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Anyone knows who to call for a heat emergency on Xmas holiday in Salem?
Our heat typically works but of course this morning our thermostat decided to stop working-we’ve done everything from trying to reset it to putting in brand new batteries. You can’t open it up to get to the exposed part it seems like it’s sealed shut somehow and now our heat won’t turn on.
What should I do to help the homeless people around me in Salem?
Potentially dumb question as I am thinking I need to call 311, but wanted to see if there may be potentially other/better options in this situation. There is a homeless women that lives at one of the corners of my house. I have seen her there for years and normally she disappears in the winter and I assume she finds some sort of housing.
How to avoid busted water pipes in freezing winter?
With freezing temperatures coming, what is the correct action to take to avoid busted water pipes? Turn off water at main, let water flow out, and keep faucet on over night to let air escape? But will this mess up my tank water heater at all?
Are there any special coffee shops in Salem?
Hi! I have recently been trying to search for different latte art at different coffee shops around Salem that seem like they offer it and only found a few. Does anyone know a place in Salem that can make unique latte art or have a person that specializes in it?
How about the feedback on Salem hospitals and ERs?
New to the area and am curious about everyone's opinion about local medical care options. I know COVID cases are down, but the hospital system is still massively backed up. And also, I have a friend in Salem who had a really hard time finding an urgent care center that could give her some stitches.
What is the holiday gift culture for the mailman, gym trainer, etc here in Salem?
Recently moved here from the east coast. It’s usually customary to give cash gifts to people that help you out year-round. Is it the same in Salem? Or is it more appropriate to give actual presents or cards or…? Thanks for your input.
Does anybody know the places to donate clothes in Salem?
Does anybody know where to donate clothes in Salem? I don’t have a car to drive around so I’ll be walking with a bag of clothes. I see clothing donation boxes but they seem shady like some green city project company that has no info online.
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