The mission of the Salem Beautification Committee is to assist the City in developing and pursuing initiatives that promote the beautification of the City. The goal of the Committee is to create civic pride and to motivate the City’s diverse population to participate in the beautification process. The Committee will identify areas in need of improvement, will create programs, recruit volunteers and will secure the funding resources to achieve its goals.

The Salem Beautification Committee - maintains over 40 traffic islands in Salem, MA (planting, weeding) every summer. The Lady of Salem public art project partners business with artists to paint figureheads that are on display in summer. SBC participates in community cleaning days, has an annual plant sale in May, participates in 4th of July and Essex County cultural events, sponsors a pumpkin decorating contest in October.

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