Coming to Salem for Halloween?

Residents of 24 Norman Street may already be in Salem, however if you are new to Salem and the building, must travel out of or into Salem, or you have friends coming to visit on Halloween, you may find this information helpful. Also, be aware that the side parking lot will be chained and locked Halloween to prevent unauthorized parking.

Here are 5 Things you need to know.

1. Seek alternate routes. Do not drive to Salem on October 31st. Take the commuter rail or the Salem Ferry. The last trains leave Salem for Boston at around 11 PM.
2. Say something. If you see anything suspicious report it to the police by texting SalemTip  to 67283, or calling 978-744-1212, or going to any of the bright orange Salem Police tents around downtown.
3. Be safe. Leave costume weapons at home. Public intoxication will not be tolerated. Fines triple in October. Follow all police directions
4. Be respectful. Be sensitive to our downtown residents, as well as visitors. Fines for parking in resident-only zones triple in October.
5. Be patient. Road closures and detours are numerous on October 31st and may change depending on circumstances. If you must drive expect major delays.

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Shut the Door!

The recent spate of rainy weather reminds me that it's that time of year again...when we start getting a lot more rain, wind and snow, and things are generally a bit damper than in the summer. That means that the front and back doors, which are old, and wooden, tend to swell up and not close properly.
There isn't much that can be done about preventing this unless we replace the wooden doors with metal ones, so please take an extra few seconds to make sure that the front and the back doors are closed securely behind you when you go in or out of the building.
They may seem like they are closed, but if you don't hear that "click" of the lock, it is still open and could provide access for people who do not live in the building...including drunken Halloween revelers and other undesirable non-residents. A little diligence now could head of a lot of potential issues down the road. Thanks!