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Tax Collectors Office Closed on Friday, June 5, 2026

The Tax Collectors Office will be closed this Friday, June 5, 2026. Apologies for any inconvenience. Normal office hours will resume for... more ››

Regional Repair/Fix-It Days

Regional Repair/Fix-It Days These events are free and open to all Franklin County residents.

Annual Town Meeting, May 11

Childcare is offered

New Salem is holding it's Annual Town Meeting on May 11th at 7:00 pm at Swift River School, 201 Wendell Road. Please see the ... more ››

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Spring "Clean Sweep" Bulky Waste Recycling Day

SPRING “CLEAN SWEEP” BULKY WASTE RECYCLING DAY

Information Session on Override

The Finance Committee is holding a Public Information Session on April 21st at 6:30 PM in the New Salem Public Library. Department Heads,... more ››

Storm Warning

A cold weather advisory is in effect as current forecasts show snow showers developing late Sunday into Monday with hazardous wind gusts of... more ››

Public Invited to FCTS Informational Forum for Proposed New School

Franklin County Technical School

Public Invited to FCTS Informational Forum for Proposed New School

Transfer Station Extended Hours 02/04

 Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the transfer station will be open extended hours, 2 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.
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Town Offices Closed Due to Inclement Weather

Selectboard Meeting Virtual

Due to the inclement weather, Town Offices are closed today. The Selectboard meeting has been moved to virtual only. Use this link to join:

Extreme Winter Temperatures and Storm This Weekend

A cold weather advisory is in effect as dangerous wind chills are expected to peak late tonight into early Saturday with wind chill... more ››

Special Town Meeting Feb 9th

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Special Town Meeting Postponed!

The Special Town Meeting scheduled for January 12th at 6pm has been postponed. A new date has not been set.Reach out to the Town... more ››

Town Hall Delayed Opening

Due to inclement weather, the Stowell building will open at 2 pm on January 7th, 2026.With any pressing concerns, contact Emily Hill at... more ››

Transfer Station Closed December 24th

The New Salem Transfer Station will be closed Wednesday, December 24th.

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Town Hall Holiday Hours

Adjusted Hours for Town Hall.Town of New SalemDecember 24th: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PMDecember 25th: ClosedDecember 26th: ClosedDecember 29th: 8:... more ››

Yes/No checklist for recycling

Holiday Recycling Reminder

How to Reduce Trash this Holiday Season

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Town Offices Closed!

Due to severe winter weather on 12/02/2025, the Town Offices will be closed. Contact Town Coordinator Emily Hill at... more ››

New Salem Open Space and Recreation Plan Comment Period Open until December 8th

View the plan, presentation, and survey results here

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New Salem Open Space & Recreation Public Forum

New Salem Open Space & Recreation Public ForumThursday, November 20th7 – 8:30 p.m.New Salem Library Community Room or... more ››

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