The 24 Norman Street Blog is written and privately maintained by resident George Courage. This blog is no longer endorsed or paid for by either Markwood Management, or Harvest Properties and the opinions, observations and recommendations expressed therein are those of the author alone. This blog welcomes constructive comments, opinions and feedback about anything and everything affecting the quality of life in, near and around 24 Norman Street and Salem, Massachusetts.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Take the Salem Police Department Community Survey

The Salem Police Department is conducting this survey to get a better understanding of how its residents feel about crime, safety and the performance of the Police Department. This is your chance to help us learn more about how you view your neighborhood. We will use your answers to improve the Department. Your responses are strictly anonymous. The survey can be found HERE.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Condo Rules and Regulations

We had a request from tenant Curt Shulz to post the 24 Norman Street Condo Rules and Regulations. Since we often discuss the condo rules (and the breaking thereof) we thought it might be a good idea. Curt has created a link here to a site where you can download a PDF version of the official condo rules.
Now if you have any questions about what is allowed and what is not, you can read them for yourself.
If there is any other document that you would like to see posted, such as the master deed, please let us know and we will do our best to get it posted. (Thank you Curt for the link)

Saturday, April 14, 2012

CLEAN SALEM GREEN SALEM

 
Mayor Kimberley Driscoll cordially invites you to CLEAN SALEM GREEN SALEM
The Salem Beautification Committee and SalemRecycles
unite for an earth-friendly spring event

When: Saturday, May 5th
Where: Salem Common

1.      Clean Sweeps 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Volunteers are welcome to meet our team leaders on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall the morning of the 5th. For a list of other clean-up locations or if you want to organize a group to help clean up another location, please call 978-619-5676.  (Clean Sweeps Rain Date is Sunday, May 6)

At noon join us for a Thank You Pizza Party on the Common for Clean Sweeps Volunteers

2.      Green Programs from 10:00am until 1:00pm-rain or shine*
    •    Drop off your Bulky Rigid Plastics and Plastic Bags for  Recycling
    •    Clothing and Accessories SWAP (until noon-weather permitting)
    •    Goodwill Textiles Recycling Drop off
         (textiles in any condition-dry and clean; small household items)
    •    Environmental displays
*All of these drop-off programs will take place on the Winter Street side of the Common.
For detailed information about each program log onto the Events Calendar on www.salem.com

3.      Green-Infusion will play from 11:30am until 1:00pm engaging the audience with their recycling songs

Other Activities on the Common beginning at 10:00am
    •    Enter a raffle for a recycling bin
    •    Learn about Salem Sound Coast watch
    •    View the new City of Salem Recycling Canables
    •    Purchase rain barrels from the City at cost
    •    Learn more about the latest recycling and environmental activities


For information: Clean Sweeps - Ellen Talkowsky at (978) 619-5676;  Green Events - Julie Rose at (978)619-5679 or log onto:  greensalem.com or salem.com/Pages/SalemMA_EventsCal

Friday, April 13, 2012

Salem Pedestrian Mall Improvements

The Salem Redevelopment Authority approved the conceptual plan for pedestrian mall improvements.  More detailed design plans will be submitted and reviewed by the DRB. If you use the pedestrian mall and are interested in what they are planning you might want to take a look at this.  Click here for the conceptual plan.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

2012 Residential Street Sweeping Schedule




















Beginning on Monday, April 23, 2012 the City of Salem will begin city-wide street sweeping in its neighborhoods.

Residential street sweeping will take place April 23 – May 4, 2012 and once again on June 4-15, 2012.
Street sweepers will be in your neighborhood from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

During that time period a No Parking Tow Zone area will be in effect. Temporary orange tow zones will be posted throughout your neighborhood and all cars must be removed from both sides of the street so that sweeping can take place.

Please remember to move your car off the street so it will not be towed.

Please note, you will be able to park your vehicles on:
Loring Avenue; Lafayette Street; Bridge Street; Boston Street; North Street; and Essex Street (the portion from Boston Street to Washington Street) on your designated sweep day.

Once you have seen that the sweeper has cleaned your street, you can move your vehicle back onto the roadway.
Click here for a black & white (8 1/2" x 11") street sweeping calendar and street listings

Click here for a color-coded (11" x 17") street sweeping map and street listings

Copies of the street sweeping calendar can also be obtained at Salem City Hall, the Salem Public Library, and the DPS Office at 5 Jefferson Avenue. 

If you would like a calendar mailed to you or you have any questions regarding the 2012 street sweeping schedule, please call the DPS office at 978-744-3302.

(Please note:  Certain weather conditions prohibit the use of the street sweepers: during moderate to heavy rainfall and extreme cold temperatures, sweepers will not be able to operate. Please check www.salem.com for weather related cancelled sweeps.)