all that exists. As a result, taxes in the town are generally high. The last operating dairy farm in Salem, near Gardner Lake, which was an official supplier of Cabot cheese, closed in 2004, though there remains a small dairy goat farm, Syman Says Farms, that produces goat milk bath and body products. In 2006 Salem Boy Scout Troop 123 was one of the largest in the state of Connecticut. In 2006 this troop sent more scouts to summer camp than any other Connecticut troop. Most years more than 50 percent of second grade boys are enrolled in the Salem Cub Scouts. Salem has also gained familiarity, especially in the "beer-scene" due to Fox Farm brewery (est. 2017), at 62 Music Vale Rd. The brewery is notoriously known for their good quality beers and their unique yet tasteful flavors. Fox-Farm brewery is named after the "Fox" family who previously lived there and populated the town of Salem. It's been integrated into the Fox-Farm Brewery name as a way to value and remember its history. It's a good tourist destination, family friendly, and described as an "idyllic haven" (M. Michalak, Google Reviews). It is also quoted by Hopculture as a "A perennial favorite at our Juicy Brews and Spooky Brews festivals" (Hopculture, 2021). They (Hopculture) have also ranked Fox Farm's Hearthbound as one of their top 20 beers to drink in the fall. With new "Covid-Times", they are open 12–7PM both Thursday and Friday, 11AM–6PM on Saturday, 11AM–5PM on Sunday, and closed Monday through Wednesday. Salem traditions Salem is host to several long-standing traditions. Some annual traditions include: Memorial Day Parade Salem 5K Road Race Salem Apple Festival, held at the end of October on the town green. It features everything from apple pies to apple fritters to hot dogs with apple sauerkraut. Today we also sell pies and apple merchandise across the street from the town Green. In concert with the festival, the Salem Public Library holds its annual book sale at Salem School. On the National Register of Historic Places Abel H. Fish House – Buckley Hill and Rathbun Hill Roads (added 1982) Salem Historic District – state Route 85 (added 1980) Ebenezer Tiffany House – 460 Darling Road (added 1983) Woodbridge Farm – 29, 30, and 90 Woodbridge Road (added 1997) Salem Town Green As in many New England towns, Salem's town green was originally centered around a