John Newhall
@newhallforsalem.com
Historian | Volunteer | Community Organizer | Lifelong Salem Resident
A leader who listens. Rooted in service.
Committed to moving forward together.
📸: Nancy Pierce/UUA
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Personal account: @johnnewhall.com
A leader who listens. Rooted in service.
Committed to moving forward together.
📸: Nancy Pierce/UUA
Linktr.ee/newhallforsalem
Personal account: @johnnewhall.com
Congratulations to Andrew Smith on being elected to Salem City Council! You are going to do great work for Ward 2!
We've got a so many new faces coming on to the Salem City Council! I'm looking forward to working with you all to move Salem forward.
📸: Franco Cutietta
We've got a so many new faces coming on to the Salem City Council! I'm looking forward to working with you all to move Salem forward.
📸: Franco Cutietta
November 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Congratulations to Andrew Smith on being elected to Salem City Council! You are going to do great work for Ward 2!
We've got a so many new faces coming on to the Salem City Council! I'm looking forward to working with you all to move Salem forward.
📸: Franco Cutietta
We've got a so many new faces coming on to the Salem City Council! I'm looking forward to working with you all to move Salem forward.
📸: Franco Cutietta
Don't forget to vote today in Salem's election! We have a fantastic slate of candidates (some of my favorites are featured here). I'll be voting for Andrew Smith, Alice Merkl, Ty Hapworth, Conrad Prosniewski, and Kyle Davis!
For more information on voting & polling locations, visit the link in bio.
For more information on voting & polling locations, visit the link in bio.
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Don't forget to vote today in Salem's election! We have a fantastic slate of candidates (some of my favorites are featured here). I'll be voting for Andrew Smith, Alice Merkl, Ty Hapworth, Conrad Prosniewski, and Kyle Davis!
For more information on voting & polling locations, visit the link in bio.
For more information on voting & polling locations, visit the link in bio.
Our municipal elections are tomorrow (Nov. 4th)! Make sure to get to the polls. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
More information is available from the City of Salem City Clerks Office (link in bio).
More information is available from the City of Salem City Clerks Office (link in bio).
November 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Our municipal elections are tomorrow (Nov. 4th)! Make sure to get to the polls. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
More information is available from the City of Salem City Clerks Office (link in bio).
More information is available from the City of Salem City Clerks Office (link in bio).
I'm supporting Andrew for City Councillor. I strongly encourage residents to learn more about him.
Committed to moving us forward, Andrew's vision for an affordable, safe, resilient Salem aligns with mine. I know he is a leader we'd be lucky to have in City Hall.
Visit his website (link in bio).
Committed to moving us forward, Andrew's vision for an affordable, safe, resilient Salem aligns with mine. I know he is a leader we'd be lucky to have in City Hall.
Visit his website (link in bio).
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I'm supporting Andrew for City Councillor. I strongly encourage residents to learn more about him.
Committed to moving us forward, Andrew's vision for an affordable, safe, resilient Salem aligns with mine. I know he is a leader we'd be lucky to have in City Hall.
Visit his website (link in bio).
Committed to moving us forward, Andrew's vision for an affordable, safe, resilient Salem aligns with mine. I know he is a leader we'd be lucky to have in City Hall.
Visit his website (link in bio).
Happy Halloween!
There many ways to enjoy today in our neighborhoods and around Salem! Check out the public events at the Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park, Washington Street, and Front Street!
Trick-or-Treating is set for 5:30-8:00pm!
For more, visit www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts.....
There many ways to enjoy today in our neighborhoods and around Salem! Check out the public events at the Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park, Washington Street, and Front Street!
Trick-or-Treating is set for 5:30-8:00pm!
For more, visit www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts.....
October 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Happy Halloween!
There many ways to enjoy today in our neighborhoods and around Salem! Check out the public events at the Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park, Washington Street, and Front Street!
Trick-or-Treating is set for 5:30-8:00pm!
For more, visit www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts.....
There many ways to enjoy today in our neighborhoods and around Salem! Check out the public events at the Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park, Washington Street, and Front Street!
Trick-or-Treating is set for 5:30-8:00pm!
For more, visit www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts.....
For over 250 years, Massachusetts has said “No Kings!” I was so proud to gather with Unitarian Universalists from around the country to resist tyranny and oppression.
October 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
For over 250 years, Massachusetts has said “No Kings!” I was so proud to gather with Unitarian Universalists from around the country to resist tyranny and oppression.
Today is Election Day! The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge St. Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
September 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today is Election Day! The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge St. Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
Thank you to Salem Access Television for opening your studio for candidates!
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September 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Thank you to Salem Access Television for opening your studio for candidates!
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Thank you for coming to the forums this week! We have work to as Salem moves forward.
Thanks to the LWV, Downtown Neighborhood Assoc., Common Neighborhood Assoc., Chestnut St residents, & Federal St Neighborhood Assoc. for organizing. Thanks to the Waterfront Hotel & Hamilton Hall for hosting.
Thanks to the LWV, Downtown Neighborhood Assoc., Common Neighborhood Assoc., Chestnut St residents, & Federal St Neighborhood Assoc. for organizing. Thanks to the Waterfront Hotel & Hamilton Hall for hosting.
September 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Thank you for coming to the forums this week! We have work to as Salem moves forward.
Thanks to the LWV, Downtown Neighborhood Assoc., Common Neighborhood Assoc., Chestnut St residents, & Federal St Neighborhood Assoc. for organizing. Thanks to the Waterfront Hotel & Hamilton Hall for hosting.
Thanks to the LWV, Downtown Neighborhood Assoc., Common Neighborhood Assoc., Chestnut St residents, & Federal St Neighborhood Assoc. for organizing. Thanks to the Waterfront Hotel & Hamilton Hall for hosting.
A special thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful to be among such incredible candidates endorsed for office.
September 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A special thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful to be among such incredible candidates endorsed for office.
Ward 2 has a preliminary election this year! Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, September 16th. The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street.
Visit www.newhallforsalem.com/vote for more information and resources.
Visit www.newhallforsalem.com/vote for more information and resources.
September 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Ward 2 has a preliminary election this year! Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, September 16th. The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street.
Visit www.newhallforsalem.com/vote for more information and resources.
Visit www.newhallforsalem.com/vote for more information and resources.
I'll be at two upcoming community forums this week!
Wards 1 & 2 Candidate Forum - Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Salem Waterfront Hotel.
Ward 2 Candidate Forum - Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM at Hamilton Hall.
Wards 1 & 2 Candidate Forum - Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Salem Waterfront Hotel.
Ward 2 Candidate Forum - Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM at Hamilton Hall.
September 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I'll be at two upcoming community forums this week!
Wards 1 & 2 Candidate Forum - Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Salem Waterfront Hotel.
Ward 2 Candidate Forum - Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM at Hamilton Hall.
Wards 1 & 2 Candidate Forum - Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Salem Waterfront Hotel.
Ward 2 Candidate Forum - Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM at Hamilton Hall.
Governor Maura Healey released a statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to cancel funding for port infrastructure projects, including a near $34 million investment to the City of Salem to redevelop a vacant industrial facility into an offshore wind terminal.
August 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Governor Maura Healey released a statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to cancel funding for port infrastructure projects, including a near $34 million investment to the City of Salem to redevelop a vacant industrial facility into an offshore wind terminal.
Thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful and honored to be listed among my fellow queer community leaders.
Read the press release here: victoryfund.org/news/lgbtq-v...
Read the press release here: victoryfund.org/news/lgbtq-v...
August 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful and honored to be listed among my fellow queer community leaders.
Read the press release here: victoryfund.org/news/lgbtq-v...
Read the press release here: victoryfund.org/news/lgbtq-v...
Save the date! On Monday, September 8th I’ll be joining other candidates from Wards 1 and 2 for a forum at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. I’m looking forward to hearing from you! I hope to see you there!
August 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Save the date! On Monday, September 8th I’ll be joining other candidates from Wards 1 and 2 for a forum at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. I’m looking forward to hearing from you! I hope to see you there!
It was a beautiful day to join the Salem Common Neighborhood Association's block party! I really enjoyed connecting with everyone!
August 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It was a beautiful day to join the Salem Common Neighborhood Association's block party! I really enjoyed connecting with everyone!
So many people came out to wish a happy 100th birthday to the Hawthorne Hotel! Since opening on July 23rd, 1925, the Hawthorne has been an icon in Salem. We are so lucky to have this historic hotel!
July 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
So many people came out to wish a happy 100th birthday to the Hawthorne Hotel! Since opening on July 23rd, 1925, the Hawthorne has been an icon in Salem. We are so lucky to have this historic hotel!
Thank you Salem Dems and Democratic Socialists for last night’s event! I loved connecting with Salem residents. Lots of questions about trees, Salem High, serving marginalized communities, development projects & more!
To hear more, connect, volunteer, or donate, please visit newhallforsalem.com.
To hear more, connect, volunteer, or donate, please visit newhallforsalem.com.
July 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thank you Salem Dems and Democratic Socialists for last night’s event! I loved connecting with Salem residents. Lots of questions about trees, Salem High, serving marginalized communities, development projects & more!
To hear more, connect, volunteer, or donate, please visit newhallforsalem.com.
To hear more, connect, volunteer, or donate, please visit newhallforsalem.com.
It was great door knocking this weekend! I’ve enjoyed hearing your ideas for moving Salem forward. I’ve heard concerns over traffic, tourism & affordability. We need to focus on repairing our infrastructure. We must also maintain and expand communication pathways to increase the City's transparency.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It was great door knocking this weekend! I’ve enjoyed hearing your ideas for moving Salem forward. I’ve heard concerns over traffic, tourism & affordability. We need to focus on repairing our infrastructure. We must also maintain and expand communication pathways to increase the City's transparency.
What a great turnout last night down by the water at Derby Wharf! The music was fabulous and we had some great fireworks! Happy 4th of July!
July 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What a great turnout last night down by the water at Derby Wharf! The music was fabulous and we had some great fireworks! Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! What a great day to celebrate our independence. Thanks to the Salem Common Neighborhood Association for hosting a reading of the Declaration of Independence with a stirring reflection from Councillor Caroline Watson-Felt.
I hope to see you at Derby Wharf festivities this evening!
I hope to see you at Derby Wharf festivities this evening!
July 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy 4th of July! What a great day to celebrate our independence. Thanks to the Salem Common Neighborhood Association for hosting a reading of the Declaration of Independence with a stirring reflection from Councillor Caroline Watson-Felt.
I hope to see you at Derby Wharf festivities this evening!
I hope to see you at Derby Wharf festivities this evening!
What a great turnout for North Shore Pride! In this time of turmoil in the LGBTQIA+ community, it is even more important we showcase that all genders and orientations are welcome in our community. Trans rights are human rights. LGBTQIA+ lives are sacred.
June 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
What a great turnout for North Shore Pride! In this time of turmoil in the LGBTQIA+ community, it is even more important we showcase that all genders and orientations are welcome in our community. Trans rights are human rights. LGBTQIA+ lives are sacred.
Time for a survey: bit.ly/Salem114-sur...
Take a few minutes and help Salem study for infrastructure improvements.
Take a few minutes and help Salem study for infrastructure improvements.
June 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Time for a survey: bit.ly/Salem114-sur...
Take a few minutes and help Salem study for infrastructure improvements.
Take a few minutes and help Salem study for infrastructure improvements.
There’s still time to enjoy some of the fabulous Juneteenth events in Salem!
June 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
There’s still time to enjoy some of the fabulous Juneteenth events in Salem!
Happy Fathers Day to all the incredible dads out there! I’m so lucky to have this sailing historian father.
Dad, you’ve taught me so much about how to think deeply, care for the world, and to never let an adventure pass me by. Thank you! I love you.
Dad, you’ve taught me so much about how to think deeply, care for the world, and to never let an adventure pass me by. Thank you! I love you.
June 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Happy Fathers Day to all the incredible dads out there! I’m so lucky to have this sailing historian father.
Dad, you’ve taught me so much about how to think deeply, care for the world, and to never let an adventure pass me by. Thank you! I love you.
Dad, you’ve taught me so much about how to think deeply, care for the world, and to never let an adventure pass me by. Thank you! I love you.