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Preservation Awards honor restorations tonight
September 22, 2026
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Historic Salem Honors Built Environment at Preservation Awards
Historic Salem, Inc. presents its Preservation and Bowditch Awards tonight at 6:30 at the Hawthorne Hotel, recognizing restoration projects nominated by neighbors and chosen by a panel of local experts for stewardship, craftsmanship and respect for the city's historical character. The evening also announces winners of the HSI Salem 400+ Photo Contest and features historic home service providers at a resource expo, with an ice cream buffet and cash bar. Tickets are available through Historic Salem's website.
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SCORE Leads Free Startup Business Workshop at Enterprise Center
The Enterprise Center at Salem State University hosts 'Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Series Session #1' on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 8:30–10:30 a.m., featuring SCORE mentor Michael L. Thompson and guest professionals covering legal structure and commercial insurance.
The Enterprise Center
Salem Licensing Board Convenes Special Session on License Transfers
The Salem Licensing Board meets remotely Tuesday, September 22, at noon to consider package store license transfers and special liquor licenses for upcoming city events.
City of Salem
Salem Public Library Offers Sensory Bins Playtime for Toddlers
Salem Public Library hosts 'Sensory Bins: Little Learners' Tuesday, September 22, from 10–10:30 a.m., offering tactile play for children ages 18 months to 3 in the Children's Program Room.
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Salem lecture to examine maritime law's local roots
Essex Heritage hosts Senior U.S. District Judge William G. Young Wednesday, September 23, for a talk on maritime law cases in Salem and Boston during the early American republic.
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Salem State hosts discussion on art, democracy and civic life
Salem State University's Berry Institute of Politics hosts 'The Power of Art and Democracy' with fellow Tanisha Sullivan and Ché Anderson Tuesday, September 22, from 9:25–10:40 a.m. at Forten Hall.
Salem State University
Salem Chamber schedules visa workshop for employers
The City of Salem and Salem Chamber of Commerce host a free lunch-and-learn on visa options including PERM, H-1B and E-2 programs Tuesday, September 22, at noon.
City of Salem
Storytime with Miss Simone returns to Salem library
Salem Public Library hosts Storytime with Miss Simone Tuesday, September 22, at 3:30 p.m. for children ages 0–5 and caregivers, with books, songs and activities.
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Salem Food Tours offers afternoon tasting stroll
Salem Food Tours leads an Afternoon Stroll Tuesday, September 22, from noon to 3:30 p.m., featuring cheese, wine, chocolate, spice, clam chowder, bread and a sweet treat.
Creative Collective Essex County MA
Salem Public Library hosts chess club for all ages
Salem Public Library holds its weekly Chess Club Tuesday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m., open to all ages and skill levels with basic instruction available.
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Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon meets Tuesday at Salem Athenaeum
The poetry salon meets Tuesday, September 22, from 7–9 p.m. at the Salem Athenaeum, where attendees read and discuss poetry.
Salem Athenaeum
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