CERT Update
Salem CERT's 6-week disaster training begins Sept 10 at Fire Station #6, ending with an Oct 17 drill. The program covers first aid, rescue, and fire safety to prepare citizens for real crises.
City
Empty lot on Moyer Lane NW to become site for three-story apartment building
Developer Jorge Brambila updated the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board on a planned $7.1M, 32-unit mixed-use apartment building at 415 Moyer Lane NW. Supported by a $749,000 urban renewal grant, the 3-story local project features studio/1-bedroom units, EV charging, and ground-floor retail.
Salem Globe Restoration Project Stalled
Faced with $1.5M in repair costs for Salem's weather-damaged Eco-Earth Globe, the City urgently seeks funding partnerships. While volunteers raised $300k, a state grant expires in June 2027. Budget constraints leave the project's future, and its long-term maintenance, uncertain.