Brooksby Village, an Erickson Senior Living community in Peabody, is excited to welcome Amy Sarro as its associate executive director. While Sarro is new to her role and the community, she's not new to the company. Years ago, while earning her master's degree in social work, she completed an internship at Charlestown, an Erickson Senior Living community in Catonsville, Md. "I … [Read more...] about Brooksby Village welcomes Amy Sarro as associate executive director
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EDEX Provisions evolves to meet customer tastes
Since opening its doors on Main Street in August of 2023, New England’s first Black-owned cheese shop, Eat Drink Explore Provisions, has pivoted and leaned into what its customer base wants. “We had to fall in love with new parts of our business and decide which ones we wanted to keep, which ones we wanted to recycle,” co-owner Daybar Bugler said. She emphasized that the … [Read more...] about EDEX Provisions evolves to meet customer tastes
Tiger An’s Taekwondo expands to Peabody with world-class instructors
For anyone looking for Olympic-level taekwondo training, look no further. Tiger An’s Taekwondo — which is headquartered in Lowell and has other locations in Billerica, Hooksett, and Tyngsboro — recently opened its newest studio in Peabody at 179 Lynnfield St. Richard An began practicing martial arts at just 3 years old at Tiger An’s in Lowell, the studio his father opened in … [Read more...] about Tiger An’s Taekwondo expands to Peabody with world-class instructors
Peabody businesses honored at City Hall
At the start of last week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Ted Bettencourt first took the floor to celebrate four of Peabody’s long-time businesses. He first acknowledged Dance with Dena Owner Dena Thibodeau, who has been in business on Main Street for 30 years. Bettencourt said, “Dena is just an amazing person with a big heart, and she really has been able to inspire so many … [Read more...] about Peabody businesses honored at City Hall
Furloughed federal workers get free YMCA memberships amid shutdown
The YMCA of Metro North is opening its doors to furloughed federal workers and their families by offering a free one-month membership to help ease the stress of the ongoing federal shutdown. The YMCA recognizes the financial and emotional strain that furloughed workers may be experiencing and wants to provide a space for relief, community, and wellness. Through this … [Read more...] about Furloughed federal workers get free YMCA memberships amid shutdown