Former city councilor dies at 91
Former City Councilor Frederick Murtagh died last Tuesday at the age of 91. Murtagh served on the Council for 30 years over a 40-year span. He was the husband of... Read more.
Newhall Fields Farm hosts wild foraging workshop with author Russ Cohen
Local author Russ Cohen will lead a foraging workshop at Newhall Fields Community Farm in Peabody, teaching attendees how to safely and responsibly identify and... Read more.
Peabody access TV funding proposal raises concerns among council members
The City Council of Peabody is supporting a proposal to allow Peabody Access Television to receive a user fee similar to cable providers, with the addition that... Read more.
City works with its seniors
Mayor Ted Bettencourt spoke at the last Finance Committee meeting about a work-off program that would allow homeowners based on minimum wage to work off a portion... Read more.
Budget neutral change approved by committee
The School Committee met Monday to review the school budget after a meeting with the City Council last week, where they heard comments from the council and the public.... Read more.
1964 tannery fire victims honored
People gathered at the Peabody Leatherworkers Museum Saturday afternoon to honor the lives of the five men who died in the Gnecco & Grilk tannery fire on May... Read more.
City turns attention towards cemetery
The Conservation Commission met Wednesday night to discuss Beth El Cemetery’s vegetation management plan. Director of Community Development Curt Bellavance was... Read more.
Students look to their future
With school nearing the end, students from Higgins Middle School spoke at the School Committee meeting, discussing the programs they had during the year. Superintendent... Read more.
Peabody schools put focus on bullying prevention
The School Committee met Tuesday night, and Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala led a discussion on the policies and procedures for bullying prevention. Vadala first... Read more.
Peabody PREP graduates 15
Peabody PREP students and families gathered at the Black Box on Thursday to celebrate the Class of 2025’s graduation. The audience was welcomed by Kevin Canty,... Read more.