Salem Kicks Off Annual Street Sweeping Program

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Salem, Massachusetts is launching its annual spring street sweeping program next week, which will run through the end of April. The sweeping will begin in the Point Neighborhood on March 16, followed by entrance corridors on March 17, and the Downtown district on March 18. Neighborhood sweeping will then take place from March 30 to April 28.

Why it matters

Street sweeping is an important part of maintaining clean and well-kept streets in Salem, especially as the city transitions into the spring season. The program requires cooperation from residents to ensure the Department of Public Services can effectively sweep the streets.

The details

Sweeping in the entrance corridors, including Boston Street, Bridge Street, and Lafayette Street, will occur from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on an alternating schedule for even and odd sides of the street. Residential neighborhood street sweeping will take place on both sides of the street on the same day, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Temporary "No Parking/Tow Zone" signs will be posted, and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed or towed.

• The street sweeping program will begin on Monday, March 16.
• Entrance corridor sweeping will take place on March 17.
• Downtown district sweeping will begin on March 18.
• Neighborhood sweeping will start on March 30 and continue through April 28.

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What’s next

Residents are encouraged to check the street sweeping schedule online, at the Department of Public Services office, City Hall, or the Salem Public Library to find their designated sweep day.