A town hall meeting Tuesday night with Rep. Seth Moulton was marred by outbursts, audience arguments, and answers that were unsatisfactory for residents of both sides of the political spectrum. Peabody City Hall’s Wiggin Auditorium reached its capacity as constituents packed the room to ask burning questions, in particular regarding the new Republican administration as well … [Read more...] about Differing views exchanged in Peabody
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Rousselot purchase approved by city council
A purchase for 164 acres of land from Rousselot Peabody was approved last Thursday by the City Council Finance Committee following a presentation by Mayor Ted Bettencourt. Underlining the purchase of the 10 parcels of land is the city obtaining what could potentially be 3.3 millions of gallons of clean water per day that can be used for public consumption, something enabled … [Read more...] about Rousselot purchase approved by city council
Local moms run for Boston Children’s Hospital
Two Peabody residents, Katie Colombo and Rachael Randall, are running in this year’s Boston Marathon as a part of the Boston Children’s Hospital Miles for Miracles team. In the process, they hope to raise a collective $35,000 to go towards the families and children that need support from BCH. Already, the two have accumulated almost $25,000 in donations from the … [Read more...] about Local moms run for Boston Children’s Hospital
Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market closes after 67 years
Owners Anita and Bob Gokey announced that their beloved Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market would be closing its doors for good by the end of the month. Karl’s shared the sad news on Facebook, where community members posted disappointed reactions while also reflecting on fond memories of the shop throughout its 67-year lifespan of catering to residents seeking foods … [Read more...] about Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market closes after 67 years
Peabody pushes pet project
The Peabody Institute Library will be holding its inaugural Pet Video Festival at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 in the Main Library Tech Lab. Submissions are open from now until Monday, Jan. 27 and are open to anybody who wants to feature their pet in a two minute or less video for the chance to win a pet-related prize. Gabi Toth, PIL’s Senior Adult Services and Public … [Read more...] about Peabody pushes pet project