Where

City Council Chambers, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 2nd floor

From the posted agenda, as read by AI. The agenda is the official notice; check it before you go.

How to take part

• Attend in person at City Council Chambers, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 2nd floor.
• Residents can speak during Public Testimony at regular meetings, in person in Council Chambers (93 Washington St., 2nd floor) or by Zoom, for up to 3 minutes each and 15 minutes in all. Sign up on the city's online form, open from 6:30 PM the Tuesday before the meeting, or in the City Clerk's Office, until 6:30 PM on the day of the meeting. The City Clerk's Office: 978-745-9595 ext. 41200, mfisher@salem.com. Source: City Council agenda of October 8, 2026 (opens in new tab).
• The posted agenda (opens in new tab) is the official notice. It may give instructions for public comment.
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What's on the agenda

The meeting will count Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots and ballots mailed by voters from outside the U.S. It will be held only if necessary. Ballots must be postmarked on or before November 3, 2026.

Agenda items

• Count Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots (FWAB)
• Count ballots mailed by voters from outside the U.S., postmarked on or before November 3, 2026, and received by 5:00 P.M. on November 13, 2026

Terms used here

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law on access for people with disabilities.

M.G.L.

Massachusetts General Laws, the state's laws.

Open Meeting Law

The state law (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18 to 25) that requires public boards to meet in public, post notice of their meetings in advance, and keep minutes.

All the terms in the glossary

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