The Salem Downrigging Festival

The Salem Downrigging Festival Launches November 7th
Contact: Jonathan Parker, 978-210-4245

Schooner FAME Under Sail
Courtesy Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
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​​SALEM, MA - Join the Essex county sailing community as we mark the end of the sailing season with Salem's second annual Downrigging Festival on Saturday November 7, 2015. The day-long event features public sails ($10 for adults, $5 for children 13 and under) on the Schooners ARDELLEand FAME and downrigging demonstrations aboard FRIENDSHIP.Inspired by the SULTANA Downrigging Weekend, the Salem Downrigging Festival is a celebration of the end of the sailing season, maritime culture, wooded boats and the sailing heritage of the Essex county. Join us for four public sails, an assortment of maritime talks, live demonstrations, ship tours aboard FRIENDSHIP and more! Public sails require a reservation and fee, but all other activities are free and open to the public.
Participants include Schooner FAME, Schooner ARDELLE, Schooner ADVENTURE, Essex National Heritage Area, Salem Maritime National Historic Site.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, November 7th
(Rain Date: Sunday, November 8th)
10:30am - A Presentation on the Landing Craft NAUMKEAG and Baker's Island - Annie Harris, Essex National Heritage Area. 160 Derby Street, 2nd Floor.
11:00am - Open ship and demonstrations (each half hour) aboard FRIENDSHIP12:00PM - FAME Public Sail (90 minutes)
12:00pm - An illustrated talk on the current downrigging of FRIENDSHIP
1:00pm - ARDELLE Public Sail (90 minutes)
2:00pm - FAME Public Sail (90 minutes)
2:00pm - An illustrated talk on the current downrigging of FRIENDSHIP
3:00pm - ARDELLE Public Sail (90 minutes)
4:30pm - A Presentation by Captain Stefan Edick, Schooner ADVENTURE. 160 Derby Street, 2nd Floor.

Purchase tickets for public sails aboard FAME or ARDELLE online at www.zerve.com/SchoonerFame/Downrig or by calling the Schooner FAME at (978) 729-7600. 
All vessels will be docked at Salem Maritime National Historic Site (173 Derby Street) or Pickering Wharf Marina (23 Congress Street). The free maritime talks will be held in St. Joseph Hall, 2nd floor. (160 Derby Street). Visit www.nps.gov/sama for the complete schedule and updated information.

From: Robert K McCarthy

Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services
Subject: Winter Basketball

5 Broad Street, Salem, MA. 01970 • 978-744-0180 • http://www.salemrec.com/

Notification of lot closure at Blaney Street - Salem Wharf

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

Notification of Lot Closure at Blaney Street/Salem Wharf:

Monday, October 19^th at 10 p.m. to Tuesday, October 20^that 7:00 p.m.

In order to comply with the requirements of the federal Maritime Transportation Security Act, for the arrival of the Seabourn Quest cruise vessel at the Footprint Wharf adjacent to Salem Wharf on Blaney Street, the public parking lot at Salem Wharf on Blaney Street will be closed from Monday, October 19, 10:00 p.m. through Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Alternative overnight parking for residents in that area will be located in the rear row of the VFW parking lot between the cones (95 Derby Street) and the parking lot of the House of the Seven Gables (115 Derby Street). Vehicles may not park at the House of the Seven Gables lot prior to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, and must be removed before 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20.

Salem Ferry passengers who wish to park at the Blaney Street/Salem Wharf parking lot will be permitted access, but will need to pass through a security point. In addition, space will be limited in the parking lot; ferry passenger vehicles will be allowed access on a space available basis.

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PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST & DISPLAY

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST & DISPLAY

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll and the Salem Beautification Committee announce the 8th annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Display.  The contest is open to all Salem children up to the age of 14 years old.  These decorated pumpkins are placed in a display trailer on the Salem Common for visitors and residents to view during the weeks leading up to Halloween.  Pumpkins are judged in three age categories and participants can win prize money donated by Fiesta Shows.

Mayor Driscoll commented, “This contest and display has been a great way to show how creative our young residents are and showcase their talents to the thousands of tourists who visit Salem in October.”

Beautification Committee Chairperson Lisa Lyons stated, “This is such a fun way to celebrate Halloween and get our young children involved in the community. It is amazing to see how many people visit the display and take pictures of the pumpkins.  Last year we had almost two hundred pumpkins on display.”

The City of Salem’s Beautification Committee will be on hand to receive decorated pumpkins on the Common on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Sunday, October 18th from 10am-12noon.  At noon time on Sunday, Beautification Committee members will judge and announce the winning pumpkins. Guidelines for entries can be found below.

PUMPKIN DECORATING GUIDELINES

ALL SALEM CHILDREN ELIGIBLE:  Pumpkins will be judged in three age categories: 6 years old and under, 7-10 years old and 11 -14 years old. Your pumpkin will be on display for all or our residents and tourists to view during October at the Salem Common.  Below are the contest rules.

Pumpkins can be no larger than 7" wide and 12" tall.

Pumpkins may NOT be carved or hollowed out.

Objects, paper, and materials of any kind may be pinned or glued to pumpkins.  Participants may also draw or paint on their entries.

Entries will be received at the Common on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Sunday, October 18th from 10am-12noon. 

Only one entry per child will be accepted.

Each participant will fill out a registration form and be assigned a number.

Judging will take place on Sunday, October 18th at 12:00noon

The following prizes will be awarded in each category:  1st Place - $25; 2nd Place - $20; 3rd Place $15; 4th Place - $10; and 5th Place - $5.  Prize money has been generously donated by Fiesta Shows.

Pumpkins will be placed on permanent display from noon to 6:00pm daily.

Organizers reserve the right to dispose of any pumpkin that deteriorates before the end of the contest.

If desired, participants may reclaim their pumpkins after Sunday, October 25th. Organizers cannot guarantee the condition of the pumpkin at the time of retrieval.

for more information call 978-745-9595, ext. 5676

Mobile pay app for parking meters

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll is pleased to announce that the City will be launching the mobile pay app, Passport Parking, for the City’s on-street parking meters on Wednesday, October 14.
All meters will have a new sticker with easy instructions on how to use the app to pay for parking. Simply download the app, enter your space number and credit card or coupon information, and select how much time you wish to purchase. Users can set up a virtual wallet in the app, to help pay for future parking sessions, as well, or if they would like to more conveniently add time to an existing parking session. The app accepts all major credit cards, as well as coupon codes from local restaurants and businesses.
The app includes an alert function to automatically notify someone when their parking session is about to expire and allow them, if they have not exceeded the time limit, to add time to their parking session from their mobile device without having to return to the meter.
There is no change in parking rates or enforcement hours with this change. In addition, conventional payments by coin or, at applicable meters, by credit card, will still be accepted. The app will shortly also be available for City surface lots, on a date yet to be announced.
For more information, please see the FAQ for the Passport Parking app. The app itself can be downloaded from your mobile app store by searching for "Passport Parking."

Read more: http://www.salem.com/node/27096