Salem sees record crowds weekend before Halloween
Several roads are closed, so visitors who plan to go to the city for Halloween should take public transit.
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Several roads are closed, so visitors who plan to go to the city for Halloween should take public transit.
Salem was hopping on Saturday, the first day of the final weekend before Halloween.
Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller said it has been the busiest Halloween season that the city has seen.
Salem is continuing to urge Halloween visitors to take public transportation instead of driving.
Folks flew in from all over the country to take in a slice of October in America's favorite Halloween town.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
City officials say since the beginning of the month there's been more than half a million visitors.
The MBTA is stepping up service to Salem because the city has seen a record number of visitors this year.
There are a lot of parking restrictions and hefty fines.
The garages, lots, and satellite parking lots are full.
According to city councilor Ty Hapworth, in the first nine days of October, Salem has seen 276,000 visitors.
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