City of
Salem NJ
A Message From the Mayor
Welcome, Visitors!
Welcome to the great City of Salem! A city full of rich history, great architecture, and a prominent future.
Salem City is located along the Salem River, with access to water and upgraded rail ways to support current and future industrial growth. Salem City occupies 2.8 square miles of residential, retail, commercial, and industrial community with great opportunities for private investment and city wide development.
Our City mission is to foster community pride that allows our residents to be active participants in the strategic, substantive and sustainable enhancement of resident’s quality of life, as the governing body stimulates citywide growth by demonstrating competent business savvy, transparent and trust worthy leadership and a commitment to delivering excellence in service.
Salem City is a reflection of the best Salem County and the State of New Jersey have to offer. We look forward to you getting to know Salem City and invite you to make our home your home.
Sincerely,
Mayor Charles Washington, Jr.
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Public Hearing
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A Q&A has been assembled to address recent discussions and concerns about the conditions of some of the properties in the City.
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Ground-Breaking News
The City of Salem has been chosen as the FIRST city in the state to receive help formulating and implementing a jobs-based redevelopment plan.
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Municipal Court Sessions
Salem City Municipal Court will continue to be conducting court sessions virtually until otherwise announced.
Important Notice of Public Hearing
The City of Salem is providing notice that the Salem City Council will conduct a public hearing at its Publicly held Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 14, 2021; beginning at 6:30pm.
Salem City Shredding Event
The Salem City Clean Communities Committee is sponsoring a Citywide shredding day on Saturday 6-12-2021 from 9AM to 12 noon.