Rob Zombie to Direct New Movie ‘The Lords of Salem’

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Rob Zombie will sit in the director’s chair for The Lords of Salem, which starts shooting this spring. Based on a screenplay by Zombie, Set in modern-day Salem, Massachusetts, the thriller will see everyday people haunted by a 300-year-old coven of witches. The plot obviously alludes to the infamous Salem witch trials, which took place in the late … [Read more...]

Salem Lights the Streets with Energy Efficient Bulbs

Its not just a fad!

In a brilliant eco-friendly move, the City of Salem, MA replaced over 350 streetlights with brand new LED technology.  The lights were retrofitted to keep our 385 year-old city looking enchanted. This past summer, Salem was awarded $245,624 “Green Communities” Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which help fund the project.  The new lists … [Read more...]

Salem Announces New Town Slogan via Twitter

Do you 'Tweet?'

How many residents currently use the social media site Twitter?  With over 200 million users, if you’re not using it chances are you might be in the near future.  Social media giants Facebook and Twitter have over 800 million users combined, and the newest wave of adopters are government organizations.  No, they aren’t using it to watch or spy on … [Read more...]

Salem Film Festival March 4-10

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“The festival finds its spirit in Salem’s history as the first great international city in America – establishing trade with the Far East and flooding this country with art, story, and culture from every continent.” As a Salem resident, the Salem Film Festival brings about a week of enjoyment and memories from festivals past.  Not only are the … [Read more...]

Tips on Conquering the Community Running Trail

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With a random 50 degree day in the weekend forecast, I can’t help but get excited for spring!  One of my favorite things to do in the warmer weather is trail running!  Enjoy the fresh air and woodsy smell helps my motivation and almost propels me through the woods.  With such long winters here in Salem, you can imagine how miserable I am when I’m … [Read more...]

How To Cut Your Boston Entertainment Costs Creatively

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Did you know the average cost of a movie ticket in 1985 was $3.50?  Today, that cost has nearly tripled as average movie tickets now cost $9.50!  The bottom line is that the cost of entertainment is rising and getting even more out of hand.  The only way to avoid this used to be by just staying in your apartment home and entertaining yourself that way.  … [Read more...]

Make Valentine’s Day a Success with Dinner at Green Land Café

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If you’ve yet to lock down some solid plans for this Valentine’s Day, the Green Land Café in Salem, MA has the perfect deal for you.  They are offering a special Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu for $65 per person.  For those unfamiliar with Prix Fixe menus, they are basically a collection of pre-determined items presented as a multi-course meal at a … [Read more...]

Salem’s So Sweet 9th Annual Festival This Weekend

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Still trying to figure out something fun to do this weekend that is close to your Jefferson at Salem Station apartment? If so, then make sure to come take part in Salem's 9th Annual So Sweet Festival! Although the Chocolate and Wine Tasting Kickoff Event is sold out for Friday, the Ice Sculpture Festival, starting Saturday at noon, is still on for all … [Read more...]

Resident Reminder on Ways to Save on Utility Bills

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With utility bills expected to reach an all-time high in 2011, now's a perfect time to review the ways our residents can save hundreds of dollars per year on their apartment bills.  The Boston winter continues to slam Salem and Essex County, forcing us to stay in our apartments more and use up more resources.  But, like we've posted before, there are ways … [Read more...]