What's Up Salem?
Town Of Salem
What’s up, Salem? is a Podcast where every other week we take a look at what’s going on in Salem, what’s going in Salem, and all things Salem related. Joe Devine, Salem Town Manager is joined on this journey by Ross Moldoff, our former Planning Director.
Episodes
Pat Hargreaves
On this week's "What's Up Salem?' Podcast, Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Pat Hargreaves from Project Salem about his history with the Town, projects he's working on, and what's up for the future at the Town Commons with Project Salem.
James Pacheco
On this week's "What's Up Salem?' Podcast, Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Salem Superintendent of Facilities James Pacheco about his work on the Municipal Buildings Advisory Committee (MBAC) and projects that the Town is working on.
Rebekah McGuire
On this week's "What's Up Salem?' Podcast, Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Human Resources DirectorRebekah McGuire about how she came to Salem and projects she's working on to help improve the HR process in town.
Bob Bryant
On this week's "What's Up Salem?' Podcast, Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Bob Bryant about how he came to Salem, and his path as a long time resident and the work he's done for the community.
Howie Glynn's Rocky Road in an Ice Cream truck.
On this week's "What's Up Salem?' Podcast, Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Beverly and Howie Glynn about their life on Arlington Pond and Howie's adventures driving an ice cream truck in Salem.
Beverly gets the first word
On this week's "What's Up Salem?' Podcast, Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Beverly and Howie Glynn about how they came to live in the Town of Salem and started their iconic business from scratch.
Who's Talking Salem - Ep 9 - Ivan Gile
Welcome to Who's Talking Salem? A Historical podcast of What's Up Salem?I'm your host Tom Giarrosso, and we're revisiting the Salem archives featuring Project Perpetuate - an oral history started in the late 1970's and early 80's by Howard Turner and Richard Noyes.Today we peek into history with Ivan Gile. He talks with Howard Turner and Dick Noyes about the Salem Men's Club, his work with the Salem Trust funds and additional input form his wife Ethel, who contributes from their kitchen. You've been listening to Ivan Gile talking in their home with Howard Turner and Dick Noyes from the Salem NH Archives of Project Perpetuate. You can learn more about the history of Salem NH by visiting the Salem Historical Museum located at 310 Main Street or the check out the archives at the Kelley Library 234 Main St in Salem NH. I'm Tom Giarrosso from Salem Community Television and hope to see you again on our next visit into the archives of 'Who's Talking Salem'.
CIP information with Crayton Brubaker
Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk about Salem's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), how it works and helps forecast projects and stabilize costs for Salem residents.
Salem Deputy Police Chief Jason Smith
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Salem Deputy Police Chief Jason Smith about growing up in Salem and some of the challenges the local Police have today.
Who's Talking Salem - Ep 8 - Florence Snow
Salem Resident Florence Snow talks about her time working at the phone company before phones had numbers to dial out. She was one of 2 switchboard operators for the Town. She also talks about a fire at Rockingham Park, and she was woken up so she could operate the phones during the emergency.
Sonny Tylus makes an imprint on the community
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Salem resident Sonny Tylus about his history with the Town and the community organizations he helps as a volunteer.
What is bugging Brian Lockard?
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Town of Salem NH Health Officer Brian Lockard about the mosquito spraying program in Salem, how to protect their property from breeding mosquitos and how to opt out of the program if desired.
Who's Talking Salem - Ep 7 - Bob Berthel and the Salem archives
Host Tom Giarrosso talks with Salem archivist Bob Berthel about the recent digital restoration of dozens of recovered videotape reels from the 1970's and 80's that were stored at Salem High School. These are some of the earliest video recordings from the Town and are finally seeing the light of day after 50 years.
Fred Wallace on water restrictions in Salem
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Fred Wallace, Salem NH Deputy Director of Utilities about water levels with the local lakes, the regional water line and the new restrictions on water use due to the drought in the state.
Who's Talking Salem - Ep 6 - Paul Garabedian
Welcome to 'Who's Talking Salem?' A Historical podcast of What's Up Salem?I'm your host Tom Giarrosso, and we're revisiting the Salem archives featuring Project Perpetuate - an oral history started in the late 1970's and early 80's by Howard Turner and Richard Noyes.Today we peek into history with Paul Garabedian. He talks with Howard Turner about growing up on Salem Street, and the construction business he started with his family.
George Fredette has a plan.
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with longtime Salem resident George Fredette from FSC Engineering about his history with Salem, projects he's worked on and his volunteer work in the Town.
Jillian Smith returns home to Salem
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Salem Community Services Director Jillian Smith about her path back to Salem, her history with the Town and thoughts on the future of the Ingram Senior Center and future recreation projects.
Who's Talking Salem - Ep 5 - Marjorie Roulston
Welcome to Who's Talking Salem? A Historical podcast of What's Up Salem?I'm your host Tom Giarrosso, and we're revisiting the Salem archives featuring Project Perpetuate - an oral history started in the late 1970's and early 80's by Howard Turner and Richard Noyes.Today we peek into history with Marjorie Roulston. She talks with Howard Turner about growing up in Salem NH, her volunteer work with the state and her service with the Auxiliary Coast Guard.
The Wheels on the Bus Are Salem Bound
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Planning Board member Bianca Carlson about the new transit opportunities coming to Salem with MEVA (The Merrimack Valey Transit Authority) and how it will benefit residents.
Ciara Tells You Where To Go
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with the Town of Salem's Communications Coordinator Ciara Salazar about responding to Right to Know requests for the Town and her involvement with social media outreach to keep Salem residents informed.
Tom Giarrosso - Salem Community Television
Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Salem Community Television Executive Director Tom Giarrosso on his background and how he came to work at Salem. Tom talked about the PEG Access stations and how they support the Town using the channels and social media. He also talked about how to volunteer at the station and use video on demand as a tool with the SCTV Smart TV apps and web site.
Who's Talking Salem - Ep 4 - Lavington Dyson and Grace Morril
Welcome to Who's Talking Salem? A Historical podcast of What's Up Salem?I'm your host Tom Giarrosso, and we're revisiting the Salem archives featuring Project Perpetuate - an oral history started in the late 1970's and early 80's by Howard Turner and Richard Noyes.Today we peek into history with Lavington Dyson and Grace Morril. First up - Lavington talks from his South Broadway home about this early life at the turn of the 19th century in Salem. Howard also talks with Grace Morril about her family home at Wheeler's Mill, creating the Pattee caves at Mystery Hill and her history with the Town.
Craig Lemire Gets Fired Up About Salem
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Salem Fire Chief Craig Lemire about the West Side Fire Station, plans to renovate the Lawrence Road station and how the Fire Department manages call volume to best serve the residents of Salem. Ep 71 - Craig Lemire - Salem Fire Chief
Ep 70 - Wayne Amaral - Municipal Services Director
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Municipal Services Director Wayne Amaral about the recent storms and winter weather cleanup in the Town.
Who's Talking Salem - Ep 3 Howard Telfer
Welcome to Who's Talking Salem? A Historical podcast of What's Up Salem?I'm your host Tom Giarrosso, and we're revisiting the Salem archives featuring Project Perpetuate - an oral history started in the late 1970's and early 80's by Howard Turner and Richard Noyes.Today we peek into history with Howard Telfer talking to Howard Turner and Richard Noyes in his home in Salem NH. Mr. Telfer’s stories range from what his life was like as a contract builder and how it felt to be the first person to own rental homes in Salem all the way to reminiscing about his days with his war buddies and the Memorial Day Parade.
Ep 69 - Nicole Morse - Salem NH Town Clerk
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Town Clerk Nicole Morse about the upcoming elections, changes with NH registrations and inspections, and the new doggie spot for local pet owners to show off photos of their favorite friends with their licenses at Town Hall.
Ep 68 - Jon Duhamel - Town Assessor
Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Town Assessor Jon Duhamel about the upcoming reevaluations of properties in the Town of Salem and how it will impact residents.
Who's Talking Salem - Ep 2 Wendell Davis
Welcome to Who's Talking Salem? A Historical podcast of What's Up Salem?I'm your host Tom Giarrosso, and we're revisiting the Salem archives featuring Project Perpetuate - an oral history started in the late 1970's and early 80's by Howard Turner and Richard Noyes.Today we peek into history with Wendell Davis talking to Howard Turner and Richard Noyes in his home in Salem NH. Wendell talks about the transformation of the schools in Salem starting in 1945 from his perspective as a teacher, coach, assistant headmaster and superintendent.
Ep 67 - Georgia Brust - Conservation Commission
Why is the Conservation Commission deceiving beavers and how does that effect you? The answer is on the latest 'What's up Salem?', when hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Salem Conservation Commission Chair Georgia Brust about the work they do for the Town of Salem.
Ep 66 - Nicole McGee - Finance Director
Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Salem Finance Director Nicole McGee about the Town Budget highlights in 2026.
Ep 65 - Jim Keller
Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with former Planning Board and Board of Selectman member Jim Keller on his background, his long history with the Town of Salem, and projects he worked on for the community.
Ep 64 - Marco Abreu - Boys and Girls Club
Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Marco Abreu from the Salem NH Boys and Girls Club about his work with the club and how it helps the community thrive.
Who's Talking Salem - Ep 1 Bessie Morrisson Webster
Welcome to 'Who's Talking Salem?' A historical podcast of 'What's Up Salem?'.Tom Giarrosso from Salem Community Television hosts this visit to the Salem archives featuring Project Perpetuate - an oral history started in the late 1970's and early 80's by Howard Turner and Richard Noyes.Today we peek into history with Bessie Morrisson Webster talking to Howard Turner in her home in Salem NH in 1972. Nessie was born in 1900 and tells us about her life in the early days of Salem.
Ep 63 - Mark Gross - Tuscan Village Development
Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Mark Gross from Tuscan Village Development about his early beginnings, history working with the town, the projects and buildings he helped bring to Salem, and his work at Tuscan Village Development.
Ep 62 - Crayton Brubaker - Community Development Program Manager
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Community Development Program Manager Crayton Brubaker about the Recreation Master plan, and the process of how the Community Development department enhances the Town through grants and helping guide development.
Ep 61 - Jacob LaFontaine - Salem Planning Director
Hosts Joe Devine and Crayton Brubaker talk with Salem Planning Director Jacob LaFontaine about new projects before the Salem land boards, and how they could effect the Town.
Ep 60 - Larry Belair - Friends of the Salem Rail Trail
Hosts Joe Devine, Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Larry Belair about the history and future plans for the Salem Bike Ped Corridor.
Ep 59 - Wayne Amaral - Salem Municipal Services
Hosts Joe Devine and Crayton Brubaker talk with Wayne Amaral - Director of Salem Municipal Services about how he came to Salem and projects coming up for the community.
Ep 58 - Bart Fromuth - CEO Freedom Energy Logistics
Hosts Joe Devine and Crayton Brubaker talk with Bart Fromuth about the Community Choice Electric Aggregation Plan adopted by Town Council, and the next steps for the community process for Salem residents to save an estimated 11% on their energy supply costs for the next 2 years.
Ep 57 - Joe Devine on the Town of Salem
Ross Moldoff interviews Joe Devine about his job as the Town Manager of Salem and the history of how he came to the position.
Ep 56 - Colleen Mailloux - Salem Assistant Town Manager
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Salem Assistant Town Manager Colleen Mailloux about the path she took to work for the Town of Salem, and what she sees the position can do to help residents of Salem.
Ep 55 - Cathy Stacey - Town Council Chair
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Salem resident and Town Council Chair Cathy Stacey about her history in Salem, her position at the Registry of Deeds and an update on the new Town Council since the Board of Selectmen was modified by the new Town Charter.
Ep 54 - Cindi Woodbury - Southern NH Chamber of Commerce
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Southern NH Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cindi Woodbury about her history in Salem, the Southern NH Chamber of Commerce and how it helps local businesses and residents.
Ep 53 - Juliann Isabelle - Salembration
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Salem Recreation Coordinator Juliann Isabelle about the upcoming Salembration for the Salem 275th Anniversary Celebrations.
Ep 52 - Chris Nicoli - Canobie Lake Park
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Chris Nicoli about how he came to work at of Canobie Lake Park, its history and what's new at the park for 2025.
Ep 51 - Bernie Campbell
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Town Moderator Bernie Campbell about the changes to the polling places in Salem and updates on the election process.
Ep 50 - Nicole McGee
Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Salem Finance Director Nicole McGee about the Town Budget highlights in 2025.
Ep 49 - Katie Duffey
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Salem Community Services Director Katie Duffey about events coming up in Salem.
Ep 48 - Patti Drelick
Hosts Ross Moldoff and Crayton Brubaker talk with Salem resident Patti Drelick about the groups she has been involved with in Town and her experiences in Salem.
Ep 47 - Shalyn Spencer - Elder Services Officer Salem NH
Hosts Joe Devine and Ross Moldoff talk with Salem NH Elder Services Officer Shalyn Spencer about her role in the community, how she helps Salem seniors avoid scams and what brought her to working in the Town.