Salem Compass

Over a decade ago, Blanca Martinez fled Honduras and sought asylum in the United States. Here in Salem she founded a small business and became a leader within the Essex County Community Organization. 
 
This episode was translated by Danyal Najmi

On this episode of The Salem Compass, Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with our Registry of Deeds Eileen Duff to talk about her responsibilities, what the Registry is currently working on, and how homeowners can help protect their properties. 

On this episode of the Salem Compass, Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with new Council President Alice Merkl to talk about what the Salem City Council is responsible for, what Councillor Merkl has accomplished, and what she hopes to see happen in 2026. 

This week Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down to talk with Salem State Professor Gwendolyn Rosemond. The conversation focuses on Black History Month, Professor Rosemond's legacy with Charlotte Forten, and her advice now that she has left her teaching position. 

Mayor Pangallo sits down with city solicitor Beth Rennard on the eve of her retirement after 40 years of serving the city. Beth talks about the changes she has seen in Salem over her long career, and what makes the city so special. 

Salem is turning 400 years old! To kick off the year Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with the City of Salem's 400+ Coordinator Gini Cherol to discuss everything the City has going on during this special year. 

In this episode of the Salem Compass Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits down with former Salem Mayor and current Lt. Governor of Massachusetts Kim Driscoll to talk about issues that effect both state and local communities. 

Mayor Dominick Pangallo sits downs with the executive director of The Salem Pantry Robyn Burns to discuss all the wonderful and innovative things the Pantry does for Salem and the surrounding local community. 

Mayor Pangallo sits down with the Executive Director and CEO of PEM Lynda Hartigan to talk about the museums role in Salem, the exciting things the museum has coming up, and how the PEM will play a roll in Salem's Quadricentennial Celebrations. 

Mayor Pangallo sits down with Sarah Roy the Director of the Salem Children's Alliance to talk about her role with the city and with Salem's youth.