Leaf collection starts Nov. 1

City crews will start collecting leaves Nov. 1, in the western quadrant of the city, north of U.S. 421/Salem Parkway and west and south of Reynolda and Yadkinville roads.

Learn more about leaf collection.

Fall Festivals!

Recreation and Parks is hosting Fall Festivals with games, food and fun at five recreation centers Oct. 28. And the Police are hosting a drive-through fall festival Oct. 30!

Get more details.

It’s Holiday Season at the Cricket’s Nest

Get a head start on your holiday shopping – and decorating – at the Crickets Nest Craft Shop at South Fork Park.

Learn more at CricketsNest.com.

Salem Lake level lowered

The water level at Salem Lake has been lowered to allow contractors to build a new boat ramp and repair the shoreline bulkhead as part of the phase II improvements to Salem Lake Park.

Read more details.

New Historic Markers Unveiled

Two new local historic markers have been put up – one for the Oak Crest Historic District along Polo Road and another for the Reynolda Park neighborhood off Reynolda Road.

Read more about them.

Pandemic Relief Update

The City Council hopes to vote on a proposed framework for providing pandemic relief to local small businesses and non-profits this fall.

Get the full update.