The Cantor Institute will be building insulated, micro-shelters from reclaimed construction scraps for unhoused neighbors in Peabody. The nonprofit organization is aiming for an October roll out ahead of winter. After a winter survey with unhoused residents, a small team at the Cantor Institute moved from miniature models to human-scale builds of portable emergency shelters … [Read more...] about Peabody to host Cantor Institute’s new micro-shelters for unhoused residents
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Peabody welcomes 98 Café Bakery
Downtown Peabody just got a whole lot sweeter — and more savory! The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome 98 Café Bakery & Diner to its new home at 98 Main St., Peabody. This vibrant, family-owned business is filling more than just bellies — it's filling a long-vacant space with energy, purpose and pride. Owned and operated by Audrino and Audriana … [Read more...] about Peabody welcomes 98 Café Bakery
New agent Kelly Thompson brings Hollywood experience to North Shore
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate proudly announces the addition of Kelly Thompson as the newest Forever Agent at their Lynnfield office. Thompson joins the team with great enthusiasm, drawn to the company’s reputation for success and long-standing leadership in the industry. A proud shareholder and admirer of Warren Buffett, Thompson is excited to … [Read more...] about New agent Kelly Thompson brings Hollywood experience to North Shore
Sandmagination blends science and play at Northshore Mall
A new play space at the Northshore Mall is offering kids more than just a sandbox — it’s inviting them into a world of imagination, engineering, and clean, safe fun. Sandmagination, a recently opened indoor sandbox center for children 10 and under, is the creation of Swampscott couple and married business partners Jason Stadtlander and Katerina Krumova. The inspiration came … [Read more...] about Sandmagination blends science and play at Northshore Mall
Peabody Chamber wants insurance burden lifted
The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce announced its involvement in a campaign to oppose efforts from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to pass the payment of a $2.1 billion debt onto business owners. According to the Mass Opportunity Alliance, which is leading the campaign, the Baker Administration misallocated federal funds during the COVID pandemic, a mistake which came to … [Read more...] about Peabody Chamber wants insurance burden lifted