$20 million will go toward rebuilding Central Street, mayor says
Mayor Ted Bettencourt recently announced that the city has received $20 million in state and federal funds to rebuild the Central Street corridor. In the Facebo... Read more.
More capital needed for improvements at 535 Lowell St., says buyer
A $16 million buy-back of a piece of property on Lowell Street at a recent public auction was transacted because the property was in need of more capital to pay... Read more.
New pickleball and bocce ball court opening soon at the senior center
New pickleball and bocce courts will soon be available to Peabody residents 60 and over, and to possibly members of other communities as well, at the Peter A. T... Read more.
Peabody Health Dept. applies for $258,000
The Peabody Health Department’s Division of Social Services recently submitted a grant application to the Lahey Medical Center, requesting $258,000 so that th... Read more.
City Council authorizes potential partnership to fix school roofs
The City Council recently authorized Superintendent of Schools Josh Vadala to submit a statement of interest form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority... Read more.
North Shore Navigators seek host families
The North Shore Navigators are seeking families from all over the North Shore to host the team’s players for the upcoming season. The Navigators are a sum... Read more.
Peabody City Council approves salary increase for mayor
The City Council voted to increase Mayor Ted Bettencourt’s salary by 3%, raising it from $135,000 to $139,000. Each year in February, the council is required ... Read more.
City Council meeting sees outrage over privately built pool on city-owned land
At a recent City Council meeting, councilors, other city officials, and members of the public discussed whether a piece of city-owned property at 2 Linda Jean L... Read more.
Getting kids interested in Urban Planning
Longtime resident Calvin Anton taught children the basics of urban planning at the Peabody Institute Library West Branch last week. During the Urban Planning fo... Read more.