City Council Regular Meeting February 12th, 2026

Salem City Council · February 13, 2026

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Meeting opening and procedural

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Council President Merkel called the regular meeting to order, noted the posted notice, and dispensed with the reading of the minutes. The body then led the Pledge of Allegiance and an acknowledgement of Indigenous land (Naumkeag / Massachusett).

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At its Feb. 12, 2026 meeting, the Salem City Council unanimously adopted a resolution committing to protections for immigrant residents and sent several ordinances (snow removal fines, composting, gas-powered leaf blowers) to committee. Councilors also confirmed appointments, approved several small appropriations including $235,109.24 for the Salem Skipper expansion, and adopted a 60-day trial 20 mph safety zone on Ford Avenue.

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