
Citizens Inn names new Executive Director
Citizens Inn announced that Melissa González has been selected as the new Executive Director of the organization, effective Nov. 25. González is an experienced... Read more.

Outdoor fire ban is rescinded after weather conditions improve
Fire Chief Jay Dowling announced last Tuesday that the outdoor fire ban has been lifted due to improving conditions that have lowered the risk for fire spread significantly.... Read more.

Downsized project redesign OK’d in Peabody
A 40B proposal to build a senior living building at 40-42 Endicott St. was unanimously passed during last Monday’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Board members... Read more.

Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop brings home an extra large haul of awards from ConeCon
Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop took home Northeast Flavor of the Year for their “Pistachio Baklava” and Grand Master Ice Cream Maker at this year’s North American... Read more.

The ninth annual Holiday Stroll promises to bring free festive joy to Main Street
The ninth annual Holiday Stroll and tree lighting will be held this Saturday in the downtown area, featuring activities and festivities from local businesses fit... Read more.

Citizens Inn Haven From Hunger feeds their neighbors this Thanksgiving
Citizens Inn Haven From Hunger on 71 Wallis St. will be providing to-go and delivery meals on and leading up to Thanksgiving day this year completely free of charge.... Read more.

Peabody event space Olio offers free elopements for LGBTQ+ community
Sarah Narcus, owner of the event and wedding space Olio on 43 Main St., is offering free elopements to members of the LGBTQ+ community who want to get married before... Read more.

Peabody man arraigned in Lynn drive-by shooting
SALEM — Justin Alba, 25, of Peabody was arraigned virtually Friday in Essex County Superior Court in connection to a drive-by shooting in September 2023 that left... Read more.

Peabody starts to plan new high school
PEABODY — The School Building Committee met for the first time Tuesday afternoon to lay out what its duties in the coming months will look like in order to get... Read more.

Volunteers at Rehab Five provide much needed relief for first responders
Another week of Red Flag warnings and wildfires scorching hundreds of acres throughout Essex County, the first responders tasked with battling these blazes will... Read more.