Community Corner
What Is There Too Much Of In Salem?
We asked readers what they thought there was an abundance of in Salem. You answered on Facebook with the good, bad and the unnecessary.

SALEM, MA - Moderation is key. As Patch editors, we often hear back from readers regarding which businesses they would like to see come to Salem. We also receive complaints about what there is too much of in your town- whether it be traffic, businesses, or crime-related.
So we asked our readers on Facebook, “What does Salem have too much of?”
Here’s what you said:
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- “Roads that need paving.”
- “I would have to say WAY too many Condos!”
- “Tourist shops. Make the downtown for residents!”
- “too many pricy restaurants in the downtown area”
- “Dunkin Donuts”
- “Traffic!”
- “Definitely pothole roads!”
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