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.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

HYDRANT FLOW TEST !!!




RESIDENTS & BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

The outer area that may be affected -
Federal Street – Beckford Street to St Peter Street
St Peter Street- Federal to Brown
Brown to Washington Sq West
Washington Square and Hawthorne Blvd- (commons) to Derby Street
Derby Street / New Derby Street – Hawthorne Blvd to Washington Street
Norman Street, Riley Plaza,
High Street to Broad Street and across Pickering St, Hamilton and Beckford St to Federal Street
And encompassed areas

This notice is to inform you that hydrant flow tests will be conducted in the following test site areas on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 beginning at 10:30 p.m.  –Test Sites: 16 Summer Street and 150 Washington Street

You may experience a loss of water or some discoloration during this time. 
Do not turn your hot water on!
Let your cold water run until water clears.  Also, do not do laundry until your water runs clear.  If you have any questions, please call 978-744-3302.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

2014 Salem Memorial Day Weekend Events














Sunday, May 25

10:30- Wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Section of St. Mary's cemetery off of North Street.

11:30- Mass at St. John's on St. Peter Street.

12:30- (Approx.) after Mass at Winter Island, there will be a Naval cannon salute to those lost at sea.

1:00- (Approx.) Collation at the Polish League of American Veterans (PLAV) club on Daniels Street. All are welcome to attend.

Monday, May 26

10:00- Free trolley ride from the VFW to Commercial Street for any veteran who is unable to walk.

10:15- All marching organizations will marshal on Commercial Street.

10:30- Parade departs from Commercial Street.

11:00- Memorial Day ceremony at Green Lawn cemetery. Guest speaker is Captain Timothy Ready USMC/USNR.

12:30- (Approx.) Collation at the VFW, 95 Derby Street. All are welcome to attend.

Call 978.745.0883 if there are any questions.

Whether you are staying in Salem or travelling, have a safe weekend! At some point, please pay your respects to those that made the ultimate sacrifice for us.

Monday, May 5, 2014

New Washer and Dryer

A new Maytag washer and dryer were installed last week. This should help alleviate some of the laundry congestion.