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Board of Works
10-13-2026 5:00 pm -
Common Council
10-13-2026 5:30 pm -
Board of Works
11-09-2026 5:00 pm -
Common Council
11-09-2026 5:30 pm -
Board of Works
12-14-2026 5:00 pm -
Common Council
12-14-2026 5:30 pm
Welcome to Salem Indiana
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Salem is located in scenic Southern Indiana just 35 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky and less than 100 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana. Salem is a great place to live and make a living. We have high achieving public schools, and a wide variety of community activities. Salem also has a strong and diverse economic base. If you're a visitor to Salem, we hope you will take note of our many unique and historic destinations. As a city, Salem has retained much of its small town flavor, a flavor that is enhanced by the city’s tree-lined streets, stately old homes and a friendly atmosphere that has been nurtured and handed down through the generations.
City of Salem Announces Infrastructure and Safety Upgrades on Jackson Street
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The City of Salem has officially commenced an infrastructure and safety improvement project along Jackson Street. Funded in part by the state’s Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program, the project will modernize stormwater management and significantly
improve traffic flow and driver safety.
The upgrades feature the installation of a completely updated drainage control system designed to mitigate localized flooding and manage heavy stormwater runoff. Crews are actively constructing a brand-new roadway surface, which will culminate in a vital safety
upgrade: the addition of a dedicated center turn lane. This new lane configuration is designed to reduce rear-end collisions, alleviate traffic congestion, and provide motorists with a safer environment to navigate the busy corridor.
Barring severe weather or unforeseen delays, the City anticipates project completion within the next 30 days.
Contact:
Salem City Hall
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Phone: 812-883-4265
Job Announcement: Part-Time Janitorial Help
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Employer: City of Salem
The City of Salem is currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to join our team for part-time janitorial help.
Job Details & Responsibilities:
- Light janitorial work including dusting, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and keeping spaces tidy.
- Maintaining cleanliness across various city buildings.
- Flexible, part-time hours.
How to Apply:
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Salem City Hall directly at 812-883-4265 or stop by for application.
Washington County Community Calendar
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The City of Salem is excited to announce partnership with the Washington County Community Foundation to launch an inclusive Washington County Community Calendar. This is a digital platform designed to serve as the definitive hub for local events, helping Salem residents stay connected while giving non-profit corporations a valuable tool to spread awareness about their offerings and community focused activities.
Recognizing the need for unified, easily accessible scheduling resource, the City of Salem and the Washington County Community Foundation collaborated to build a platform that bridges the gap between event organizers and the public. From festivals and farmers market events to small business drives, the calendar provides a streamlined space to showcase everything Washington County has to offer.
To ensure the calendar is as robust and comprehensive as possible, The City of Salem encourages all local organizations, clubs, schools and businesses hosting community events to get in touch. If you are planning an event open to the community, simply reach out the Mayor’s office with details. Additionally, post your announcement to social media as an “Event” not just a post. This will ensure the Community Calendar will update automatically.
You can view the live platform today by visiting the City of Salem website, www.cityofsalemin.com and clicking COMMUNITY CALENDAR on the homepage.
Senior Center Calendar - September 2026
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The Senior Center is located at 1705 North Shelby Street and open Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm. The upcoming events are provided in the calendar.
Click here to view the monthly events calendar - Opens in New Window







