@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSalem City Council just greenlighted a massive $5 million grant to transform Horace Mann School into a beacon of sustainability with cutting-edge decarbonization and electrification efforts!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialBig decisions were made at the Salem City Council meeting, from new committee appointments to temporary surveillance for Halloween festivities!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSalem City Council has just green-lit the installation of temporary surveillance cameras at key spots for the Halloween season, sparking a debate on privacy and data handling!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Salem City Council has taken a bold step to limit data centers by adopting a new zoning ordinance, aiming to close loopholes and shape the future of the city's infrastructure.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Salem City Council has taken a bold step towards regulating short-term rentals, but enforcement challenges could hold up the plan—what's next for housing stability in the city?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSalem is ramping up public safety for Halloween with temporary surveillance cameras at key locations, but some councilors are pushing for stricter data policies before expanding the program.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSalem's City Council is shaking things up by redefining data centers, eliminating the 2-megawatt threshold, and clarifying rules for accessory server equipment!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSalem City Council just voted to redefine "data center," raising the bar to facilities with a power demand of 2 megawatts or more—what does this mean for your neighborhood?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSalem's encampment crisis is spiraling out of control, with alarming reports of needles, fires, and violence threatening public health and safety.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialCity Solicitor James Wellik reveals the Supreme Court's stance on camping bans and warns of potential state challenges that could reshape local ordinances.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Salem City Council just approved a five-year contract to keep the "Skipper" ride service running, but questions about funding and contract details have some councilors concerned.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSalem's camping ordinance has successfully dismantled large encampments and connected some to essential services, but the struggle with homelessness continues as 95 individuals remain on the streets.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSalem City Council takes a bold step towards a quieter future by voting to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, but with crucial exemptions for city departments—what does this mean for residents and landscapers?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Salem City Council has voted 8-2 to change the controversial city seal, sparking a heated debate on historical representation versus present-day values.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSalem's City Council is taking a bold stand against large-scale AI data centers, prioritizing local needs and sustainable growth over hyperscale projects that could overwhelm the city's resources.
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