A limited selection of websites related to Salem, housing, and homelessness.
GESNA spans two wards in Salem, Ward 2 and Ward 3. Find all of our City councilor contact details here: https://www.salemma.gov/780/City-Council
On the ballot are all 11 City Council seats, Mayor, and 3 of 6 School Committee seats. Links to Candidate pages are provided, if available.
HomeBASE helps families who are eligible for Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter find stable housing in Massachusetts.
HUD definition of affordable housing: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/affordable_housing_barriers
Imagine Salem on Chapter 40R smart growth for Margin Street complete details here: https://imaginesalem.org/40rsmart-growth-overlay-districts-marginhighendicott
Metro Housing|Boston’s personalized services help residents of greater Boston bridge gaps in the homelessness prevention and affordable housing system.
The Way Home is the collective effort to prevent and end homelessness in the Houston region through permanent housing with supportive services. https://www.thewayhomehouston.org/
A limited selection of articles related to housing and homelessness.
Salem police said Raymond Garland, 54, is facing drug trafficking charges after being accused of preying on the city's unhoused population. Article by Scott Souza, Patch Staff, September 17, 2025:
Many neighbors speak out against plans for homeless services at the Second Congregational Church in Beverly. Article by Paul Leighton, The Beverly Beat, July 1, 2025:
https://thebeverlybeat.substack.com/p/a-heated-meeting" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> https://thebeverlybeat.substack.com/p/a-heated-meeting
Salem police said the arrests targeted those accused of supplying cocaine and fentanyl to unhoused people near Margin and Canal streets. Article by Scott Souza, Patch Staff, March 3, 2025:
https://patch.com/massachusetts/salem/dozen-charged-salem-drug-bust-those-preying-citys-homeless
Number of Families in Shelter Falls Below 5,000 Following Governor Healey’s Reforms, April 2025:
Governor Healey Takes Additional Steps to Enhance Safety, Lower Cost of Emergency Shelter System, March 2025: http:// https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-takes-additional-steps-to-enhance-safety-lower-cost-of-emergency-shelter-system" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-takes-additional-steps-to-enhance-safety-lower-cost-of-emergency-shelter-system
Massachusetts Emergency Assistance Shelter Security Assessment Report from former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, February 2025:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/massachusetts-emergency-assistance-shelter-security-assessment/download
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Systemwide Changes to Lower Shelter Costs, November 2024:
Letter to the Editor by Joe Cultrera, Marblehead Weekly News, September 3, 2024:
https://marbleheadweeklynews.com/lte-why-is-there-no-lifebridge-shelter-in-marblehead/
Letter to the Editor by Lifebridge board members, Marblehead Weekly News, August 28, 2024:
Streets of Salem published by Donna Seger, May 30, 2023:
https://streetsofsalem.com/2023/05/30/a-neighborhood-besieged/