Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How new MeVa bus routes will change trips to Salem, NH
Coming up on the Salem Patch calendar: Intergenerational Collaborative of Salem NH
Good day Salem! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new MeVa bus routes will change trips to Salem, NH
- Which Salem students just earned BBB integrity scholarships?
Also on today's calendar: NH and MA Simon® Centers Partner with Cradles to Crayons for Holiday Giving Tree and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Salemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Salem? Post it to Salem photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Salemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 34 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 42, low: 25.
- Thursday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MeVa Plans New Bus Routes with Faster Methuen Service, Access to Salem NH Medical (whav.net) — Residents who rely on public transit will soon have direct MeVa bus service from Methuen into Salem including stops at Tuscan Village’s Mass General Brigham facility and other shopping and medical sites. Starting this spring, two new routes aim to cut travel times, ease overcrowding, and better connect Salem with Lawrence commuter rail and Manchester Transit services. 
• BBB Serving New Hampshire awards $25,000 in scholarships to nine students (unionleader.com) — Two Salem residents and a Salem business are among those honored as BBB Serving New Hampshire awards $25,000 in integrity scholarships to nine students. Local student Jacob Dearth and Western Governors University student Morgan Wesinger, plus Highline Auto Sales of Salem, are recognized in a program celebrating ethics, leadership, and community involvement across the state.
📸 Around Salem
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Salem
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Intergenerational Collaborative of Salem NH
Kelley Library, 234 Main St, Salem
1:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- NH and MA Simon® Centers Partner with Cradles to Crayons for Holiday Giving Tree
The Mall at Rockingham Park , 99 Rockingham Park Blvd , Salem
10:00 am - NH and MA Simon® Centers Partner with Cradles to Crayons for Holiday Giving Tree
The Mall at Rockingham Park , 99 Rockingham Park Blvd , Salem
10:00 am - Rail Trail Phases 4-5 - Local Concerns Meeting
Salem, NH Calendar , 33 Geremonty Drive Knightly Meeting Room , Salem
6:00 pm - Winter Holiday Concert
North Salem Elementary School Salem, NH 03079
6:00 pm - Tuscan Village Visit — Santa_Keith
9 Via Toscana , Salem
6:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting - CANCELLED
Salem, NH Calendar Salem, NH 03079
7:00 pm - Christmas Eve Carol Sing
Heritage Baptist Church , 108 Rockingham Rd , Windham
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
📣 Salem Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Energy Commission Meeting
Atkinson Town Hall , 19 Academy Ave , Atkinson
7:00 pm - PAWS to READ (Emerging readers & readers)
Kimball Library , 5 Academy Ave #5 , Atkinson
3:40 pm - Clay Melted Snowman (Ages 8+)
Kimball Library , 5 Academy Ave #5 , Atkinson
6:00 pm - Chris Lester
The Common Man Windham , 88 Range Rd , Windham
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Salem PatchAM possible:
- Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel — (603) 898-0868
Making Your Dream Home a Reality Since 1989 - Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate — (603) 458-7962
Basement Remodeling Experts in NH, MA and ME
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Salem. Apply here.
- Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Mall at Rockingham Park - Part Time in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Windham
- Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Hosts Insightful Meet & Greet with Scott Brown (patch.com)
Pelham
- Lowell School Committee member Eileen DelRossi's DUI dismissed (lowellsun.com)
Derry
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: I don't know, but April May!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
