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Animal Control
The duties of the Animal Control Officer are to enforce town ordinances regulating the ownership of animals and to respond to incidents in which animals are involved.
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Assessing
The Assessing Department has the responsibility to discover and list all taxable property, maintain accurate ownership information, and process all request as pertains to the various programs offered under the laws of the State of New Hampshire.
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Building Safety
It is the mission of Inspectional Services, Building Safety Division to effectively and efficiently promote the life safety, health, and welfare of Salem's residents and visitors.
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Community Development
The Department of Community Development and Planning provides technical expertise and services to the community to plan, manage, and coordinate the natural, constructed, and economic environment of Salem in order to provide a better quality of life for its citizens.
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Community Services (Recreation & Senior Divisions)
Through our dedicated staff and volunteers the Salem New Hampshire Community Services Department provides recreational, healthful, and educational experiences.
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Finance
The Finance Department is comprised of many functions that interact with all departments within the Town of Salem, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and utility billing.
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Fire
The Fire Department works to save lives and protect property through prevention, preparedness, education, and response.
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Geographic Information System (GIS) / Town Maps
Discover the Geographic Information System and Town Maps of Salem.
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Health Division
The objective of the Health Division is to protect the health of the public and define, eliminate, control, or manage environmental hazards which may exert a harmful influence on public health and foster those factors which have a positive impact on good health and well-being.
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Human Resources
The Town of Salem is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and will not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protective classification.
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Human Services
The town of Salem offers offers assistance and services for low income families.
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Information Technology
The fundamental role of the IT Department is to support Town departments in the implementation of their plans to deliver services to citizens and other customers.
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Inspectional Services
The Bureau of Fire Prevention exists under authority as granted in Salem Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 260, Fire Prevention. This local ordinance established a "Bureau of Fire Prevention" operating within the Salem Fire Department.
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Municipal Services
To provide high quality essential municipal services to the residents, businesses, and visitors to Salem in a professional, efficient and cost effective manner.
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Planning Division
The primary responsibility of the Planning Division is administering the Town’s land use controls, including subdivision and site plan regulations.
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Police
The mission of the Salem Police Department is to build trust and foster positive partnerships within our community.
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Salem Community Television
Tune into our Town television channels for information regarding the local government, schools, and community matters.
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Tax Collector
The Tax Collector's mission is to collect as much tax revenue as possible to help the Town meet its financial obligations each year.
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Town Clerk
The mission of the Town Clerk Department is to provide the residents and businesses of Salem efficient, friendly, accurate and timely service and information regarding the many services that we provide.
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Town Manager
The Town Manager is appointed by a majority of the Board of Selectmen to function as the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the Town, responsible for the proper administration of all the departments of Town government.