Today is Friday, May 17, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be another beautiful day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 66. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 47. (sunrise, 5:19 a.m.; low tide, 11:06 a.m.; high tide, 5:27 p.m.; sunset, 8:00 p.m.) 2. A contracting crew was hard at work Thursday afternoon pulling up cobblestones along the mid-section of the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. Click on the video attached to this post for a closer look at recent progress and Click …

Today is Thursday, May 16, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be a beautiful day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 74. Tonight should be clear, with a low around 51. (sunrise, 5:20 a.m.; low tide, 10:19 a.m.; high tide, 4:38 p.m.; sunset, 7:59 p.m.) 2. Over a year’s worth of sawing, painting and hammering aboard the Friendship of Salem will come to a temporary halt tonight as the captain and staff of the ship will present an illustrated outdoor program detailing the recent repairs. The…

Today is Wednesday, May 15, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. You'll want to be prepared for wet weather today. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect showers, mainly after 4 p.m. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with a high near 62. Tonight should be cloudy, with a low around 52. (sunrise, 5:21 a.m.; low tide, 9:33 a.m.; high tide, 3:52 p.m.; sunset, 7:58 p.m.) 2. The Salem Historical Commission will meet tonight in the third-floor conference room of the City Hall Annex on Washington Street. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., is …

Today is Tuesday, May 14, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be another pleasant day in Salem.The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 56. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 42. (sunrise, 5:24 a.m.; low tide, 7:28 a.m.; high tide, 1:45 p.m.; sunset, 7:55 p.m.) 2. Over a year’s worth of sawing, painting and hammering aboard the Friendship of Salem will come to a temporary halt Thursday night as the captain and staff of the ship will present an illustrated outdoor program detailing the …

Today is Monday, May 13, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be a pleasant spring day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 58. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 41. (sunrise, 5:23 a.m.; low tide, 8:08 a.m.; high tide, 2:26 p.m.; sunset, 7:56 p.m.) 2. A representative of Bangkok Paradise is expected to appear before the Salem Licensing Board tonight at the City Hall Annex on Washington Street. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., is expected to feature a discussion …

Today is Friday, May 10, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be a beautiful day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be mostly sunny with a high near 67. Tonight should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. (sunrise, 5:26 a.m.; low tide, 6:08 a.m.; high tide, 12:26 p.m.; sunset, 7:53 p.m.) 2. At their meeting at City Hall Thursday night, Salem City Council members approved the appropriation of $1.9 million for the Bertram Field Renovation Project - which means it will be officially green-lighted if it is approved …

Today is Thursday, May 9, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. You'll want to bring an umbrella with you before you leave the house today. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Otherwise it will be cloudy, with a high near 59. Tonight should be cloudy, with a low around 48. (sunrise, 5:27 a.m.; high tide, 11:45 a.m.; low tide, 5:36 p.m.; sunset, 7:52 p.m.) 2. Salem's City Council will meet tonight at City Hall. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., is expected to feature a discussion regarding a …

Today is Wednesday, May 8, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. You'll want to be prepared for wet weather today. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5 p.m. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 64. Tonight should be cloudy, with a low around 50. (sunrise, 5:29 a.m.; high tide, 11:02 a.m.; low tide, 4:54 p.m.; sunset, 7:51 p.m.) 2. The Salem City Council is slated to consider a report from the Committee on Administration and Finance (co-posted with the Committee of the Whole) regarding…

Today is Tuesday, May 7, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be another nice day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents an expect it to be mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 50. (sunrise, 5:30a.m.; high tide, 10:14 a.m.; low tide, 4:10 p.m.; sunset, 7:50 p.m.) 2. Salem fire investigators have not yet announced what sparked a fire on Beacon Street in Salem Sunday that claimed the life of a local man. Check back with Salem Patch this afternoon for an update from state police fire …

Today is Monday, May 6, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be another pleasant spring day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 59. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 49. (sunrise, 5:31 a.m.; high tide, 9:20 a.m.; low tide, 3:21 p.m.; sunset, 7:49 p.m.) 2. After hearing that police responded to a recently discovered "sinkhole" on Howard Street, we took a swing by Sunday afternoon to snap a picture for our Salem Patch Facebook page. The picture, which is attached to this post…

Today is Friday, May 3, and here are the five things you need to know:  1. It should be another nice spring day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be cloudy, with a high near 54. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 45. (sunrise, 5:35 a.m.; low tide, 12:28 p.m.; high tide, 6:55 p.m.; sunset, 7:45 p.m.)  2. Here's an interesting nugget from Thursday night's Salem Planning Board meeting at Bentley Elementary School. When questioned by a local resident about exactly how the Salem Harbor Power Station's giant stacks would be …

Today is Thursday, May 2, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It will be another pleasant day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be cloudy, with a high near 63. Tonight should be cloudy, with a low around 41. (sunrise, 5:36 a.m.; low tide, 11:26 a.m.; high tide, 5:51 p.m.; sunset, 7:45 p.m.) 2. The next round of construction on the Essex Street Pedestrial Mall is slated to begin on May 13 and wrap up before the end of June. Work will include the removal of eight diseased trees, brick replacement and the removal of several …

Today is Wednesday, May 1, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be another beautiful day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 62. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 44. (sunrise, 5:38 a.m.; low tide, 10:27 a.m.; high tide, 4:49 p.m.; sunset, 7:43 p.m.) 2. Looking for a Footprint Power update? The Salem Planning Board will meet tomorrow night at Bentley School and a site review of the Footprint Power station will be on the agenda. The meeting in scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. 3…

Today is Tuesday, April 30, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Tonight should be clear, with a low around 40. (sunrise, 5:39 a.m.; low tide, 9:30 a.m.; high tide, 3:49 p.m.; sunset, 7:42 p.m.) 2. The Boutique will reopen in its new location on Front Street today, according to owner Jim McMahon. As part of the business' special moving sale, all of The Boutique's art print scarves will be on sale for $15. 3. The Salem Recycling Committee will meet tonight on the …

Today is Monday, April 29, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be a beautiful spring day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be partly sunny, with a high near 63. Tonight should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. (sunrise, 5:40 a.m.; low tide, 8:35 a.m.; high tide, 2:53 p.m.; sunset, 7:41 p.m.) 2. The Salem Licensing Board will meet this afternoon at the City Hall Annex on Washington Street. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., is expected to feature a discussion regarding Rockafella's Restaurant's …

Today is Thursday, April 25, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be a nice day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 41. (sunrise, 5:46 a.m.; high tide, 11:31 a.m.; low tide, 5:33 p.m.; sunset, 7:36 p.m.) 2. The Salem City Council will meet tonight at City Hall on Washington Street. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., is expected to feature a motion aimed at evaluating the health risks associated with the use of gas-…

Today is Wednesday, April 24, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be another pleasant spring day in Salem. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Tonight should be cloudy, with a low around 44. (sunrise, 5:48 a.m.; high tide, 10:43 a.m.; low tide, 4:46 p.m.; sunset, 7:35 p.m.) 2. The debate surrounding the health risks associated with the use of gas-powered leaf blowers may soon become a hot topic in Salem. Thursday night's City Council meeting is expected to feature a motion from …

Today is Tuesday, April 23, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. Rain likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. (sunrise, 5:49 a.m.; high, 10:01 a.m.; low tide, 4:09 p.m.; sunset, 7:34 p.m.) 2. Several Salem High music groups are heading to NYC to perform for a festival. As cool as that is, it gets better — you can catch a preview performance tonight at 7 p.m. during the Spring Concert at the school. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and students. 3. Brush up your Shakespeare! The annual Shakespeare Open Mic returns to …

Today is Monday, April 22, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. (sunrise, 5:51 a.m.; high, 9:12 a.m.; low tide, 3:22 p.m.; sunset, 7:33 p.m.) 2. A Salem teen with special needs still needs your help to win a handicapped-accessible van. Life Moving Forward is hosting a National Mobility Awareness Month contest that will award the van. Dominick Pacheco, 14, of Salem, is in the running. CLICK HERE to vote for Dominick. You can vote once a day. Contest ends May 10. 3. A lot happened over the weekend in regards to the Boston Marathon bombing. We've …

Today is Friday, April 19, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. A slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 14 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. (sunrise, 5:55 a.m.; high, 6:20 a.m.; low tide, 12:38 p.m.; sunset, 7:30 p.m.) 2. If you missed last night's huge, moving "Salem Stands With Boston" event on the Common, we have a photo gallery already posted. It's going to be a crazy news day, but I hope also to upload some video this morning. 3. Speaking of the crazy news day, I'm waking up to an almost unimaginable…