Town Council

Overview

As per Section 1.2 of the Town Charter, Salem shall be governed by a Town Council - Town Manager form of government and the legislative body shall be an Official Ballot Town Council in accordance with RSA 49-D:3, I-a. 

The administration of the fiscal, prudential, municipal, and other affairs of the Town, with the governance thereof, shall be vested in a Town Council, shall be directed by a Town Manager, and shall consist of the various departments of the Town as established by this Charter and from time to time by the Town Council.

Meetings

  • WHEN? 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 7PM (NOTE: Dates may vary depending on holidays and the time of the year.)
    To keep up to date, please view the Town Council Calendar linked below:
  • WHERE? Salem High School, Media Center, 44 Geremonty Drive Salem, NH 03079 (NOTE: Please see agenda for meeting location.)

The public is welcome to attend meetings!

Agendas & Minutes

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All agendas, minutes, and notices provided on this website are for informational purposes only. Draft versions of minutes may be subject to change.

Members

  1. Robert F. Bryant

    Chair

    Term Expires: March 2024

    Committee Representation:

    • Budget Committee
    • Depot Village Advisory Committee
    • Planning Board (Alternate)

  1. Joseph F. Sweeney

    Vice-Chair

    Term Expires: March 2026

    Committee Representation:

    • Capital Improvement Plan Committee
    • Cooperative Alliance for Regional Transportation (CART)
    • Recreation Advisory Committee (Alternate)

  1. Bonnie Wright

    Secretary

    Term Expires March 2025

    Committee Representation:

    • Communications Committee
    • Economic Development Committee

  1. James S. Keller

    Councilor

    Term Expires: March 2024

    Committee Representation:

    • SE Regional HazMat District

  1. Paul Pelletier

    Councilor

    Term Expires: March 2025

    Committee Representation:

    • Planning Board

  1. Cathy Ann Stacey

    Councilor

    Term Expires March 2026

    Committee Representation:

    • Greater Lawrence Sanitary District (GLSD)
    • Town Wide Road Stabilization Committee
    • Budget Committee (Alternate)

  1. Keith Stramaglia

    Councilor

    Term Expires: March 2025

    Committee Representation:

    • Municipal Building Advisory Committee
    • Recreation Advisory Committee
    • Conservation Commission (Alternate)

  1. Lisa Withrow

    Councilor

    Term Expires: March 2024

    Committee Representation:

    • Historic District Commission
    • Museum Committee

  1. DJ Bettencourt

    Councilor

    Term expires March 2026

    Committee Representation:

    • Conservation Commission