Saturday, May 19, 2012
Play developer, and tell us what should go in this Highland Avenue spot.
Healthworks Fitness Center's location on Highland Avenue closed on April 30 after 33 years in business, leaving an empty commercial space. Some work has been done to the wiring in the ceiling, and there's been some work on the floors, but the space is currently empty, and there haven't been any public announcements that something else is moving in. All that's left from Healthworks is a sign announcing the closure, complete with a list of the company's other locations. Take a look at the photo attached to this article. If you had the resources and the authority to decide what would go at the old Healthworks location, what would you choose? Tell us in the comments. If you'd like us to get reader input on a certain vacant spot in the city, be…
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Do you want to be showered with love and Kisses?
With a name like Kisses, you know this lab mix has to be a bundle of love. Kisses is a six-year-old female lab mix from Tennessee looking for her forever home. Watch our video to learn more about this sweet dog. If Kisses is adopted by the time you make it to the shelter, there are plenty of other animals in need of loving homes. Call Northeast Animal Shelter at 978-745-9888 or visit northeastanimalshelter.org for more information.
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Congratulations to Quality Liquors. The topped our Best of Patch Readers' choice in the best liquor store in Salem category. Busa Wine & Spirits and Cosgrove's were also popular. In a five-star rating of the store, Allayne Suke wrote: "They have the best prices and variety." Thanks to all those who participated, and congrats to our winner.
Check out these five weekend activities in Salem.
It's the weekend, time to get out and enjoy everything Salem has to offer. Here's a selection of some of the events going on around town. Check our calendar for more, and if there's something we missed, be sure to add it. Saturday, May 19 Taste History — Grace Episcopal Church has held a May breakfast for quite a long time. Come enjoy another morning of food and friendship at the 149th Annual May Breakfast. Click here for all the details. Get Gardening — Beautify your home at the City of Salem Beautification Committee Plant Sale Fundraiser. Perennials, baskets and annuals will be available for purchase. For complete information, click here. Be Green — Be sure to check out the Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair at Old Town Hall, which …
The following was provided by the Salem Police Department. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Salem Police responded to the following calls and made the following arrests on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday, May 16 5:18 p.m. — Threats were reported on Pope Street. A woman said a fellow tenant keeps harassing her by banging on her door and approaching her in the hallway. The woman said the person has an issue with her sister "and is trying to get back at her sister by going through her." 5:20 p.m. — Two possibly intoxicated men were reported at Washington and Lynde streets. Police said the people were sent on their way. 6:04 p.m. — Police were called to North and Mason streets to check on a woman in the roadway. Police said the woman was highly intoxicated and taken into protective custody. 6:40 p.m. — Police were called to …
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With so much commotion over the fate of the church, we want to know what you have to say.
Lately, there's been quite the commotion over St. Joseph's Church. Over the past few years, Historic Salem Inc. (HSI) has lost appeals to save the church as plans have been developed to raze the structure to build affordable housing. On Wednesday, The Salem News reported the nonprofit developer connected to the Archdiocese of Boston could be close to abandoning the project. The outlet also reported several members of HSI opted to quit the board because of continuous appeals over the housing project. On Thursday at 12:20 p.m., HSI reported it had suspended its appeal via the following press release: "Historic Salem, Inc. officers have notified the Department of Housing and Urban Development that at this time, the organization is suspending …
Police said there were no arrests, but a man was taken into protective custody after the incident.
Police said a physical fight started after a man allegedly tried to walk out of Bangkok Paradise with a drink Wednesday night. Police said they responded after receiving a call about a large fight in a parking lot at Essex and Sewall streets at 11:12 p.m. Upon arrival, officers said they spoke with a Bangkok Paradise employee. He told police a customer attempted to walk out of the restaurant with a drink. The employee said he attempted to stop the man and a dispute started. The argument became physical in the parking lot, the employee told police. Police said the customer refused medical attention for a black eye. Both men said they would not press charges against each other, police said. At 12:02 a.m. Thursday, police responded to Sewall …
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Bangkok Paradise Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
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Here are some tidbits from about town.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Event is scheduled for May 26.
The following was submitted courtesy of Diane Manahan. The Psychedelic Furs will be performing on Saturday, May 26th, 7 pm at the Salem Performing Arts at The Catholic Center on St. Peter’s Street in historic Salem, MA. Tickets are available at TicketFly.com for $30/$35. So, how in the world is a renowned band like the Psychedelic Furs playing a small former catholic school in the Witch City? Ask Stu Ginsburg of Platorum Entertainment and he will tell you, “Salem used to be a tour stop for many performing artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn and The Ramones. The fact that we no longer have a single standing theatre is quite sad. There are many talented musicians out there that would love to come to Salem. We’re starting to make that happen …
Casting agency is continuing to seek extras for new Adam Sandler/Taylor Lautner film.
Have you always wanted to be in the movies? Well, this could be your big chance. The agency in charge of casting for "Grown Ups 2", starring Adam Sandler, Salma Hayak and Taylor Lautner. is still seeking extras for the film. Much of the film will be shot on the North Shore, primarily in Swampscott and Marblehead over the next few months. Sande Alessi Casting posted this today: If you did not make it to our open call, READ THE FOLLOWING VERY CAREFULLY. We will not be responding to posts about this. Click the link below and it will automatically download our registration card. Print it out, fill it out completely and write neatly please. If cards are not filled out completely, we will not be able to cast you. Once your card is filled out, …
Dan H
9:17 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
The City should move the offices from City Hall that has residents coming to City Hall for...such as paying for fees or parking stickers because parking at City Hall is not adequate.... more ›