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🌱 Patch AM: Which hidden Salem spots do locals recommend for the 400th celebration?

Also, don't miss ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute on the Salem Patch calendar

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Cheers Salem! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which hidden Salem spots do locals recommend for the 400th celebration?
  • What did the Salem School Committee conditionally approve at this meeting?
  • How does a new graphic history challenge Salem's 'Witch City' image?

Also on today's calendar: ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute and 11 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Paul L.!

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Witchy Guide on What to Do for Salem's 400th Anniversary (vogue.com subscription) — Salem's 400th anniversary is inspiring locals to share their favorite witchy and historical spots, from Pickering Wharf and The Cauldron Black to Salem Willows and Winter Island. If you live in Salem, this guide highlights specific neighborhoods, parks, and photo‑worthy streets where you can escape the crowds, enjoy the waterfront, and connect with the city's layered past beyond the usual tourist stops.
   

• Salem, MA School Committee — September 3, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Salem families get a brief look at a School Committee meeting where the board conditionally approved a site plan with changes to landscaping. The MeetingWatch tool promises plain‑English explanations, links to minutes, and exact video timestamps, though this sample page mostly showcases how residents could use the service to track local decisions.
   

• More Weight: A Salem Story by Ben Wickey (lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com) — A new graphic nonfiction book, More Weight: A Salem Story, reexamines the 1692 witch trials, the Giles Corey legend, and how modern Salem profits from its tragic past. The reviewer reflects on visiting Salem's memorials, the city's Halloween tourism, and the tension between honoring victims and embracing 'Witch City' branding that still shapes how outsiders see your town today.
   

📸 Around Salem

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📸 Salem Little League parade staging area. —Paul L. Like

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Swampscott

  • Swampscott State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Races, Candidates (patch.com)

Peabody

  • Peabody Keeps Water Restrictions As MA Lowers Drought Level (patch.com)
  • Peabody Institute Library To Open Sundays Starting In September (patch.com)

Ok Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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