Please join us for the annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27, 2019, at 8 a.m. at the Salem City Cemetery. The address is 965 South 140 East. This is a great opportunity to remember the brave men and women who served our country as well as pay respect to our loved ones who have passed on.

Salem City will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. Garbage service will be a day late that week and will be picked up on Wednesday, May 29th. Please have your cans curbside by 7:00 a.m.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION/CLOSURES

Salem City Pressurized Irrigation System

As a reminder, there is no watering allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Thank you!

You can visit Slow the Flow web page and under Lawn Watering Guide to see the states recommendation of when to water your lawns and how often:

https://slowtheflow.org/tools-and-resources/#guide

NOTICE OF SALEM CITY MUNICIPAL OFFICES

(ELECTIONS)
 

To be voted on in the Salem City Municipal General Election on November 5, 2019 : Three (3) Councilmember positions available—all are 4 Year terms.     Candidate filing period begins June 3, 2019 and ends June 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m..  Declaration of Candidacy Forms for Nomination Petition must be filed in person with the Salem City Recorder at 30 West 100 South Salem, Utah during the filing period, between the hours of 7:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Monday—Thursday and 7:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019.

Election Information

Thank you to all of those that participated in the Salem City 2019 survey.

Click here to see survey results

The RV dump station will be closed until further notice due to construction.

 
Green Waste Vouchers will be available again this year. 
The city council has decided to allow each Salem City residential home and Salem City Business two vouchers that will allow them to take their green waste to the South Valley Transfer Station at the north end of Spanish Fork Main Street (2450 West 400 South in Springville) at no charge. The vouchers are for a normal pick-up truck load that is covered. If it is not covered or if it is more than a normal pick-up truck load, you will be charged extra. You may pick up your vouchers at the Salem City office during business hours. These vouchers can be used anytime from April 1, 2019 through the end of November 2019.

 Central Utah Water Conservancy District
is offering free classes 

click here for more information

Salem City and Landmark Design are currently working to update the Salem City General Plan. The Plan will focus on:

1) Evaluating the current vision & goals for the Land Use element
2) Creating a vision & goals for the Northwest Quadrant (Area between Arrowhead Trail and I-15)
3) Reviewing and revising the existing Parks, Recreation and Open Space element

To learn more, visit the project website: http://www.ldi-ut.com/salem

Salem City Sewer Plant Project Updates & Photos

CALENDARS: The 2019 Salem City Calendars have been mailed out.  If you are a resident and get your mail in a Post Office box, you will need to come to the office to pick up your calendar.  We do have extra calendars for sale at $10 each. 

There are some 2018 calendars left if you would like one for the pictures or the emergency cards.  You can stop by and pick one up.  They are free as long as they last.
 

Salem City has a NEW Exchange Zone. 

It is located on the East Side of the Salem City Office 
at 90 South Main Street.

click here for more information 

 Nuisance Abatement

Salem City has ordinances in place regarding nuisance abatement on property.  Nuisances include but are not limited to the following.  Inoperable vehicle's, noxious or unsightly weeds, debris including trash, lumber, construction waste, bricks, tires or other items similar in nature. If you have any questions please feel free to to contact Officer Christensen of the Salem Police Department 801-423-2312.
click here for entire letter regarding nuisance abatement

 FOR SAFETY REASONS WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT SHARPS INCLUDING MEDICAL NEEDLES

 Effective Immediately: 

The Salem Police Department will no longer be accepting 
any types of sharps including needles.

Disposal Option:

South Valley Solid Waste District will take your sharps including needles.
You can drop medical needles off to them if they are in a sharp container or in a 2 liter soda bottle.You can purchase sharp containers at, Salem Hills Pharmacy, Walmart or by going online.

South Valley Solid Waste District
2450 West 400 South Springville, UT
(801) 489-3027  

Salem City Police Chief Brad James would like Senior Citizens and Family Members who have Senior Citizens to be aware of potential fraud and scam.    Below are two different links to help residents be aware:

“Clear guide to help people avoid and detect elder fraud”

Here is a guide Common Elderly Scams for our Senior Community. It includes the common fraud tactics and popular scams used on seniors. We hope you find this guide helpful.

 Senior Citizen Alert - Scam and Fraud (click here)