Calling All Yard Sales!

Salem Patch wants readers to submit the scoop about upcoming yard sales.

Spring is here. And that means spring cleaning and, of course, yard sales. Maybe you're planning a yard sale and want to let people know about it. Or maybe you're looking to buy some stuff and want to find local yard sales. So Salem Patch wants to get the word out. If you're planning a yard sale, let us know. Send the information to aubry@patch.com. Once we have a list of submissions, we'll be sure to compile that into a helpful post for all of you springtime deal-seekers out there.

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Renovation Work at Two Schools Should Begin in Fall

Saltonstall and Collins Middle School will undergo renovation work to repair damaged roofs, improve energy efficiency.

Renovation work will begin in the fall to replace the roofs on two school buildings that have been plagued by leaks for many years, although it is unclear at this stage how much the projects will cost and when work can begin. The repair work at the Collins Middle School and the K-8 Saltonstall School will also include replacement of the boilers, replacement of windows at Saltonstall and substantial masonry work on the crumbling facade of the Collins school. Superintendent Dr. William Cameron said the Massachusetts School Building Authority will review the school district's proposals this summer, before the district can put the projects out to bid. "The funding won't be assured until July," Cameron said. "I anticipate work will start in the…

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Sports Monday

Varsity Sports Schedule For The Week

Varsity High School games being played this week.

The following varsity high school sports games will be played this week. Check out a game and root for the home team.

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Police Log

Dog Dispute Call Involves Snakes and Lizards

An excerpt from the Salem Police Department's Tuesday and Wednesday logs.

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department's Wednesday and Thursday logs. Police received several calls about credit card fraud. They also made several arrests. Wednesday Also on Wednesday Thursday

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Salem Little League Marks 25th Annual Opening Day

Mayor Sam Zoll remembered with moment of silence before first pitch.

Salem Little League celebrated its 25th Annual Opening Day on Sunday, during a ceremony attended by players, families and little league boosters. A parade of players made its way from Salem State University to the ballfield at Forest River Park, where the ceremony began with a moment of silence in honor of former mayor Sam Zoll, before the first pitch. Among the honored guests was Anthony Salvo, who was Salem's mayor in 1987 when the Salem Little League was established. The league has grown from 220 players in 1987 to more than 600 players today, Salvo said. "The organizers are doing a great job," Salvo added. SLL President Patrick Chasse said the league has "great sponsorships, good coaches, and the kids enjoy absolutely everything about …

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VIDEO: Salem Beer Works Debuts New Look

Salem Beer Works re-opened March 16; Renovations give the brewery and restaurant a bigger bar, booths, more tables, open feel.

People will still recognize Salem Beer Works, but renovations at the Derby Street restaurant and brewery give it an updated look and feel. The neon witch sign is still on the brick wall inside the dining room above a bank of TVs. The witch sign, showing the iconic Salem witch riding a broom, was damaged during the renovation, but should be fixed soon. "The witch is still in place and the neon will be fixed very, very soon," said Joe Ferrari, director of guest services for Beer Works. An expanded patio will allow the restaurant to "take care of people who want to sit outdoors," Ferrari said. Booths have been added, a new feature, and some of the booths have TVs. The ceiling has also been opened up to expose two skylights for natural light …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 8

Your daily digest of facts to keep you in-the-know on everything Salem.

Welcome to 5 Things You Need to Know Today, your place for useful facts. We'll provide this early morning digest each weekday to keep Salemites and Salem Patch users in-the-know. To find out what else is happening today in Salem, check out our events calendar.

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City Council to Act on School Committee Compensation

City Council is considering an ordinance to peg School Committee compensation to the Mayor's salary.

Members of the School Committee could see a raise over their current stipend of $2,500, if the City Council passes an ordinance linking compensation to the Mayor's salary. But the proposal to increase the School Committee's stipend to $6,000 raises a host of questions about how elected City officials should be compensated. City Council President Jerry Ryan said he doesn't expect the raise to be as high as proposed, but "there will likely be changes," he said. The ordinance, proposed by School Committee member Dr. Brendan Walsh and submitted by Councilor-at-Large Thomas Furey, seeks to peg the committee stipend at six percent of the Mayor's salary, which stands at $100,000. Walsh said the committee's stipend has remained unchanged for more …

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