Data center appeal tests Shetland Park zoning

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Data center permit appeal draws Salem ZBA scrutiny

The Zoning Board of Appeals is weighing Prime Group Holdings' appeal of the revoked permit for a roughly 12,000-square-foot building the city classifies as a data center at Shetland Park. The New York firm received a building permit on May 18, but the city revoked it after more detailed construction documents led the building commissioner to conclude the data center use did not comply with zoning. Mayor Dominick Pangallo, who filed a proposed citywide ban on data center construction two months ago that the City Council has not yet passed, called the case an illustration of why that protection is needed.

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Animal shelter sought water during Highland Ave. main break

On Sept. 16, Northeast Animal Shelter urgently sought bottled water donations during a Highland Avenue water-main break; water service has since returned, though discolored.

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Salem man held without bail in Cabot Street killing

Paul Morey of Salem pleaded not guilty in Salem District Court after being extradited from New Hampshire on murder charges in the death of Patricia Donaldson; he's held without bail, with a probable-cause hearing set for Oct. 16.

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CatVideoFest brings feline clips to Cinema Salem

CatVideoFest 2026 screens 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at CinemaSalem as part of Salem CritterFest, with part of ticket proceeds benefiting PALS Animal Life Savers.

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Critter Fest opens with 'Second Nature' screening

Critter Fest's opening-night film, "Second Nature," screens 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at CinemaSalem, launching the animal-themed festival.

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Hannah lecture revisits a Revolutionary War sea battle

"Hannah in Context: What Really Happened, and Why Did it Matter?" runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the Salem Armory Visitor Center.

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Salem's Comedy Coven brings haunted comedy to the stage

Witch City Comedy's "Salem's Comedy Coven" haunted comedy show runs 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at The Lost Library.

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East Reggie Run Club meets Thursday evening

East Regiment Beer Company's East Reggie Run Club meets 6 to 7 p.m. today, starting at 30 Church Street.

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Library trustees meet Thursday at 4 p.m.

Salem's Board of Library Trustees meets 4 to 5 p.m. today.

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Planning Board meets Thursday evening

Salem's Planning Board meets 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. today.

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Affordable Housing Trust holds special meeting Thursday

The Affordable Housing Trust holds a special meeting 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today to continue work on affordable housing priorities.

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