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flag A community raised $18,000 to keep a Salem park center open during Halloween, but it may close again if Congress doesn’t end the government shutdown.

flag A government shutdown in October 2025 threatened to close the National Park Service visitor center and restrooms in Salem, Massachusetts, during the busy Halloween Haunted Happenings festival. flag Local leaders, including Mayor Dominick Pangallo and community partners like the Salem Witch Museum, raised $18,000 in 48 hours to cover staffing, utilities, and cleaning, ensuring the center remained open. flag The temporary funding expires November 2, leaving the facility vulnerable to closure if another shutdown occurs. flag Community leaders are urging Congress to resolve the funding impasse to protect federal workers and essential public services.

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