Saul Gurman, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 101st birthday with friends, family, and fellow residents at the Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center for Living last Thursday. Gurman is a survivor of the sinking of the HMT Rohna and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service. The Rohna, a British troopship, sank on Nov. 26, 1943 after it was attacked from the air and … [Read more...] about Peabody salutes veteran Saul Gurman at 101
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Playing it safe in Peabody
The city broke ground on its new Public Safety Headquarters, which will be located next to Higgins Middle School, on Thursday. The project is expected to cost $69 million, which includes $61 million in construction costs and an additional $8 million in soft costs, including paying the architect and project manager, Mayor Ted Bettencourt said. Bettencourt, alongside Police … [Read more...] about Playing it safe in Peabody
Holden and Tron honored as 2024 Commonwealth Heroines
Peabody residents Martha Holden and Christins Tron were selected as 2024 Commonwealth Heroines by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW). Holden was nominated by Rep. Tom Walsh and Tron was nominated by Rep. Sally Kerans. “What impresses me most about Martha is that when most people retire, they focus on more leisurely priorities,” Walsh said. “Martha, … [Read more...] about Holden and Tron honored as 2024 Commonwealth Heroines
Peabody Council OKs FY25 school budget
The City Council Finance Committee approved the city’s fiscal year 2025 education budget of $94,577,540 at its meeting on Thursday. This meeting was a continuation of their meeting on Tuesday, during which the committee reviewed the city’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget of $197,352,196. Superintendent Josh Vadala, presented the proposed FY25 education budget of … [Read more...] about Peabody Council OKs FY25 school budget
Peabody City Council reviews FY25 operating budget
The City Council Finance Committee reviewed the city’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget of $197,352,196, an increase of $10,135,620 from the FY24 budget. Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the city received $4.6 million in net state aid last year, but will only receive $1.4 million this year, placing an “additional burden” on the city’s taxpayers. The increase of the city side of … [Read more...] about Peabody City Council reviews FY25 operating budget