Blog
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On May 5th, our community will cast a vote either in favor, or against, the new high school project. There is a lengthy, ongoing, FAQ page at the Yes for Salem website.
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House Ways and Means Committee favorably voted for a 100+ page energy bill. The most important part of the bill is a $1 Billion cut to the state’s nation-leading energy efficiency program, Mass Save. This cut would be devastating to the program and to people in Massachusetts.
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Air quality is an issue that demands constant attention.
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The Salem High School (SHS) Environmental Club attended the Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition’s (MYCC) Advocacy Day, a youth-led event that gathers students across Massachusetts to march in solidarity to the Statehouse and speak directly to their legislators about priority climate action bills.
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On February 9th, SAFE partnered with Crew and the Nature Conservancy to host a Coastal Resilience and Relocation event.
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On January 29th, the City of Salem hosted a public meeting, which discussed updates made to the Hazard Mitigation Plan and possible next steps, to increase city resiliency.
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SAFE visited the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) exhibit, “Knowing Nature Stories of the Boreal Forest,” which explores the boreal forest biome.
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With SAFE as a co-sponsor, IRWA hosted the State of the Ipswich River Watershed: Salem Edition on October 8th, 2025 at City Hall Annex.
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SAFE Board Member featured of the Strengthening Offshore Wind Community Engagement webinar by CESA.
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On October 8th 2025, one of our SAFE interns toured a wastewater treatment facility, receiving a behind-the-scenes look.
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Federal funding cuts have impacted food access all over the country. Learn of the many local resources that are available here or around Salem.
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SAFE hosts our second annual fundraiser event to help sustain SAFE’s efforts and bring inspiration to the community.
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North Shore CDC honors SAFE and SAFE’s Treasurer as the 2025 Community Partner and Community Hero at their Beyond the Bricks celebration.
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On Sunday, October 19th, Greenlawn Cemetery & Arboretum hosted their occasional volunteer day.
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On October 9th, our two SAFE interns had the opportunity to volunteer at Mack Park Farm, preparing the field for the first frost.