Downtown Salem could see more hanging flower baskets this summer if a new local fundraiser reaches its goal.
Salem Main Street Association is raising money to install and maintain flower baskets in the downtown area. The campaign is asking businesses and residents to sponsor baskets for $500 each, with a goal of finding 80 sponsors.
The project is also expected to include a youth work program. Campaign materials say Salem Main Street Association is working with Willamette Workforce Partnership and Isaac’s Room on that part of the effort, though several details are still unclear…