Tourists flock to the town, haunted by the historic Salem witch trials, to peruse the many occult-centric shops and visit witch trial-themed museums. Put it off until another time period and certainly do not come without a plan at all.’ [It’s] unprecedented for us, and I think it speaks to the times.”. really telling folks, ‘This isn’t the year to come. 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Her coverage ranges from enterprising watchdog pieces to reporting from the sidelines of Patriots games. We've received your submission. 78,316, This story has been shared 73,212 times. “We’re . “A typical Halloween weekend in Salem is not manageable,” he said. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Here's What The Witch City Needs You To Know. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. October 06, 2020. Low 32F. Now, the governor is backing the mayor’s decision to close all parking garages at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and noon on Oct. 24, 25, 30, 31, and Nov. 1. “We’re concerned with warm weather and this wanderlust that we’re seeing with folks who just want to get out, that we’re gonna have lots of people flocking to Salem for the typical Halloween events that will not be happening, they’ve all been canceled,” Mayor Kim Driscoll said in a press conference Wednesday. Salem, MA: October 21, 2020: Jacey Millett welcomes visitors to the Witch Mansion Haunted House on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall in Salem, Massachusetts. October 22, 2020 | 11:19am | Updated October 22, 2020 | 11:19am. “This is not the year to come to Salem, this is not the year to visit,” she said. SALEM (CBS) – The “Witch City” was not the outrageous street party it normally is on Halloween. “A typical Halloween weekend in Salem is not manageable,” Gov. Halloween In Salem Year Round In 3d . The MBTA will “curtail trains to Salem” over the next two weeks, according to the mayor, and shut down Essex Street Pedestrian Mall if a crowd forms. Officials in “Witch City” are begging revelers to stay away this spooky season. Twenty-five suspected witches were killed there, according to the Boston Globe. Like several Massachusetts towns in the late 1600s, Salem was plagued by witch trials. To combat the flood of Halloween visitors, downtown businesses have been asked to close at 8 p.m. during “Halloween Jr.” weekend, October 23 and 24, which often draws the same, if not more tourists than on Halloween weekend. ... “A typical Halloween … Your California Privacy Rights Normally, the North Shore city draws 50,000 to 60,000 tourists each weekend day leading up to the holiday, according to WBUR. “All Halloween activities have been canceled this year. Privacy Notice That means I have to lay off 15 tour guides,” said Tim Maguire, who owns several stores in downtown Salem and a tour company. Vistiors to Salem stop … During the official holiday weekend, the early close will be mandated. . Salem Mass, 01970 978-741-1170. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Terms of Use The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, which runs trains in and out of Salem and Boston, will change its schedule to bypass the spooky city. 82,087, This story has been shared 78,316 times. Danvers, MA (01923) Today. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight. She shoots, reports on camera, and produces video stories covering the greater Boston area. Andrea Shea. Thinking Of Visiting Salem This Halloween Season? Although Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said that townies have been practicing “exceptional mask compliance” in Salem, social distancing will not be possible with large crowds. To try to make us try to close early on a Friday or Saturday? The quirky seaside city has captivated authors and filmmakers alike. Thanks for contacting us. Filed under halloween , massachusetts , salem , Witches , 10/22/20 Share this article: