Town Charter

The most recent Town Charter was adopted at the 2023 Salem Town Meeting. Charter amendments are now proposed through the Town Council and the Town Meeting process. For historical information on the 2022 Charter process, please visit the following page: Charter Commission | Salem, NH

Please see the below list amended Charters and previous Charter amendments:

• 2025 Amended Town Charter
  • Amended Salem Town Charter as Passed at 2025 Town Meeting
  • Proposed Charter Amendments for 2025 Town Council and Town Meeting Consideration
• 2024 Amended Town Charter
  • Amended Salem Town Charter as Passed at 2024 Town Meeting
  • Proposed Charter Amendments for 2024 Town Council and Town Meeting Consideration
• 2023 Town Charter
  • Original Salem Town Charter as Proposed by Salem Charter Commission and Passed at 2023 Town Meeting
  • Final Report of the Salem Charter Commission - December 12, 2022