City Council

City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons City Clerk January 13, 2026 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The City Council Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole will meet in person on Wednesday January 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM for the purpose of discussing an Appropriation of BOND ORDERED: That the City hereby appropriates the amount of ($447,385,518) for the purpose of paying costs of constructing a new High School located at 77 Willson Street in Salem, Massachusetts, The Special Election Order for the Municipal Election to be held on May 5, 2026 includes the Ballot Question Language, Appropriation in the amount of $29,540.00 for additional salaries needed to pay poll workers and staff overtime. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers. 93 Washington St., Salem, MA, 2nd Floor. Backup Documentation Link: https://cityofsalem1.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/CityCouncil/EtwE4iiBJlNBkKJYYKTtNm4BIj NwQJQlYqYUiuhCByjkPg?e=OxXfSN Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83956159198?pwd=EATLOtZBEsrflov50bltiQrRQf6Nba.1 Password: 505251 Or Telephone: 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 839 5615 9198 In-Person shall be the primary method of public access to such meetings. A secondary method of public access may be provided, if technologically feasible through Salem Access Television, and or remotely through Zoom. See below for remote access and SATV Information. City of Salem City Council on Administration and Finance COW Agenda January 21, 2026 Page 2 of 2 “Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator at (978-619-5630) as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.” AGENDA • Appropriation of BOND ORDERED: That the City hereby appropriates the amount of ($447,385,518) for the purpose of paying costs of constructing a new High School located at 77 Willson Street in Salem, Massachusetts • Special Election Order to hold the Municipal Election on May 5, 2026 outlining the Ballot Question and Language • Appropriation in the amount of $29,540.00 for additional salaries needed to pay poll workers and staff overtime. Very truly yours, ATTEST: ILENE SIMONS CITY CLERK “Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A ss. 18-25, and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.”