coast Guard Air and Sea Rescue Station located on Salem Harbor. The site is a seasonal recreation site with RV and tent spaces. The site also has a beach, boat launch, wind surfing, scuba diving, picnic areas and a snack bar. Historic Fort Pickering and Fort Pickering Light are located within the site. Winter Island is now home of “sail Salem”, a community sailing program that provides free sailing lessons to Salem Children. A committee has also been formed to review was to better use the island and its facilities. Salem Wax Museum of Witches and Seafarers - The Wax Museum, opened in July of 1993, features a multi-media presentation and realistic wax figures depicting pirate and witch stories of Salem's past. The Wax Museum also offers hands- on children's activities. Salem Witch Trials Memorial - The Salem Witch Trials Memorial was dedicated on August 5, 1992 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the now famous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The memorial is located adjacent to the Charter Street Burial Ground. Heritage Trail - The many cultural and historic facilities in Salem are connected by the Heritage Trail, a 6-inch red line painted on sidewalks and streets. The Heritage Trail leads to world-renowned museums and historic homes, as well as to restaurants offering simple fare to gourmet meals, full service hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts. Salem Common - Salem Common has been public land since Salem's early days. Its eight acres was originally swampy area, with several ponds and small hills. Salem's military heritage begins in 1636, when the first muster occurred on Salem Common. Today, the National Guard traces its roots to that first muster. Needing a place for regular military drills, it was voted in 1714 by the commoners to be "forever kept as a training field for the use of Salem". Sec 2 - 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bakers Island Lighthouse – The tower is located on the north end of the island. The lighthouse was automated in 1972 and was recently turned over to the National Park Service. The National Park Services is looking into providing guided tours of the lighthouse in the future. Fort Lee – This American Revolution fort was built in 1776 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 The Phillips House – The Phillips House is the only home on historic Chestnut Street open to the public, and it provides a glimpse into the private world of the Phillips family during the early decades of the twentieth century. Ye Olde Pepper Candy Company – This is America’s oldest candy company, dating back to 1806, when an English woman, Mrs. Spencer, was shipwrecked and landed in Salem. Mrs. Spencer was assisted financially by residents, and what resulted was the first candy made and sold commercially in America and carried around the world by sea captains and their crew. The tourist attractions described above are included to illustrate the continuously growing tourist economy. These attractions provide jobs, tax revenue and buying power to the City of Salem. Development and Investment Salem has experienced over $1 billion of investment in recent years throughout the city. Three geographic areas of focus are downtown, the North River Canal Corridor, and the Waterfront. Downtown Development A number of vacant and underutilized properties have been redeveloped into mixed-use residential/commercial buildings. The downtown alone has seen over $110 million in private investment from projects such as the Laundry Building, The Distillery, Old Police Station Redevelopment, Bluestone Alley, 10 Federal Street, the Salem News Building, Latitudes in the old Tompkins Furniture Building, the Old Salem Jail, Commonwealth Diagnostics, and the Hotel Salem. New projects continue to be proposed, permitted, and get under construction as described below. Superior Court and County Commissioners Buildings: The Governor signed legislation in January 2017 to transfer ownership of these two iconic properties to the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA). DCAMM is undertaking a warm mothballing project in the fall 2017 to maintain the properties while the SRA works to identify a redevelopment project. Sec 2 - 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Washington and Dodge Street Redevelopment: This 237,000 square foot, $50 million project includes a mixed-use development with 52 residential units, a 113 room Hampton Inn branded hotel, ground floor retail, 215 parking spaces, associated landscaping, and pedestrian and transportation improvements. Construction will begin in spring of 2018 after a redesign of the project has been approved by local boards. When completed, this project will dramatically increase the footprint of Salem’s downtown. The City was awarded a state grant in the amount of $3.36 million for infrastructure improvements to support this proposed project. District Court Redevelopment: The District Court building will be transferred to the SRA in accordance with legislation passed by the Legislature for the purpose of redevelopment. The SRA solicited development proposals through a RFP process in 2015 and selected Diamond Sinacori as the designated developer. The project is undergoing permitting. The project is projected to cost approximately $26 million. Peabody Essex Museum (PEM): In 2017, the PEM began construction of a 40,000 gross square foot expansion. It will include three floors of state-of-the- art galleries, a secondary entrance to the museum and a full basement for mechanical and electrical equipment. This project is slated to be complete in 2019 and is said to cost approximately $49 million. 90 Washington Street: The three-story building will be redeveloped as office space with ground floor retail. The City has entered into a 20-year lease for the office space to accommodate personnel currently located in other leased premises. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2018. 120 Washington Street: The office space currently serving as the City Hall Annex was permitted in 2017 to be converted to 14 residential units. Old Salem Jail Complex Redevelopment: The first phase was completed in 2010, which includes 23 housing units, a restaurant, and a jail exhibit. Phase 2 includes an additional 13 housing units in a new building for a total project cost of approximately $11 million. Phase 2 began construction in summer 2016. Hotel Salem: In 2015, Lark Hotels purchased the “Newmark Building” on Essex Street for the purpose of converting it to a 44 room high-end boutique hotel with a rooftop restaurant and basement lounge. The $7.4 million project is fully permitted and will be complete in November of 2017. The City supported this project with a five year TIF valued at approximately $353,000. Sec 2 - 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Commonwealth Diagnostics International (CDI): In 2016, CDI established its headquarters at 39 Norman Street after making an approximately $5.1M investment in the purchase and renovation of the building. The business is expected to add potentially up to 100 new full-time equivalent jobs by 2021. The Merchant: In 2016, a new 11 room Lark Properties boutique hotel opened in the renovated historic Joshua Ward House in downtown Salem. J. Michael Ruane Judicial Center and Probate and Family Court: At the end of 2011, the new courthouse opened. This $106 million court expansion in downtown Salem continues to have a significant positive economic impact on the downtown and the city. The $60 million Probate and Family Court Renovation component of the judicial complex was completed in 2017. North River Canal Corridor Redevelopment A second area undergoing transformation is the North River Canal Corridor, known as Blubber Hollow, adjacent to downtown. Formerly the region’s whaling and then tannery center, the neighborhood has more than $70 million in pending development. Guided by a community-based plan, the City changed the zoning to encourage development. The pending private investments will transform the largely vacant and contaminated sites into a vibrant mix of residences, offices, and retail uses. Specific projects are: 9 South Mason Street: The project involves redevelopment of industrial and residential land located between Mason Street and Commercial Street in the North River Canal Corridor district. The plans total 4 buildings and 29 dwelling units, including the rehabilitation and expansion of an existing two-story concrete industrial building; expansion of a three-story residential building; and construction of two new townhouse style buildings. Permitting was completed in 2017. Riverview Place: Located on the former Salem Suede site, Riverview Place consists of the demolition of the old tannery and construction of 130 residential rental units and 5,540 square feet of commercial space. Local approvals have been secured. Grove Street Apartments (formerly known as Legacy Apartments): This project consists of 129 residential apartments and re-use of an existing 17,000 square foot commercial office building. It was approved by the Planning Board in 2012 and amended in 2015 to meet MEPA requirements. In July 2015 the project received a MEPA certificate and Superseding Order of Condition. Environmental remediation and demolition of some on-site structures is underway. Gateway Center: Local permitting was completed in August 2016 for the development of a 3.48-acre parcel located at the corner of Bridge Street and Boston Street to include a mixed-use building with a commercial/retail and 117 housing units and a free-standing building that Sec 2 - 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- will house the City’s Community Life Center (CLC). Constructio n of the CLC began in 2017. Tan Site (70-92 ½ Boston Street): The Planning Board approved a new medical office building with 40,000 square feet in 2014; however, the project has not moved forward. In September 2016 the Planning Board approved a mixed-use development containing 50 housing units and a retail space. The Tan property is a 1.98-acre site containing vacant industrial buildings and land along Boston Street, a major entrance corridor into Salem and within the new North River Canal Corridor (NRCC) Neighborhood Mixed Use District. Construction began in 2017. 28 Goodhue Street: Now known as North River Apartments, this mixed-use project on the site of a former factory was completed in 2014. The development includes 44 residential condominiums, 6,000 square feet of commercial retail space and on-site parking. Construction was completed and the building is occupied. Waterfront Development Key changes also are rapidly occurring along Salem’s shoreline, creating rare waterfront development opportunities. 289 Derby Street: The City has received City and State funding to acquire property located on the South River at 289 Derby St and to design and construct a downtown waterfront park. In 2017, the City hired CBA Landscape Architects and undertook an extensive public placemaking and design process. Construction has been publicly bid and the City has selected SumCo Contracting. Construction will be underway in spring 2018. Salem Harbor Power Station/Footprint Power: Demolition of the coal plant is complete and construction of the new natural gas facility is underway. A new state- of-the-art, 630-megawatt gas-fired plant is being constructed and is scheduled to be completed in summer 2018. The new plant will be developed on one-third of the site, opening up the remaining two-thirds of the 63-acre waterfront property to re- development opportunities. Port of Salem Expansion (Salem Wharf): This $20 million project calls for construction of a multi- purpose commercial wharf facility with supporting utilities and amenities for cruise ships, commercial fishing, transient, and charter vessels. A terminal building, harbor walk, dredging, and landside improvements are part of the project. During the project’s first phase undertaken in 2011, the City completed utility installation, seawall construction, base paving and installation of an interim ferry terminal. In 2012 and 2013, a combination of state and federal Ferry Boat Sec 2 - 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- Discretionary (FBD) Funds enabled the City to construct the second phase of the project, which consisted of the first 260 feet of pier, wave fence and a portion of the seawall, install a gangway and ramp system, install utilities and begin dredging. The City has completed Phase 3 which includes final paving, landscaping, lighting and construction of the harbor walk. In addition, the City has converted the adjoining deep-water dock owned by Footprint Power into a cruise port, and constructed a connecting walkway to the parking lot and terminal building at Blaney Street. Since construction of the cruise port, Salem has received visits from a number of cruise ships. At present, Footprint is utilizing the pier for construction purposes and this limits the number of cruise ship visits. Once the plant is completed, the Port of Salem will be able to host a full schedule of ship visits. In 2015, the City completed dredging and construction of an 11-slip commercial marina at Blaney Street. The marina is just completing its second season of operations and is home to 10 marine businesses. Construction of the Salem Wharf is close to completion. It implements an important recommendation and goal of the City’s Municipal Harbor Plan by creating a multi-use commercial wharf facility with deep water access for ocean-going vessels. As a result of construction, the Port of Salem is now a full service commercial and industrial port. South River Dredge: The maintenance dredging for the South River Channel was last performed by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 1967. In February of 2008, the USACE dredged the Federal Navigation Channel into Salem Harbor, the Federal Anchorage Basin off Derby Wharf, and the approach to the South River Channel but stopped short of the South River Channel because of contaminated sediment that exceeded the state levels for open ocean disposal were encountered. Since then, the City obtained $155,000 from the Governor’s Seaport Advisory Council for sediment testing, bathometric survey work, cost analysis for dredge disposal options, and preliminary design and engineering of the dredge footprint for the South River Channel and the South River Basin (area west of the Congress Street Bridge). In 2012, the City received an additional $275,000 from the Seaport Council to finish the design, engineering and permitting stage of the dredge project. The City’s consultant, Apex, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Intent. Upon the Army Corps of Engineers’ final determination of the suitability of the CAD cell material for offshore disposal, the City will submit both documents to the appropriate regulatory agencies. Once completed, the dredging will provide direct access to downtown Salem for deeper drafting vessels, transient boats, and dingy boats, which will encourage increased boating activity and support economic development. Salem Ferry: The Salem to Boston Ferry, currently in its twelfth successful season, is an alternative transportation option connecting two great cities. Named the Nathaniel Bowditch after the founder of modern maritime navigation and Salem’s native son, the ferry is a high- speed catamaran that carries 149 passengers, is entirely ADA accessible and makes the trip from Salem to Boston – where it docks at Long Wharf – in less than an hour. The City of Salem and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) have an agreement which allows commuters to purchase a pass that can be used both on the Ferry commuter runs and on the commuter train, strengthening the Ferry’s viability as a transportation choice for daily commuters. The City of Salem is one of only a few municipalities to own a ferry vessel, which it purchased with a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation. Sec 2 - 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Residential Development in Other Areas of Salem North Shore Community Development Coalition Properties: The has invested $18.9 million in renovating 77 affordable housing units in Salem since 2016. In 2017, the CDC began the permitting process to develop two new affordable housing buildings with a total of 46 units at a project cost of $19 million. 93-95 Canal Street: The project is the conversion of a candy factory into eight residential units and was permitted in 2017. Clark Avenue Cluster Subdivision: The proposed plan for a 26-lot residential subdivision with approximately 1.95 acres of public open space is fully permitted and currently under construction. There is no scheduled date for completion. Woodlands Subdivision: The Cluster subdivision includes 26 single-family residential building lots and approximately 85,000 sq. ft. feet of open space. Osborne Hills Subdivision (Strongwater Crossing): Currently under construction, Strongwater Crossing Subdivision is a cluster development project that includes the construction of 131 single- family homes on approximately 162 acres of land. Approximately 93 acres of the project will be permanently protected open space. The project represents one of the largest subdivisions built in Salem in recent history. Due to its size, this subdivision is being completed in phases. There is no scheduled date for completion. Witch Hill: The construction of 23 single family homes along the extension of an existing roadway is underway. There is no scheduled date for completion. Institutional and Commercial Development in Other Areas of Salem Salem enjoys a mix of businesses and markets. Markets for Salem businesses include the local population, the large tourist trade of over 1 million visitors, Salem State University, the North Shore Medical Center, and the J. Michael Ruane Judicial Center. Salem State University with its 10,000 students and large employment base generated over $104 million for the City of Salem in direct and indirect spending, which is derived directly from employee salaries and benefits, purchased goods and services, and student spending. The North Shore Medical Center is expanding its facilities in Salem, and in 2017, the Family and Probate Court renovation project was completed marking the completion of the overall court complex on Federal Street. Large commercial and industrial development, prominent in the Highland Avenue, Swampscott Road and Vinnin Square areas, is strong. Salem’s industrial park on Technology Way houses large companies such as Salem Glass and Thermal Circuits. On Swampscott Road, a Sec 2 - 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- 170,000 square foot vacant building was converted to commercial condominiums and is now home to 9 businesses relocating or expanding in Salem. A number of significant national retailers such as Staples, WalMart, Home Depot, Target, Pep Boys and Petsmart are located in these areas. The City also is home to Shetland Park, a 900,000 square foot business park abutting downtown, which houses more than 70 businesses. North Shore Medical Center (NSMC): NSMC is redeveloping a portion of their existing hospital campus in order to better serve the surrounding community by consolidating existing uses, improving access and circulation around the hospital, and constructing a new state-of-the-art emergency services department. The project consists of 113,585 square feet of new building space, 119,734 square feet of interior renovations, parking and driveway reconfigurations, landscape and hardscape improvements, and utility infrastructure modifications to support this use. A&J King Expansion: In 2017, A&J King Artisan Bakers opted to expand its business operations in Salem by leasing approximately 7,400 square feet of space at 131-135 Boston Street. The new space provides more capacity for production and office activities, which will allow the company to acquire new commercial accounts, and will allow them to convert the existing production area at their Central Street location in Downtown Salem to additional café space. As a result, A&J King plans to hire an additional 15 full-time employees and 16 part-time employees. A&J King’s investment in the new space exceeds $860,000 and the City invested in a five year TIF in support of the project, valued at over $41,000. Salem State University: Changes to the physical campus since 2007 are profound. Nearly 760,000 square feet of new construction and renovations have been completed or are underway, bringing state-of-the-art academic and student life spaces to campus. Through the support of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and generous donors, combined with resources of the university’s operating budget, over $250 million has been invested in campus improvements. Highlights of these changes include the Frederick E. Berry Library and Learning Commons, the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, the Harold E. and Marilyn J. Gassett Fitness Center, athletic fields and courts, and two residence halls that provide accommodations for nearly 900 students. Efforts are currently underway to secure the Commonwealth’s support for a new science facility to meet the strong demand for science, health care, and technology programming. Lafayette Street and West Avenue: The project includes the construction of a three-story, 24,388 square foot mixed use commercial building with retail on the first floor and offices on the upper floors. An existing two-family home on the site will remain in its current use. The project will be completed in November 2017. Vesuvius Restaurant: The project consists of a new street level café-style restaurant with second floor office space and was completed in 2017. Sec 2 - 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- U.S. Biological Corporation: This corporation completed the construction of a new $3 million, 50,000 square foot headquarters building on Technology Way with the plan to have 28 new jobs within five years. Public Infrastructure Projects The City works throughout Salem to improve infrastructure to meet the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors. Transportation Projects Boston and Bridge Complete Streets Infrastructure Improvements: The City received $3.5M in FY2016 MassWorks Infrastructure Grant Program funding, for “Complete Streets” streetscape improvements along Bridge Street, between Boston and Flint Street. An additional $250,000 in grant funds was awarded to this project from MassWorks that was expended in fiscal year 2017. Construction is slated to begin in 2018. Canal Street Improvements: The improvements include reconstruction of the roadway pavement, curbing and sidewalks. Wheelchair ramps and appropriate pedestrian crossings will be added to improve pedestrian safety. Additional pedestrian improvement such as street trees and curb extensions will be incorporated. Drainage and other utility improvement will be made, the road crown will be adjusted to provide a consistent cross slope, and repair of settled locations will be done. Canal Street Multi-Use Path: In 2018, the City is completing the first phase of the new Canal Street bike path and is developing bid documents for the second and final phase. This project is being done in conjunction with the Canal Street Improvement Project and once completed will connect downtown Salem with downtown Marblehead and Salem State University with an entirely off-road multi-use path. Bike Share: The City launched a new bike share program in the spring of 2017. With the support of sponsorships by Salem State University and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the City expanded the system and achieved increasing ridership throughout the year. Washington and Dodge Street Public Infrastructure Improvements: The City received a $2.5 million grant through the State MassWorks program to fund infrastructure improvements associated with the proposed mixed-use development to be constructed at Washington and Dodge Streets. Due to increased construction costs, the City was awarded an additional $825,000 for this project. Construction was completed in early 2017. Grove Street Improvements: The City received a $1,250,000 grant for improvement to Grove Street to support the proposed housing and mixed use developments in the North River Canal Corridor. The project is complete. Sec 2 - 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- Improvement of the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall: The City invested in the redesign and improvement of the pedestrian mall in the heart of downtown. Phase 2 improvements to make the mall more pedestrian friendly and to improve the aesthetics were completed in fall, 2013. Phase 3, which includes the renovation of the fountain at Washington Street, was completed in October 2014. Parks and Recreation Projects Mary Jane Lee Park Renovation: In 2017, construction was completed on the renovation of Mary Jane Lee Park. This project completed the renovation of the park that began with the construction of a new splash pad in 2015. The project was supported by CPA funds as well as a $400,000 PARC grant from the Commonwealth. Lafayette Park Renovation: In 2017 and 2018, Lafayette Park is being renovated to include upgraded walkways, lights, and benches, a new irrigation system, and a tree plan with an appropriate mix of sun and shade. The project is funded through $100,000 in CPA, $162,000 CDBG, and $25,000 CIP. McGlew Park Renovation: In 2016, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs awarded the City a $400,000 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant to renovate McGlew Park. The park is currently under construction and is anticipated to be finished in the spring of 2018. Forest River Conservation Area Trails: In 2015, the City was awarded a $53,200 Recreational Trails Program Grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to upgrade the trails. Completed in 2017, the project has resulted in an improved main trunk trail that is usable throughout the year and accessible to people of all abilities. The project received additional funding through CIP ($25,000) and the Conservation Commission ($12,500). Winter Island: Salem was awarded a PARC grant in the amount of $192,404 for a scenic multi-use trail on Winter Island bordering Cat Cove. Improvements include interpretive signage, native plantings, installation of site amenities and improvements to the boat launch parking area. The trail was completed in summer 2016. The Salem Community Preservation Commission has funded the first two phases of the restoration of Fort Pickering. These improvements include substantial clearing of invasive species and restoration historic masonry walls and gated entrances. A grant from Mass Historic funded a digital survey which was completed in summer 2016. The City will seek to fund future phases with CPA funds. Mary Jane Lee Park Splash Pad: The City was awarded a $200,000 grant from the “Our Common Backyards” program for a splash pad at Mary Jane Lee Park located in our densest neighborhood. The splash pad was completed in time for the 2015 season and was a significant Sec 2 - 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- success. The remainder of the park is being improved through four sources--$400,000 PARC grant, $100,000 CDBG, $80,075 CPA, and $60,000 CIP. Construction will be completed by June 2017. Remond Park: Improvements to the old bridge abutment on Bridge Street Neck have been funded by the State to create a new park. Construction is complete. Bertram Field: A complete renovation of Bertram Field football stadium and track was completed, including a turf surface expansion of the track to regulation size and installation of a resilient surface. Cost of the project is $1.9 million and was partially funded with a Massachusetts PARC grant in the amount $400,000. Salem Common Fence: In 2017, the City completed Phase III of the Salem Common Restoration Project. The City was awarded $68,000 in CPA funds and also utilized $100,000 of CIP funds to restore thirteen fence sections and three bollards. The Common fence is a significant historical feature of this municipal property and $150,000 of CIP funding has been secured for another round of restoration. Fort Avenue/Szetela Lane Redevelopment: This City-owned site at the intersection of Fort Avenue and Szetela Lane consists of five parcels containing approximately 2.13 acres. The property now contains an easement for the natural gas pipeline supplying the Footprint Power Plant. The City intends to improve the site with a new multi-use path connection, greenspace, and possibly parking, utilizing funds secured through the easement agreement. Open Space & Recreation Plan Update: The City recently completed its 2015 update to its Open Space and Recreation Plan. The Plan establishes long-term goals for the preservation, continued protection and maintenance of open space and recreational areas in the City. Completion of the Plan maintains the City’s eligibility to apply for grants through the Commonwealth’s PARC program. The City has received PARC grants in the past for Peabody Street Park, Furlong Park, Bertram Field, Chadwick Lead Mills, Splaine Park, and McGlew Park. Splaine Park: The City was awarded a $420,946 grant from the Commonwealth through the PARC program to upgrade Splaine Park. Completed in 2014, improvements to the park include the construction of a stone dust bike/walking path along the park perimeter, the enhancement of the main entrance, the construction of play structures, the installation of a new baseball field and irrigation system, and the rebuilding of the bleachers and dugouts. Additional funding included $574,826 CIP and $190,071.60 CDBG. Other City Projects and Initiatives The City pursues additional opportunities to make physical improvements, increase efficiencies, and improve the community. Sec 2 - 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- Proctor’s Ledge: In 2017, the City constructed a memorial to honor the 18 victims of the Salem Witch Trials who were executed at Proctor’s Ledge in 1692. The memorial, designed by Martha Lyon Landscape Architecture and constructed by The Patio Company, includes a landscaped slope down from the ledge where the executions are believed to have taken place and a semi-circular area for quiet contemplation surrounded by a granite block wall. The memorial was dedicated on July 19, 2017 on the 325th anniversary of the second day of executions held at the Ledge. This project was completed in 2017, funded with $179,140 in FY16 Community Preservation Act funds. Charter Street Cemetery: In 2017, the City received a $125,000 Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Fund grant for the full restoration of Charter Street Cemetery. In addition, the project is funded by $260,000 of CPA funds and $218,000 Capital Improvement Project funds for a total of $600,000. The restoration work will be completed in 2018. Dickson Memorial Chapel: The City was awarded $70,000 from the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund (MPPF) for the restoration of Dickson Memorial Chapel. A total of $226,000 has been allocated to the first restoration phase of the chapel which was completed in 2017. Urban Forestry: A tree committee was formed to renew Salem’s dedication to its urban forestry. A pilot neighborhood tree inventory was completed in 2016, and the City secured a $30,000 DCR Urban Forestry Challenge Grant to fund a citywide tree inventory, management plan, and cost estimates for implementation of the management plan. The City provided a $30,000 match through CIP. The inventory was completed in 2017. Collins Cove Living Shoreline: In 2017, the City received a $55,230 grant to complete final design and permitting for a living shoreline project in Collins Cove. The City will finalize the measurements and site plan for the proposed green infrastructure methods and use the prepared final design documents to submit to local and state permitting agencies to have the approval to install coir rolls and salt marsh plantings. The goal of the project is to increase resiliency to Collins Cove and the abutting residential properties from effects of climate change such as increased frequency and intensity of flooding and storm surge. Neighborhood Interpretive Signs: DPCD coordinated the installation of historic interpretive sign panels in six neighborhoods and parks. Additional sign panels will be installed in two City parks in the spring of 2018. Public Art: Over the past four years, the City has been working to increase the amount and quality of public art. Partly in response to public demand, this initiative is being pursued to support the City’s identity as an arts and cultural destination and supports the City’s efforts to leverage the arts for economic Sec 2 - 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- development purposes. In late spring of 2017 a call for works was distributed for “Celebrating the Urban Environment” resulting in three locations for public art in the downtown. Efforts in the spring of 2017 resulted in a painted stair project at the middle school to bring awareness to the impact pollution has on the oceans. Artists’ Row: Artists’ Row, five stalls originally built as a marketplace, is located across from Old Town Hall and Derby Square. This area is at the heart of the city and continues to be an important public plaza and pedestrian way. In the spring of 2015, the City initiated the Creative Entrepreneur Program to utilize the four stalls as maker/gallery space from May to October. In spring of 2017, a group of graphic design students from Lesley University re-branded Artists’ Row. The scope included changing the paint colors of the stalls, new doors and windows for better visibility and new graphics for signage on the walls to the entrance of Artists’ Row. To further enliven activity on Artists’ Row, in 2017 the Public Art Commission initiated an Artist in Residence Pilot Program which resulted in weekly creative placemaking activities resulting in a community tables and planted gardens. Old Town Hall: The Old Town Hall is a beautiful federal style building located in the heart of downtown Salem. Old Town Hall is the crowning jewel of Derby Square and the earliest surviving municipal structure in Salem (dating from 1816-17). Our venue is a two-story, brick structure featuring Palladian windows, carved wood details, antique chandeliers, decorative columns and wooden floors. The building is owned and managed by the City of Salem which programs both non-profit and private events. Old Town Hall is the summer/fall home to the Salem Museum, presenting hundreds of stories of Salem’s rich past and History Alive, a performance of the re-enactment of the trial of Bridget Bishop accused of witch craft. During the winter and spring, the building hosts musical performances, weddings, and civic events such as the Salem Arts Festival art exhibit. The City received a $20,000 Cultural Facilities grant from the state, which was matched with local CPA and C.I.P. funds for window restoration and repair. The restoration work was completed in early 2016. EPA Brownfields grant: The City with the City of Peabody received a $950,000 federal grant to be utilized for a revolving loan fund to clean up contaminated sites. Universal Steel site: This brownfields site was taken by the City for tax title in 2012. Through a coordinated effort with EPA, DEP, and MassDevelopment, the site has been remediated and paved and was used for temporary parking during the construction of the MBTA garage. The City solicited proposals for redevelopment in order to put the site back on the tax rolls and received a proposal from the adjacent commercial business, F.W. Webb Company, to build a new warehouse and commercial showroom. The project has received local approvals. Sec 2 - 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- LED Streetlight Conversion: In 2016, the City completed the conversion of 3,000 overhead streetlights to LED fixtures. This project will result in $194,000 annual cost savings and 1.2 million kilowatt hours in annual energy savings. Redevelopment of 5 Broad Street: In March 2010, a reuse feasibility study was completed for a city-owned building located at 5 Broad Street. The building, which currently houses the City’s Council on Aging, was declared as surplus property by the City Council. The City hired consultants to examine the redevelopment potential for this property in preparation for its future sale. Proceeds from the sale of this building will be used to off-set the cost of a new senior center. Salem Main Streets Program: In July 2007, the City, in collaboration with the Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Salem Partnership, revived the Salem Main Streets program. The program works to support the revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant year-round retail, dining and cultural destination through business recruitment, retention, and the promotion of downtown Salem. The program has continued to support business recruitment and retention while adding an annual downtown arts festival and a weekly farmers market. Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund: The City adopted an ordinance to create a municipal housing trust fund in October, 2006. Through negotiations with a developer, the Trust Fund received $50,000 and additional funds are expected from negotiated contributions from other large development projects. Destination Salem: Salem continues to market sale as a premier, year-round travel destination. The City continues its funding commitment to destination Salem through its annual allocation of hotel/motel tax revenue. Planning The City’s investments are guided and informed by planning studies including the following: Imagine Salem: The first phase of this citywide visioning project will be completed in fall 2017. The plan’s vision statement and guiding principles will inform the development of a subsequent action agenda. Intra-City Shuttle: In 2017, the City was awarded a $30,000 grant application from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation on behalf of the Friends of the Council on Aging for technical assistance to develop a feasibility study of an intra-city shuttle. The concept of the shuttle study and application for the grant were steps in the first year of implementation of the City’s landmark Salem for all Ages Action Plan. The study will be completed in the first half of 2018. Sec 2 - 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bicycle Master Plan: The City contracted with Toole Design Group to support the development of an update to Salem’s Bicycle Master Plan. The plan, which will be completed in 2018, will identify and prioritize policies, programs, and infrastructure projects to make biking a safer and more convenient means of transportation and recreation in Salem South Salem Commuter Rail: The City is working with the Salem Partnership to study the feasibility and economic impact of a South Salem Commuter Rail. Downtown Salem Historic Resource Inventory: In 2016, the City was awarded $37,100 in Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey and Planning Grants to fund expanded staff support for the Salem Historical Commission and to update the downtown historic resource inventory. Salem Artists’ Row Framework Plan: Completed in late 2015, this Plan lays out a vision and action steps to enhance this core area of the downtown. Salem Housing Needs and Demand Analysis: Completed in July 2015 by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, this analysis identifies the need for an additional 1,900 to 2,725 units of housing by 2030. Vision and Action Plan for the Point Neighborhood in Salem 2013 – 2020: This Plan outlines a vision to improve the quality of life in the Point neighborhood and an action agenda that the City of Salem and community partners will work together to implement over a seven- year period from 2013 to 2020. This Plan is a product of a year-long grassroots, neighborhood-level visioning process. Public Art Master Plan: In recognition of the value that public art can bring to the cultural aesthetic and economic vitality of the community, the City completed a master plan for public art in partnership with the Peabody Essex Museum and the Salem Partnership, funded through the National Endowment for the Arts. Greenlawn Cemetery: The City was awarded a $4,000 Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey and Planning Grant in March 2013 to prepare a National Register of Historic Places nomination form for the Greenlawn Cemetery, and the Cemetery has since been nominated to the National Register. Salem Downtown Renewal Plan: In January 2012 the Department of Housing and Community Development approved a major plan change to the City’s urban renewal plans, creating a consolidated plan, the “Salem Downtown Renewal Plan”, which updates goals and objective and design guidelines. This new plan will be in effect for thirty years. Winter Island Master Plan: The City utilized grant funds to undertake a Master Plan for the renovation and redevelopment of Winter Island Park. The City, with its consultant The Cecil Group, conducted a six-month public planning process and completed the final report in 2011. The City is now seeking funding to implement the plan’s recommendations. See below for recent state grant award. Sec 2 - 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bridge Street Neck Neighborhood Revitalization Plan: This neighborhood master plan for the Bridge Street Neck area was completed in August 2009. The City was awarded technical assistance funds from the regional planning agency, MAPC, to undertake implementation of one of the key recommendations of the plan, creation of a mixed use district. Salem Harbor Plan Update: The update of the City’s Municipal Harbor Plan, created in 2000, was approved by the EOEEA in 2008. The City worked with a consultant and the Salem Harbor Plan Implementation Committee to update the plan. The Plan outlines a 10-year strategy for port development which guides the future use and character of the Port of Salem. 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Manufacturer 107 21 21 T J Maxx Retail 101 22 16 Shaw’s Supermarket Food Market 98 23 23 Harbor Sweets Retail 80 24 25 US Post Office Federal Office 70 25 19 Target Retail 68 26 22 Crosby’s Marketplace Food Market 65 Source: Planing Department - April 2018 Rank 2018 Rank 2017 Nature of Business Total Employees Comment Company Name Sec 2 - 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- Rank 2018 Rank 2017 Company Name Nature of Business Total Assessed Valuation Fiscal Year 2018 Total Taxes Paid %Total Levy 1 1 New England Power Co Personal & Industrial $69,810,060 $2,092,207.50 2.328 2 2 Mass Electric Personal Property $34,648,590 $1,038,418.24 1.155 3 3 National Grid Personal & Industrial $38,307,500 $1,148,075.78 1.278 4 4 Shetland Properties Industrial & Commercial Prop $29,259,100 $876,895.23 0.976 5 5 Highlander Plaza Commercial Property $23,565,500 $706,258.04 0.786 6 6 Algonquin Gas Transmission Co Personal Property $31,471,900 $943,212.84 1.050 7 Footprint Power Salem Power Plant-Industrial $25,860,000 $775,024.20 0.862 8 7 Bell Fund V Apartments $48,930.600 $752,552.63 0.837 9 8 RCG, Total Properties Apartments and Commercial $15,157,200 $368,437.06 0.410 10 9 Princeton Crossing Apartments Apartments $30,785,000 $473,473.30 0.527 11 10 Hawthorne Commons Apartments $31,739,600 $488,155.05 0.543 12 11 Second Pickwick Trust Commercial Property $15,370,200 $460,644.89 0.513 13 12 Vinnin Square Apartments LLC Apartments $27,388,700 $421,238.21 0.469 14 13 Home Depot Commercial Property $11,336,000 $339,739.92 0.378 15 14 Verizon New England Personal Property $7,047,500 $211,213.58 0.235 16 15 New Creek II LLC/Ballard Group Commercial Property $9,030,200 $270,635.09 0.301 17 16 Commando North Shore LLC Commercial Property $8,808,800 $263,999.74 0.294 18 17 Rt. 107 Salem Assoc.-Walmart bld only Commercial Property & PP $8,118,070 $243,298.56 0.271 19 19 Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Personal Property $6,088,900 $182,484.33 0.203 20 20 Kernwood Country Club Commercial Property $6,284,885 $188,358.00 0.210 $472,919,405 $12,061,837.84 Source: Assessor’s Office – April 2018 Sec 2 - 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor & City Finance Start Date End Date Mayor & School Committee Start Date End Date Finance Director send out CIP requests to Departments. 1/30/2018 Finance Director send out CIP requests to Departments. 1/30/2018 Departments submit completed CIP requests to Finance Department 2/15/2018 CIP Review - Superintendent, SBM, Principals, Directors 1/30/2018 Mayor & Finance Director review CIP requests. January March Finance Director, SBM & Super review CIP requests. January March Finance Director prepares initial Revenue/Expenditure (FY18 RECAP) figures January Superintendent & SBM give Budgets to Principals January Mayor issues BUDGET requests to departs with budget instructions, and City's long/short term goals 1/19/2018 Budget workshops with SBM, Principals & Directors. January Budget salary workshops with Finance & Depts. 1/19/2018 to 2/8/2018 Principals compile budget & submit to School Business Office 2/1/2018 to 2/23/2018 Departments compile BUDGETS & submit to Finance 1/19/2018 to 2/8/2018 Budget & CIP Review - Super, SBM, Principals, Directors 2/26/2018 to 3/17/2018 Budgets Entered in MUNIS by Finance 2/8/2018 to 2/23/2018 Budge/CIP Review - Super, SBM, City Finance February March Budget Review-Mayor, Finance, Department Heads 2/28/2018 to March School Budget Submitted to School Committee & CIP Budget Submitted to Finance Director March Budge & CIP Review By Mayor & Finance Director 2/28/2018 to March School Committee Budget Review Meetings March to April School Committee Approves School Budget 5/7/2018 School Committee Approves School Budget 5/7/2018 School Budget to City Finance Department for processing for City Council 5/7/2018 School Budget To City Finance Dept 5/7/2018 Finance Director Finalizes FY2018 Revenue/Expenditures - Balanced Budget to Mayor 5/14/2018 Finance Department Prepares Final Budget for City Council 5/14/2018 to 5/22/2018 Capital Improvement Plan sumbitted to City Council 5/24/2018 Budget Submitted to City Council 5/24/2018 City Council Administration & Finance budget review process 5/29/2018 to 6/14/2018 City Council Vote on FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan 5/29/2018 and 6/14/2018 City Council Vote on FY 2018 City Budget 6/14/2018 Budget Calendar - FY 2019 City Council Sec 3 - 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 21 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 22 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 27 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 28 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 31 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 32 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 33 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 34 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 35 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 36 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 37 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 38 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 39 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 40 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 41 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 42 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 43 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 44 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 45 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 46 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 47 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 48 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 49 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 50 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 51 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 52 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 53 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 54 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 56 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 57 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 58 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 59 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 3 - 60 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 4 - 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 4 - 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 4 - 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- MARGARITA RUIZ, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS: MAYOR KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL, CHAIRPERSON MARY MANNING, VICE CHAIRPERSON AMANDA CAMPBELL MANNY CRUZ JAMES M. FLEMING ANA NUNCIO KRISTINE WILSON Salem Public Schools FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET – APPROVED 5/7/18 Sec 4 - 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Public Schools 29 Highland Avenue Salem, Massachusetts www.salemk12.org District Administrators M. Kate Carbone, Assistant Superintendent Margaret Marotta, Assistant Superintendent Kristin Shaver, Business Manager Dr. Jill Conrad, Chief of Systems Strategy Kelley Rice, Chief of Communications Liza Bento, Director of Human Capital Emily Ullman, Director of Expanded Learning Programs Rebecca Westlake, Director of English Language Learning Matt Killen, Chief Information Officer School Administrators Nancy Charest, Early Childhood Center Thomas Milaschewski, Bates Elementary School Bethann Jellison, Carlton Innovation School Dr. Chad Leith, Horace Mann Laboratory School Leanne Smith, Heights Elementary School Jose Munoz, Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School Michael Lister, Interim Principal, Saltonstall Elementary School Glenn Burns, Collins Middle School David Angeramo, Salem High School Scott Gray, Salem Prep High School Jennifer Winsor, New Liberty Innovation School Sec 4 - 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Executive Summary Dear School Committee members: I am pleased to present the Salem Public Schools’ FY19 budget. Our budget is designed to continue to move the district’s strategic plan forward. Using our limited resources, we are investing in the people, programs and initiatives that will positively benefit all students. We looked closely at how we can continue to sustain the district’s positive trajectory and identified opportunities to innovate and enhance teaching and learning for all students within our budget allocation. Working with school principals, the district has developed a balanced budget that focuses on two priorities: 1. Provide resources and supports to receiving schools to ensure a smooth transition for the students and families of the former Nathaniel Bowditch School (Pillar and, 2. Continue the forward momentum of reimagining the high school experience, Pillar 2 in our strategic plan. Principals had an active role in determining resource allocation within their schools. The district and school leaders worked collaboratively to enable schools to reallocate existing resources including staffing, stipends, support structures and administration to help further strengthen their school’s programming and resources. This coming year, the district will continue to leverage its partnership with Salem State University and welcome six SSU teaching fellows to support HMLS classroom teachers. We are excited by the many possibilities to expand and strengthen our partnership with Salem State by relocating the Horace Mann Laboratory School to the building at 79 Willson Street. The people - teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists who work directly with students and families to support each child’s educational, social and emotional well-being - are our largest financial investment. Sixty percent (60%) of the district’s budget is dedicated to salaries for teachers and paraprofessionals. Our investment in educators and staff will pay dividends in the future for our children. On behalf of the district and the nearly 4,000 children and families that we serve every school day, thank you for your support and commitment to the children of Salem. Sincerely, Margarita Ruiz Superintendent of Schools Sec 4 - 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Budget Guidelines: Focus on the needs of all students and keep students’ needs at the center of all decision making in our budget process. Prioritize the support of students with the highest need in the district. High Need Students- “High needs” is defined by DESE as all students belonging to any of the following student subgroups: economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, English language learner/former English language learner. FY19 BUDGET GUIDELINES AND PRIORITIES Invest in initiatives that are proven to be effective in raising student achievement Prioritize support of students with the highest need in the district Increase the alignment between allocation of resources to enrollment trends and school goals Invest in infrastructure functions that will support and enhance academic work done in our schools • Maintain structures and programs that are working • Investment in school and district initiatives • Modify positions to align to goals and priorities • Share roles and resources across schools and departments where possible • Shift staff and resources to better serve highest need students within and across the district • Modify positions to better serve highest need students • Share roles and resources across schools and departments where possible • Reduce staff to align with shifts in enrollment as well as student need • Shift non-personnel spending to support school- specific priorities • Invest in school-specific initiatives and/or new staff • Commit to enhancing family engagement and communication • Enhance district’s ability to leverage technology Sec 4 - 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- District Enrollment Since 2012, overall enrollment in the Salem Public Schools has declined nearly 22%, with the largest decline at Salem High School where student population has declined by 24%. The enrollment projections for 2018-19 show declining enrollment in all grades. The district is continuing to align resources with enrollment and invest in strategies and programs that support and accelerate academic achievement for all students. Note: In FY16, the Bentley Academy Charter School began operation as a charter school. Therefore, the enrollment at that elementary school is not included in 2016-17, 2017-18 or 2018-19. In addition, approximately forty students from New Liberty Innovation School are added to the high school enrollment starting in FY17. Sec 4 - 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Budget Overview School budgets represent 64% of the district’s overall spending. Additional expenses include: • Student Support: These services include Parent Information Center (PIC), Out of School Time supports, and other teachers, faculty and expenses not assigned to only one school. This represents 20% of the district’s budget. • Transportation represents 5% of the district’s budget. • Buildings & Grounds represents 7% of the district’s budget. • District Administration: This includes the Superintendent’s, Business and Human Capital offices, and represents 4% of the district’s budget. Sec 4 - 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- Expense Distribution: The Salem Public Schools’ budget consists of 80% personnel costs. The next largest portion of the budget is for Student Services, made up of primarily out of district tuition. The remaining 14% is made up of: buildings and grounds costs such as utilities and supplies; transportation expenses (primarily contracted transportation and repair), etc. Within the 80% of the district’s budget that represents personnel costs, 69%, or over $30 million goes directly to teaching salaries. Sec 4 - 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Non-Personnel Expenses: The 20% of the district’s budget that represents non-personnel costs is outlined below. Sec 4 - 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 4 - 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- Overall District Budget SUMMARY Sec 4 - 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- PERSONNEL DETAIL Sec 4 - 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- NON-PERSONNEL DETAIL Sec 4 - 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- District-wide Supports • Student Support includes Teaching & Learning, Pupil Personnel Services, and English Language Learning. • Transportation • Buildings & Grounds • Family & Community Engagement and Partnership Support including the Parent Information Center • District Administration includes the Superintendent’s, Business, and Human Capital offices. District-wide supports provide vital infrastructure and resources to all schools. Through these supports, school leadership is provided with access to professional expertise in the areas of teaching and learning, special education, health and wellness, and English Language Learning (ELL). Operational supports in the form of transportation, facilities & grounds management, human resources, business functions (grants management, budget, payroll, etc.), compliance, and marketing and communications strengthen school success. Many of the resources associated with Pupil Personnel Services (PPS), Teaching & Learning (T&L) and ELL are tied to student need and shift as students move from school to school. The resources highlighted in this section are those that are provided to the district overall. Individual school budgets reflect the resources of these departments that are allocated specifically based on the students anticipated to be enrolled at the school. District-wide teaching & Learning (T&L) FY19 Budget Highlights: Strategic Plan Alignment Initiative FTE Change Resource Change Pillar 1: Create a Vibrant K-12 Teaching & Learning Ecosystem Reduce .5 Reading Specialist -0.5 -$35,000 Add three math tutors 1.2 57,000 Conditions for Success Eliminate personalized learning RFP program -100,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: .7 -$78,000 Sec 4 - 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- District-wide Pupil Personnel Services FY19 Budget Highlights: The Pupil Personnel Services Department (PPS) oversees all special education and student support staff throughout the district. The majority of services support students on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. In addition, PPS supports all students through School Adjustment Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Health Services and City Connects Coordinators. The following changes represent only the portion of the PPS budget that is not assigned to a particular school. Services are provided to schools in response to student need. English Language Learning (ELL) FY19 Budget Highlights: With over 37 languages spoken among our diverse student population, the English Language Learning (ELL) Department provides English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction in order to ensure that ELL students learn the academic English they need to be successful in school and beyond. ESL teachers also collaborate with classroom teachers so that ELLs at all levels of proficiency have access to challenging grade-level content. Staff and resources are assigned to schools based on student need. Strategic Plan Alignment Initiative FTE Change Resource Change Pillar 1: Create a Vibrant K-12 Teaching & Learning Ecosystem Pilot new Social Emotional Learning curriculum at an elementary school (RFP) $15,000 Reduce 1 FTE Teacher of the Visually Impaired to .6 FTE -28,000 Conditions for Success Reduce contract services -35,000 Add float nurse 1 29,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: .6 -$19,000 Strategic Plan Alignment Initiative FTE Change Resource Change Pillar 1: Create a Vibrant K-12 Teaching & Learning Ecosystem Transform two ESL positions to: • ESL Bilingual K-2 Reading Teacher • ESL Bilingual Middle & High School Math Teacher Budget Neutral Total Operating Budget Impact: No Impact Sec 4 - 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- Family & Community Engagement and Partnership Support FY19 Budget Highlights: The goal of Family & Community Engagement and Partnership Support is to leverage the community in moving the district toward becoming a more a welcoming, inclusive environment for families and shifting the mindset and pedagogy toward cultural proficiency and social justice. This is done through initiatives such as By All Means, out of school time programming, expanded learning time programs and through various partnerships and grant funded projects. To align district resources with the goals outlined in the strategic plan, this year there will be greater cohesion between the work of the Family Engagement Facilitators and the Parent Information Center that will result in improved customer service and supports for district families. The Parent Information Center (PIC) manages all enrollment and registration for the district. The PIC will continue to focus on improving systems and processes and ensuring responsiveness and outreach to families. Strategic Plan Alignment Initiative FTE Change Resource Change Pillar 4: Strengthen Family & Community Engagement Increase .5 Parent Information Center support position to Full Time, Bilingual Outreach (offset by reduction in Human Capital) .5 $25,000 Design and print school choice guide in English and Spanish 5,000 Reduced cost for AmeriCorps fellows -15,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: .5 $15,000 Sec 4 - 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- District Administration FY19 Budget Highlights: District Administration includes the Superintendent’s, Business, and the Human Capital offices. In Fiscal Year 2019, these departments will continue to work to improve the critical infrastructure that supports schools in the district. Budget highlights represent the district’s focus on recruiting high quality, diverse staff through marketing and recruitment materials and initiatives. Buildings and Grounds FY19 Budget Highlights: The Buildings and Grounds Department includes custodial services and buildings and grounds maintenance. The addition of one maintenance technician will improve the district’s capacity to ensure that the buildings are maintained and repairs are completed in a timely fashion. In addition, the Buildings and Grounds budget will be increased for FY2019 to support the move of the Horace Mann Laboratory School to 79 Willson Street, and the resulting moves of materials and staff from 79 Willson Street to other schools in the district. Strategic Plan Alignment Initiative FTE Change Resource Change Pillar 4: Strengthen Family & Community Engagement Website continuation (ongoing costs are carried on the IT Department’s budget) -$25,000 Conditions for Success Increase funding for recruiting initiatives 5,000 Reduce .5 Human Capital support role -20,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: -$40,000 Strategic Plan Alignment Initiative FTE Change Resource Change Conditions for Success Add Maintenance Technician 1 $45,000 Move/relocate HMLS & other classrooms 100,000 Move/relocate technology 25,000 New Signage 15,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: 1 $185,000 Sec 4 - 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- District-wide Supports Budget - Personnel Sec 4 - 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- District-wide Supports Budget – Non-Personnel Sec 4 - 21 ---PAGE BREAK--- District Administration Budget Sec 4 - 22 ---PAGE BREAK--- With space for up to 120 children, the Salem Early Childhood Center (ECC) provides half day integrated pre-school for children ages 3-4 years old. Students progress at their own pace and achieve success on an individual basis. Creativity, natural curiosity, and cultural awareness are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Combining children with special needs with age appropriate, typically developing peers has important positive implications for both groups of children according to research. All students learn acceptance and sensitivity as well as positive social interactions and play behavior. Students learn to work and play together in a school community that reflects the real world and supports the efforts of IDEA 2004. The Early Childhood Center also receives financial support through grants and parent fees. FY19 Budget Highlights: The Director of the Early Childhood Center’s role will be increased to year-round from school year only. Increasingly, our youngest students are beginning their pre-school experience during the summer, and this shift will provide critical leadership and strategic support. Strategic Plan Pillar Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Conditions for Success Increase ECC Director to year-round from school year only $14,000 Pillar 4: Family & Community Engagement Increase Family Engagement Facilitator (on ELL budget) .3 .2 .5 7,520 Total Operating Budget Impact: .2 $21,250 Early Childhood Center (ECC) PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR: NANCY CHAREST PROJECTED FY18 ENROLLMENT: 95 The Early Childhood Center provides pre-kindergarten education for children with special needs and their peers, centered on a language-based curriculum, with instruction in social and play skills integrated throughout the day. Sec 4 - 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- Early Childhood Center Budget: Sec 4 - 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Bates Elementary School offers additional instructional time and focus on the arts as a critical part of its educational program. All students at the Bates receive performance instruction in theater arts through the music program. Enrollment Assumptions: The Bates Elementary School will gain an additional fourth and fifth grade classroom to support the integration of new students from Bowditch. We anticipate that enrollment will increase from 365 to approximately 400. FY19 Budget Highlights: Strategic Plan Pillar: Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Pillar 1: Create a Vibrant K-12 Teaching & Learning Ecosystem Add 4th Grade Teacher 2 1 3 $70,000 Add 5th Grade Teacher 2 1 3 70,000 Add .6 FTE Family Engagement Facilitator .4 .6 1 20,597 Add .5 ESL Coach (shared with WHES) 0 .5 .5 34,086 Add 1 ESL Teacher 2 1 3 61,440 Increase Math Coach .3 FTE .5 .3 .8 21,000 Increase Reading Specialist .5 FTE (Grant Funded) 1.5 (1 Grant) .5 (Grant) 2 (1.5 Grant) No Impact on Operating Budget Increase Special Education Teacher .5 FTE 5.5 (1.5 Grant) .5 6 (1.5 Grant) 35,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: 5.4 $312,123 Bates Elementary School K-5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: THOMAS MILASCHEWSKI PROJECTED FY19 ENROLLMENT: 400 The Bates integrates a strong arts program into its high quality instructional practice and houses the district’s Therapeutic Support Program for students in grades K-5. Sec 4 - 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- Bates Elementary School Budget ELL, PPS and District-wide teaching supports are driven by student need and are considered estimates. Sec 4 - 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Carlton Innovation School continues to excel with the implementation of its innovation model and has received both state and national recognition for its work. In the late spring of 2018, the Carlton’s revised innovation plan was approved, creating additional budget autonomies. Through these autonomies, the Carlton is able to develop staffing structures to fully realize the intent of the innovation plan. FY19 Budget Highlights: While maintaining low class sizes, and level staffing in most areas, the Carlton is restructuring its administration to ensure support for teachers by adding a full- time assistant principal. Due to their anticipated increased enrollment from 260 to 300 by the end of the 2018-19 school year, an additional Flex Teacher will be added to support the Carlton’s innovative grade progression model. Strategic Plan Pillar: Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Pillar 1: Create a Vibrant K-12 Teaching & Learning Ecosystem Add Flex Teacher 1 1 2 $58,928 Add .1 FTE Family Engagement Facilitator (on ELL Budget) .4 .1 .5 3,706 Reduce Science Integration Specialist .3 0 -20,380 Add .4 FTE Literacy Coach .6 (Grant) .4 1 Grant) 33,659 Conditions for Success Create full-time Assistant Principal role 0 1 1 92,000 Reduce two .3 FTE lunch paraprofessionals .6 0 -17,614 Reduce tutoring support -19,475 Reduce .4 Operational Leader .4 0 -42,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: 1.1 $88,878 Carlton Innovation School K-5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: BETHANN JELLISON PROJECTED FY19 ENROLLMENT: 300 Small group instruction, flexible grade entry and progression make the Carlton unique. The Carlton Innovation School houses two self-contained special education classrooms for students with specific learning disabilities. Sec 4 - 27 ---PAGE BREAK--- Carlton Innovation School Budget ELL, PPS and District-wide teaching supports are driven by student need and are considered estimates. Sec 4 - 28 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Horace Mann Laboratory School (HMLS) will relocate to the 79 Willson Street building for the 2018/19 school year. The new site will strengthen the school’s opportunities to partner with Salem State University as well as provide students and families with access to expanded on-site academic and enrichment opportunities. Enrollment Assumptions: The Horace Mann Elementary School will gain an additional second grade class. In addition, the new building will allow for Horace Mann to level classrooms so that there is parity in classroom sizes for all teachers. Due to anticipated enrollment patterns, HMLS will decrease one fourth grade class for FY19 We anticipate that enrollment will increase from 275 to approximately 315. In partnership with Salem State, Horace Mann will host six SSU teaching fellows who will support the work of classroom teachers. FY19 Budget Highlights: Strategic Plan Pillar Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Pillar 1: Create a vibrant K-12 Teaching and Learning Ecosystem Add 1 2nd Grade Teacher 2 1 3 $64,587 Increase Special Education Teacher .5 FTE 2.5 .5 3 35,000 Increase Reading Specialist .5 FTE 1 (1 Grant) .5 1.5 (1 Grant) 35,000 6 SSU Fellows 45,600 Reduce 1 4th Grade Teaching Position (Enrollment) 3 -1 2 -70,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: 1 $110,187 Horace Mann Laboratory School K-5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: DR. CHAD LEITH PROJECTED FY19 ENROLLMENT: 315 The Horace Mann Laboratory School is supported by a unique partnership with Salem State University. Sec 4 - 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- Horace Mann Elementary School Budget: ELL, PPS and District-wide teaching supports are driven by student need and are considered estimates. Sec 4 - 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- Heights combines rigorous instruction while focusing on community and civic engagement. Starting in kindergarten, students actively participate in acts of kindness and are challenged to think positively about the world around them. Enrollment Assumptions: The Heights Elementary School will gain one additional classroom per grade in kindergarten to third grade. We anticipate that enrollment will increase from 480 to approximately 550. In addition to four classroom teachers, all students will benefit from the addition of STEM and civics instruction. FY19 Budget Highlights: Strategic Plan Pillar Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Pillar 1: Create a Vibrant K-12 Teaching & Learning Ecosystem Add a Special Education Teacher 11 (4 Grant) 1 12 (4 Grant) $70,000 Eliminate Physical Education Teacher Position 2 -1 1 -70,000 Add STEM Teacher 0 1 1 70,000 Add Civics Teacher 0 1 1 70,000 Increase Reading Specialist .2 FTE 2.8 Grant) 0.2 3 Grant) 14,000 Increase Math Coach from .5 to 1 FTE .5 0.5 1 35,000 Provide professional development in the Universal Design for Learning Method 10,500 Add .5 ESL Coach (shared with Bates) 0 0.5 .5 34,090 Add 4 Elementary Classes 18 4 22 280,000 Add a .4 K Para 1.2 .4 1.6 12,000 Add 2 ESL Teachers 2 2 4 122,880 Pillar 4: Strengthen Family & Community Engagement Increase Family Engagement Coordinator from .5 to 1 FTE .5 .5 1 22,500 Add Year Round, Bilingual Secretary 0 1 1 52,000 Conditions for Success Increase Assistant Principal to Year Round 15,000 Increase non-personnel allocation 15,000 Add 1 Custodian 1 45,000 Fence around playground – safety 7,630 Total Operating Budget Impact: 12.1 $805,600 Heights Elementary School K-5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: LEANNE SMITH PROJECTED FY19 ENROLLMENT: 550 At Heights Elementary School, students strive for high levels of academic achievement while embracing the joy and excitement that learning can bring. Heights houses the district’s program for elementary students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sec 4 - 31 ---PAGE BREAK--- Heights Elementary School Budget ELL, PPS and District-wide teaching supports are driven by student need and are considered estimates. Sec 4 - 32 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Saltonstall Elementary School educates students in kindergarten through eighth grade in a combination of a traditional grade structure and multi-age classrooms where students remain with the same teacher for two consecutive years helping to build a tight knit school community. Through a strong family engagement strategy, students have access to unique out of school time and enrichment activities that enhance their overall educational experience. Enrollment Assumptions: We anticipate that the enrollment at Saltonstall will increase from 396 to approximately 430 for FY19. This will be accomplished by maximizing available seats while remaining within the contractual parameters for class sizes at each grade level. FY19 Budget Highlights: Strategic Plan Pillar Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Pillar 1: Create a vibrant K-12 Teaching & Learning Ecosystem Increase Special Education Teacher .5 FTE 7 .5 7.5 $35,000 Reduce 1 Instructional Para 1 -1 0 -27,000 Add .7 FTE Family Engagement Facilitator .3 .7 1 30,299 Pilot school-wide Social Emotional Curriculum implementation 15,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: .2 $53,299 Saltonstall Elementary School K-8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTERIM PRINCIPAL: MICHAEL LISTER PROJECTED FY19 ENROLLMENT: 430 Saltonstall K-8 is a small, tight-knit community. The school is unique for its multi-age classrooms and houses the district’s program for students with language-based learning disabilities. Sec 4 - 33 ---PAGE BREAK--- Saltonstall Elementary School Budget ELL, PPS and District-wide teaching supports are driven by student need and are considered estimates. Sec 4 - 34 ---PAGE BREAK--- Collins Middle School leverages its extended learning time model to provide students the ability to delve deeply into core subject matter as well as providing crucial opportunities for experiential learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Scholars at Collins benefit from the school’s 1:1 device program and have the opportunity to choose from more than 30 electives to explore their own unique interests. Enrollment Assumptions: We anticipate that enrollment will increase from 545 to approximately 650. FY19 Budget Highlights: Strategic Plan Pillar Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Pillar One: Create a Vibrant K-12 Teaching & Learning Ecosystem Add 1 English Language Arts, 2 Math, 1 Science, 1.5 Social Studies 29.5 5.5 35 $375,000 Add 1 Art Teacher 2 1 3 70,000 Add 1 Physical Education Teacher 2 1 3 70,000 Add 1 Special Education Teacher 12 1 13 70,000 Reduce 4 Paraprofessionals 16 -4 12 -104,000 Expand extended learning time to include new staff 54,400 Add 2 ESL Teachers 3 2 5 122,876 Add 1 City Connects Coordinator 1 1 2 70,000 Add 1 Reading Specialist 0 1 1 70,000 Conditions for Success Increase non-personnel allocation 54,400 Increase nursing support .5 35,000 Add 1 Custodian 1 45,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: 10 $932,676 Collins Middle School (CMS) GRADES 6-8 MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: GLENN BURNS PROJECTED FY19 ENROLLMENT: 650 The Collins Middle School is an extended learning time model that enables students in grades 6-8 to select from more than 30 electives as well as expanded core class time. CMS includes specialized programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, language-based learning disabilities, and cognitive and developmental disabilities. Sec 4 - 35 ---PAGE BREAK--- Collins Middle School Budget ELL, PPS and District-wide teaching supports are driven by student need and are considered estimates. Sec 4 - 36 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Salem High School is a comprehensive high school that offers a wide range of challenging curriculum as well as a career and technical educational program. As part of the strategic plan, SHS leaders and staff are redesigning how the school supports students for college and career with a focus on experiential learning, internships, student empowerment, and creating model classrooms to support teacher learning. FY19 Budget Highlights: Strategic Plan Pillar Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Pillar 2: Reimagine the High School Experience Reduce 1 History Teacher (Enrollment) 12 -1 11 -$70,000 Increase supplies for CTE program 9,900 Provide access to PSATs/SATs for all students 10,000 Reduce printing cost of program of studies -3,000 Newsela subscription 2,000 Transportation to externships 5,000 Increase instructional supply allocation 13,000 Update library books (print and online) 12,000 Stipends for after school & evening student support 5,000 Engage a partner to support the High School redesign 100,000 Conditions for Success Increase stipends per new agreement 23,000 Reduce classroom nurse 1 -1 0 -29,000 Reduce 1 Paraprofessional 21.5 -1 20.5 -27,000 Athletic Trainer contract 13,000 Transportation to athletic events 19,000 Increase dues & subscriptions for NEASC and MSAA 6,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: -3 $88,900 Salem High School (SHS) GRADES 9-12 PRINCIPAL: DAVID ANGERAMO PROJECTED FY19 ENROLLMENT: 900 Salem High School is a comprehensive high school that includes a career and technical education program and more than a dozen Advanced Placement classes for students. Sec 4 - 37 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem High School Budget ELL, PPS and District-wide teaching supports are driven by student need and are considered estimates. Sec 4 - 38 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Prep is a highly structured, intensive therapeutic learning day school for students with a history of social-emotional disabilities who have experienced difficulty within a large public high school. The program is highly structured, safe, and focused on academic achievement, social/emotional growth, and vocational skill development. Students have multiple opportunities to experience success, reduce their emotional vulnerability, and grow socially within their community and school district. The focus of Salem Prep is on a strong academic, standards-based curriculum: English, math, science, social studies and health with specially designed instruction to address individual learning challenges. The curriculum supports preparation for MCAS and provides ample opportunities for academic and social success. Students have opportunities to integrate into classes at Salem High School as deemed appropriate. FY19 Budget Highlights: Salem Prep High School is housed in the same facility as New Liberty Innovation School, allowing resources to be shared and maximized between the two small schools. While the budget remains largely unchanged, the school will continue to find new ways to improve students’ opportunities for success. Strategic Plan Pillar: Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Conditions for Success Add Behavior Specialist 1 1 2 $45,000 Reduce 1 Special Education Paraprofessional role 3 -1 2 -27,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: 0 $18,000 Salem Prep High School GRADES 8-12 AND AGES 18-22 PRINCIPAL: SCOTT GRAY PROJECTED FY19 ENROLLMENT: 35 Salem Prep High School, is an off-site, DESE approved public day school, serving as an extension of the Therapeutic Support Program at Salem High School that provides more intensive interventions and supports for students. Sec 4 - 39 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Prep High School Budget ELL, PPS and District-wide teaching supports are driven by student need and are considered estimates. Org Obj Description FY 2019 FY 2019 FTE Budget Salem Prep Personnel 13641320 5117 ADMINISTRATIVE 1.00 $105,836.81 13641320 5140 TEACHER 5.00 369,620.00 13641320 5150 STIPENDS - 500.00 13641320 5125 DIST WIDE TEACHING-PPS 1.00 44,782.50 13641320 5126 SERVICES 1.00 53,721.00 13641320 5163 PARAPROFESSIONALS-PPS 2.00 50,471.04 Total Personnel 10.00 $624,931.35 Salem Prep Non-Personnel 13641321 5320 CONTRACTED SERVICES - 2,100.00 13641321 5421 OFFICES SUPPLIES - 1,200.00 13641321 5514 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES - 4,000.00 13641321 5780 OTHER EXPENSES - 750.00 13641321 5270 RENTAL & LEASE - 126,156.74 Total Non-Personnel - $134,206.74 Total Salem Prep 10.00 $759,138.09 Sec 4 - 40 ---PAGE BREAK--- New Liberty Innovation School provides a small, supportive environment for students who are at risk of not completing high school. The competency-based model allows students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge acquisition through a variety of formats and mediums. FY19 Budget Highlights: NLIS continues to work toward increasing attendance and graduation rates, engaging diverse learners and increasing the academic rigor of the program of study. NLIS will work to engage families and provide opportunities for staff to deepen their relationships with and understanding of the students at the school. The school will continue to develop innovative systems of student support, with a focus on college and career readiness. New Liberty Innovation School and Salem Prep High School are housed in the same facility, allowing resources to be shared and maximized between the two. Strategic Plan Pillar Initiative FY18 FTE FTE Change FY19 Total Resource Change Pillar 1: Create a Vibrant K-12 Teaching & Learning Ecosystem Reduce 1 PPS Paraprofessional 1 -1 0 -$27,000 Reduce 1 Front Desk Paraprofessional 1 -1 0 -22,000 Add Employment Specialist position 0 1 1 44,000 Reduce Behavior Specialist 1 -1 0 -44,000 Total Operating Budget Impact: -2 -$49,000 New Liberty Innovation School (NLIS) GRADES 9-12 AND AGES 18-22 PRINCIPAL: JENNIFER WINSOR PROJECTED FY19 ENROLLMENT: 40 The New Liberty Innovation School joined Salem Public Schools in FY17. NLIS uses competency- based education and a small, supportive environment to provide a unique high school experience. Sec 4 - 41 ---PAGE BREAK--- New Liberty Innovation School Budget ELL, PPS and District-wide teaching supports are driven by student need and are considered estimates. Org Obj Description FY 2019 FY 2019 FTE Budget NLIS Personnel 13571620 5140 HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING 7.60 $461,425.66 13571620 5150 STIPENDS - 10,000.00 13571620 5117 ADMINISTRATIVE 1.00 96,447.38 13571620 5126 SERVICES 1.00 75,661.00 13571620 5160 CLERICAL 2.00 86,844.66 Total Personnel 11.60 $730,378.70 NLIS Non-Personnel 13571621 5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES - 3,000.00 13571621 5270 RENTAL & LEASE - 225,000.00 13571621 5277 PHOTOCOPY MACHINE LEASE - 3,734.80 13571621 5320 CONTRACTED SERVICES - 17,000.00 13571621 5514 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES - 7,504.42 13571621 5381 PRINTING & BINDING - 1,235.00 Total Non-Personnel - $257,474.22 Total NLIS 11.60 $987,852.92 Sec 4 - 42 ---PAGE BREAK--- Appendix A: Federal, State and Local Grants Federal Grants: Sec 4 - 43 ---PAGE BREAK--- Federal Grants, con’t: Sec 4 - 44 ---PAGE BREAK--- State Grants: STATE GRANTS COMPETITIVE/ FY17 FY18 FY19 FY19 GRANT TITLE SOURCE ENTITLEMENT PURPOSE SCHOOL AMOUNT AMOUNT Personnel Non-Personnel PROJECTED STATUS EPIC Partnership Innovation State Competitive Instructional Support All Schools 2,400 $ 16,000 $ 9,720 6,280 - $ Expired Teacher Stipends 9,720 Supp Under Perf (DSAC) State Allocation School Improvement All Schools 9,750 $ 8,359 $ - 8,359 - $ Expired Student Success Action Plans State Competitive School Improvement n/a 22,000 $ - $ n/a n/a - $ Expired Expanded Learning Time State Comp/Cont Expand Learning Time CMS 456,853 $ 439,200 $ 389,712 49,488 439,200 $ Continued 56 diff) Teachers 260,000 Teacher Stipends 129,712 CFCE State Competitive Early Childhood District 69,700 $ 116,680 $ 82,000 34,680 116,680 $ Continued 1 (.12 FTE) Supervisor 10,000 1 FTE) Coordinator 30,000 6 (1.5 FTE) Home Visitors 30,000 1 (.06 FTE) Bilingual Outreach Playgroup Facilitator 4,000 1 (.06 FTE) Bilingual Parent Liaison 8,000 Preschool Expansion Sustainability State Competitive Preschool District 20,000 $ - $ n/a n/a - $ Expired Summer Meals Expansion State Competitive Food Service District 9,044 $ 10,230 $ - 10,230 10,230 $ Continued Collaborative Partnerships State Competitive Enhance Academic Supp n/a 15,098 $ - $ n/a n/a - $ Expired Youth Opioid Prevention State Competitive Health Ed CMS, Salts, NBS 12,663 $ 6,960 $ - 6,960 - $ Expired School Choice State State Aid Tuition District - $ 61,000 $ 61,000 61,000 $ Continued Aid for Students from PR & VI State Suppl State Aid Tuition District - $ 50,000 $ 40,000 10,000 - $ Expired TOTAL STATE GRANTS 617,508 $ 708,429 $ 627,110 $ FY18 Expenditure Types Sec 4 - 45 ---PAGE BREAK--- Local Grants: LOCAL GRANTS COMPETITIVE/ FY17 FY18 FY19 FY19 GRANT TITLE SOURCE ENTITLEMENT PURPOSE SCHOOL AMOUNT AMOUNT Personnel Non-Personnel PROJECTED STATUS Norman Read Charitable Trust Local Other Science Instruction All Schools 615,040 $ 685,816 $ 320,000 365,816 685,816 $ Continued 4 (4 FTE) District STEM Coaches 280,000 1 (.76 FTE) STEM Interventionist 40,000 House of Seven Gables Local Other PCHP District 7,500 $ 7,500 $ 6,000 1,500 - $ Expired 1 (.20 FTE) Home Visitor 6,000 Project Lead the Way Local Other Science Instruction NLIS - $ 26,250 $ - 26,250 - $ Expired Cell Signaling Technologies Local Other Science Instruction n/a 11,783 $ - $ n/a n/a - $ Expired Nellie Mae Foundation Local Other Family Engagement District 10,000 $ 15,000 $ 8,000 7,000 - $ Expired Teacher Stipends 8,000 Nellie Mae Foundation Local Other Immigration District 10,000 $ - $ - - - $ Expired Nellie Mae Foundation Local Other Student Centered Learning All Schools - $ 145,150 $ 40,250 104,900 - $ Expired Teacher Stipends 40,250 New Profit Incubation Local Other Unrestricted District - $ 100,000 $ - 100,000 - $ Expired Mass Life Sciences Center Equipment Local Other Science Education n/a 39,525 $ - $ n/a n/a - $ Expired Salem Ed Foundation Local Other Classroom Supplies All Schools 19,840 $ 18,027 $ - 18,027 18,027 $ Continued Salem State University Local Other Technology All Schools 20,000 $ - $ - 20,000 - $ Expired TOTAL LOCAL GRANTS 733,688 $ 997,743 $ 703,843 $ FY18 Expenditure Types Sec 4 - 46 ---PAGE BREAK--- Appendix B: Food Service Revolving Account 2015 Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Actual 2018 Budget 2019 Budget REVENUE: Federal Revenue 1,580,301 1,973,289 1,977,413 2,002,303 2,259,355 State Revenue 30,540 32,435 25,865 33,083 34,083 Other Local Revenue 194,157 84,991 77,489 25,533 30,765 Total Revenue $1,804,998 $2,090,715 $2,080,768 $2,060,919 $2,324,203 EXPENSES: Administration 176,978 185,393 School Staff 757,847 921,379 Employee Benefits 131,296 144,426 Total Personnel Expenses: $1,015,335 $1,020,405 $1,139,112 $1,066,121 $1,251,198 Food 487,305 616,757 575,976 671,251 771,939 Food Service Paper & Supplies 49,293 45,370 49,432 49,451 50,935 Milk 135,046 174,375 140,624 157,669 162,399 State Taxes Meals 524 544 455 544 596 Other Expenses 18,058 35,578 48,321 42,333 52,333 Equipment 23,547 18,474 3,509 18,474 18,474 Removal/Relocation HMLS 7,000 Total Non-Personnel Expenses: 713,774 891,099 818,318 939,722 1,063,676 Total Expenses $1,729,109 $1,911,504 $1,957,430 $2,005,844 $2,314,874 Net Income/(Loss) $75,889 $179,211 $123,338 $55,075 $9,329 Assumptions: 10% Increase in Employee Benefits 2.5% Increase for all employees 15% Increase in food costs due to changes in shipping regulations 3% Increase in milk 3% Increase in Food Service Paper & Supplies Additional $5,000 to cover food for catering Increase Inventory Driver to 40 hours per week (currently 35) Addition of 2 full time custodians (40 hours a week 52 weeks) (base + 10% night diff) Additional $5,000 for catering employee costs $5,000 increase in marketing $7,000 for removal/relocation of kitchen equipment at HMLS Sec 4 - 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Fund Name Programs & Purposes Type of Receipts Credited Authorization for Spending FY 2016 Fund Balance as of 6/30/16 FY 2017 Fund Balance as of 06/30/17 FY 2018 Budget Request Maximum Annual Expenditures FY 2018 Actual Revenues as of 12/31/17 FY 2018 Actual Exp As of 12/31/17 FY 2018 Fund Balance as of 12/31/17 FY 2019 Budget Request Maximum Annual Expenditures School-SBO Building Rental Building Rental Payments for rental of building by outside groups School Committee and Mayor 38,011.92 127,722.52 200,000.00 53,085.43 35,646.30 145,161.65 225,000.00 School- SPED Early Childhood Pre-School Tuition Tuition payments for students attending the pre-school program at the Early Childhood Center School Committee and Mayor 26,598.09 17,770.42 100,000.00 44,956.90 25,312.04 37,415.28 100,000.00 School-Trans School Busing School Bus pass Purchases of school bus passes School Committee and Mayor 21,421.59 54,032.13 160,000.00 46,964.20 67,142.76 33,853.57 160,000.00 School-HS Night/Summer School Night School Tuition Tuition payments for students attending the night school program School Committee and Mayor (6,212.50) 748.50 50,000.00 7,110.00 7,158.50 700.00 50,000.00 School- SPED Special Education Tuition Special Education Tuition Tuition Payments for students from other distrcits attending Special Education programs in Salem School Committee and Mayor 124,035.74 31,218.40 250,000.00 40,843.85 46,440.54 25,621.71 250,000.00 School-Auto SHS Automotive To pay for parts and materials for automotive repairs to vehicles brought in to the HS Automotive Vocational School by Citizens Fees charged for parts and materials for automotive repairs to vehicles brought in by citizens School Committee and Mayor 7,205.85 8,323.74 50,000.00 5,775.79 7,457.15 6,642.38 50,000.00 School - Black Cat Café SHS Culinary To pay for supplies and equipment for use by the Black Cat Café. Fees charged for meals and catering provided by the culinary arts program. Statutory 771.46 1,743.74 N/A 5,902.64 5,466.08 2,180.30 N/A School - Athletics SHS Athletics Support fees for athletic officials and other athletic expenses. Gate fees charged to spectators at athletic events. Statutory 114.78 1,773.87 N/A - - 1,773.87 N/A Totals 211,946.93 243,333.32 810,000.00 204,638.81 194,623.37 253,348.76 835,000.00 The funds below are statutory revolving accounts, and do not need to be approved annually. 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Insurance Deduction 0 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 - 0.00% TOTAL SEWER 6,230,084 6,675,646 6,744,146 7,556,282 7,457,236 7,457,236 713,090 10.57% WATER : Water-Public Services 534,701 605,173 870,173 699,987 701,739 701,739 (168,434) -19.36% Water-Engineering 605,353 597,573 597,573 607,717 607,500 607,500 9,927 1.66% Long Term Debt 1,878,981 2,202,641 2,202,641 2,404,715 2,314,200 2,314,200 111,559 5.06% Short Term Debt 2,512 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 - 0.00% SBWS Assessment 2,500,643 2,446,652 2,446,652 2,488,711 2,488,711 2,488,711 42,059 1.72% Water - Insurance Deduction 0 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 - TOTAL WATER 5,522,190 5,887,539 6,152,539 6,236,630 6,147,650 6,147,650 (4,889) -0.08% TRASH : Trash - Engineering 2,911,897 3,111,366 3,111,366 3,236,193 3,229,608 3,229,608 118,242 3.80% TOTAL TRASH 2,911,897 3,111,366 3,111,366 3,236,193 3,229,608 3,229,608 118,242 3.80% ENTERPRISE FUND TOTAL 14,664,170 15,674,551 16,008,051 17,029,105 16,834,494 16,834,494 826,443 5.16% PERSONNEL & NON-PERSONNEL SUMMARIES Sewer Personnel 430,263 533,709 533,709 604,107 592,642 592,642 58,933 11.04% Non-Personnel 5,799,821 6,141,937 6,210,437 6,952,175 6,864,594 6,864,594 654,157 10.53% 6,230,084 6,675,646 6,744,146 7,556,282 7,457,236 7,457,236 713,090 10.57% Water Personnel 474,651 550,149 550,149 644,107 647,642 647,642 97,493 17.72% Non-Personnel 5,047,539 5,337,390 5,602,390 5,592,523 5,500,008 5,500,008 (102,382) -1.83% 5,522,190 5,887,539 6,152,539 6,236,630 6,147,650 6,147,650 -4,889 -0.08% Trash Personnel 73,253 95,922 95,922 94,598 96,013 96,013 91 0.09% Non-Personnel 2,838,644 3,015,444 3,015,444 3,141,595 3,133,595 3,133,595 118,151 3.92% 2,911,897 3,111,366 3,111,366 3,236,193 3,229,608 3,229,608 118,242 3.80% TOTAL Enterprise Fund 14,664,170 15,674,551 16,008,051 17,029,105 16,834,494 16,834,494 826,443 5.16% Sec 5 - 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Inspections 7.00 8.70 9.00 0.30 Electrical 6.00 6.50 6.50 0.00 Health 7.00 7.00 7.00 0.00 GENERAL FUND City of Salem Full-Time Equivalent Employee Comparisons Sec 8 - 377 ---PAGE BREAK--- FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 Change From Prior FY City of Salem Full-Time Equivalent Employee Comparisons PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Planning - General Admin 12.57 13.00 13.06 0.06 Conservation Commission 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.00 Planning Board 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.00 Historic Preservation 0.10 0.14 0.50 0.36 PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION Public Services - General Admin 29.72 26.52 25.86 -0.66 Sewer Enterprise Fund 5.99 6.49 7.33 0.84 Water Enterprise Fund 5.99 6.49 7.33 0.84 ENGINEERING DIVISION Engineering - General Admin 3.68 3.68 4.96 1.28 Sewer Enterprise Fund 2.54 2.48 2.48 0.00 Water Enterprise Fund 2.54 2.48 2.48 0.00 Trash Enterprise Fund 1.18 1.30 1.30 0.00 RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION Council On Aging 8.00 8.00 8.00 0.00 Library 15.60 15.60 15.60 0.00 Recreation - General Admin 4.14 4.14 4.14 0.00 Golf Course 3.15 3.15 3.15 0.00 Witch House 1.15 1.15 1.15 0.00 Winter Island 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Veterans 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 EDUCATION DIVISION School District & Bentley Academy Charter 868.40 808.30 779.69 -28.61 Grants 65.70 44.54 47.93 3.39 Food Services 46.00 37.50 39.50 2.00 School Totals 980.10 890.34 867.12 -23.22 Grand Totals 1363.90 1277.57 1258.46 -19.11 Sec 8 - 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If you’re a commuter, an occasional transit rider or someone who travels in and around the commuter station, you’ll want to be aware of these impacts and check out this im- portant update. Relatedly, tune in to the lat- est FYI Salem Podcast on iTunes or online at http:// www.salem.com/mayors- office/pages/fyi-salem- podcast. I’m joined by Jessi- ca Casey, Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Ser- vice Planning for the MBTA, and Matt Smith, Salem's Di- rector of Traffic and Parking to discuss the upcoming commuter rail project, which will result in train ser- vice being shut down from July 8 through September 30 on weekends and north of Salem 7 days a week from July 17 through August 13, and how Salem is pre- paring to manage the tem- porary changes in commut- er traffic as a result. Kim Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem Thanks to all of the spon- sors, City and Park Ser- vice personnel, perform- ers, and volunteers who helped make this year’s July 4th celebration so remarkable and so spe- cial. This year’s fireworks were especially memo- rable, as was the live mu- sic. It was great to be able to share the cele- bration with what ap- peared, to me at least, to be a record crowd! I think everyone left the celebration with a smile on their face and pride in the hearts. My thanks to all who helped organ- ize the festivities. In this issue of FYI Salem you’ll find a notice about work starting next week to renovate and rebuild the public restrooms at Mack Park. Mack Park is a real jewel of a green space, home to a won- derful playground, com- munity gardens, and a Sa- lem Little League/Softball field. This new amenity is being constructed thanks to funding from a CPA Grant the City received. You’ll also find an update from me about how we’re working closely with com- munity partners to try to tackle the homelessness problem in Salem through access to housing, sup- portive services and social work, police presence, and public education. In the world of transporta- tion, we have two major updates in this issue: first, we’re doubling the size of our bike share program with Zagster, adding three new hubs and eighteen more bikes. The new sta- tions will be at the Willows, in the Point, and on the Salem/Marblehead bike trail. Second, we have an important update about how we’ll be working to manage impacts from the From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Homelessness in Salem 2 Mack Park Re- strooms 2 Bike Share Ex- pansion 3 Managing MBTA Shutdown 4 FYI SALEM J U L Y 7 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1 4 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 47 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Over the last few months, City and police officials, in collaboration with Lifebridge, North Shore Community Health Center, North Shore Commu- nity Action Program, and the regional Workforce Investment Board, have been exploring strategies to address the growing homeless popu- lation in Salem. While Salem is a leader in providing supportive housing for the homeless, there is still a shortage of available units, as well as ser- vices needed to keep people off the streets long term. Some people who are homeless struggle with serious health, mental health, or addiction issues that interfere with their ability to hold employment. In addition, many homeless people have education deficits, limited job skills, or gaps in their work history that make it difficult for them to obtain living wage employment. Thus, most people who are homeless not only need housing, but access to services to foster ongoing housing stability, improved health and maximum self-sufficiency. We will not abandon one of our most vulnerable populations, however nor can we ignore some of the nuisance like behavior of homeless individuals in and around public spaces in Salem. We are working on building opportunities to connect our homeless population to services, while also enforcing local laws and increasing police visibility and walking beats in areas where the homeless congregate. We will be providing additional case workers and community outreach services to the homeless population. And we are implementing a job component that will connect members of our transient population to work. Salem is a compassionate community and transient panhandlers report bringing in upwards of $200+ per day. Unfortunately, too often these dollars are used to support behaviors that lead to nuisances in public spaces. The City will be launching a public education campaign about this concern and identify alter- native giving options to help provide support services. It’s important to involve residents, business owners, community groups, as well as homeless individuals and families in a conversation about what we can do collectively to address the issue of homelessness and we'll be hosting a citywide public meeting on this topic later in July. Once the date and location are confirmed it will be posted at www.salem.com/news. Mack Park Restrooms Homlessness in Salem The City’s contractor, Baystate Building & Remodeling, will be commencing with the mobilization and interior demolition of the existing inoperable public restrooms at Mack Park during the week of July 10. The renovation for new accessible public restrooms will follow immediately after. The entire project is an- ticipated to be complete by mid-August, weather permitting. Work hours for this project are 8am to 5pm. While there are currently two buildings, when the work is fin- ished there will be two sets of restrooms in one building. Park- ing may be limited or unavailable near the work site during the demolition and construction. Access to the public playground adjacent to the restrooms should always be available during construction, however parents should use caution with chil- dren near the work site. This project is made possible through a grant from the Salem Community Preservation Act Fund. Sec 9 - 48 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Bike Share Expansion On July 17 the City of Salem, in partnership with Zagster, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Salem State University, will launch three new Zagster-Salem bike share stations. The new stations will be located at the intersection of Fort Avenue and Restaurant Row at the Salem Willows, at the intersection of Ward Street and Congress Street in the Point neighborhood, and at Salem State Uni- versity’s central campus at the intersection of the Salem/Marblehead bike trail and Loring Avenue. “I am very excited to announce that we are able to expand our bike sharing network,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “With new hubs at the Willows, the Point, and South Salem near the bike trail, we’re adding connections to neighborhoods and public parks that can benefit residents and visitors alike. If you’re looking for a way to get around Salem, I hope you’ll consider leaving the car at home and using a Zagster-Salem bike instead!” The three stations will offer 18 additional bicycles, adding to the City’s existing network with stations at Federal and Wash- ington Streets, Front and Washington Streets, and the Salem Wharf on Blaney Street. The opening of the new stations will coincide with a major technology upgrade to the entire Zagster-Salem system. All bikes and stations will be updated to Zagster’s new Bluetooth ring lock, a pioneering technolo- gy that replaces the manual U-lock system with one that un- locks the bicycles directly via the smartphone app. Offering connections with other forms of transit, including the MBTA multi-modal station and Salem Ferry, the Zagster- Salem Bike Share promises to both ease commutes to work and offer a fun recreational activity for residents and visitors. Unlike big-city bike shares where riders must drop off bikes at designated sta- tions for every stop, Zagster bikes have a built-in bike lock which allows users to ride the bike as long as they want and stop wherever they want along the way and lock the bike. Bikes only need to re- turn to a Zagster-Salem station at the end of a ride. Using the Zagster-Salem Bike Share is easy. Bikes are accessible at any station via the Zagster Mobile App – available for iPhone and Android – or online at Zagster.com/Salem. Use the Zagster app to unlock a bike at a station, enjoy your ride, and , when you are ready to end your trip, bring the bike back to any Zagster station and press the lock button to end the ride. Ridership is possible through two options: • Option 1: Hourly Rate ($3.00/hour). • Option 2: Annual Membership ($25/year or $10 with promotional code BIKESALEM through Au- gust 2017). Annual memberships provide unlimited rides with the first hour free. Additional hourly fees apply for longer rides. Zagster-Salem bikes include a spacious front basket that’s perfect for carrying shopping bags or personal belongings. As rider safety is a priority, every bike includes automatic lights, a bell, and full reflectors. Riders must be 18 years or older. Please obey traffic laws, wear a helmet, and be a safe rider. Sec 9 - 49 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Managing MBTA Shutdown As the MBTA shuts down commuter rail service north of Salem July 17-August 13 to repair the railroad bridge between Salem and Beverly, the City will be making the following changes in anticipation of additional commuter vehicle traffic. Temporary taxi stand: Taxi cabs and other ride service vehicles will not be permitted into the garage during this time period. A temporary stand will be posted on Washington Street southbound from Bridge Street to Federal Street. Salem resident-only lot: The City of Salem’s surface parking lot adjacent to the MBTA garage will be available on these dates for Salem residents only July 17-August 13. Cars parked in the lot must be registered to a Salem address, and li- cense plate lookup will be used by enforcement personnel. The lot will continue to be $4/day. Overflow parking: Additional parking is available at the Universal Steel lot on Bridge Street. Parking will continue to be $4/day. Parkers are encouraged to pay using the Passport parking app – available on IOS and Android devices – as the lot only has one payment kiosk and lines may form. Day-long parking will also be availa- ble, as always, in the Church Street surface lot and the Museum Place garage. For more information about parking op- tions in Salem, please visit http://www.salem.com/traffic-and-parking-department. Pick-up/Drop-off: The MBTA pick-up and drop-off location on these dates will be relocated to the northbound on-ramp to Route 114 West/North Street off of Bridge Street. Pick-up and drop-off, also called “kiss and ride”, will not be permit- ted in the MBTA garage property from July 17-August 13. Residential parking enforcement: Additional parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring neighborhoods around the MBTA station from July 17-August 13 to provide additional parking enforcement of no parking, resident parking only, and other regulations. To report an illegally parked vehicle, call the Salem Police at [PHONE REDACTED]. Police details: Police details will be present in key downtown intersections on some dates and times during the July 17- August 13 period. Please follow directions from any details present, as they will be working to help ensure traffic moves through intersections in as orderly a manner as possible. Expanded bike share: Zagster bike share stations will be added July 17 at Ward St. & Congress St., Salem Willows, and Loring Ave. near the bike trail. Use the promotional code BIKESALEM through August to get discounted Zagster member- ship. Bike to the Federal St. Zagster station for easy access to commuter rail. Visit www.zagster.com/salem for details. Expanded weekend ferry service: The City of Salem and Boston Harbor Cruises will be expanding ferry service to and from Long Wharf in Boston on weekends July 15-September 30. These new trips will be on a different vessel from the Bowditch, Salem’s regular ferry, and trip times will be approximately 75 minutes. The added ferry service departs Long Wharf, Boston, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and departs Salem Wharf at noon and 3 p.m. From July 17-August 13 increased ferry ridership is anticipated, especially during commuting hours, so ferry passengers are advised to plan accordingly, purchase tickets in advance online at www.salemferry.com, and arrive early if possi- ble. Parking availability is limited at the Blaney Street lot, so commuters are encouraged to walk or bike to the ferry. Bike racks are next to the ferry office, bikes are allowed on the ferry, and there is Zagster Bike Share hub at Blaney Wharf. South Salem residents who typically drive to the commuter rail station are encouraged during this time to utilize a station south of Salem on the commuter rail line or to consider the Lynn to Boston Ferry (7:45am departure from Lynn, 6:00pm return from Boston, $7 each way) or taking the Blue Line. In addition to the July 17-August 13 closure of the commuter rail line north of Salem, commuter rail service will shut down along the entire Newburyport/Rockport line every weekend from July 8-September 30 so that the MBTA can install federal- ly-mandated Positive Train Control infrastructure. During this time period, the MBTA will run shuttle bus service to and from North Station from all stations on the line. Thirteen inbound and eleven outbound shuttles will service the Salem MBTA station. Total travel time for trips between Salem and North Station are estimated to be 1 hour. (See http://bit.ly/ WeekendShuttle for full shuttle schedule). Sec 9 - 50 ---PAGE BREAK--- ble variety of fun and family-friendly events, programs, performances, and more. In addition to all the old favorites this year we have a few new offerings to check out, as well! On the latest episode of the FYI Salem podcast I’m joined by Andy and Jackie King, the owners of A&K King Artisan Bak- ery on Central Street in Salem. We talk about why they chose Salem to start their business, how they’ve grown over the years, and what the lat- est is on their new second location coming soon to Boston Street. You can find the episode online at http://www.salem.com/ mayors-office/pages/fyi- salem-podcast and on iTunes and most other podcast services. Thanks for checking in with FYI Salem! Kim Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem The middle of summer is here and that means it’s a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the dozens of parks, playgrounds, open spaces, and beaches our community has to offer. We have a wide range of Parks and Recreation programs taking place for fami- lies, children, seniors, and anyone else who just wants to get out- side and have some fun! In this packed issue of FYI Salem you’ll find details about a re- opening celebration for Mary Jane Lee Park, following nearly $500,000 of grant- funded upgrades and improvements. We have details about a new “Repair Café” from SalemRecycles, an update on our fantastic Salem Summer Meals program, and infor- mation about how you can enter our annual Window Box competi- tion! We also have a notice about some improve- ments underway to fix drainage issues on the Forest River Conserva- tion Area trail and make it more accessible to all who want to enjoy the conservation trails. Also included is important information for anyone who has or is interested in reserving a parking space in either City parking garage for this year. Finally, we have details on this year’s Heritage Days celebrations. This two-week long annual festival has an incredi- From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E Mary Jane Lee Park Re-opening 2 Salem Repair Café 2 Forest River Trail Upgrades 3 Salem Summer Meals 3 Window Box Competition 3 Salem Heritage Days 4 Reserved Park- ing Spaces 4 FYI SALEM J U L Y 2 5 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1 5 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 51 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Salem Repair Cafe Mary Jane Lee Park Re-opening Salem residents are invited to participate in the North Shore's very first Repair Café on Saturday, August 5 from 9am to noon at The Bridge at 211. Repair volunteers will be available to mend clothing, sew buttons, repair jewelry, sharpen scis- sors and knives, tinker with or rewire electronics and lamps, glue wooden furniture, and repair or diagnose cameras. At 11am, join a brief presentation on How to Maintain Gar- dening Tools For Winter Storage. The Repair Café is free to the public (donations are accepted toward supplies for fu- ture repair events); a limited number of pre-registration slots are available. Light refresh- ments will be served. For further information, please contact Julie Rose at [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED]. Follow SalemRecycles at GreenSalem.com or on Facebook to receive updates on this and other sustainable events. Learn more about The Bridge at 211 at thebridge211.org/. Sec 9 - 52 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Forest River Trail Upgrades The City of Salem, in partnership with Salem State University and the Massachusetts Division of Con- servation & Recreation’s Recreational Trails Program, is currently upgrading the main trunk trail through the Forest River Conservation Area. These upgrades, extending from the trailhead at SSU’s South Campus to the main footbridge over the Forest River, include drainage, grading, and surface improvements to stabilize the trail and increase its accessibility to people of all abilities. The trail will be closed through the duration of the work, which is anticipated to be done by late September. Window Box Competition Register for the City of Salem's Annual Window Box Competition! Help beautify our City and show off your gardening talents. Residents and businesses eligible; register by July 28, 2017 by phone: [PHONE REDACTED] or by email to: [EMAIL REDACTED] with the subject: “Window Box Registration” and your name, street address, and telephone number. Judging will take place July 28-31. The awards ceremony and recep- tion will take place during Heritage Days on Wednesday, August 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the garden of the Pickering House at 18 Broad Street. There will be light refreshments served and attendees will be able to tour the interior of the Pickering House. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the City of Salem, the Salem Beautification Committee, and the Salem Garden Club. Salem Summer Meals Now through August 24, the Salem Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services department, sponsor for the Salem Sum- mer Meals Program, will be hosting cookouts every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening for children under the age of 18. The service will run from 4pm-6pm at Palmer Cove Park behind the Plummer OnPoint building at the cor- ner of Leavitt and Congress Streets. Cold meals will be of- fered at the same time on Fridays. In addition to dinner, chil- dren can also get free breakfast and lunch at the nearby Saltonstall Elementary School every Monday through Friday through August 18th. Breakfast is served from 8am-9am; lunch is served 11:30am-12:30pm. Both the Saltonstall and Palmer Cove locations enable families to take advantage of the nearby and newly renovated Mary Jane Lee Park. The splash pad is perfect for hot summer days, and children can enjoy the upgraded playground equipment including the new rubber surfacing, expanded lawn, the basketball court, as well as a shaded pavilion. Across from the Plummer OnPoint building at Palm- er Cove Park, families can enjoy the ocean view while visiting Salem GreenSpace, the Salem YMCA’s community garden. Located in a converted batting cage, the garden is maintained by students and community volunteers, serves as a classroom, and provides fresh produce to neighborhood residents. The Salem Summer Meals Program enables families to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinners to their children at fourteen weekday locations throughout Salem during the summer months. New this year, Salem Summer Meals now offers expanded service times, additional meal sites, and supper. The Sa- lem Summer Meals Program is a federally funded program administered by the MA Department of Education and sponsored locally by the Salem Public Schools’ Food & Nutrition Services. Sec 9 - 53 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Salem Heritage Days Salem Heritage Days will begin on Tuesday, August 1 and continue through August 13, 2017. Heritage Days kicks off this year with National Night Out, a nationwide initiative designed to promote positive police-community relationships. Last year was the first time the Salem Police Department orga- nized this event and this year it will be even bigger. Police, fire, ambulance Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council and Essex County Sheriff’s Department vehicles will be on the Common, along with a bike safety course, and K-9 demonstrations. There will be over 30 tables and tents setup by differ- ent organizations, social service agencies, and local businesses offering information and free give-a -ways. Kids’ activities include inflatables, games, and arts & crafts. There will also be free pizzas, drinks, and snacks donated by Salem businesses. The highlight of the first weekend will be the 29th Annual Salem Maritime Festival on Derby Wharf or- ganized by the National Park Service, which will span over three days filled with entertainment, chil- dren’s activities, demonstrations, harbor cruises and tours of visiting vessels. The schedule includes regular favorites such as Tour-A-Truck, Salem’s Pizza Tasting, the Salem Com- munity Concert Band; the Ice Scream Bowl; Kids Night on the Common, the Essex Street Fair, senior events, and the Annual Phillips House Antique Car Meet. The schedule is packed with events over 13 days, and highlights all the free opportunities for Salem residents to visit downtown museums and attractions and receive discounts on the Salem Ferry and tours to Bakers Island Light Station. Mayor Driscoll commented, “I want to thank all of the organizations involved in putting together all of these events. Salem is extremely fortunate to have so many dedicated groups to ensure the con- tinuance of Salem’s annual Heritage Days celebration.” Find the full schedule of events at Reserved Parking Spaces Application forms are now available for those interested in applying for a reserved parking space in either the Museum Place garage or South Harbor garage. There are 30 spaces availa- ble in the Museum Place garage and 20 available in the South Harbor garage. Spaces are $1,500 per year in both garages. Those who currently have a reserved parking space in either garage that expires August 31 and would like to seek another reserved space for September 1 must apply. Current reserved space permits do not carry over automatically. There is no guar- antee or preference for current reserved space permit holders. Applications are due back by noon August 11. One application per person and one space per application. A lottery, if needed, will be held at noon on August 14 at City Hall. Those who re- ceive a space must pay and sign the agreement by August 31 to receive a permit. Reserved space permits are good to August 31, 2018. Applications are at http://www.salem.com/ collectors-office/pages/downloadable-forms and the Collector’s Office, 93 Washington Street. Sec 9 - 54 ---PAGE BREAK--- Lastly, we have two items that appeared in the last issue of FYI Salem, but are updated for a reminder. One is about the final few days of the Heritage Days festival and the second concerns the availability of reserved parking spaces in the Museum Place garage and South Harbor garage. Applications for those spac- es are due by the end of this week and spaces are still available. On the latest episode of the FYI Salem podcast I was joined by John Keenan, the new president of Salem State University. We talked about his transition into the new role after serving as SSU’s Vice President, his goals for the university, and the many ways the City and university work together. You can find the episode at http://www.salem.com/ mayors-office/pages/fyi- salem-podcast and on iTunes and most other pod- cast services. Thanks for checking in with FYI Salem! Kim Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem Thanks for reading FYI Salem and please feel free to share this newslet- ter with your friends, fam- ily, and neighbors in Sa- lem. They can also sign up to receive the news- letter by email at www.salem.com/ subscribe. In this edition of the newsletter you can find details about the always popular September Sa- lem Days, this year at the New England Aquarium. We also have infor- mation about the groundbreaking ceremo- ny scheduled for the Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center. While work is already un- derway at the site for util- ity installations, this Sep- tember - which also hap- pens to be National Senior Center Month - we’ll hold the official groundbreak- ing ceremony with key stakeholders, seniors, and many others. Also inside you can find more information about the ongoing MBTA com- muter rail projects. While both the swing bridge re- placement and the posi- tive train controls have meant disruption to our local roadways and to Sa- lem commuters, the good news is that both are wrapping up this month. The swing bridge project will be completed on schedule by August 14 and the controls project is ending August 27, one month ahead of schedule. We are pleased to have received another grant from the Commonwealth's Executive Office of Envi- ronmental Affairs to con- tinue to advance the "living shoreline" project in Collins Cove. The most re- cent $11,000 award will fund the permitting and construction drawings for this critical climate change flood control pro- ject in the cove. From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E CLC Ground- breaking 2 August Events & Road Impacts 2 September Salem Days 3 Grant for Collins Cove 3 Salem Heritage Days Continue 4 Reserved Park- ing Spaces 4 MBTA Projects Ending 4 FYI SALEM A U G U S T 1 0 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1 6 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 August Events & Road Impacts CLC Groundbreaking Friday, August 25, 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.: Derby Street Mile The Derby Street Mile will begin at Fort Ave. by Winter Island Rd. and continue down Fort Ave. to Derby St., ending at Derby Wharf. There will be intermittent traffic stoppag- es along the route. Expect some delays in the event area. Residents will be allowed to access their homes during this time from the opposite end of the street from Derby St. Saturday, August 19, Noon—1:00 p.m.: Hope For My City Parade This parade steps off at noon from the corner of Congress St. and Leavitt St., continues down Congress St., taking a left onto Harbor St., a right onto Lafayette St., a left onto New Derby St., a right onto Washington St., a right onto Church St., and down Brown St. to the Salem Common. There will be no street closures for this event; rolling roadblocks will be used along the route. Expect some traffic delays along the parade route, so please schedule our travel accordingly. Saturday & Sunday, August 19 & 20, Noon—8:00 p.m.: Salem Jazz & Soul Festival – Sa- lem Willows Parking at the Willows will be extremely limited. Attendees are urged to park their vehi- cles in the parking area at Shetland Park on Congress St. The Salem Trolley will be run- ning shuttles from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Please note that “Resident Only” parking zones will be strictly enforced during the festival. The Salem Police De- partment will ticket and tow illegally parked cars. Sec 9 - 56 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Grant for Collins Cove Salem has received an $11,000 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). The funding will advance the permitting and construction design for a natural erosion control system for Collins Cove. The planned design will help protect the beach, walkways, and residential neighborhood from storm surge and waves into the future. The grant is the second from CZM for the project; a 2016 award of $75,000 funded the initial design and study. September Salem Days September is Salem’s ticket to marine sci- ence! Salem residents get free admission to the New England Aquarium every day in September. Come explore the beauty and biodiversi- ty of the oceans at our Caribbean coral reef exhibit, see more than 80 penguins, and see our newest exhibit, Science of Sharks. Salem residents also get a dis- count on the Salem Ferry. This program is made possible by the Norman H. Read Program for Excellence in the Sciences. This special discount is for use by Salem residents only. This offer is valid during Sep- tember 2017 only. Not available for phone or online orders, or for school or other group reservations. May not be combined with other offers and not valid on the New England Aquarium Whale Watch or in the Simons IMAX® Theatre. All adult visitors in your group will be asked to present proof of residency at the Aquarium Box Office, such as a valid driver’s license with a Salem address or a valid state-issued ID card with a Salem address. If you do not have one of the IDs listed above, then for each adult or senior ticket purchased, you must provide one of the following dated within the last two months that shows a Salem residential address to- gether with a corresponding picture ID (for example, a passport, driver’s license or state identification card): • mortgage statement, homeowner’s insurance policy, or bill • Automobile insurance policy or bill • Utility bill • Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings, or investment account statement • Mail from a federal, state, county, or city government agency Sec 9 - 57 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Salem Heritage Days Continues Salem Heritage Days will began on Tuesday, August 1 and continues through August 13, 2017. The schedule includes regular favorites such as Tour- A-Truck, Salem’s Pizza Tasting, the Salem Communi- ty Concert Band; the Ice Scream Bowl; Kids Night on the Common, the Essex Street Fair, senior events, and the Annual Phillips House Antique Car Meet. The schedule is packed with events over the 13 days, and highlights all the free opportunities for Sa- lem residents to visit downtown museums and at- tractions and receive discounts on the Salem Ferry and tours to Bakers Island Light Station. Find the full schedule of events at www.facebook.com/salemheritagedays/. Reserved Parking Spaces Application forms are available for those interested in applying for a reserved parking space in either the Museum Place garage or South Harbor garage. There are 30 spaces available in the Museum Place garage and 20 available in the South Harbor garage. Spaces are $1,500 per year in both garages. Those who currently have a reserved parking space in either garage that expires August 31 and would like to seek another reserved space for September 1 must apply. Current reserved space permits do not carry over automatically. There is no guarantee or pref- erence for current reserved space permit holders. Applications are due back by noon August 11. One application per person and one space per application. Those who receive a space must pay and sign the agreement by August 31 to re- ceive a permit. Reserved space permits are good to 8/31/18. Applications are at http:// www.salem.com/collectors-office/pages/downloadable-forms and the Collector’s Office, 93 Washington Street. MBTA Projects Ending Work on the two major MBTA commuter rail pro- jects impacting Salem commuters and visitors will be wrapping up this month. The replacement of the swing bridge on the train line north of Salem will end August 14, meaning that trains will resume running along the entire Newburyport/Rockport line and the MBTA shuttle bus system on weekdays will be concluding. The Positive Train Control pro- ject that has required the entire rail line to be shut down on weekends is ending August 27, about one month ahead of schedule. This means that weekend commuter rail service will resume on September 2. Sec 9 - 58 ---PAGE BREAK--- being hosted by the Salem for All Ages initiative. Finally, read up on our recently issued Request for Proposals, as we look for proposals from companies that are interested in brining high-speed fiber op- tic internet to Salem. Rather than install and provide the service ourselves as a munici- pality, we’re looking for an en- terprising company to partner with us to help Salem residents and businesses get access to high speed internet. We know it can be a game changer for economic growth, education, and so much more. We’ve had an expression of interest from one company so far, but are always open to hearing from others! On the latest episode of the FYI Salem podcast I was joined by Salem Police Chief Mary Butler and Jason Etheridge, the Executive Director of Life- bridge. We talk about the new collaborative effort hoping to address issues of homelessness and improve quality of life. You can find the episode at http://www.salem.com/ mayors-office/pages/fyi-salem -podcast and on iTunes and most other podcast services. Kim Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem Salem stands with Texas! We are partnering with the City of Boston’s Help for Houston effort and invite Salem residents to bring their donations of diapers and non-perishable baby food for those children and families impacted by Hurri- cane Harvey to drop off in the Mayor’s Office in City Hall, at any Salem Fire sta- tion, or the Salem Police Department before noon on Thursday August 31. All collected items will be add- ed to the items going to Houston out of Boston this week. Here in Salem summer is coming to a close and many families, my own in- cluded, are preparing for the start of the school year. Next week brings the return of students at Salem State University, so be aware of traffic impacts as students move in and class sessions resume. It’s also a time to celebrate all that makes Salem special. I invite you to check out Sa- lem Celebrates on Face- book, a new social media initiative dedicated to pro- moting all the great cultural and special events and in- credible small businesses that make Salem so vibrant and unique. Our parks and playgrounds are another component of what makes Salem so spe- cial. I’m very excited to share three updates in this newslet- ter with you about major up- grades getting underway at McGlew Park and Lafayette Park, and the installation of new water fountains in parks across the City. Details about September Sa- lem Days are also included here, as well as a reminder about the groundbreaking ceremony for our new Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center (CLC) on Septem- ber 7. The CLC will provide a new facility for our Council on Aging, Parks and Recrea- tion, and Veterans Services offices, not to mention public meeting and activity rooms. We also have information about an upcoming public presentation on the topic of universal design in housing, From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E CLC Ground- breaking 2 Fiber Optic RFP 2 September Salem Days 3 Park Water Fountains 3 McGlew Park Upgrades 4 Lafayette Park Upgrades 4 Universal Design Symposium 3 FYI SALEM A U G U S T 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1 7 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 59 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Fiber Optic RFP CLC Groundbreaking The City of Salem has issued a request for proposals from companies interested in creating a city-wide fiber to the premises network capable of supplying at least 1 gigabyte high- speed internet to all residences and businesses. The proposal seeks companies with experi- ence and capacity to install the infrastructure and maintain it, as well as prospective inter- net service providers ready to offer the service to customers. The proposal spells out the re- quirements for installation of the network, including construction protocols and road resto- ration requirements. Installation methods that utilize existing infrastructure or micro- trenching are preferred. The City also is seeking “digital city” connection points that would enable Salem to install such components as smart street light and traffic signal controls, storm drain and catch ba- sin flooding sensors, variable parking capacity signage, and more. Respondents are also asked to provide discounted or free wireless internet access at the home for Salem public school students who live in Salem. “For the last several years we have asked Verizon to consider expanding their FiOS service into Salem,” explained Mayor Kim Driscoll. “They’ve consistently declined, but we regularly hear from residents who want an alternative to existing internet service provider choices. As more companies are beginning to offer alternatives and they are reaching out about pos- sibly coming to Salem, we thought it would be to seek out a potential partner to install a high-speed fiber network. In addition to offering high-speed internet, fiber would also enable the City to carry out a number of innovative initiatives, thanks to the availability of connections throughout the community. We’ve designed this RFP to try to leverage that network to the greatest benefit for residents, businesses, and City operations.” The full RFP is at http://www.salem.com/purchasing/pages/open-procurements-ifb-rfp-rfq. Responses are due back to the City by September 8. Sec 9 - 60 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Park Water Fountains The City of Salem will be installing the first of many new park water foun- tains over the next few weeks. The highly durable fountains are handi- capped accessible and, in some parks, will also include water bottle fillers and fillable dog bowls. The first round of parks to get the new fountains include Winter Island, Mack Park, Palmer Cove playground, and Memorial Park. Additional foun- tains will be going in at other City parks later in the fall and in the spring. September Salem Days Once again, Salem residents get free admission to the New England Aquarium in September. Explore the beauty and biodiversity of the oceans at the Caribbean coral reef exhibit, see more than 80 pen- guins, and see the newest exhibit, Science of Sharks. Sa- lem residents also get a discount on the Salem Ferry. This program is made possible by the Norman H. Read Pro- gram for Excellence in the Sciences. This discount is for use by Salem residents only. This offer is valid during September 2017 only. Not available for phone or online orders, or for school or other group reservations. May not be combined with other offers and not valid on the New England Aquarium Whale Watch or in the Simons IMAX® Theatre. All adult visitors in your group will be asked to present proof of residency at the Aquarium Box Office, such as a valid driver’s license with a Salem address or a valid state-issued ID card with a Salem address. Universal Design Symposium The City of Salem and the Salem for All Ages Task Force will welcome Valerie Fletcher, Executive Director of the Institute for Human Centered Design, for two public presentations on the topic of universal design on September 26. Fletcher will share the story of universal design globally with an emphasis on homes. The concept of universal design was born in 1997 in response to the same facts as the Age-Friendly City movement: in the 21st century, we live longer and survive more than at any time in history. Design is a necessary tool to tackle the practical tasks that make our good fortune work at the personal and community level. "Housing is an important component of the Salem for All Ages action plan," said Mayor Kim Dris- coll, "And a key piece of that is ensuring that our housing stock, whether it is being refurbished or constructed new, incorporates the elements of universal design. A universally designed home is one in which one can live and grow older with ease. It enables seniors who have lived in Salem all their lives, who grew up here, to be better able to stay in the community that they love." The same presentation will be offered at 3pm and 6pm and both take place in the third floor con- ference room at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington St. RSVP to [EMAIL REDACTED] if you plan to attend and identify which time you plan to attend. Both presentations are free and open to all. Sec 9 - 61 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Lafayette Park Upgrades Upgrades are now underway at Lafayette Park. Construction is anticipated to be complete by December, with final work to be finished in the spring. The Lafayette Street bus stop and nearby crosswalk over Washing- ton and Lafayette Streets will remain open during construction. Lafayette Park was constructed by the Salem Rebuilding Commission after the Great Salem Fire of 1914 de- stroyed the city block that existed where the park stands today. A City firehouse was among the buildings that were leveled at the site. In 2014 the City marked the Great Fire centennial with the rededication of a plaque commemorating the community’s recovery from the conflagration. A 35-foot Art Deco obelisk in- stalled in 1947 honors the service of veterans of St. Joseph’s Parish, which formerly stood across the street. In April the Park and Recreation Commission approved a design developed through a public input process. The renovated park will maintain the veterans’ monument as its centerpiece, while adding lighting to highlight the monument and illuminate new pedestrian walkways. It also includes new benches and trash/recycling barrels. The Great Fire plaque will be moved within the park to a more prominent location, and interpretive signage will be added to spot- light the history of the park. Trees will be selectively removed and planted to achieve an appropriate mix of sun and shade, and an irrigation system will be installed to support a healthy lawn. The project is made possible through a $100,000 Community Preser- vation Act grant and an additional $25,000 in City capital funds. McGlew Park Upgrades McGlew Park, located in North Salem, will close for renova- tion on August 28. Construction is anticipated to be largely complete by December with final work to be finished in the spring. McGlew Park is named in honor of US Army Corporal Robert McGlew, a Salem native who was tragically killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Corporal McGlew was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and his remains are buried in the Punch Bowl Military Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii. In April of this year, the Salem Park & Recreation Commission approved a new park design that was developed through a public process led by the City and its landscape architecture firm, Michelle Crowley Landscape Architecture. Visibility to the park will be enhanced through a prominent line of trees planted along the entrance to guide visitors to the park. The veterans’ monument will be relocated into a commemorative masonry wall at the entrance. Improvements to the existing softball field include irrigation to support a healthy lawn and renovations to the backstop to increase visibility and safety. The existing basketball court will be resurfaced and receive new equipment. The street hockey court will be replaced with a variety of modern accessible play equipment for children of all ages and abilities. A new accessible walking path will create a loop around the lower, flatter areas of the park, connecting areas of passive and active recreation and providing opportunities for walking, bicycling and jogging. Trees throughout the park will be selectively removed and added to achieve an appropriate mix of sun and shade. The project is made possible through the support of the Community Preservation Committee, the Massachu- setts Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program, the Community Development Block Grant, and the City’s regular capital improvement funds. Sec 9 - 62 ---PAGE BREAK--- ing SalemRecycles Book Swap event this coming week, which is always very popular. The swap is a great way to pick up some new reading material and get rid of your old stuff, without adding to the waste stream. Finally, we have an update on the annual Fall street sweeping effort that is now underway. Residential neighborhood streets are being swept now through October 6 and entrance corridors will be swept from October 10 through Octo- ber 19. Please help us keep our streets clean by moving your vehicle off the street the night before your post- ed sweep day! Thanks again for reading FYI Salem and if you know any- one who might benefit from keeping up with the news- letter please feel free to for- ward this to them and invite them to sign up themselves at www.salem.com/ subscribe! Kim Driscoll Mayor City of Salem Thanks to the over one hundred seniors, city offi- cials, Levesque family members, and other guests who came to last week’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Mayor Jean Levesque Commu- nity Life Center! It was an exciting and wonderful event, and I know many are so grateful that this anxiously awaited public building is now under construction. We were excited this week to announce the fall tree planting plan, which will get underway later this month. Our ar- borist identified over 200 locations for new street trees—empty tree pits or stump locations—and then determined the best species to go in each precise spot. This will represent one of the largest single tree planting pushes in Salem since, per- haps, the time following the Great Fire of 1914. Also in this issue you’ll find details about an upcom- ing symposium on univer- sal design. The symposium is being hosted by the Sa- lem for All Ages Task Force on September 26 at 3pm and 6pm—both times will feature the same presen- tation and both are open to the public and free. Uni- versal design is an im- portant new concept that calls for buildings to be developed and planned in a way that helps people remain in their homes re- gardless of their age or ability. While we know there is work to do to in- crease the affordability of housing in Salem, another crucial component of our age-friendly work is ensur- ing that housing is also ac- cessible. Look in this edition of the newsletter for more infor- mation about the on- going September Salem Days’ free admission to the New England Aquari- um, as well as the upcom- From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E CLC Ground- breaking 2 Tree Plantings 2 September Salem Days 3 Universal Design Symposium 3 Book Swap 4 Fall Street Sweeping 4 FYI SALEM S E P T E M B E R 1 2 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1 8 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 63 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 On September 7 over a hundred Salem seniors, elected officials, community leaders, members of the Levesque family, and others gathered at 401 Bridge Street for the official groundbreaking of the Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center. Construction at the site is now underway and, when complete in 2018, the new 20,000 square foot facility will house the City’s Council on Aging, Veterans Services, and Parks and Rec- reation departments, with program and public meeting rooms, and more. Tree Plantings CLC Groundbreaking The City of Salem will be starting its Fall tree planting effort later this month. The plantings, around 200 new trees in all, will be located on streets in every neighborhood and consist of a wide variety of carefully selected species. The work is expected to last until late November. Every tree species was specifically determined for the particular location where it will be plant- ed by the City’s Tree Warden/Arborist. “The Arbor Day Foundation has designated Sa- lem a ‘Tree City USA’ since 2001,’ said Mayor Driscoll “We value that designation and are working with partners across Salem to place a high priority on maintaining and managing our public trees.” Last year, the City completed a pilot phase of a public tree inventory along its entrance corridors and this year it was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to take that in- ventory city-wide. That work will be getting underway soon, but in the meantime the City is working now to address empty tree pits as part of this Fall tree planting schedule. The total cost of the Fall plantings comes to approximately $100,000, funded through a combination of sources, including grants, donations, and City funds. Sec 9 - 64 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M September Salem Days Once again, Salem residents get free admission to the New England Aquarium in September. Explore the beauty and biodiversity of the oceans at the Caribbean coral reef exhibit, see more than 80 penguins, and see the newest ex- hibit, Science of Sharks. Salem residents also get a discount on the Salem Ferry. This program is made possible by the Norman H. Read Program for Excellence in the Sciences. This discount is for use by Salem residents only. This offer is valid during September 2017 only. Not available for phone or online orders, or for school or other group reservations. May not be combined with other offers and not valid on the New England Aquarium Whale Watch or in the Simons IMAX® Theatre. All adult visitors in your group will be asked to present proof of residency at the Aquarium Box Office, such as a valid driver’s license with a Salem address or a valid state-issued ID card with a Salem address. Universal Design Symposium The City of Salem and the Salem for All Ages Task Force will welcome Valerie Fletcher, Executive Director of the Institute for Human Centered Design, for two public presentations on the topic of universal design on September 26. Fletcher will share the story of universal design globally with an emphasis on homes. The concept of universal design was born in 1997 in response to the same facts as the Age-Friendly City movement: in the 21st century, we live longer and survive more than at any time in history. Design is a necessary tool to tackle the practical tasks that make our good fortune work at the personal and community level. "Housing is an important component of the Salem for All Ages action plan," said Mayor Kim Dris- coll, "And a key piece of that is ensuring that our housing stock, whether it is being refurbished or constructed new, incorporates the elements of universal design. A universally designed home is one in which one can live and grow older with ease. It enables seniors who have lived in Salem all their lives, who grew up here, to be better able to stay in the community that they love." The same presentation will be offered at 3pm and 6pm and both take place in the third floor con- ference room at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington St. RSVP to [EMAIL REDACTED] if you plan to attend and identify which time you plan to attend. Both presentations are free and open to all. Sec 9 - 65 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Fall Street Sweeping Fall street sweeping will begin in Salem’s neighborhoods on 9/11 and run through 10/6. Entrance corridors will be swept from 10/10 through 10/19. Neighborhood street sweeping takes place on both sides of the street on the same day from 7am to 3pm. Each route will be posted with temporary ‘No Parking/Tow Zone’ signs and parking will be prohibited from 7am to 3pm. Violators will be towed. Sweep days are the day after the regular trash day. To find a specific sweeping date, locate the zone the street is in on the 2017 Fall Street Sweeping Schedule and then find that zone on the calendar. Street sweeping schedules are on-line at www.salem.com. Residents may use entrance corridor streets for parking on the day of their neighborhood sweep. Vehicles parked on an entrance corridor must adhere to all parking restrictions on the entrance cor- ridor or the vehicle will be ticketed and/or towed. This includes resident only restrictions. Entrance corridor sweeping takes place 5am to 7am. Each corridor will be swept over a period of two days alternating between the odd and even side. City workers will be utilizing blowers to clear corridor sidewalks prior to the street sweeping. Each corridor will be posted with temporary ‘No Parking/Tow Zone’ signs and parking will be prohibited from 5am to 7am. Certain weather conditions prohibit the use of the street sweepers: during moderate to heavy rain- fall and extreme cold temperatures sweepers will not be able to operate. Weather cancellations will be posted on www.salem.com. Book Swap On September 16th SalemRecy- cles hosts their ever-popular free book swap from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Salem Senior Center, 5 Broad Street. In addition to finding new books and media treasures, as well as recycling items for others to enjoy, participants will be able to ask questions about re- cycling, reuse, and other ways to di- vert material from the waste stream. If you would like to drop off materials to include the swap (books, greeting cards, commercial CDs, DVDs, and videos) please bring them to the Senior Center be- tween 4pm and 7pm on Friday or between 9:45am and noon on Saturday. Sec 9 - 66 ---PAGE BREAK--- of the Blaney Street parking lot during the visit and will be supplying alternative off- street parking for neighbor- hood residents for the Octo- ber 31 cruise ship visit. October is a busy time in Salem, but it can be a fun time, as well. Check out www.hauntedhappenings. org/locals for some great information for residents. Grab an “Ask Me—I’m a Local!” button from Salem Main Streets or Destination Salem. And be sure to join us for the annual Mayor’s Night Out on Oct. 7. Starting at 3pm participating museums and attractions will be free to Salem residents with ID. Parking in the two city gar- ages will be free for resi- dents after 4pm. Then, start- ing at 5:30pm families can join us at the East India Square Fountain on the Es- sex Street Pedestrian Mall for our annual Trick-or-Treat with the Mayor. I hope you will join us! Kim Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem Dear Salem resident, October is right around the corner and with it all the excitement—and challenges—that come with his annual season here in Salem. Check out this issue of the FYI Salem newsletter for more infor- mation about anticipat- ed traffic and parking impacts this coming Oc- tober. Be sure to sign up for CodeRED and City News announcements at www.salem.com/ subscribe to stay up on the latest changes or up- dates. We’ll have new parking capacity sign- age, traffic signal sys- tems, and a pilot for a bus shuttle system from parking lots outside of the downtown later in October, all with the goal of reducing traffic challenges through the month. Later this week we’ll also be announcing some expansions to our Zagster Bike Share pro- gram, with the goal of en- couraging our more local visitors to leave the cars at home and come experi- ence Salem by bike! This issue of the newsletter also brings updates about our annual household haz- ardous and e-waste dis- posal day for Salem resi- dents. We’ll be announc- ing next week some more “dumpster days” for bulky item disposal for Salem residents at our transfer station, so be sure to keep an eye on salem.com for those dates. October also brings a re- turn for cruise vessels to our historic port. These visit- ing ships help contribute to our local economy, without adding to our lo- cal traffic! This October we’ll welcome Le Soleal, with about 400 people on board, on October 2, and the third visit of the Sea- bourn Quest, with 785 on board, on October 31. As always, per federal re- quirements we’ll close part From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E CPA Public Hearing 2 October Traffic & Parking 2 Household Haz- ardous Waste 3 Le Soleal in Salem 3 Hire a Vet 4 FYI SALEM S E P T E M B E R 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 1 9 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 67 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 The Community Preservation Act provides a local dedicated fund to undertake open space, historic preservation, outdoor recreation, and community housing projects. Implementation of the CPA is over- seen by the Community Preservation Committee, composed of representatives from the Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Planning Board, Park & Recreation Commission and Salem Housing Authority, along with appointees from the Mayor and the City Council. CPC annually updates its Community Preservation Plan of guidance and criteria for selecting projects. To aid in the update of the plan, a public information hearing will take place October 10 at 6pm, 120 Wash- ington St, 3rd floor. After the public hearing, a draft FY18 Community Preservation Plan will be prepared and made available for public comment. Following, the CPC will solicit project proposals, review submit- ted applications, and recommend projects to the City Council for funding. The deadline for the next round of proposals will be mid-March 2018. “Salem’s CPA funding has made it possible to create 88 units of affordable housing, to preserve, restore or improve 17 historic resources, to assess, design, create or renovate 9 playgrounds, and to assist with 11 additional recreation projects,” Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll said. “More than $27 million in local, private, State, Federal and other resources is being leveraged for these housing, historic and recreation projects.” October Traffic & Parking CPA Public Hearing Planned street closures will be announced via CodeRED and City News & Announcements, and also posted at www.salem.com, www.salempd.net, and www.hauntedhappenings.org. You can subscribe to CodeRED and City News & Announcements at www.salem.com/subscribe. Additional updates about traffic in October in Salem is shared at www.twitter.com/ getthruoctober and more details for residents are at www.hauntedhappenings.org/locals. Parking on streets with "October Resident Only" signage requires an October resident parking hang tag for your vehicle. Vehicles with the regular annual resident parking sticker cannot park on a street with an October resident parking restriction, unless they have the October hang tag. An October hang tag does not authorize the vehicle to park elsewhere in the city with a year-round resident parking restriction, unless that ve- hicle also has a year-round resident parking sticker for that zone. October parking hang tags can be picked up at the Parking Garage office, 1 New Liberty St, or the Collector's Office at City Hall, 93 Washington St, during regular business hours. The vehicle must be registered at an address on an October resident parking only street and only one hang tag is distributed per vehicle. There is no charge for an October resident parking hang tag. Salem residents with proof of residency park for free on October weekends in the kiosk lot on Church Street and the City's surface parking lot next to the MBTA train station. Sec 9 - 68 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Household Hazardous Waste Le Soleal in Salem In order to comply with the requirements of the federal Maritime Transportation Security Act, for the arrival of the Le Soléal cruise vessel at the Footprint Wharf adjacent to Salem Wharf on Blaney Street, the lower portion of the public parking lot at Salem Wharf on Blaney Street will be closed from 11:30 p.m. on October 1st to 5:00 p.m. on Oc- tober 2nd. Blaney Street itself and parts of Derby Street near the Blaney Street intersection will also be posted as temporary no parking zones during this time. Salem Ferry passengers who need access to the lower end of the Blaney Street parking lot will be permitted some limited access, but will need to pass through a security point. Ferry passenger ve- hicles will be allowed access on a space available basis. The upper portion of the Blaney Street lot will remain open to the public and access to the Zagster Salem bike share station will still be possi- ble during this time. Sec 9 - 69 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Hire a Vet Sec 9 - 70 ---PAGE BREAK--- ically important this season is to our local economy, bringing in $100 million in local spending at our mer- chants and businesses and supporting more than 800 local jobs. The City typically nets a profit as well from parking, licensing and other charges that we receive, even after paying for public safety, restrooms, and other logistical costs we incur to manage October activi- ties. Tune in to the latest FYI Salem podcast on iTunes or at http://www.salem.com/ mayors-office/pages/fyi- salem-podcast to hear my interview with Kate Fox, from Destination Salem, for more about October in Sa- lem. As we head into Haunted Happenings, I wanted to thank you in advance for your patience and encour- age you to come down- town for the parade on Oc- tober 5 and Mayor’s Night Out on October 6, to be a part of the fun and the cel- ebrations! Kim Driscoll Mayor City of Salem Dear resident, Salem is getting into the full spirit of October, a festive and family- friendly time of year for both residents and visi- tors alike to enjoy the season. Today, October 5, we kick off Haunted Happenings with the an- nual Grand Parade, which steps off from Congress Street at 6:30pm. Be sure to check www.salem.com for a full listing of road closures, which start at 6pm, and follow @GetThruOctober on Twitter for real-time traffic and parking up- dates throughout the month. On Friday, all Salem resi- dents are invited to come downtown to enjoy Mayor’s Night Out, with free parking, discounts and special deals at par- ticipating merchants, and our always-popular Trick-or -Treat with the Mayor down the Essex Street Pe- destrian Mall, which gets underway at 5:30pm. More details about Mayor’s Night Out is in this issue of the FYI Salem newsletter and also at www.salem.com. Also in this issue of the newsletter you’ll find im- portant updates about expanded options for dis- posing of your bulky trash items, with a dumpster available at the Transfer Station for residents on October weekends. I’m also very pleased to share an update about a major complete streets grant of $400,000 we have received to carry out some much-needed im- provements to the Loring and Lafayette intersection in South Salem. I know October can be busy and, at times, chal- lenging for our residents. But we also know how crit- From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Wicked Bikes 2 Free October Parking 3 Complete Streets Grant 3 Bulky Trash Op- tions 3 Mayor’s Night Out 4 FYI SALEM O C T O B E R 5 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 2 0 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 71 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 The City of Salem and Zagster are expanding the bike share program for October with the addition of new stations and 18 bikes — including four cus- tom-built “Wicked Bikes” costumed in the spirit of October. The seasonally apt Wicked Bikes feature a deep black cauldron on the front, the business end of a broomstick on the rear rack, wood grain graphics, spooky spokes and motion-activated lights on the wheels. The Wicked Bikes will debut in the Haunted Happenings parade on Thursday, October 5. Throughout the month of October, riders who post a photo of themselves with the bikes using the hashtag #wickedbikes will receive $3 in ride credits — and double credit if they are in cos- tume. In addition, riders who post a photo with the hashtag #wickedbikes will be entered into a drawing for a bike accessory prize pack from Salem Cycle valued at more than $50, a $50 res- taurant gift certificate from Bambolina and a $50 restaurant gift certificate from Kokeshi. Finally, the photo with the most likes at the end of the month will receive a Zagster t-shirt and a candy- filled water bottle. “As our bike share continues to grow in use, it will help meet the transportation needs of our vi- brant city and provide even more options to help get cars off our roadways,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. In addition to a new standard Zagster station located at the City parking lot at the lower level of the MBTA Commuter Rail station, four other temporary hubs are throughout the city for the month. These stations function the same as a standard Zagster station where users can start or end a ride using either the Zagster smartphone app or SMS text messaging. They are located in North Salem at the intersection of North and Orne Streets, South Salem at the Salem State Uni- versity School of Social Work building at 287 Lafayette Street, and downtown at the Hawthorne Hotel and Visitor Center. On the last two Saturdays of October (October 21 and 28) between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Zagster representatives will be giving out free candy to trick-or-treaters who stop by the Salem Ferry terminal on Blaney Street. Since the Salem Zagster Bike Share launched in May, the system has added new stations at Sa- lem State University’s Central Campus, Congress Street, and Salem Willows—in addition to the two downtown stations and another at the Salem Ferry terminal on Blaney Street that were set up at the launch. Over 1,300 rides have taken place, displacing hundreds of car trips from Sa- lem roads, and there are now over 750 members. The Salem Zagster Bike Share is funded by the City of Salem and sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Salem State University. For contest rules and more information about the Wicked Bikes, visit bike.zagster.com/ wickedbike Wicked Bikes Sec 9 - 72 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Free October Parking Bulky Trash Options The City of Salem is again expanding the bulky trash item collection options available to residents and landlords. For the month of Octo- ber, a bulky item disposal dumpster will be available for use at the Sa- lem Transfer Station on Swampscott Road, Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proof of residency or property ownership is required and you will be asked to sign in. There is a limit of two items per person, per weekend. Construction debris will not be accepted. As always, Salem residents can schedule two bulky items for collection by Waste Management at a time. Bulky items will continue to be collected on your recycling collection week only. To sched- ule a bulky item collection, you must call Waste Management at [PHONE REDACTED] at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled recycling pick up. For additional information or if you have questions, please call the City of Salem Recycling & Trash Office at [PHONE REDACTED]. Salem residents with ID park for free on October weekends at the City parking lots at 252 Bridge St, near the MBTA garage, and the Church St west parking lot, in between Federal St and Church St. Proof of residency is required and parking is on a first-come-first served basis. Non- residents may park in the Church St west park- ing lot for $20 per day on October weekends. The Museum Place and South Harbor garages are $20 per day on October weekends, cash only. The MBTA’s garage in Salem is $5 for the first 14 hours and $12 for each additional day. Complete Streets Grant The City of Salem has received a $400,000 complete streets grant to upgrade the Loring Avenue/ Lafayette Street/West Avenue intersection, including new bicycle lanes, pedestrian ramps, crosswalks, a curb extension, and new traffic signal and pedestri- an signal equipment. “I am pleased that our application for this grant was successful and I’m grateful to the Baker administra- tion for their support for important upgrades such as those that will be funded by this grant award,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “Salem is committed to upgrad- ing our streets, sidewalks, and off-street trails to en- sure they are safe and accessible by users of all modes of transit and of all abilities. Whether you walk, bike, or drive, Salem’s roads should meet your needs.” Sec 9 - 73 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Mayor’s Night Out Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, in partnership with Salem’s local attractions, museums, and downtown merchants, is pleased to announce that this Halloween’s “Mayors Night Out” will take place on Friday, Oct. 6. Beginning at 3pm participating museums and attractions will open free of charge to Salem residents. Residents must provide a photo identification showing proof of Salem residency to gain free admission. Students may use a school identification card, bus pass, or a Salem Public Library card. The Museum Place Mall Garage and the South Harbor Garage will offer free parking to Salem residents after 4pm (proof of residency required when you exit the garages). “Mayor's Night Out and Trick or Treating has become a great tradition for Salem residents,” said Mayor Driscoll. “October is a busy time for our businesses and this is their way to say thank you to our residents, offering a day that lets our locals enjoy this festive season in their own community. Salem’s many small businesses have really embraced this program and are offering several new specials and events this Friday. I hope everyone will come downtown on Friday and take part!" New this year, Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tours is offering a free tour to resi- dents at 7:30 p.m. The tour will be approximately one hour and will touch upon seaport, Revolu- tionary, and witch trials history, with a ghost story thrown in also. Call [PHONE REDACTED] or email [EMAIL REDACTED] to reserve in advance. Open to the first 50 Salem resi- dents (proof of residency required). Other merchant specials include: Victoria Station/Vic’s Boat House at Pickering Wharf is offering a free chocolate mousse desert with your meal if you mention ‘Mayor’s Night Out’; The Jolie Tea Company at 105 Essex St. will hold a tea tasting from 2pm-5pm, serving tea and sweets for free; Notch Brewery on Derby St. is offering free skeeball game for kids, with the purchase of an adult beverage from 3pm to 7:30pm and the Salem Arts Association is hosting a free exhibit “Cheers to our Volunteers” and “Faint of Art” at 211 Bridge St. They will be serving refreshments and a buffet of snacks from 5pm to 8pm. Salem’s newest restaurant, Ledger, at 125 Washington St, is getting a jump on Mayor’s Night Out with a Thursday night parade dinner special where children that enjoy a healthy entrée, dessert and drink from the kids’ menu will receive a complimentary Parade Sur- vival Bag will all the gear you need to enjoy the festivities! Mayor's Night Out Trick or Treat is great fun for Salem kids and participating merchants look for- ward to welcoming costumed trick or treaters on Friday evening. Trick-or-treating begins at the fountain by the Museum Place Mall at 5:30 p.m. and continues down the Pedestrian Mall and around the shops in the Museum Place Mall. Families can venture on their own and visit other par- ticipating businesses elsewhere across the downtown. This year several businesses are also joining in on the fun on Derby Street and at Pickering Wharf. Check www.salem.com/news for the complete listing of participating businesses. Costumes are encouraged! Trick or Treat bags will be provided by MAGIC 106.7. Once again, the Salem law firm of Mazow I McCullough, PC will be distributing safety flasher lights to help keep little trick or treat- ers safe and seen, especially during neighborhood trick or treating on October 31st. Sec 9 - 74 ---PAGE BREAK--- that often times support ad- diction among our transient population. Finally, there’s an update about a new, free weekend shuttle we’ll be offering through the end of October for two larger satellite parking lots. Oct. 18, is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 7 City election. The Elections Office at City Hall, 93 Wash- ington St., will be open until 8pm on Oct. 18. Tune in to the latest FYI Sa- lem podcast on iTunes or at http://www.salem.com/ mayors-office/pages/fyi- salem-podcast to hear my interview with Christian Haselgrove of the Historic Derby Street Neighborhood Association and Bob Femi- no of the Greater Endicott Street Neighborhood Asso- ciation. Christian, Bob, and I talk about all that our city’s many neighborhood associ- ations contribute to our community and about NI- AC, the Neighborhood Im- provement Advisory Coun- cil that I established in my first term as Mayor. Kim Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem Dear resident, We’re halfway through October and it’s been a busy month so far. Thank you, as always, for your patience as this bustling season continues. If you haven’t had an oppor- tunity to come down- town and experience the fun and festive activi- ties and programs, please consider doing so! If you don’t live close enough to downtown to walk, we offer free park- ing for residents in the Church Street lot and the City’s lot at the MBTA on October weekends. Check www.hauntedhappenings .org/locals for even more tips and info for residents in October. In this issue of FYI Salem we have an update on the Salem High School rede- sign work, an important component of the Salem Public Schools’ 5-year stra- tegic plan that we recent- ly completed. We’ll be holding a public meeting on Nov. 2, 6pm, at the High School, to talk more about this critical process. More information about the meeting is available here: http://spsdistrict.vt- s.net/pages/ SPS_DistWebDocs/ ingNov2ndrev.pdf. Also in this issue you can find information about up- grades we are beginning to plan for Boston Street and details about the newly launched “Change It” alternative to panhan- dling initiative. By encour- aging alternatives to giv- ing to panhandlers, we’re hoping to give folks a safe way to donate to home- lessness prevention efforts and services, while also trying to curb resources From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Salem High School Redesign 2 Free October Parking 3 Boston Street Upgrades 3 Change It 4 October Shuttles 4 FYI SALEM O C T O B E R 1 7 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 2 1 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 75 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Last year, Salem Public Schools launched a 5-year stra- tegic plan, a key component of which was looking at a strategy to “redesign” the high school experience. The majority of American high schools today were built for an era, when a diploma virtually guaranteed a liv- ing wage. In today’s changing economy, we want to ensure that all young people have a deeper set of skills and are well prepared for the likelihood of multiple ca- reers in a lifetime—some of which may not even have been invented yet. The High School redesign ap- proach seeks to prepare every graduate with a solid foundation for career and college success upon graduation from Salem High School. On Thursday, Nov. 2, 6-8:30pm, at Salem High, everyone is invited to a community convening to help us think critically as we reimagine the Salem High School experience. The evening will in- clude childcare, dinner and translation services. RSVP to Sharla Hennessey [EMAIL REDACTED]. Salem High School Redesign Sec 9 - 76 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Free October Parking Salem residents with ID park for free on October weekends at the City parking lots at 252 Bridge St, near the MBTA garage, and the Church St west parking lot, in between Federal St and Church St. Proof of residency is required and parking is on a first-come-first served basis. Non- residents may park in the Church St west park- ing lot for $20 per day on October weekends. The Museum Place and South Harbor garages are $20 per day on October weekends, cash only. The MBTA’s garage in Salem is $5 for the first 14 hours and $12 for each additional day. Boston Street Upgrades Using funding provided through a Community Host Agreement that Mayor Kim Driscoll negoti- ated with Alternative Therapies Group, Inc., the City is now undertaking the design phase of work for a major corridor improvement project along Boston Street. Once the design phase is complete the City will apply to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for state funding for implementation of the improvements, through the Commonwealth’s Transporta- tion Improvement Program—the same program that funded corridor upgrades on North Street, Bridge Street, and, currently in construction, Canal Street. The first step in the design phase is the completion of study of the existing conditions on the corridor. That work was recently completed and the study is now available online at http:// www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/boston_street_study_10-3-17_final.pdf. On the basis of the study’s findings and feedback from corridor stakeholders, the City’s traffic engi- neering firm will begin developing conceptual designs for improvements. Sec 9 - 77 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Change It Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll has announced that the City of Sa- lem, in partnership with Lifebridge, North Shore Community Action Programs, North Shore Community Health Center, and the Salem Police Department, has launched Change It, a panhandling alternative giving initiative. “This initiative encourages people to ‘text to give,’” said Mayor Driscoll. “Proceeds will support the City’s Collaborative for Hope homelessness initiative. Key components of this initiative are new outreach workers and police patrols, additional supportive services, and a new fo- cus on the concept of ‘housing first’ to move individuals per- manently out of homelessness.” Text SALEM to 50555 to make a donation of with the dual goal of raising donations for the new programs and, most importantly, decreasing the amount raised by panhandling, which often goes to feed addictions or other unhealthy behavior. Donate at least $5 to get discounts from participating Salem businesses and restaurants. The list of participating businesses is available at www.salem.com/changeit and is updated as new busi- nesses sign up. Participating businesses will also have decals on their business to indicate their par- ticipation. Donors can show their text or email receipt from their donation within 24 hours of mak- ing their donation to receive the discount. Use the receipt at as many participating businesses as you like, however one receipt cannot be used at any one participating business more than once. October Shuttles Mayor Kim Driscoll has announced that Salem will provide free satellite parking and shuttle service for the final two weekends of October, in an effort to encourage visitors to park outside of the downtown and lessen traffic congestion. Route A will run both weekends (October 21-22 and 28-29), picking up at the Salem High School parking lot, 77 Willson St. Route B will only run the weekend of October 28-29, picking up at the Salem State University O’Keefe Center parking lot, 225 Canal St. Cars parking at SSU should not park in areas designated The two lots comprise about 600 available parking spaces. Signage will be at all locations directing visitors to the available parking and shuttle stop locations. Both routes drop off near downtown on Riley Plaza, Route A on Mill St and Route B on Margin St. Shuttle buses will circulate on both routes from 10am until 8pm on October 21-22 and October 28-29. Parking at both lots and the shuttle itself are free of charge. Sec 9 - 78 ---PAGE BREAK--- to the end of October. Hal- loween in Salem can be a fun and festive season, but it also comes with challenges and we recognize that. This time of year is so critical to our local small businesses, providing them with the sales that help keep them in busi- ness the rest of the year. We work hard to manage Octo- ber every year and, immedi- ately in November, start our after-action review to deter- mine ways we can improve on it for next year. Lastly, tune in to the latest FYI Salem podcast on iTunes or at http://www.salem.com/ mayors-office/pages/fyi- salem-podcast to hear my interview with Dr. David Rob- erts, the new CEO of North Shore Medical Center/Salem Hospital - the largest employ- er in the city. We talked about changes underway at the hospital, the collabora- tion that goes on between the city and NSMC, the changing dynamics of health care, and the need for strong partnerships when it comes to Salem schools, transportation improvements, and the opioids crisis. Kim Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem Happy Halloween! With the forecast for this week- end and Tuesday we’re anticipating a larger turn- out for festivities and events in Salem, especial- ly in our downtown. As always, parking for resi- dents is free this weekend in the larger Church Street lot and the City’s crescent -shaped lot at the com- muter rail depot. To help protect resident on-street parking in neighborhoods around the downtown we’ve added additional parking enforcement per- sonnel and set up a dedi- cated email address ([EMAIL REDACTED]) where you can send re- ports of any resident park- ing violations you witness. Traffic and parking is al- ways a challenge in Octo- ber and those challenges increase around Halloween itself. Salem Police will again be closing downtown roadways to vehicles on Halloween afternoon, in or- der to maintain public safe- ty. We also anticipate clo- sures may be necessary this weekend and the police will post those as needed. Keep an eye on @salemmapolice and @getthruoctober on Twitter or at www.salempd.net for real-time updates about road closures. Parking infor- mation has been updated at parkinginsalem.com, and the site now includes a real-time counter displaying the number of spaces avail- able in the Museum Place garage. We have new event staff out at key pedestrian cross- ings and the Charter Street burial ground, to help move crowds along and keep things orderly. In conjunc- tion with our highly success- ful park/shuttle satellite lots, we were able to divert 2,000 visitors from coming downtown to park last weekend. We’ve added an additional several hundred spaces to the satellite lots for this weekend, as well. Thank you for your contin- ued patience as we head From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Salem High School Redesign 2 Free Resident Parking 3 Reporting Park- ing Violations 3 Halloween in Salem 4 Grant for Job Training 5 FYI SALEM O C T O B E R 2 7 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 2 2 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 79 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Last year, Salem Public Schools launched a 5-year stra- tegic plan, a key component of which was looking at a strategy to “redesign” the high school experience. The majority of American high schools today were built for an era, when a diploma virtually guaranteed a liv- ing wage. In today’s changing economy, we want to ensure that all young people have a deeper set of skills and are well prepared for the likelihood of multiple ca- reers in a lifetime—some of which may not even have been invented yet. The High School redesign ap- proach seeks to prepare every graduate with a solid foundation for career and college success upon graduation from Salem High School. On Thursday, Nov. 2, 6-8:30pm, at Salem High, everyone is invited to a community convening to help us think critically as we reimagine the Salem High School experience. The evening will in- clude childcare, dinner and translation services. RSVP to Sharla Hennessey [EMAIL REDACTED]. Salem High School Redesign Sec 9 - 80 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Free October Parking Salem residents with ID park for free on October weekends at the City parking lots at 252 Bridge St, near the MBTA garage, and the Church St west parking lot, in between Federal St and Church St. Proof of residency is required and parking is on a first-come-first served basis. Non- residents may park in the Church St west park- ing lot for $20 per day on October weekends. The Museum Place and South Harbor garages are $20 per day on October weekends, cash only. The MBTA’s garage in Salem is $5 for the first 14 hours and $12 for each additional day. Reporting Parking Violations The City of Salem has set up a dedicated email address for residents to report non-emergency parking violations to Parking Department en- forcement staff. Emails sent to [EMAIL REDACTED] will be used to inform enforcement routes and responses. “We are encouraging residents to use this new account to report violations such as non- residents parking in resident only parking loca- tions,” said Mayor Driscoll. “These violations can have an impact on residents’ quality of life and their ability to find parking near their home. This new email account will go to the Traffic and Parking Department, so they can deploy our civilian parking enforcement personnel with as direct and timely a response to the complaint as staffing allows.” The Salem Traffic and Parking Department has added additional parking enforcement person- nel this year to complement its existing staff. The new officers, including a recent addition just this month, have been tasked with neighborhood parking enforcement and, in addition to responding to requests sent to the email address, are already at work on regular enforce- ment routes through Salem’s neighborhoods. Resident parking violations in Salem normally bring a $15 fine, but that amount was in- creased to $40 on October weekends following an ordinance change from Mayor Driscoll that was adopted in 2015. Sec 9 - 81 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Halloween in Salem Halloween—Tuesday, Oct 31— will include multiple no parking tow zones, road closures and heavy traffic delays for the entire day and night. Expect major traffic delays on Rte 114 and Rte 1A. Downtown streets will close to all traffic no later than 4pm. Road closures include: Essex St at Crombie St and Barton Sq to Union St, Washington St from New Derby St to Bridge St, Federal St from St. Peter’s St to North St, Washington Sq N and W from Essex St to Brown St, Hawthorne Blvd, Derby St, Rte 1A, Congress St near Pickering Wharf, Charter St, Central St, Front St, and Lafayette St from New Derby St to Front St. In preparation for the Halloween night stage at the corner of Federal and Washington Streets, the portion of Washington St between Bridge & Federal Streets will be restricted on one lane of traffic and there will be no parking on a portion of Federal St and Washington St beginning at 8am Tuesday morning Oct 31st. Bridge St at Sgt. James Ayube Memorial Dr will also close to all traffic between the westerly overpass ramps and Sgt. James Ayube Memorial Dr from 9:30pm to 11:30pm for the closing fireworks. Inbound traffic from Beverly will be diverted back to Bridge St and back to Beverly. Incoming south bound traffic from Bridge Street will be diverted to Sgt. James Ayube Memorial Dr and back to Beverly. Incoming Bridge St north- bound traffic will be detoured up westerly ramps to east/west North Street directions. In preparation for the Halloween night stage at the corner of Federal and Washington Streets, the portion of Washington St between Bridge & Federal Streets will be restricted on one lane of traffic and there will be no parking on a portion of Federal St and Washington St beginning at 8am Tuesday morning Oct 31st. Although the Salem Police make every effort to keep roads open they will close any roads necessary to maintain public safety without notice on any day. Officers will be posted in key intersections at peak times to assist with traffic when possible. No Parking Tow Zones beginning 2pm Oct 31: Lafayette St both sides from Harbor St to Front St. Public parking lot along Front St. Public parking spaces located on Central St in front of old police station. Meter spaces Central/Front/Charter. Essex Street from Barton Sq. to Union St, both sides. Derby St both sides between Union St and Lafayette St. Hawthorne Blvd both sides. Front St & Central St. Washington St from New Derby to Bridge St both sides. Washington Sq. South and West both sides. Norman St from Washington St to Crombie St. (10) New Derby St between Klop Alley and Lafayette St. (11) Margin St and Gedney St along post office. Taxi stand only. (12) Federal St both sides between Washington St and the Dis- trict Court. (13) Congress St both sides from Derby St to Pickering Way. Access into and out of the MBTA Parking Garage will be restricted as of 7pm on Halloween night until 1am. The MBTA will be adding addi- tional trains on Saturday and Sun- day. We strongly encourage using the MBTA commuter rail. U.S. Postal Service mailboxes in the downtown area, including the mail- box at Riley Plaza and the mailboxes in front of the Salem Post Office will be out of service from noon Oct 27 until Nov 1. Downtown residents will be able to park in the YMCA/Sewall St. parking lot on Oct 31. A driver’s license or proof of downtown resi- dency will be required to access this lot between 8am and 4pm. Sec 9 - 82 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 5 F Y I S A L E M Grant for Job Training Mayor Driscoll welcomed Governor Charlie Baker to Root here in Salem yesterday. Root is a local organization that transforms the lives of at-risk young adults by teaching them im- portant life skills through food service training so that they can become employed and self-sufficient. Earlier this month Root received a $500,000 Skills Capital Grant from the Baker-Polito Ad- ministration to outfit its professional-grade teaching kitchen. “As Mayor, but also as a member of the Massachusetts Workforce Development Board, I was so pleased to be able to welcome Governor Baker for a tour of their facility so he could see for himself how these funds were put to use, and to meet with the newest class of program partners, the instructors, and the staff behind this remarkable Salem organization,” said Mayor Driscoll. Root (http://rootns.org/) uses the culinary arts and food services to provide at-risk youth between 16 and 24 with employment skills training and job placements. They aim to pro- vide at-risk youth a pathway out of the entrenched cycle of poverty through life and work readiness skills, case management, health and nutritional education and the social capi- tal to ensure that all students graduate prepared for success in the workplace. Root is tackling two critical local challenges with one innovative program: giving at-risk young people a path to stability and giving our burgeoning local restaurant sector a new source of capable and well-trained workers. “I’m proud of the partnerships that exist with our state leaders and that we’re able to lev- erage those in a collaborative way to strengthen our local economy, give hope and op- portunity to those who need it most, and continue to move our whole community for- ward,” Mayor Driscoll added. Sec 9 - 83 ---PAGE BREAK--- On Saturday, SalemRecy- cles is hosting our second “Repair Café” - check in- side for more details. This is a great opportunity to get something mended or fixed, rather than throwing it out. Help us divert from the waste stream and bring your electronics, clothing, furniture, or other damaged items over to the Café! Lastly, Salem will hold our municipal elections on Tues- day, November 7. Voting takes place from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and, if you’re not in town on Election Day, and you head into the Clerk’s Office to get an ab- sentee ballot until noon on Monday, November 6. Rob- ert Kennedy once said, “Elections remind us not on- ly of the rights but the re- sponsibilities of citizenship in a democracy.” I hope eve- ryone who is registered to vote is able to participate in the election on November 7. For more information about voting in Salem, call the City Clerk’s office at 978 -619-5611 or visit http:// www.salem.com/city-clerk. Kim Driscoll, Mayor Thank you for your pa- tience as Salem got through another success- ful October season and Halloween! I want to ex- tend a special thanks to all of our police, fire, and ambulance workers, as well as our law enforce- ment partners from around the region, for helping to keep this year’s festivities safe for all. And another special thank you is due to our public works crews, who put in countless hours to make sure our communi- ty can manage this world-famous event and then clean it up quickly after it’s over! With the major wind storm that hit our city on Sunday night, our crews were all put to the test over the course of this week. Everyone did a remarkable job and we are so grateful that they are part of City’s team of public servants. Check in this issue of FYI Salem for more infor- mation and a link to our annual post-Halloween residents survey. This sur- vey is a great way for us to gather your feedback about how things went and where we can im- prove. We’ve added some new questions this year, so be sure to check it out! I’m so proud that Salem earned our ninth Distin- guished Budget Presenta- tion Award from the Gov- ernment Finance Officers Association. This national public finance watch-dog group sets high standards for budgets and finance reports. Since we started measuring ourselves against their standards about a decade ago, Sa- lem has consistently demonstrated the strength of our municipal finances and the transparency of our annual budget. From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Election Day 2017 2 Budget Award for Salem 3 Halloween Resi- dents Survey 3 Repair Café Re- turns 4 FYI SALEM N O V E M B E R 3 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 2 3 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 84 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Election Day 2017 The 2017 municipal election will be held in Salem on Tuesday, November 7. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The election ballot includes contests for Mayor, City Councillor-at-Large, Ward Councillor, School Committee, and one ballot question. In order to vote, you must be registered. Check your voter registration status at www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx and look up your polling place by address at www.wheredoivotema.com. To see a list of the candidates appearing on the November 7 ballot and to read the text of the only ballot question that appears on the November 7 ballot, please visit http://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/ municipal_election_ballot_for_november_7_2017.pdf. Absentee ballots may be requested up until noon on Monday, November 6 from the Salem City Clerk’s office. More information about requesting an absentee ballot is available at http://www.salem.com/city-clerk/pages/absentee-voting. Sec 9 - 85 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Budget Award for Salem Salem has received its ninth Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), a nation-wide nonprofit organization. The award is the only national awards program for governmental budgets. The Distinguished Budg- et Presentation Award from the GFOA reflects the City’s commit- ment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the award, the City had to meet or exceed na- tionally recognized guidelines for an effective budget presentation. “I’m very pleased that we have once again earned this recognition and distinction from the GFOA,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “We have consistently delivered transparent and informative budgets, based on real costs, carefully developed financial forecasts, and best prac- tices in municipal governance. I’m proud that we’ve managed to turn multi-million-dollar deficits into record stabilization funds, achieve the highest bond rating in the City’s history, and secure grant and other outside dollars to lessen the need to rely on taxpay- ers. This award is reflective of the diligent work that goes into Salem’s budget and our financial practices, and it is a credit to the professional staff in our Finance Department.” The GFOA guidelines are designed to assess how well a municipality’s budget serve as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device. Budget docu- ments must be rated proficient in all four categories and in fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories in order to receive the award. Halloween Residents Survey The 2017 Salem residents’ Haunted Happenings and Halloween survey is now online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SalemHalloween2017. The survey seeks to gauge resident feedback on the events, public safety response, public information dis- tribution, potential City policies, and more, all related to both Haunted Happenings and Halloween in Sa- lem. 2017 marks the eighth year that the City has collected this feedback. It will online until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10. “We worked hard to incorporate public input and feedback from our residents into our Halloween and October planning every year,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “New for this year we added event staff personnel at key street crossings and public gathering points, launched a satellite parking and shuttle service that helped remove thousands of visitor cars from our roads, and made modifi- cations to improve our public safety responsiveness in a pro-active and strategic fashion. In all, Halloween 2017 went extremely well and that was in large part due to the input – and patience – of Salem residents. I hope all residents will take a couple of minutes to complete the survey so we can continue to improve how we manage October in the years ahead.” Sec 9 - 86 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Repair Café Returns After a highly successful “inaugural” event this summer, SalemRecyles will hold a sec- ond Repair Café on November 4th from 9:00 a.m. to noon at The Bridge at 211 (211 Bridge Street in Salem). Salem residents are invited to participate in the North Shore's second Repair Café. Organized jointly by SalemRecycles and The Bridge at 211, this event takes place on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, at The Bridge at 211. Repair vol- unteers will be available to mend clothing, sew buttons, sharpen scissors and knives, tinker with or rewire electronics and lamps, and glue wooden furniture and ceramics. Salem's Repair Café combines the old time feeling of neighbor helping neighbor with the practicality and sustainability of the modern recycler's mantra: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and now, Refresh, Refurbish, and Repair. The event is a community barn raising on a smaller scale, with a modern twist of slowing down our consumer-based society, and seeing what we might be able to patch up and appreciate anew. In choosing to glue a bro- ken chair or rewire a beloved old lamp, residents are minimizing the draw on the earth's limited resources, reducing what enters our waste stream, while saving money. “We were so pleased with the response to our first Sa- lem Repair Café in August. We weren’t sure what to expect, but had an excellent turnout and many happy ‘customers.’ We are excited to host a second repair event,” states Flora Tonthat, SalemRecycles Chair. The Repair Café is free to the public (donations are accepted toward supplies for future repair events). A limited number of pre- registration slots are available and light refresh- ments will be served. Limited parking is availa- ble in the small lot at 211 Bridge St., or park on nearby streets and walk on over. For further information, or to volunteer to repair items please contact Julie Rose at [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED]. You may also follow SalemRecycles at GreenSalem.com or on Facebook to receive updates on this and other sustainable events. Sec 9 - 87 ---PAGE BREAK--- less this winter month compared to Basic Ser- vice! Also in this edition you can read more about two exciting recycling announcements. The first is the return of our popu- lar annual Textile Recy- cling Drive, on November 18 in Riley Plaza. Second, we were pleased to be awarded a $30,000 grant to expand our existing re- cycling efforts in Salem schools. Lastly, November 25 is— once again– Small Busi- ness Saturday. To help encourage folks to come shop downtown and sup- port our local shops and restaurants we’re happy to offer free parking at all City lots, garages, and meters from November 23 through November 26. Please come on out and shop local this holiday season! Kim Driscoll Mayor November brings all manner of great cele- brations in Salem, in- cluding Restaurant Week and the start of Holiday Happenings. I want to thank you again for your pa- tience as we man- aged the incredibly busy October season here in Salem. I hope you will join us for a public “after action” meeting with city staff on November 30 at 5pm in the Salem Five Community Room. If you cannot make it to the meeting, you can also email your feed- back on how October and Halloween went to [EMAIL REDACTED] and we’ll add it into the public comments we’re collecting for re- view as plan next year’s October events and op- erations. In this edition of FYI Sa- lem you’ll also find some new information about our electrical aggrega- tion program, Salem PowerChoice. This is a program through which the City bulk purchases the electricity supply for all Salem residents and businesses. We’re able to leverage the group buying power of all resi- dents and businesses to get a single, stable low electrical supply price. And we’re able to spec- ify in the procurement that we want all of the power to come from 100% green sources, which helps lessen our collective carbon foot- print. Now that National Grid Basic Service is out with their winter supply pric- es, we’re pleased to see that PowerChoice par- ticipants will be paying From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Electric Bill Sav- ings 2 School Recy- cling Grant 3 Textiles Recy- cling Drive 3 Public Hallow- een Meeting 4 Small Business Saturday 4 City Phones Up- grade 2 FYI SALEM N O V E M B E R 1 7 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 2 4 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 88 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Electric Bill Savings Salem PowerChoice residential program par- ticipants are now saving more than two and a half cents per kWH compared with National Grid’s Basic Service price. On November 1, National Grid’s fixed Basic Service price in- creased 34%, from 9.432 cents per kWh to 12.673 cents per kWh for residential accounts. Commercial and industrial fixed Basic Service prices increased as well. However, the Salem PowerChoice program rate remains fixed at 9.965 cents per kWh until June 2019. With the in- crease in National Grid’s Basic Service price, an average Salem household participating in the program could see an electricity bill savings of as much as $14 per month when compared with National Grid’s winter pricing. “I’m pleased that Salem homeowners participating in the PowerChoice program will realize a savings on their electrical bills this winter,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “During the colder months especially, it’s great to be able to help people save a bit more on their energy costs. Salem PowerChoice not only offers a lower supply price than basic service this winter, we’re also able to supply 100% green power through the program, reducing our community’s collective car- bon footprint by a substantial amount.” Salem PowerChoice is an electricity aggregation, which is a form of group purchasing in which a city or town selects an electricity supplier on behalf of its residents and businesses. By supply- ing the City with 100% green energy, the program is reducing Salem’s carbon footprint at the same time it provides stable electricity supply pricing for Salem residents and businesses. The Salem PowerChoice program provides a City-vetted alternative to National Grid’s Basic Ser- vice and to other electricity supply offers in the marketplace. Salem PowerChoice offers 3 op- tions: PowerChoice Standard, PowerChoice Plus, and PowerChoice Basic. Salem PowerChoice participants retain the freedom to opt out of the program at any time with no penalty or charge. Those who choose to opt out will be switched to National Grid’s Basic Service rate. More information is available by visiting the program website at http://masspowerchoice.com/ salem or by calling the program at 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. To review the makeup of the electricity in the Salem Power Choice program, visit http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem- powerchoice-energy-mix-disclosure-label. City Phones Upgrade The City of Salem’s telephone system for City Hall and City Hall Annex will be switching to a new voice-over-IP (VOIP) system on Wednesday, Nov. 22, effective at 7:00 a.m. While no disruption is anticipated, there is always a chance of some technical difficulties during a change in service. No tele- phone numbers will be changing with this system upgrade. Continue to dial the same numbers that you dial now to reach City departments. The new digital VOIP system will offer better connections and more efficiency, at a lower cost to the City, than the old analog telephone system. Sec 9 - 89 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M School Recycling Grant On America Recycles Day, November 15, the Baker- Polito Administration announced a series of grant awards through the Department of Environmental Protection’s Sustainable Materials Recovery Pro- gram. The City of Salem was awarded $30,000 to ex- pand its recycling efforts in the Salem Public Schools. “My thanks to Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, and the team at MassDEP for awarding Salem with this recycling grant and to our own staff who worked on the application for it,” said Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, who also chairs the Salem School Com- mittee. “By broadening and enhancing our recycling operations in our public school buildings, we will not only reduce the amount of solid waste our city generates, we can help instill in our students a stronger appreciation for the importance of recycling.” The Green Communities Act requires that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Waste Energy Certificates (WECs) be directed to recycling programs approved by MassDEP. The WEC payments received by MassDEP are deposited into the SMRP Expend- able Trust, which is used to fund grants, technical assistance and education to help com- munities, businesses and institutions increase recycling and reduce waste. The SMRP pro- gram has provided more than $28 million for recycling program since 2010. Textiles Recycling Drive In honor of America Recycles Day, celebrated annually on No- vember 15, SalemRecycles is partnering with Recycle That, LLC to host the City of Salem’s 7th Clothing and Household Textiles Recy- cling Drive on Saturday, November 18, 8am to 3pm at Riley Plaza. “The annual textile recycling drive is a great way for residents to get rid of those unneeded textiles and also a great way for resi- dents to help the City reduce our trash tonnage by diverting more materials to recycling,” said Sa- lem Mayor Kim Driscoll. “I hope everyone looking to dispose of old clothing or textiles will bring it to Riley Plaza on Saturday so it can be repurposed or recycled.” Fittingly celebrated the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the textile recycling drive has grown each year with residents arriving by car, truck, bicycle, and even by foot. Clean and dry textiles of all kinds and in various states of “usability” are welcome such as old stained t-shirts, sweaters needing buttons to belts in need of buckles, towels, curtains, and bed- spreads. Items will either be restored and re-sold, or, repurposed, or recycled. For a complete list of all acceptable pieces for donation, please visit www.salem.com/ recycling. Additional information on environmentally friendly programs and recycling initiatives can be found at www.facebook.com/SalemRecycles/ and www.greensalem.com. Sec 9 - 90 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Public Halloween Meeting The City of Salem will hold a public “after action” review of Haunted Happenings and Halloween 2017 on Thursday, November 30, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Salem Five Community Room, 210 Essex Street. Residents, business owners, and others are invited to attend and offer their feedback on October 2017 to Mayor Kim Driscoll and other City officials, including public safety, traf- fic and parking, and public works staff. Those who are una- Small Business Saturday Mayor Kim Driscoll has announced the City of Salem’s participation in the eighth annual Small Business Saturday. Falling between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support the small, inde- pendently-owned businesses that help boost local economies across the country. “As the holiday season approaches, I hope all Salem residents will shop local first and support our small businesses,” said Mayor Driscoll. “I am pleased to once again participate in Small Busi- ness Saturday and celebrate our local small businesses throughout Salem.” Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: more customers. Since inception, Small Business Saturday has served as the ceremonial kickoff to the busy holiday shopping season for small, independently-owned businesses. Last year more than 95 million consumers shopped at small businesses on Small Business Saturday. In recognizing the importance of supporting independent businesses in Salem, Mayor Dris- coll has issued a proclamation designating Sat- urday, November 25, as Small Business Satur- day in Salem. In addition, the City will offer free parking at all City garages, parking lots, and meters from November 23 through November 26, to help encourage downtown shopping. Salem’s small businesses can access toolkits and other resources to participate in Small Business Saturday at: www.ShopSmall.com. Sec 9 - 91 ---PAGE BREAK--- nation for this year’s drive! Details are in this issue about a new Salem Vet- erans Fund that we’re hoping the City Council will agree to establish this week. If approved, you’ll see a line on your proper- ty tax bill where you can donate to the fund to provide assistance to Sa- lem veterans in need and their families. Lastly, there are updates in this issue about two on- going projects. First, the work at McGlew Park where we’re carrying out some exciting improve- ments. And, second, about an upcoming meeting about the rede- velopment of the vacant courthouses on Federal Street. Thanks again for reading FYI Salem! Kim Driscoll Mayor I hope you and your loved ones had a won- der Thanksgiving. The start of December brings the start of a busy holiday season in Salem. In the last issue of FYI Salem we shared information about Small Business Satur- day, but our local small retailers and res- taurants have all man- ner of specials and dis- counts available this month. As your taking care of that gift list, please shop local first! In this issue of FYI Sa- lem, we have some updates about what to do with the trash and recycling that al- ways seems to accu- mulate this time of year. Please help us by recy- cling as much as you can. When you abso- lutely must throw it away, however, we’re pleased to offer dis- counted overflow trash bags during the holiday season. The Salem Trans- fer Station will be open through later this month for weekend yard waste drop off, as well. Read more in this issue about the return of our always popular “Peas for Fees” discount: do- nate two canned goods for those in need, and we’ll waive up to $30 in late fees on unpaid parking tickets. We also have information inside about the annual Mayor’s Shoebox Drive, organized by the Salem Youth Commission. Last year the commission collected around 200 shoeboxes full of donat- ed toiletries for Salem kids and families in need. Find out where you can drop off a do- From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Peas for Fees 2 McGlew Park Update 3 Transfer Station Closing 3 Courts Presentation 4 New Veterans Fund 4 Discounted Overflow Bags 2 Mayor’s Shoe- box Drive 3 FYI SALEM D E C E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 2 5 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 92 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Peas for Fees The City of Salem's annual "Peas for Fees" ticket amnesty program will run December 1 through De- cember 21. The program allows for the waiver of late fees on parking violations in exchange for a donation of canned goods and non-perishable items. All food will go to local Salem food pantries. Up to $30 in late fees will be waived in exchange for the donation of at least two canned goods or non-perishable items at the City Collector’s Office at Salem City Hall, 93 Washington Street. The “Peas for Fees” program has become an annual tradition in Salem and has suc- cessfully brought in donations of food for those in need and also additional receipts for the City. In the spirit of the holidays, this program will once again give individuals who owe late fees an incentive to pay their tickets, providing additional food supplies to needy food pantries and hopefully resulting in an extra infusion of funds for the City. Discounted Overflow Bags Salem residents may purchase official Orange Overflow trash bags for $1 per bag for any holiday overflow. Each household may purchase up to five bags, from Monday De- cember 18, 2017 through Monday January 8, 2018, during regular City office hours. These discounted bags may only be purchased at the Collector’s Office, 93 Wash- ington Street, and the Council on Aging, 5 Broad Street. For excess recycling, you may either wait until the next re- cycling collection day to put it out curbside or bring it to Caraustar at 53 Jefferson Avenue (for more information, call [PHONE REDACTED]). Recycling brought to Caraustar must be sorted before it is dropped off. Regular business hours for Caraustar are 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with the following holi- day hours: CLOSED December 23, December 31, December 25, and January 1. OPEN December 22 from 7:00 a.m. to noon. For collection of bulky items, please call Waste Management at [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule an appointment for pick-up at least 48 hours in advance of the intended collection. The Waste Management customer service line is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Up to two bulky items will be collected on your regular recycling collection day if you have made an appointment in advance. For more information about recy- cling and trash in Salem, please visit http://www.salem.com/recycling-and-trash. Sec 9 - 93 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M McGlew Park Update Great progress has been made on the renovation of McGlew Park, located at 201 ½ North Street. Construction activities will slow down during the winter; however, the park will continue to be a construc- tion zone. As a safety precaution, the park will remain closed to all public access until work is completed in the spring of 2018. Upon reopening, the park will have a variety of new play equip- ment, irrigation to support a healthy new lawn, renovations to the softball backstop, a resurfaced basketball court with new equip- ment, a new walking path, and an accessible entrance with a new prominent memorial wall. The $600,000 project is funded by a $400,000 State Park Grant, in addition to Community Development Block Grant funding, and local Community Preservation Act and Capital Improvement funds. JJ Phelan and Sons Construction is performing the work. Transfer Station Closing The Salem Transfer Station on Swampscott Road will close for the season after Sun- day, December 17. Salem residents with proof of residency or property ownership will be able to continue dropping off their yard waste at the Transfer Station on weekends through Sunday December 17. Drop off hours are Saturdays 7am to 3pm, and Sundays 9am to 5pm. The Transfer Station will re-open in the spring. Yard waste should be dropped off in a paper yard waste bag or dumped loose at the designated area on the site. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be accepted and stumps and branches great- er than 2” in diameter will also not be accepted. The next curbside yard waste collection will take place the week of April 23, 2018. Residential trash and construction and demolition debris are not be accepted at the Transfer Station. Sec 9 - 94 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Courts Presentation The Boston chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) has selected Salem as a location for a Strategic Assistance Panel (SAP). The SAP is part of ULI’s Technical Assistance Program to provide objec- tive, expert advice to municipalities on the feasibility, design, or implementation of development initiatives. This pro bono program brings expertise in real estate, design, and finance to bear on lo- cal land use planning and development projects. The SRA worked with the ULI in 2008 on a study of the Church Street lots. This year, the SRA asked the ULI to assist with determining the best approach to development in the downtown. Of particular interest to the SRA is the adaptive reuse of the Salem Superior Court and County Commissioners buildings. A recently completed study found only residential reuse would be feasible. However, the feasibil- ity was dependent upon the use of federal and state historic tax credits and $1 million in other tax credits. Therefore, the SRA is considering options to increase the odds for success for these build- ings, including an idea to bundle the historic court buildings with one or more other properties, while looking at the approach to downtown as a whole. The ULI SAP will be held on December 11. At 6pm, there will be a public presentation and discus- sion of the panel’s recommendations on the pros and cons of different approaches to develop- ment. The presentation will be held on the third floor of the City Hall Annex at 120 Washington St. New Veterans Fund Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll has filed a request with the City Council to establish a new Veterans As- sistance Fund for Salem veterans. If approved by the City Council, Salem taxpayers will see an option to donate to the fund on fu- ture property tax bills. All donations will be utilized to provide Salem veterans and their dependents with aid for food, transportation, and heat and oil expenses. The application process, eligibility standards, and management of the fund will fall to the City’s Veterans Agent. “I hope the City Council will adopt the proposed measure to establish this fund and add this do- nation option to Salem tax bills,” said Mayor Driscoll. “The state allows municipalities to set up these special funds to help our deserving veterans and their families with critical essentials such as food and heating expenses. These men and women have given so much to our community, this is an appropriate way to continue our efforts to give back to them. If approved, I hope Salem resi- dents will consider filling in the line on their next tax bill and giving, even a small amount if that’s all they afford, to this new fund.” Sec 9 - 95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Finally, please join us as we celebrate the inauguration of the 2018 City govern- ment on January 1st at 10:00 a.m. in the Atrium at PEM. Following the ceremo- ny, come by the new Hotel Salem, 203 Essex Street, for an open house, to tour the new building, and a chance to meet your local elected officials. 2017 was quite a year, but I’m more confident than ever that even greater ac- complishments are ahead for our City in 2018. I hope you’ll continue to be involved in our community, follow our newsletter and podcast for important up- dates and information about what’s going on, and be a part of the civically engaged and aware citi- zenry that makes Salem so special! Happy New Year! Kim Driscoll Mayor City of Salem This issue marks our final installment of FYI Salem for 2017. As we wrap up this year, I would like to thank everyone who has subscribed, shared, and contributed to the news- letter. I also want to thank the more than fifty guests who have ap- peared on the FYI Salem podcast. If you haven’t checked the podcast out yet, you can find it at http:// www.salem.com/mayors -office/pages/fyi-salem- podcast or on iTunes or your preferred podcast service. Just search for “FYI Salem” and sub- scribe! Read in this issue for im- portant information from Footprint, the new natu- ral gas power plant be- ing built on Derby Street. This $1 billion project is wrapping up and as they near completion there will be some tests of the equipment that may tem- porarily create noise and steam. Find out more in- side. We also have an update on the improvements un- derway at Lafayette Park and information about the next round of CPA grant applications. The first phase, eligibility applica- tions, are due on January 4th for funding in FY18. We’re looking for your great ideas about how this important local grant re- source can be leveraged for affordable housing, parks and recreation, and historic preservation in our community! On January 1st our “Bring Your Own Bag” ordinance goes into effect. Business- es in Salem will no longer be able to provide thin, disposable plastic bags. Please help us cut down on harmful and obnoxious plastic litter by bringing your own reusable bags when shopping in Salem! From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Footprint Commissioning 2 CPA Eligibility Applications 3 Bring Your Own Bag 3 2018 City Inauguration 4 Lafayette Park Update 2 FYI SALEM D E C E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 2 6 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 96 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Footprint Commissioning From Footprint Salem Harbor Station: We are excited to share with you that Salem Harbor Station is now in its commissioning phase. As we begin this phase of the project, the first activity to occur will be to blow high pressure steam (water vapor) through the pipe systems to ensure that all construction and welding debris is removed prior to putting the plant into operation. You may have al- ready heard some these “steam blows” from our auxilia- ry boiler over the course of the past few weeks. Over the course of the next week or so, you will likely hear louder noises coming from steam blows of the main piping system for Gas Turbine Number 6. Although our contractor has placed silencers and baffles at the end of the pipe where the steam will exit, this is an inherently noisy activity. Our con- tractor reports that they are approaching the point where they are prepared to conduct this louder steam blow, perhaps within the next week. When it is conducted, it will last for 6 to 8 hours between 7 am and 8 pm. There are traps and filters installed on the pipes so no debris is blown into the air. We appreciate your understanding this necessary step and assure you that the noise you will hear is not an indication that there is anything wrong. Believe it or not, it is the sound of progress! These steam blows and the noise associated with them will NOT be a part of normal plant operations. Steam blows will continue on other systems, but will not be as noisy as the first one. A similar schedule will follow for Gas Turbine Number 5 later. As we mentioned previously, there will be periodic testing of the emergency steam release valves during the commissioning process that will be noisy as well. Rest assured that our contractor has committed that it will continue to work closely with the Salem Police and Fire Departments to keep them abreast of these tests. Once the steam blows are com- plete, Gas Turbine Number 6 will go into testing and, in the process of that testing, will to the grid and once more begin supplying power to the North Shore. We cannot begin to express how thankful we are for your patience and understanding as the con- struction effort has continued beyond its initial schedule. As systems are completed and turned over to the commissioning team, labor on the site continues to decrease. We hope you are seeing an improvement in the traffic situation as a result. Substantial progress has been made on the renovation of Lafa- yette Park. As construction winds down for the winter in the com- ing weeks, the contractor will remove the perimeter fencing and the park will be open. However, select areas of the park may be cordoned off during completion of final work. Work completed to date includes new walkways, benches, trees, and lawn irrigation, as well as relocation of the Great Sa- lem Fire plaque to a more prominent location within the park. Lighting will be installed in the coming weeks. Final work for the spring includes installation of historical interpretive signs, lawn seeding and final landscaping, and restoration of the veterans monument. This work is supported by funding from the City’s Capital Im- provement Program, the Community Preservation Committee, and the US Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program. Lafayette Park Update Sec 9 - 97 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M CPA Eligibility Applications The Community Preservation Committee has announced that, in order to be considered for the FY18 funding round, applicants for CPA grants are en- couraged to submit their Eligibility Applications no later than January 4th. For projects that are determined eligible, applicants will be invited to submit a Funding Application. The tentative deadline for the receipt of Funding Ap- plications is March 23rd. Submitted applications will be reviewed with the goal of submitting funding recommendations to the City Council in May. The CPA establishes a local dedicated fund for the purpose of undertaking open space, historic preservation, outdoor recreation, and community housing projects. It is financed by a voter-approved property tax surcharge along with annual matching funds from the statewide CPA Trust Fund. CPA grants can be awarded for housing, historic, and open space/recreation projects. Application forms and additional information can be found at http://www.salem.com/community- preservation-committee. Bring Your Own Bag Salem’s new initiative promoting the use of reusable bags in all forms – paper, heavy plastic, canvas, and net mesh, goes into effect on Monday, January 1st. Thin plastic bags (those less than four millimeters thick) will no longer be offered at Salem businesses, as they cre- ate significant problems for the City and for our environ- ment, clogging storm drains, getting caught in trees, and finding their way into our waterways. Spearheaded by a group of Salem High School stu- dents working with Salem Sound Coastwatch, the Sa- lem City Council passed the plastic bag ordinance in the Fall of 2016. The ordinance restricts the use of single use plastic checkout bags provided at the point of sale by retail and food establishments in Salem. Salem will join 60 other cities and towns in Massachusetts in re- stricting the use of these bags. Boston recently an- nounced approval of a similar ordinance to go into effect in 2019. The new bag ordinance is designed to encourage the use of reusable bags. Paper bags, which are reusable and compostable, will continue to be available at Salem retail outlets. SalemRecycles started educational outreach in early 2017 to provide resources to Salem businesses and to help residents make the transition. Their efforts included the distribution of free reusable bags at SalemRecycles events around the community. For further information about the reusable bags initiative, please visit www.salem.com/ recycling-and-trash/pages/plastic-bag-reduction-information 619-5679. Follow SalemRe- cycles at GreenSalem.com or on Facebook for updates on green initiatives in Salem. Sec 9 - 98 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M 2018 City Inauguration Sec 9 - 99 ---PAGE BREAK--- January 8th and January 15th, however. There are two important notices in this issue, as well, pertaining the reusa- ble bag ordinance that is now in effect and an up- coming public hearing about our plan for ex- pending our Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the upcoming fiscal year. CDBG provides critical funding for housing, pub- lic infrastructure, and so- cial services in our com- munity. I’m excited to be back to work after the inaugural celebration. In my re- marks I talked about how much I love this job and this city. I’m so grateful for the privilege of being your Mayor and look for- ward to all the great work we can accomplish to- gether in the year ahead! Kim Driscoll Mayor City of Salem Happy New Year! A new year brings with it the promise for new opportunities for our great City. I would like to thank everyone that took the time attend our inau- gural celebrations on January 1st and to the many City, PEM, and Hotel Salem staff who helped make it such a success. There’s a se- lection from my inau- gural remarks at the conclusion of this issue of FYI Salem, and you can find the full text at www.salem.com/ mayor. Listen for the audio version in a forthcoming special edition of the FYI Salem podcast, as well. As this issue is coming out, Salem is gearing up for its first big snow storm of this winter. We’ve in- cluded some important information here about snow emergencies in Salem, but I strongly en- courage you to visit www.salem.com/snow- central for all the im- portant details. Thanks in advance for your pa- tience as we work to keep the streets and sidewalks clear and as accessible as possible! Unfortunately, the se- vere weather and tem- peratures mean we will have to cancel this year’s Christmas Tree bonfire. Because the state limits the timeframe within which we can hold this event, we won’t be able to re- schedule it for a later date this year. We will pick up Christmas trees curbside on your regular trash day the week of From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Snow Emergency Info 2 Tree Bonfire Canceled 3 Bring Your Own Bag 3 Inaugural Address 4 CDBG Public Hearing 2 FYI SALEM J A N U A R Y 3 , 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 1 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 100 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Snow Emergency Info With the arrival of heavy snow for this winter, Salem residents can visit www.salem.com/snow-central to find all the critical information about snow storms in Salem, including signing up for CodeRED reverse notifications, a list and map of snow emergency parking locations, snow FAQs, snow shoveling as- sistance program information for seniors, and more. During a snow emergency parking ban, all vehicles must be removed from City streets or they will be towed. Off-street parking locations are list at the Snow Central website, including garage parking at the MBTA gar- age, Museum Place garage, and South Harbor garage. If you park in a school parking lot during a snow emergency, you must remove your car immediately at the conclusion of the parking ban so the lot can be cleared for the start of school; vehicles left in a school lot after the parking ban ends will be towed at the owner’s expense. Removing snow from sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Failure to remove snow and ice could result in tickets of up to $100 per offense. Residents should be aware that City plows cannot lift their blades at driveways, so you may wish to wait until plowing activities have con- cluded to shovel out your driveway or clear it several times during a storm. Residents are encouraged to adopt their nearest fire hydrant and shovel it out during snow storms. Find out more about how to adopt a hydrant at http://www.salem.com/home/news/salem- launches-adopt-hydrant-program. Residents can also help by keeping their nearest storm drain catch basins clear of snow and ice. To report a snow related issue to the City, such as plowing or snow or ice on a sidewalk, please email [EMAIL REDACTED] or call DPW at [PHONE REDACTED]. During a severe weather event there may be a delay in getting through by phone, so email is pre- ferred for reporting issues. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1 -1 or, for a non-emergency police response, call [PHONE REDACTED]. The City of Salem's annual Christmas Tree Bonfire scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Dead Horse Beach at Salem Willows has been cancelled due to the impeding snow storm and dangerously cold temperatures being forecasted for this weekend. Please do not drop off Christmas Trees at the beach. Also, please note that curbside Christmas tree collection is delayed one week. Christmas Tree collection will take place curbside January 8-19, 2018 on your trash collection day. Tree Bonfire Canceled Sec 9 - 101 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M CDBG Public Hearing The City of Salem is developing its annual Action Plan that will outline priority activities for federal Communi- ty Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds that the City of Salem anticipates receiving during Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19). This funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, assists income-eligible households and low- to moderate- income neighborhoods through a variety of programs, services and improvements. The FY19 Action Plan will outline Salem’s housing, economic and community development needs and fund- ing priorities for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The plan will continue to put into action the goals and strategies established in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan which was completed following an extensive public participation process in 2015. In FY17, Salem expended $1,058,189 in CDBG and $63,594 in HOME funds to assist 5 families to purchase their first home in Salem, renovate 7 housing units, help 18 families with first/last rent and/or security deposits, issue 1 businesses loan, improve 1 business storefront, create 8 new jobs, support the Salem Main Streets Program, install neighborhood history signs in 3 locations, fund improvements to the Mary Jane Lee Park, fund im- provements to the Salem Council on Aging building, and replace sidewalks at Artists’ Row, Boston, Horton, Willson and Linden Streets, along with work on Lafayette, Dodge and Peabody Streets. In addition, CDBG helped fund 22 social service programs that served over 8,200 persons with services, including emergency homelessness prevention, food assistance, services for victims of domestic violence, accessible housing as- sistance, medical services for homeless persons, ESL/ELL classes, first time homebuyer education, financial counseling, child care, senior transportation, a senior art program, police bicycle patrols, citizenship classes, Spanish GED classes, job training for administrative positions in health care, after school and engagement programs to increase public school students’ academic achievement, college savings program, daily homework help for youth, and teacher home visits to student’s families, as well as early intervention for chil- dren with physical or developmental disabilities. Mayor Driscoll invites Salem’s citizens and representatives of businesses, organizations and agencies to par- ticipate in the citizen participation process that will kick off on January 18 with a public hearing at 6pm in the 3rd floor conference room at 120 Washington St, to provide the opportunity to comment on the hous- ing, community and economic development needs of Salem’s low- to moderate-income residents and on the types of activities that could be undertaken to meet those needs. Written comment can addressed to the City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development by January 22nd. Bring Your Own Bag Salem’s new initiative promoting the use of reusable bags in all forms – paper, heavy plastic, canvas, and net mesh, went into effect on Monday, January 1st. Thin plastic bags (those less than four mil thick) are no longer be offered at Salem business- es, as they create significant problems for the City and for our environment, clogging storm drains, getting caught in trees, and finding their way into our waterways. The ordinance re- stricts the use of single use plastic checkout bags provided at the point of sale by retail and food establishments in Salem. Salem joins 60 other cities and towns in Massachusetts in re- stricting the use of these bags. Boston recently announced ap- proval of a similar ordinance to go into effect in 2019. For further information about the reusable bags initiative, please visit www.salem.com/recycling-and-trash/pages/ plastic-bag-reduction-information or call [PHONE REDACTED]. Sec 9 - 102 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Inaugural Address Before an audience of over 200, including public officials, City staff, friends, family, and Salem residents, Mayor Kim Driscoll took the oath of office to begin her fourth term as Salem’s Mayor on January 1st. In her inaugural address, Mayor Driscoll laid out her priorities for the year ahead, with a focus on housing, transportation, and the continued success of Salem’s schools. She also explained how her administration will focus on im- proving service delivery and looked forward to the completion of several ma- jor projects on the horizon in 2018, including the Footprint power plant, Canal Street reconstruction, and the Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center. Central to her remarks were a hope for a positive working relationship be- tween City officials, the importance of Salem’s history as it approaches its 400th birthday, and a belief that Salem thrives when all residents have a voice at the table. A portion of her address is below; read the full speech at http:// www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/mayor-kim-driscoll-delivers-fourth-inaugural-address. I am so thrilled and honored to be with you all this morning as we embark on a new term in city govern- ment, a new year of possibilities and opportunities to realize our city’s full potential. To make Salem the best it can be... We must remain true to the best of our past, while staying open to new and unique opportunities, cul- tures, and innovations. Jane Jacobs, the great urban planner and activist, once observed that “cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are creat- ed by everybody.” In her time, that meant regardless of race or income. Today, in Salem and in any vibrant city, when we say “everybody” we extend that definition to include ability, age, gender identity, immigration status, and even how long you’ve lived here. Jacobs talked about the city having the capability of “providing something for everybody.” When we think about Salem today, that really means three critical things: where we live, how we get around, and how our children learn and grow. I recognize that serving as Mayor of our nearly 400-year-old city requires a higher obligation. We here to- day must live up to our history, while also embracing the opportunity to create an amazing future for those who call Salem home now, as well as in the years ahead. Our City government is the foundation upon which we’ve governed ourselves as a community for centuries. A dynamic, ever changing, always hopeful society. With our storied past to ground us, and nothing but the possibilities of the future before our eyes. Let us look forward, together – hopeful of the bright prospects and prosperity that awaits. This is the “great and good work” before us as Salem’s elected leaders. In this new year, 2018, let us work together to ensure that Salem is a city that does provide for everybody – a city that is, indeed, created by everybody. The vot- ers have entrusted us with this incredible respon- sibility and I wish, for all of us, peace and pro- gress in the upcoming year. Now, let’s get to work. Sec 9 - 103 ---PAGE BREAK--- Finally, there’s information about the recently an- nounced proposed changes to the Nathaniel Bowditch School and the Horace Mann Laboratory School. We’re excited about the opportunity these changes present to help provide a better op- portunity to the children at both of these schools, but recognize that there are concerns and questions that many parents, teach- ers, and community mem- bers may have about them. I hope the infor- mation here will provide answers, but invite you to send additional questions to me at [EMAIL REDACTED] so we can address them prompt- ly and accurately. As always, thank you for reading FYI Salem and please share this newslet- ter with your Salem friends, family, and neighbors to help keep everyone in- formed about what’s go- ing on in our great city! Kim Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem Thanks for reading the latest issue of FYI Salem. Be sure to sign up for updates and news from the City of Salem by subscribing at www.salem.com/ subscribe. On the latest episode of the FYI Salem podcast I chat with Ward 6 City Councillor Beth Gerard, who is serving as the City Council President for 2018. You can find the podcast at http:// www.salem.com/ mayors-office/pages/fyi -salem-podcast or search for it on iTunes or your preferred pod- cast app. In this issue you’ll find out more about a $1.22 million grant the City re- ceived earlier this month from the state in order to rebuild the old and failing seawall at Forest River Park. This work is a vital component of the on- going Canal Street Flood Mitigation Project that will provide additional flood control and protection for a large portion of South Salem. The seawall will also provide addition- al resiliency for the park and surrounding proper- ties from coastal storm surge. We have information about recent changes made to the inspection schedule for residential rental properties in Sa- lem. Whether you own a conventional rental prop- erty or a short term rental like an Airbnb, you’ll want to familiarize your- self with the new require- ments and registration process in order to avoid costly fines. Check www.salem.com/rentals for even more details and information about these changes. From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E $1.2M Seawall Grant 2 Rental Inspections 3 Rigid Plastics Recycling 3 Bowditch/HMLS Changes 4 Salem’s So Sweet 2 FYI SALEM J A N U A R Y 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 2 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 104 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 $1.2M Seawall Grant The City of Salem has received a $1,220,000 grant from the Commonwealth's Dam & Seawall Program to repair and upgrade the six decade old seawall at Forest River Park, a key component of the on-going Canal Street Flood Mitigation Project and work that is in alignment with the recommendations in the City's 2014 Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment & Action Plan. The award supports the design and permitting for the repair/replacement of an approximately 60-year old de- teriorating, concrete seawall located at the eastern boundary of Forest River Park in Salem. The existing sea- wall is part of the City of Salem’s Canal Street Flood Mitigation Project. The Canal Street Flood Mitigation Project is a $20 million project that has received funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with a goal of reducing flooding for up to the 1-percent annual chance event (100-year event), in the Canal Street and Salem State University O’Keefe Parking Lot. Additional benefits will be realized at Forest River Park, where flood issues at the ball field will be corrected, more frequent pond flushing will be possible, and improvements will prevent the ex- isting seawall from overtopping from flooding on the landward side. Salem Main Streets, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Destination Salem, and local retailers, restaurants, and businesses invite you to the 16th annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival. A decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping, it’s Salem’s sweetest event of the year! Chocolate & Wine Tasting Kick-off Event – Feb. 9, 6:30 pm, Colonial Hall at Rockafellas. This luscious tasting event features wine and chocolate samplings from premier Salem restau- rants, stores, and sweet shops. The event is hosted by Colonial Hall at Rockafellas at 227 Es- sex Street. Tickets $30 per person at http://salemmainstreets.org/festivals/salem-so-sweet/. Ice Sculptures around Town – Starting Feb. 10. Last year, 25 beautiful ice sculptures graced downtown Salem. Details about this year’s sculptures will be posted at the website above. Be sure to make plans for a special evening stroll on Saturday, Feb. 10, when the sculptures will be illuminated between by Retonica! Golden Ticket and Additional Events – Feb. 10-11. Many downtown businesses will offer chocolate samplings and sweet discounts around downtown Salem all weekend in cele- bration of Valentine’s Day. Check to see who is participating in the “Golden Ticket” – make a full-price purchase at one participating downtown business and get 10% off your purchase at the next participating business! Offer is good Feb. 10-11 only, some restrictions may apply. In addition, many of Salem’s finest restaurants and retailers will be offering their own luscious chocolate and love-inspired specials and events. Salem’s So Sweet Sec 9 - 105 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Rental Inspections In 2017, the City Council approved an amendment to the City’s Code of Ordinances changing the frequency with which sanitary code inspections are conducted of rental properties in Salem. Under the old code, the property own- er of any rental unit was required to have an inspection done in order to receive a Certificate of Fitness any time there was a change in tenant. This requirement remains unchanged. Under the new code, inspections will also be conducted on a scheduled basis, once every three years for all rental units, with some exceptions. Check www.salem.com/rentals for details about exempt units. Units in any building where the police have been called at least four times in the preceding 12 months for any arrestable offenses or the building or health departments have received at least four sustained complaints in the preceding 12 months are classified as a problem property and may be inspected annually at the discretion of the building inspector or health agent. There is no change in the fee for a Certificate of Fitness inspection, which continues to be $50 per in- spection. If your unit fails to pass inspection, you will be given a copy of the report specifying why. After correcting the violation, you may notify the health department and receive one free re-inspection. If third or subsequent inspections are required, however, the $50 per inspection fee will be charged each time. Please be aware that the fine for renting a unit without a Certificate of Fitness has been in- creased from $20 per day to $50 per day. To assist with complying with the new code, property owners who rent property are now required to keep a register of the names and dates of tenancy for rental units for the previous five years. This in- cludes short term rentals such as Airbnb, VRBO, and similar operators. The register is not a public record and is to be privately kept by the property owner, but made available to city inspectors upon request for inspection only. If you rent your property or any portion thereof on a short-term basis (for periods of 14 days or less) (for example, through Airbnb, VRBO, or similar operators), you are required to notify the health depart- ment, register the property (at no cost), and have a Certificate of Fitness inspection completed. Short- term rentals are inspected annually (not every three years) or upon a change of owner of the proper- ty. They are not required to be inspected upon a change of tenant, nor are they exempt if they are in a two- or three-family owner-occupied building. Failure to register and have the Certificate of Fitness inspection completed will result in a $50 per day fine until the unit is brought into compliance with the code. Registration forms and more information is available at www.salem.com/rentals. Rigid Plastics Recycling Caraustar Corp. at 53 Jefferson Avenue in Salem (formerly North Shore Recycled Fibers) has notified the City of Salem that it has suspended its bulky, rigid plastic drop-off program due to market conditions. Rigid plastics are hard plastic items that cannot go in the standard curbside recycling cart or bin. Rigid plastics include such products as milk crates, old barrels and recycle bins, chil- dren’s ride-on toys, deck chairs, large flower pots, etc. Caraustar hopes to resume this program sometime in the future if market conditions improve. Sec 9 - 106 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Bowditch/HMLS Changes Salem Public Schools Superintendent Margarita Ruiz announced yesterday that she will present a plan to the School Committee that promotes equity and access for all students, recommending the integration of current Na- thaniel Bowditch School students to other schools in the district and relocat- ing the Horace Mann Laboratory School to the Willson Street building cur- rently housing the Bowditch. Superintendent Ruiz recommended the transfer of all students to better inte- grate schools and raise student achievement levels. Ruiz also noted that the Bowditch School was once a model for dual language instruction, but over the years the school has experienced challenges with staff and leadership turnover and has become segregated. She further noted that research makes it very clear that segregation has a negative influence on student achievement. In 2013, in hopes of better serving the district’s K-8 students in Sheltered Immersion programs, the prior admin- istration transferred all of the children in these programs to the Bowditch. The plan then was to provide addi- tional resources to the English Language Learners who needed the highest levels of support. Unfortunately, due to leadership turnover, changes in the school model, and the district’s own implementation of student assignments, the district’s execution of this plan fell short of the original vision. The 2017 MCAS results reveal that the district is not serving the Bowditch students to the standard of excellence the district strives to achieve. “The School Committee believes that every student in Salem deserve an equal chance at success,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll, who chairs the Salem School Committee. “At present, despite best efforts, we are not serv- ing the kids at NBS as well as we are those in other schools in the district. In addition, students at the Horace Mann Lab School have a building that is substandard in comparison to other school buildings in the district. Everyone is working with the goal of improving educational opportunities and outcomes for all students in Sa- lem, and I believe that is at the heart of the Superintendent’s recommendation.” Currently the Bowditch serves 358 students in K-8, who would be integrated into new schools for the next school year. The Collins Middle School would welcome rising students in grades 5, 6, and 7. For students in grades K-4, the district would take advantage of under-enrolled grades at other schools to open the doors to Bowditch students. The Superintendent noted that new classrooms and teachers would be added at the Heights, Horace Mann, Bates Elementary Schools and at the Collins Middle School. Class sizes at all schools would remain within the Salem Teachers’ Union contractual limit. “Through our strategic planning process, we made a promise to ourselves, our community and most im- portantly our students, to provide equity and access to all,” said Superintendent Ruiz. “We have an obligation to eliminate any and all barriers to educational achievement and promote policies and practices that are fair and just and make learning opportunities fully accessible to all.” The district intends to reuse the building for the Horace Mann Laboratory School, currently located on SSU’s North Campus, to the Willson Street building. Built in 2001 to house 640 students, the Willson Street building is part of the Salem High School campus. The 99,500 square foot building includes a cafeteria, gym- nasium, science labs, library, bandroom, 31 classrooms and parking for 79 cars. By relocating the Horace Mann to Willson Street, the dis- trict will be able to provide a cohesive, single site building program, that will improve the physical working environment for teachers, and provide safer transition areas for walkers, bus riders and parent drop- off and pick up. Sec 9 - 107 ---PAGE BREAK--- cial City Twitter account— @CityofSalemMA. Also inside this issue is infor- mation about major up- coming historic restoration work and upgrades planned for the Charter Street Cemetery. During this work the cemetery will likely be partially or entirely closed to the public, so be sure to check it out. Finally, there are details about an upcoming public meeting on our shuttle ser- vice feasibility study, as well as a link to a survey where you can share your input on this innovative transporta- tion project. We also have information about the al- ways popular Salem’s So Sweet Festival, which takes place this weekend! As always, thank you for reading FYI Salem and please share this newsletter with your Salem friends, family, and neighbors to help keep everyone in- formed about what’s going on in our great city! Kim Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem Thanks for reading the latest issue of FYI Salem. Be sure to sign up for up- dates and news from the City of Salem by sub- scribing at www.salem.com/ subscribe. On the latest episode of the FYI Salem podcast I chat with Superintendent of Salem Public Schools Margarita Ruiz. We had an informative conversa- tion about her recent recommendation to the Salem School Commit- tee to dissolve the Na- thaniel Bowditch School and relocate the Horace Mann Laboratory School to the building on Willson Street. You can find the podcast at http:// www.salem.com/mayors -office/pages/fyi-salem- podcast or search for it on iTunes or your preferred podcast app. If you are interested in sharing your thoughts and feedback about this rec- ommendation, or to ask a question about it, you can reach the Superintendent at superinten- [EMAIL REDACTED] or at- tend the open public hearing that will be held in the School Committee chambers at the Collins Middle School on Mon- day, February 12th at 6:30 p.m. In this issue of FYI Salem you'll find information about two new public in- formation efforts the City is taking to help better in- form and notify the public about critical City up- dates. The first is the placement of a widget on our website that shows you the latest CodeRED emergency notifications— you can read or listen to them again, see what parts of the City received the alert, and sign up to get notifications if you’re not already enrolled. The second update has infor- mation about our new offi- From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E CodeRED on the Web 2 Charter Street Cemetery 3 City Twitter Account 3 Shuttle Meeting 4 Salem’s So Sweet 2 FYI SALEM F E B R U A R Y 8 , 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 3 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 108 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 CodeRED on the Web If you missed a CodeRED re- verse notification from the City of Salem, visit www.salem.com and click on the CodeRED logo to read the latest alert messag- es and to subscribe if you are not already enrolled. CodeRED is the reverse notification system that the City us- es to alert anyone who wishes to sign up to emergencies, planned road closures or traffic issues, utility work, trash and recycling collection delays, snow emergencies, and other critical alerts. You can sign up to receive messages by phone call, text message, or email, and messages are available in both English and Spanish. Salem Main Streets, the Salem Chamber of Com- merce, Destination Salem, and local retailers, restaurants, and businesses invite you to the 16th annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival. A decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valen- tine’s Day shopping, it’s Salem’s sweetest event of the year! Chocolate & Wine Tasting Kick-off Event – Feb. 9, 6:30 pm, Co- lonial Hall at Rockafellas. This luscious tasting event features wine and chocolate samplings from premier Salem restaurants, stores, and sweet shops. The event is hosted by Colonial Hall at Rockafellas at 227 Essex Street. Tickets $30 per person at http://salemmainstreets.org/festivals/salem-so-sweet/. Ice Sculptures around Town – Starting Feb. 10. Last year, 25 beautiful ice sculptures graced downtown Salem. Details about this year’s sculptures will be posted at the website above. Be sure to make plans for a special evening stroll on Saturday, Feb. 10, when the sculptures will be illuminated between by Retonica! Golden Ticket & Additional Events – Feb. 10-11. Many downtown businesses will offer chocolate samplings and sweet discounts around downtown Salem all weekend in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Check to see who is participating in the “Golden Tick- et” – make a full-price purchase at one participating downtown business and get 10% off your purchase at the next participating business! Offer is good Feb. 10-11 on- ly, some restrictions may apply. In addition, many of Salem restaurants and retailers will be offering their own luscious chocolate and love-inspired specials and events. Salem’s So Sweet Sec 9 - 109 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Charter Street Cemetery The City of Salem will begin landscape restoration at the Charter Street Cemetery, Salem’s oldest burial ground, this spring. This project is funded in part with a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and matched by a Community Preservation Act grant and Capital Improve- ment Project funds. In advance of the restoration work, City staff, the project landscape architect, Martha Lyon of Martha Lyon Landscape Architecture LLC, and a rep- resentative from the Massachusetts Historical Commission met to review the state requirements for historic burial ground restorations. The planned landscape restoration at the cemetery in- cludes some site disturbance and the City will therefore hire an archaeologist to prepare an avoidance and pro- tection plan and to conduct limited locational archaeo- logical field work where the plan proposes restoration of existing pathways, installation of lighting, and new plantings. This archaeological field work needs to occur prior to any res- toration work in the cemetery. The City will issue a Request for Proposals for qualified ar- chaeologists on January 31 and expects to bid the restoration project out to a qualified general contractor in the spring. Due to both the archaeological work and the restoration project the City anticipates that the site will have limited public access or be closed in its entirety for a significant portion of the year, particularly from March through November, including the October season. The City will work with Destination Salem and associated businesses to communicate with the public about status of the project and any anticipated closures. The City plans to identify alternative gathering locations outside of the cemetery that will still allow tour groups and the general public to see into the site as work is occurring, to the greatest extent feasible. Updates will be shared throughout the project on www.buildingsalem.com, the Building- Salem social media accounts, and for major updates, City News and Announcements at www.salem.com. City Twitter Account The City has launched an official Twitter account, @CityofSalemMA, which can also be read by individuals without Twitter accounts by visiting www.twitter.com/CityofSalemMA. The account will distribute City news, public notices, and information. “Social media is another tool available to us in our ongoing efforts to share public information about all that is happening in our city,” said Mayor Kim Dris- coll. “I encourage residents to also sign up to receive City News & Announce- ments, CodeRED reverse notifications, and other updates by visiting www.salem.com/subscribe.” Sec 9 - 110 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Shuttle Meeting Sec 9 - 111 ---PAGE BREAK--- what’s next on the task force’s agenda for 2018. Also check inside for details about our first Performer Se- ries planned for this summer on Artists Row and Derby Square, and how you can apply to be part of it through our Public Art Com- mission. We have an upcoming public meeting to gather community feedback and input as the City and our Bicycling Advisory Commit- tee work on an update to our Bicycling Master Plan. There’s also a link so you can submit your comments electronically, if you can’t make the meeting. As always, thank you for reading FYI Salem and please share this newsletter with your Salem friends, family, and neighbors to help keep everyone in- formed about what’s going on in our great city! Kim Driscoll Mayor City of Salem Thanks for reading FYI Salem! Be sure to sign up for updates and news from the City of Salem by subscribing at www.salem.com/ subscribe. In this issue you can read more about the retire- ment of our long-serving Fire Chief David Cody. Chief Cody has been part of the Salem Fire Department for the last 35 years, the last 14 years as Chief, and we will cer- tainly miss his leadership when he retires on March 31. We’ll start the search process for the next chief in the coming weeks, but for now I hope every Salem resi- dent will join me in wish- ing Chief Cody nothing but the best in his well- earned retirement! Also in this issue we have details about two upcom- ing events organized by Salem Recycles. The first is their annual book swap event on March 17 and the second is the next household hazardous waste disposal day on March 24. The Imagine Salem com- munity visioning initiative is out with their progress re- port. Imagine Salem is a broad effort to envision what we would like Salem to look like in 2026, on the City’s 400th birthday. Read more inside and at www.imaginesalem.org. This work is still ongoing, so please submit your feed- back and ideas to imagi- [EMAIL REDACTED]. We also have a link and update on the Salem For All Ages initiative, a multi- year effort to help make Salem even more age- friendly. 2017 marked the first year of the initiative and we just filed our Year 1 report with AARP. Read more inside to find a link to the report with more de- tails about what we ac- complished in 2017 and From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E Fire Chief Retiring 2 Book Swap 2 Salem for All Ages: Year 1 3 Bicycling Meeting 4 Household Haz- ardous Waste Day 3 Call for Perform- ers 3 Imagine Salem Report 2 FYI SALEM F E B R U A R Y 2 7 , 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 4 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 112 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Fire Chief Retiring Salem Fire Chief David Cody, who first joined the depart- ment as a firefighter in 1983, will retire on March 31. Chief Cody rose through the ranks of the department, serving as Lieutenant from 1993 until his appointment to Captain in 2000. In 2004, he was elevated to the position of Chief. His tenure as Chief brought many significant accomplishments and achievements for the department. Under his leadership, the department rebuilt its ranks to a full complement of fire- fighters and replaced or rebuilt several critical pieces of ap- paratus, including one of two ladder trucks and four pumper engines. Chief Cody holds a degree in Fire Science and has been an instructor at the Massachusetts Fire Academy. “I want to congratulate Chief Cody on his well-earned retirement,” said Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll. “Thanks to his dili- gent work, our public safety operations have ensured the safety of our community. The Salem Fire Department is the model of a professional, responsive, and effective fire and emergency services department due to Chief Cody’s integ- rity, expertise, and dedication to Salem and to the men and women of the Salem Fire Department.” "This has been a wonderful career and I would like to thank the Mayor, City Councillors, and the citizens of Salem for the support they have shown over the years to both myself and the department,” said Chief Cody. Book Swap SalemRecycles will hold another free book and media swap on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 10am-1pm at the Senior Center, 5 Broad Street, Salem. Start gathering unwanted books, CDs, DVDs, videos, and cloth bags. Books should be clean, dry, and mildew free. Everything that does not find a new home will be donated or recycled. Materials can be dropped off on March 16, 4-7pm, or bring them with you on Saturday (drop off is from 9am to noon on March 17). Everyone is invited to take books and other materials; no “swap” is required. Imagine Salem Report The Imagine Salem community visioning initiative has released a progress report outlining the key findings and themes from a year’s worth of public workshops, surveys, focus groups, and more. Imagine Salem seeks to bring together people, organizations, and businesses from across Salem to have a conversation about what they want the community to look like in 2026, the year that Salem celebrates its 400th birthday. The dialogue was framed around housing, jobs, and transportation with themes of equity and inclusiveness woven throughout the topics. The vision statement will serve as a guide for future decisions. Read the report at www.imaginesalem.org and, to sign up for future up- dates or send in your comments on the progress report, contact Imagine Salem at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Sec 9 - 113 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M Salem for All Ages: Year 1 Salem was among the first communities in Massachusetts to join the AARP and World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Network in 2016 and to have a certified age- friendly action plan—Salem for All Ages. Earlier this month the City filed its report on the completion of Year 1 of the plan’s implementation by the Salem for All Ages Task Force and Leadership Council. The plan also outlined the priority areas of focus and goals for 2018, Year 2 of this important initiative. The Year 1 Report, as well as the action plan itself, can all be found online at www.salem.com/council-aging/pages/ salem-all-ages. Household Hazardous Waste Day Since July 2009 the Cities of Salem and Beverly have partnered to offer each City’s resi- dents the opportunity to participate in both a fall and spring hazardous waste program. The next such household hazardous waste day will take place at Beverly High School, March 24, from 8:00 a.m to noon. Residents from both communities can drop off hazard- ous materials with a payment of $20. Residents can drop off general hazardous waste materials such as light bulbs, automo- tive oil, pesticides, oil-based paint, motor oil and car batteries, rechargeable batteries, propane tanks, tires and aerosol cans. A driver’s license is required to prove residency. No e-waste will be collected on March 24 at Beverly High School. Please note that this household hazardous waste col- lection day had previously been scheduled and announced for April 24. It will no longer take place on April 24 and, in- stead, take place on March 24. Additional information on waste collection can be found at recycling-and-trash. Call for Performers Mayor Kimberley Driscoll and the Salem Public Art Commission an- nounce the Performer Series for Summer of 2018 in Artists’ Row and Derby Square, located in historic downtown Salem. This area at the heart of the City was originally built as a marketplace and continues to this day to be an important public plaza and pedestrian way. Artists’ Row is a seasonal program (April –November) that provides four maker/gallery spaces for artisans interested in building their audience through daily engagement with residents and visitors. Adjacent to Artists’ Row is Derby Square, a multi-use public plaza used for seasonal performances, such as the Jazz and Soul Festival, as well as Farmers’, Flea, and Craft markets, and a gathering space for a variety of special events. The Performer Series seeks to activate Artists’ Row and Derby Square by engaging the community in ways that delight, inspire, and innovate. The space gives artists the opportunity to premiere new work, create work that is site specific, or present traditional work in a non-traditional setting. This being a pilot program we are excited to hear how you want to transform the space and interact with the community. We are open to (but not limited to): mixed media experiences, out- door theatre performances, immersive theatre performances, dance and movement performances, light installations, projections and interactive light displays, sound installations or live sound experiences, games of all kinds, live music, and installation arts that can be manipulated by the community. For information please contact: Deborah Greel, [EMAIL REDACTED]. To download guidelines and how to apply: http:// www.salem.com/public-art-commission Sec 9 - 114 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Bicycling Meeting Sec 9 - 115 ---PAGE BREAK--- Finally, in response to the major flooding following the March 2-3 storm, we are up- dating an assessment of City seawalls in order to de- velop a repair and recon- struction schedule. In Janu- ary, the City received a $1.2 million grant to upgrade the Forest River Park seawall, which will help. Unfortu- nately, though, we have significant needs at several other seawalls, as well, and the total costs will be sub- stantial. We’re hopeful our state and federal partners will be able to assist us in carrying out this critically important public safety and coastal resiliency work, and are coordinating with them as these efforts move for- ward. As always, thank you for reading FYI Salem and please share this newsletter with your Salem friends, family, and neighbors to help keep everyone in- formed about what’s going on in our great city! Kim Driscoll Mayor City of Salem Thanks for reading FYI Salem! Be sure to sign up for updates and news from the City of Salem by subscribing at www.salem.com/ subscribe. March has been a tough month for us with storms and snow, so thank you for your patience as we’ve had to dig out a few times! Please re- member that during a snow emergency, vehi- cles should be removed from all streets so plows can do their work. Plows usually clear at least one lane on each roadway, for public safety and emergency vehicle ac- cess, before returning to wide the plowing to the curbs. When a snow emergency ends, if you are parked in a school lot or at the COA lot, you should move your car right away to avoid being towed. We need to clear those lots to get them ready for use. Finally, please help shovel your sidewalk, nearby cross- walk curb cuts and cor- ners, fire hydrants, and catch basins. Property owners have six hours after the snow emergency ends to shovel adjacent side- walks, or they may be tick- eted. To report a snow issue to the City, including plowing issues or an unshoveled sidewalk, send an email to [EMAIL REDACTED]. If you’re reporting a side- walk issue, provide a pre- cise street address so the inspectors can follow up We don’t advise using SeeClickFix for snow- related issues because that tool is only monitored during regular business hours. The [EMAIL REDACTED] email goes directly to the team responding to the snow matter at hand and is the most timely way to report a problem. From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E Bike Share 2 289 Derby Street Park 2 2018 Resident Survey 3 City Hall Annex Move 3 Bike Master Plan Comments 3 Book Swap 4 Household Haz- ardous Waste 4 Park & Rec Jobs 4 FYI SALEM M A R C H 1 6 , 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 5 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 116 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 Bike Share Season 2 The City of Salem relaunched the Salem-Zagster Bike Share on March 1st for its sec- ond year. The “on-demand” bike share provides Salem residents, workers, and visi- tors with an affordable and healthy way to get around the city. Last year, the bike share saw 2,480 total rides from 1,153 different riders. “This initiative is a considerable step forward in encouraging mode shift in local trans- portation and in providing an easily accessible and well managed bicycle riding op- tion that connects multiple points throughout our city,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “Bike sharing can provide a critical ‘last mile’ connection for transit users and align directly with our ongoing commitment to increase bicycle-friendly infrastructure citywide. Not only does it encourage residents, commuters, and visitors to get out of their cars and onto bikes, but it is reflective of our nationally-recognized complete streets policy.” The Salem Bike Share has 50 bikes at ten Zagster stations throughout the city: the MBTA station, Federal St, Front St, Hawthorne Blvd, Salem Willows, Salem Ferry terminal, Congress St, Appleton St, at the Salem Bike Path by SSU’s Central Campus, and in front of the SSU Bates Complex on South Campus. Bikes are accessible at any station via the Zagster Mobile App – available for iPhone and Android – or online at Zagster.com/Salem. Use the app to unlock a bike at a station, enjoy your ride, and, when you are ready to end your trip, bring the bike back to any Zagster station and end the ride with the app. The Salem-Zagster webpage also includes instructions for unlocking a bike via SMS text messaging. Zagster bikes have a built-in bike lock which al- lows users to ride the bike as long as they want and stop wherever they want along the way. The City plans to an- nounce new system features throughout the year to increase convenience and flexibility. As rider safety is a priority, every bike includes automatic lights, a bell, and full reflectors. Riders must be 18 years or older. Please obey traffic laws, wear a helmet, and be a safe rider. 289 Derby Street Park The creation of the new waterfront park at 289 Derby Street consists of the following site work: installation of new paving, granite walls, wall mounted benches, a pergola with porch-style swings, lighting, musical instruments, lawns, plantings, and trees. The Harbor- walk will also be extended along the South River with paving, lighting, and a guardrail, and will allow access to a small future dock. Start of construction is weather dependent but is ex- pected to start by the end of March. It is estimated that work will be completed in September, weather permitting. Parking in the lot will be prohibited after March 26 so the contractor can mobilize and begin work. Long term parking in the area is available at the South Harbor garage at 10 Congress Street. The project is funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Salem Community Preservation Committee, and the City of Salem. Sec 9 - 117 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M 2018 Resident Survey Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced the ninth annual Salem Residents Survey is now online. The survey is available by clicking the “Salem Residents Survey” button at www.salem.com/ mayors-office. A Spanish language of the survey is also available at www.salem.com/mayors- office. The 2018 residents’ survey will be online until Friday, April 6. All Salem residents are encouraged to visit the online survey and share their opinions on a range of issues facing the City of Salem and their view of City services. “The 2018 survey marks the ninth year this data has been collected,” said Mayor Driscoll. “Hearing directly from resi- dents allows us to improve service delivery and focus our public resources on those issues that are of most concern to the people of Salem. Having a number of years’ worth of data now also enables us to take a closer look at trends and changes that are taking place in our community.” The final data is compiled and included in the Mayor’s annual budget, issued in May. The information provides feedback into resident priorities and goals, as well as important performance and outcome measures. These have, in the past, contributed to the City of Salem being one of just a handful of Massachusetts communities to be awarded both a Certifi- cate of Excellence and a Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. City Hall Annex Move The new City Hall Annex office at 98 Washington Street is nearly complete. Ef- fective Tuesday, April 17, all City departments located at 120 Washington Street will be relocated to the new office space across the street from City Hall. The new Annex includes state-of-the-art, fully accessible public meeting rooms at street level. Open concept floor plans and shared work spaces will continue to encourage collaboration and communication between departments and staff. Following the move, all public board and committee meetings that had previous- ly regularly taken place at 120 Washington Street will instead take place at 98 Washington Street. All City departments located at 120 Washington Street will be located at 98 Washington Street; phone numbers for these departments will remain the same, however. Bike Master Plan Comments The City of Salem seeks your help to improve bicycling in Salem. Since December, users have posted hundreds of comments through Salem’s Bike Master Plan Wikimap. This online tool allows users to mark routes and points on a map to com- ment on current and potential bike infrastructure improvements. Users have until Fri- day, March 16 to utilize this tool, available online at: English: http://bit.ly/bikesalem Spanish: http://wikimapping.net/wikimap/Salem_ESP.html Based on public input, data, and analysis, the Bicycle Master Plan Update will identify and prioritize programs, policies, and infrastructure improvements to help make bicy- cling in Salem a safe, healthy, and convenient transportation option. Sec 9 - 118 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M Book Swap SalemRecycles will hold another free book and media swap on Saturday, March 17th from 10am to 1pm at the Senior Center, 5 Broad Street, Salem. Start gathering your unwanted books, CDs, DVDs, videos, and cloth bags. Books should be clean, dry, and mildew free. Everything that does not find a new home will be donated or recycled. Materials can be dropped off on March 16th, 4pm-7pm, or bring them with you on Saturday (drop off is from 9am to noon on March 17th). Everyone is invited to take books and other materials; no “swap” is required. Household Hazardous Waste Since July 2009 the Cities of Salem and Beverly have partnered to offer each City’s resi- dents the opportunity to participate in both a fall and spring hazardous waste program. The next such household hazardous waste day will take place at Beverly High School, March 24, from 8:00 a.m to noon. Residents from both communities can drop off hazardous mate- rials with a payment of $20. Residents can drop off general hazardous waste materials such as light bulbs, automotive oil, pesticides, oil-based paint, motor oil and car batteries, rechargeable batteries, propane tanks, tires and aerosol cans. A driver’s license is required to prove residency. No e-waste will be collected on March 24 at Beverly High School. Please note that this household hazardous waste collection day had previously been scheduled and announced for April 24. It will no longer take place on April 24 and, instead, take place on March 24. Additional information on waste collection can be found at Park & Rec Jobs Salem’s Park, Recreation, and Community Services Department is seeking applicants for a wide variety of seasonal summer positions for various programs, parks, and events. Job opportunities include site coordinators and playground instructors for the Forest River Adventures program and Furlong and Mary Jane Lee parks, youth leadership in- structor, and summer basketball coordinator. Full job descriptions, as well as a job application form, can be found at www.salem.com/recreation/news/seasonal-employment-opportunties. For more information, call the department at [PHONE REDACTED]. Sec 9 - 119 ---PAGE BREAK--- drop off electronics for re- cycling on Saturday morn- ing in front of the Bowditch School. Note that there is a fee for some types of items, so check the details. Finally, we’re preparing for a big move: all the City de- partments currently located at 120 Washington Street will be moving to 98 Wash- ington Street as of April 17. While all department phone numbers will remain the same, update your contact information for the new ad- dress. Also, any board or committee meetings that used to take place at 120 Washington Street on the third floor will instead take place in the new first floor public meeting rooms at 98 Washington Street starting on April 17. As always, thank you for reading FYI Salem and please share this newsletter with your Salem friends, family, and neighbors to help keep everyone in- formed about what’s going on in our great city! Kim Driscoll Mayor City of Salem Thanks for reading FYI Salem! Be sure to sign up for updates and news from the City of Salem by subscribing at www.salem.com/ subscribe. We have a lot of infor- mation in this issue, so please feel free to share it with friends or neigh- bors. If they want to get the newsletter by email, they can fill out the form at www.salem.com/ subscribe. In this issue we share de- tails about the recently completed city-wide tree assessment. This grant-funded effort in- ventories and cataloged the location and condi- tion of all City-owned street trees. The report will be essential to thoughtfully planning and budgeting for future tree work. We have two important surveys going on now. The first is our ninth annual Res- ident Survey, which is online until April 6. The sec- ond is seeking public input about programs and events we could host in the soon-to-open Mayor Jean Levesque Communi- ty Life Center. Links to both surveys are available in this issue of the newsletter. We have updates about the upcoming Salem Mu- ral Slam on Artists Row, which takes place during the Arts Festival. We’re looking for visual artists to sign up to participate in the Slam. We’re also looking for Sa- lem youth interested in signing up to participate in our 42nd annual Student Government Day. More details about that are in- side. Details are also inside about the next quarterly electronics waste, or e- waste, collection day. Sa- lem residents with ID can From the Mayor’s Desk I N SI D E T H IS I S S U E City-Wide Tree Assessment 2 Salem Mural Slam 2 2018 Resident Survey 3 City Hall Annex Move 3 E-Waste Collec- tion Day 4 Student Govern- ment Day 3 CLC Survey 4 FYI SALEM M A R C H 2 9 , 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 4 , I S S U E 6 C O NT A CT T H E M A Y O R’ S O F FI C E: Phone: (978) 619-5600 Fax: (978) 744-9327 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Web: salem.com/mayor Facebook: Kim Driscoll Twitter: @MayorDriscoll PAGE 1 Sec 9 - 120 ---PAGE BREAK--- F Y I S A L E M PAGE 2 City-Wide Tree Assessment The City of Salem and its consulting engineering, New England Civil Engineering (NECE), have completed a year-long inventory of all 4,812 street tree and tree locations on the 98 miles of City streets in Salem. This work was made possible by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Urban and community Forestry Challenge Grant program and comes a year after completion of an initial inventory of street trees on the city’s major entrance corri- dors. Both the corridor inventory and the now complete city-wide inventory can be found at www.salem.com/trees. For the inventory, NECE GPS-located all street trees and street tree pits, identify- ing that a total of 4,435 (or 92%) of tree pits had a tree and 377 (or had stumps or were empty. They then cataloged the condition of all 4,435 existing trees and recommended maintenance for each based on those conditions. The collected data will be utilized by the City to budget and plan for maintenance of existing trees and stump removals, and also prioritize and budget for future tree plantings. The City hopes to expand the data in the future by including an inventory of additional City trees at parks, cemeteries, schools, and other public spaces. “Having this data is enormously helpful in allowing us to proceed with our tree planning and maintenance work in a strategic, pro-active, and thoughtful manner,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “I’m grateful to the City staff, consultants, and volunteers, including the LORAX Task Force, who all worked to make this comprehensive study possible. I also want to thank the Baker administration and DCR for making these funds available, and Barbara Warren and Salem Sound Coastwatch for their guidance and support throughout the inventory process. Salem has been a designated ‘Tree City USA’ by the Arbor Day Foundation since 2001 and we place a high priority on maintaining and managing our public trees, both for quality of life and for environmental and health reasons. This fiscal year we’ve allocated close to $150,000 to plant around 300 new trees in every neighborhood across our community. I’m proud of the work that has been done and looking forward to accomplishing even more thanks to the completion of this important inventory.” Salem Mural Slam The City of Salem is seeking artists to participate in the 2018 Mural Slam, a public art project to take place during the Salem Arts Festival, June 2-4, 2018. Deadline for applications is May 7. Selected artists will be painting onsite for two days during the festival. The site for the Slam is a series of brick walls at Artists’ Row located in historic downtown Salem, across from Old Town Hall and Derby Square. This area at the heart of the City was originally built as a market place and continues to be an important public plaza and pedestrian way. In the interest of enhancing the visual experience for residents and visitors in this great walking city, the City of Sa- lem is inviting artists to help transform these spaces that are part of the Salem Public Art Initiative and the murals will provide an entertaining and stimulating experience to those that live in and visit Salem. To download an application and guidelines: http://www.salem.com/public-art-commission Sec 9 - 121 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 3 F Y I S A L E M 2018 Resident Survey The ninth annual Salem Residents Survey is now online and available by clicking the “Salem Residents Survey” button at www.salem.com/mayors-office. A Spanish language of the survey is also available at www.salem.com/mayors-office. The 2018 residents’ survey will be online until Friday, April 6. All Salem residents are encouraged to visit the online survey and share their opinions on a range of issues facing the City of Salem and their view of City services. The final data is compiled and included in the Mayor’s annual budget, issued in May. The infor- mation provides feedback into resident priorities and goals, as well as important performance and outcome measures. These have, in the past, contributed to the City of Salem being one of just a handful of Massachusetts communities to be awarded both a Certificate of Excellence and a Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. City Hall Annex Move The new City Hall Annex office at 98 Washington Street is nearly complete. Effective Tuesday, April 17, all City departments located at 120 Washington Street will be relocated to the new office space across the street from City Hall. The new Annex includes state-of-the-art, fully accessible public meeting rooms at street level. Open concept floor plans and shared work spaces will continue to encourage collaboration and communication between departments and staff. Following the move, all public board and committee meetings that had previ- ously regularly taken place at 120 Washington Street will instead take place at 98 Washington Street. All City depart- ments located at 120 Washington Street will be located at 98 Washington Street; phone numbers for these departments will remain the same, however. 98 Washington Street will open to the public at noon on April 17. Student Government The Salem Youth Commission invites Salem students ages 15-21 (or grades 10-12) to participate in the 42nd annual Student Government Day on April 12, 2018. Student Government Day allows students to learn directly about the community by assuming the roles and respon- sibilities of officials in government, education, the media, and other community partners. By participation in this program, students can gain a better understanding of and develop an interest in different career opportunities in Salem. This is the 2nd year that Student Government Day is being organized by the Salem Youth Commission and it is once again scheduled for a full day, Thursday, April 12, 2018. This day includes an opportunity to shadow a community member in a field of their choice, lunch, and concludes with a mock City Council meeting and debate. Salem youth interested in signing up for Student Government Day should complete the form available here: form.jotform.com/70654244768161 before Friday April 6. For more information or if you have questions, you can con- tact the Youth Commission at [PHONE REDACTED] or [EMAIL REDACTED]. You can find more information about the Salem Youth Commission at and about Student Government Day at www.facebook.com/events/398783313919527/. Sec 9 - 122 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAGE 4 F Y I S A L E M E-Waste Collection Day Salem residents with proof of residency can participate in the next electronic waste recycling collection event on Saturday, March 31. These events take place throughout the year on the last Saturday of March, June, September and December, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. This collection is typically held in the Salem High School lower parking lot, however on March 31, 2018 it will be held directly in front of the Bowditch School, which is also on Willson Street. Resi- dents should enter as if they were going to Salem High School, then take the first left in the parking lot and proceed to the Bowditch School area. E-waste items include iPods, batteries, battery back-up units, ste- reo equipment, car audio equipment, cell phones, digital cameras, gaming equipment, flash drives, flat screen TVs and computers, power cords, etc. for future recycling. All personally identifiable information will be destroyed through this recycling program. RMG Enterprises will responsibly recycle all parts. Almost anything with a plug can be recycled; most items are free. There is a $20 fee for certain items such as televisions, computer monitors, and large appliances. Collection of e-waste not only reduces the amount of materials to be incinerated, it recycles many valuable materials, such as copper, and eliminates the health and environmental risks created when these items are broken apart and the toxic chemicals inside are released. Free white goods pick-up for washers, dryers, water heaters, etc. can be arranged by contacting Waste Management at 1 -[PHONE REDACTED]. As always, Waste Management will collect curbside up to two bulk items on your regular recycling week; you must call Waste Management at least 48 hours prior to your collection day at 1-[PHONE REDACTED] and follow the prompts for residen- tial pick up. CLC Survey As Salem’s Department of Park, Recrea- tion, and Community services prepares to move into the new Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center on Bridge Street later this year, it is taking this opportunity to plan for developing new pro- grams and events for the public. To that end, Salem residents are invited to complete a brief survey to provide their feedback to the department about what you would like to see offered at the new Community Life Center. The survey will be online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SalemCLC through May 8. Sec 9 - 123 ---PAGE BREAK--- GLOSSARY OF TERMS Abatement - A complete or partial cancellation of a tax levy imposed by a governmental unit and administered by the local board of assessors. Accounting Period - A period at the end of which, and for which, financial statements are prepared. Also know as a fiscal period. Accounting System - A system of financial record keeping that record, classify and report information on the financial status and operation of an organization. Accrual - a method of accounting that recognizes income when earned and expenses when incurred regardless of when cash is received or disbursed. Activity - A specific and distinguishable line of work performed by one or more organization components of a governmental unit for the purpose of accomplishing a function for which the governmental unit is responsible. Adopted Budget - The resulting budget that has been approved by the City Council. Allocation - The distribution of available monies, personnel, buildings, and equipment among various City departments, division or cost centers. Annual Budget - An estimate of expenditures for specific purposes during the fiscal year (July 1-June 30) and the proposed means (estimated revenues) for financing those activities. Appropriation - An authorization granted by the City Council to incur liabilities for purposes specified in the appropriation act. Arbitrage - Investing funds borrowed at a lower interest cost in investments providing a higher rate of return. Assessed Valuation - A valuation set upon real or personal property by the local board of assessors as a basis for levying taxes. Audit - An examination of documents, records, reports, system of internal control, accounting and financial procedures to Sec 10-1 ---PAGE BREAK--- ensure that financial records are fairly presented and in compliance with all legal requirements for handling of public funds, including state and federal laws and the City charter. Balanced Budget - A budget in which receipts are greater than (or equal to) expenditures. A requirement for all Massachusetts cities and towns. Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) - Notes issued in anticipation of later issuance of bonds, usually payable from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds or renewal notes. Budget - A plan of financial operation embodying an estimate of proposed expenditures for a given time period and the proposed means of financing them. The term usually indicates a financial plan for a single fiscal year. Budget Calendar - A schedule of certain steps to be followed in the budgeting process and the dates by which each step must be complete. Budget Document - The instrument used by the Mayor to present a comprehensive financial program to the appropriating body. Budget Message - A general discussion of the submitted budget presented in writing by the Mayor to the legislative body as part of the budget document. Capital Budget - A plan of proposed outlays for acquiring long-term assets and the means of financing those acquisitions during the current fiscal period. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) A plan for capital expenditure to be incurred each year over a fixed period of years to meet capital needs arising from the long term work program. It sets forth each project and specifies the full resources estimated to be available to finance the projected expenditures. Charges for Service - (Also called User Charges or Fees) the charges levied on the users of particular goods or services provided by local government requiring individuals to pay for the private benefits they receive. Such charges reduce the reliance on property tax funding. Cherry Sheet - A form showing all state and county charges and reimbursements to the City as certified by the state director of accounts. Years ago this document was printed on cherry colored paper, hence the name. A copy of this manual can be found at the following on-line address: http://www.mass.gov/dor/local-officials/municipal-databank-and-local-aid-unit/cherry- sheet-reports.html. Sec 10-2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) or Community Host Agreement (CHA). Typically a contract signed by a developer/business/group and a municipality that requires the business/developer/group to provide specific amenities and/or mitigations to the local community or neighborhood. Community Preservation Act (CPA). The CPA allows communities to create a local Community Preservation Fund to raise money through a surcharge of up to 3% of the real estate tax levy on real property for open space protections, historic preservation and the provision of affordable housing. The act also creates a significant state matching fund, which serves as an incentive to communities to pass the CPA. Cost Center. The lowest hierarchical level of allocating monies. Often referred to as a program, project or operation. Debt Limits. The general debt limit of a City consists of normal debt limit, which is 2 ½ percent of the valuation of taxable property and a double debt limit which is 5 % of that valuation. Cities and towns may authorize debt up to the normal limit without state approval. It should be noted that there are certain categories of debt which are exempt from these limits. Debt Service - Payment of interest and repayment of principal to holders of a government's debt instruments. Deficit or Budget Deficit - The excess of budget expenditures over receipts. City and State laws require a balance budget. Department - A principal, functional and administrative entity created by statute and the Mayor to carry out specified public services. Encumbrance - An account used to record the estimated amount of purchase orders, contract, or salary commitments chargeable to an appropriation. The account is credited when goods or services are received and the actual expenditure of the appropriation is known. Enterprise Fund - A fund established to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business enterprises. The intent is that the full costs of providing the goods or services be financed primarily through charges and fees thus removing the expenses from the tax rate. Governmentally owned utilities and hospitals are ordinarily accounted for by enterprise funds. Equalized Value (EQV) – The commissioner or Revenue, in accordance with MGL CH. 58 Section 10C, is charged with the responsibility of biannually determining an equalized valuation for each city and town in the Commonwealth. EQVs present an estimate of fair cash value of all taxable property in each city and town as of January 1 of each year (MGL CH. 58, Sec 10-3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sections 9 & 10C). The EQV is a measure of the relative property wealth in each municipality. Its purpose is to allow for comparisons of municipal property values at one point in time, adjusting for differences in local assessing practices and revaluation schedules. EQVs have historically been used as a variable in the allocation of certain state aid distributions, the calculation of various state and county assessments to municipalities, ad the determination of municipal debt limits. EQVs are used in some distribution formulas so that communities with lower property values receive proportionately more aid than those with higher property values. In some assessment formulas they are used so that those with lower property values assume proportionately less of the cost than communities with higher property values. The local aid receipt programs using EQV are: Public Libraries, Chapter 70, and School Construction Aid. The assessments using EQV are: Boston’s Metropolitan Transit Districts, the Count Tax, Mosquito Control Projects and Air Pollution Control Districts. A municipality’s annual EQV is the summon f estimated fair market value for each property class plus an estimate of new growth, resulting in values indicative of January 1. Exemptions - A statutory reduction in the assessed valuation of taxable property accorded to certain taxpayers, such as senior citizens, widows, and war veterans. Expenditures - The amount of money, cash or checks, actually paid or obligated for payment from the treasury when liabilities are incurred pursuant to authority given in an appropriation. Fiduciary Funds - contain resources held by a government but belonging to individuals or entities other than the government. A prime example is a trust fund for a public employee pension plan. Governmental funds account for everything else. Financial Accountability -The obligation of government to justify the raising of public resources and what those resources were expended for. Financial Condition - The probability that a government will meet its financial obligations as they become due and it’s service obligations to constituencies, both currently and in the future. Financing Plan - The estimate of revenues and their sources that will pay for the service programs outlined in the annual budget. Fiscal Period - Any period at the end of which a governmental unit determines its financial position and the results of its operations. Fiscal Year - The 12-month financial period used by all Massachusetts municipalities this begins July 1st and ends June 30th of the following calendar year. The year is represented by the date on which it ends. Example: July 1, 2006 to June 30, Sec 10-4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2007 would be FY 07. Fixed Asset - Assets of a long-term character that are intended to continue to be held or used, such as land, buildings, machinery, furniture, and other equipment. Full and Fair Market Valuation - The requirement, by State Law, that all real and personal property be assessed at 100% of market value for taxation purposes. "Proposition 2 ½" laws set the City's tax levy limit at 2 ½ % of the full market (assessed) value of all taxable property. Fund - A fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts recording cash and other financial resources, together with all related liabilities, and residual equities or balances, and changes therein, which are segregated for the purpose of carrying on specific activities or attaining certain objectives in accordance with special regulations, restrictions or limitations. Fund Balance - The portion of Fund Equity available for appropriation. Fund Equity - The excess of fund assets and resources over fund liabilities. A portion of the equity of a governmental fund may be reserved or designated; the remainder is referred to as Fund Balance. General Fund - A fund used to account for all transaction s of a governmental unit that is not accounted for in another fund. The General Fund is used to account for the ordinary operations of a governmental unit that are financed from taxes and other general revenues. Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) - The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) was organized in 1984 as an operating entity of the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) to establish standards of financial accounting and reporting for state and local governmental entities. Its standards guide the preparation of external financial reports of those entities. The Foundation's Trustees are responsible for selecting the members of the GASB and its Advisory Council, funding their activities and exercising general oversight-with the exception of the GASB resolution of technical issues. The GASB function is important because external financial reporting can demonstrate financial accountability to the public and is the basis for investment, credit and many legislative and regulatory decisions. The mission of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board is to establish and improve standards of state and local governmental accounting and financial reporting that will result in useful information for users of financial reports and guide and educate the public, including issuers, auditors, and users of those financial reports. More information, including all statements, can be found at www.gasb.org. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)- The Government Finance Officers Association (or GFOA) is a Sec 10-5 ---PAGE BREAK--- professional association of approximately 17,500 state, provincial, and local government finance officers in the United States and Canada. GFOA is headquartered in downtown Chicago. More information can be found at www.gfoa.org. Governmental Funds - revenues and expenditures should be recognized on the modified accrual basis. Revenues should be recognized in the accounting period in which they become available and measurable. Expenditures should be recognized in the accounting period in which the fund liability is incurred, if measurable, except for un-matured interest on general long- term debt, which should be recognized when due. Grant - A contribution of assets by one governmental unit to another unit. Typically, these contributions are made to local governments from the state and federal government. The contribution is usually made to aid in the support of a specified function (for example, education), but it is sometimes also for general purposes, or for the acquisition or construction of fixed assets. Group Insurance Commission (GIC) – The group insurance commission was established by the Legislature in 1955 to provide and administer health insurance and other benefits to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts employees and retirees, and their dependents and survivors. The GIC also covers housing and redevelopment authorities’ personnel, participating municipalities, and retired municipal employees and teachers in certain governmental units. Inter-fund Transactions - Payments from one administrative budget fund to another or from one trust fund to another, which result in the recording of a receipt and an expenditure. Intra-fund Transactions - Financial transactions between activities within the same fund. An example would be a budget transfer. Levy - The amount of taxes, special assessments, or service charges imposed by a governmental unit. Levy Ceiling - The limit imposed by Proposition 2 ½ that equals 2 ½ % of the total full and fair cash value of all taxable property. Levy Limit - The amount that a municipality may raise in taxes each year which is based on the prior year’s limit plus 2 ½ % increase on that amount plus the amount certified by the State that results from “new growth”. License and Permit Fees - The charges related to regulatory activities and privileges granted by government in connection with regulations. Sec 10-6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Line-item Budget - A format of budgeting which organizes costs by object of expenditure such as supplies, equipment, maintenance or salaries. MBTA-Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is the state authority responsible for all aspects of transportation throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. An description of the assessment charged to municipalities can be found in the cherry sheet manual located on-line at http://www.mass.gov/dor/local-officials/municipal-databank-and-local-aid-unit/cherry-sheet-reports.html. MGL-Massachusetts General Law - The General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These laws can be found at http://www.mass.gov/legis/. MSBA-Massachusetts School Building Authority - The MSBA is the state authority that oversees all school building projects and funding. The web site is www.mass.gov/msba. Major Funds - There are two types of major governmental funds – General Funds and Enterprise Funds. These funds are voted as part of the annual city budget. The General Fund is the major operating fund of municipal governments, and it accounts for the vast majority of municipal operations. The General Fund is supported by revenues from real estate and personal property taxes, state and federal aid, excise taxes, investment income, fines and forfeitures, and fees and charges. Most of the municipal departments, including the schools, are supported in whole or in part by the General Fund. Enterprise funds are used to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business enterprises – where the intent of the governing body is that the costs (expenses, including depreciation) of providing goods or services to the general public on a continuing basis be financed or recovered primarily through user charges; or where the governing body has decided the periodic determination of revenues earned, expenses incurred, and/or net income is appropriate for capital maintenance, public policy, management control, accountability or other purposes. Modified Accrual Basis - Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, required for use by governmental funds, revenue are recognized in the period in which they become available and measurable, and expenditures are recognized at the time a liability is incurred pursuant to appropriation authority. New Growth – The additional tax revenue generated by new construction, renovations, and other increases in the property tax base during a calendar year. Non-expendable Trust Fund - A fund, the principal, and sometimes also the earnings, of which may not be expended. Non-Tax Revenue All revenue coming from non-tax sources including licenses and permits, intergovernmental revenue, charges for service, fines and forfeits and various other miscellaneous revenue. Sec 10-7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Other Financing Sources (OFS) – An Operating statement classification, in which financial inflows other than revenues are reported, for example, proceeds of long-term debt and operating transfers-in. Other Financing Uses (OFU) – An Operating statement classification in which financial outflows other than expenditures are reported, for example, operating transfers-out. Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) – Other Postemployment Benefits (or OPEB) are benefits (other than pensions) that U.S. state and local governments provide to their retired employees. These benefits principally involve health care benefits, but also may include life insurance, disability, legal and other services. Operating Budget - A budget that applies to all outlays other than capital outlays. See Budget. Overlay The amount raised by the assessors in excess of appropriation and other charges for the purpose of creating a fund to cover abatements and exemptions. Overlay Surplus – Any balance in the overlay account of a given year in excess of the amount remaining to be collected or abated can be transferred into this account. Overlay surplus may be appropriated for any lawful purpose. Performance Indicator - Variables measuring the degree of goal and objective fulfillment achieved by programs. Performance Standard - A statement of the conditions that will exist when a job is well done. PILOT – Payment in Lieu of Taxes - Money received from exempt (non-profit) organizations who are otherwise not obligated to pay property taxes. Federal, state, municipal facilities, hospitals, churches and colleges are examples of tax exempt properties. Policy - A definite course of action adopted after a review of information and directed at the realization of goals. Priority - A value that ranks goals and objectives in order of importance relative to one another. Procedure - A method used in carrying out a policy or plan of action. Program - Collections of work related activities initiated to accomplish a desired end. Program Budget - A budget format which organizes expenditures and revenues around the type of activity or service Sec 10-8 ---PAGE BREAK--- provided and specifies the extent or scope of service to be provided, stated whenever possible in precise units of measure. Proposition 2 ½ - A law which became effective on December 4, 1980. The two main components of the tax law relating to property taxes are: 1) the tax levy cannot exceed 2 ½ % of the full and fair cash value, and 2) for cities and towns at or below the above limit, the tax levy cannot exceed the maximum tax levy allowed for the prior by more than 2 ½ % (except in cases of property added to the tax rolls and for valuation increases of at least 50% other than as part of a general revaluation). Purchase Order - A document issued to authorize a vendor or vendors to deliver specified merchandise or render a specified service for a stated estimated price. Outstanding purchase orders are called encumbrances. Rating Agencies - This term usually refers to Moody's Investors Service and Standard and Poor's Corporation. These services are the two major agencies which issue credit ratings on municipal bonds. Registered Bonds - Bonds that are registered on the books of the issuer as to ownership; the transfer of ownership must also be recorded on the books of the issuer. Recent changes in federal tax laws mandate that all municipal bonds be registered if their tax exempt status is to be retained. Reserves - An account used to indicate that portion of fund equity which is legally restricted for a specific purpose or not available for appropriation and subsequent spending. Reserve for Contingencies - A budgetary reserve set aside for emergencies or unforeseen expenditures not otherwise budgeted for. Retained Earnings - The accumulated earnings of an Enterprise or Internal Service Fund that have been retained in the fund and are not reserved for any specific purpose. Revenue - Additions to the City's financial assets (such as taxes and grants) other than from interfund transfers and debt issue proceeds. Revolving Fund - A fund established to finance a continuing cycle of operations in which receipts are available for expenditure without further action by the City Council. RMV-Registry of Motor Vehicles - The Registry of Motor Vehicles in Massachusetts is responsible for all aspects of motor vehicles including but not limited to registration, sales tax, and licensing. Service Level - The extent or scope of the City's service to be provided in a given budget year. Whenever possible, service Sec 10-9 ---PAGE BREAK--- levels should be stated in precise units of measure. Special Revenue Fund (SRF) - A fund used to account for revenues from specific revenue sources that by law are designed to finance particular functions or activities of government. Submitted Budget - The proposed budget that has been approved by the Mayor and forwarded to the City Council for their approval. The City Council must act upon the submitted budget within prescribed guidelines and limitations according to statute and the City charter. Supplemental Appropriations - Appropriation’s requested by the Mayor and approved by the City Council after an initial appropriation to cover expenditures beyond original estimates. Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN) - Notes issued in anticipation of collection of taxes, usually retired only from tax collections, and only from the proceeds of the tax levy whose collection they anticipate. Tax Levy - The amount of taxes, special assessments, or service charges imposed by a governmental unit. Tax Rate - The amount of tax stated in terms of a unit of the tax base. Prior to a 1978 amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution, a single tax rate applied to all of the taxable real and personal property in a City or town. The 1978 amendment allowed the legislature to create three classes of taxable property: 1) residential real property, 2) open space land, and 3) all other (commercial, industrial, and personal property). Within limits, cities and towns are given the option of determining the share of the levy to be borne by the different classes of property. The share borne by residential real property must be at least 65% of the full rate. The share of commercial, industrial, and personal property must not exceed 150% of the full rate. Property may not be classified until the State Department of Revenue has certified that all property has been assessed at its full value. Unit Cost - A term used in cost accounting to denote the cost of producing a unit of product or rendering a unit of service, for example, the cost of treating and purifying a thousand gallons of sewage. Valuation (100%) - Requirement that the assessed valuation must be the same as the market value for all properties. Warrant - An order drawn by a municipal officer directing the treasurer of the municipality to pay a specified amount to the bearer, either after the current or some future date. Warrant Payable - The amount of warrants outstanding and unpaid. Sec 10-10