Salem Compass

On this episode of The Salem Compass, we continue our focus on the proposed Salem High School Project as Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with the city's Finance Director James LeBlanc to go over the financial aspects of the project. The Mayor and James break down the costs associated with building the new school, the financial details of the vote on May 5th, and how it will impact taxes and the community as a whole. 

This month on the Salem Compass Podcast we're doing something a bit different as we will be focusing in on the proposed Salem High School Project. In this episode Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with the Co-chairs of the High School Building Committee, Nate Brant and Rick Jones, to talk about all things related to the proposed Salem High School project: why it's happening, what's being proposed, and how it will benefit the community. 

Over a decade ago, Blanca Martinez fled Honduras and sought asylum in the United States. Here in Salem she founded a small business and became a leader within the Essex County Community Organization.    This episode was translated by Danyal Najmi

On this episode of The Salem Compass, Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with our Registry of Deeds Eileen Duff to talk about her responsibilities, what the Registry is currently working on, and how homeowners can help protect their properties. 

On this episode of the Salem Compass, Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with new Council President Alice Merkl to talk about what the Salem City Council is responsible for, what Councillor Merkl has accomplished, and what she hopes to see happen in 2026. 

This week Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down to talk with Salem State Professor Gwendolyn Rosemond. The conversation focuses on Black History Month, Professor Rosemond's legacy with Charlotte Forten, and her advice now that she has left her teaching position. 

Mayor Pangallo sits down with city solicitor Beth Rennard on the eve of her retirement after 40 years of serving the city. Beth talks about the changes she has seen in Salem over her long career, and what makes the city so special. 

Salem is turning 400 years old! To kick off the year Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with the City of Salem's 400+ Coordinator Gini Cherol to discuss everything the City has going on during this special year. 

In this episode of the Salem Compass Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with former Salem Mayor and current Lt. Governor of Massachusetts Kim Driscoll to talk about issues that effect both state and local communities. 

Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits downs with the executive director of The Salem Pantry Robyn Burns to discuss all the wonderful and innovative things the Pantry does for Salem and the surrounding local community. 

Mayor Pangallo sits down with the Executive Director and CEO of PEM Lynda Hartigan to talk about the museums role in Salem, the exciting things the museum has coming up, and how the PEM will play a roll in Salem's Quadricentennial Celebrations. 

Mayor Pangallo sits down with Sarah Roy the Director of the Salem Children's Alliance to talk about her role with the city and with Salem's youth. 

With October upon us, Mayor Pangallo sits down with the Executive Director of Destination Salem Ashley Judge to talk about tourism, events and what to expect in October. 

In this episode of the Salem Compass, Mayor Dominick Pangallo interviews Salem's inaugural Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour. J.D. talks about what he is doing with his role as Poet Laureate, what he hopes to accomplish for Salem 400, and shares a Poem. 

This episode, Mayor Pangallo sits down with Chief Lucas Miller to discuss the city's safety protocols around Haunted Happenings. They talk about the do's and don'ts and everything the Salem Police are doing to keep the community and visitors safe this Halloween Season.

On this episode of "The Salem Compass", Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with Attorney General Andrea Campbell to discuss the role of her office and its importance for Salem and Massachusetts residents."

This episode of The Salem Compass has Mayor Dominick Pangallo sitting down with Jennifer Hardin the Superintendent of the Salem Maritime National Historic Park. Jennifer talks about the new designation as a "Park" compared to a "Site" and everything the park has to offer the community. 

Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with the Executive Director of NAGLY James Giessler. They talk about what NAGLY provides for the community, why it is so important, and what events are coming up in the future. 

Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with the City of Salem's Finance Director Anna Freedman to talk about the upcoming City budget as well as how City Finances work. They also discuss Anna's tenure working with the City and what to look for in the future. 

Today Mayor Pangallo interviews Rinus Oosthoek who is retiring from the Salem Chamber of Commerce after two decades of service. Rinus talks about the changes he has experienced over that time as well as his hopes for where Salem goes in the future.

In this episode of the Salem Compass Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with Superintendent of Salem Schools Dr. Stephen Zrike to discuss past, present and future status and improvements in Salem's Public Schools.