The Peabody Health Department’s Division of Social Services recently submitted a grant application to the Lahey Medical Center, requesting $258,000 so that the department can hire bilingual case navigators to help immigrant families sheltering in hotels in the city. According to Sara Grinnell, the division’s director, the grant application indicated a need for navigators who … [Read more...] about Peabody Health Dept. applies for $258,000
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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 for Kids program, the kids were given sets of building bricks of different colors and were encouraged by Anton to create structures like parks. Anton is a graduate student in the University of Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Getting kids interested in Urban Planning
City celebrates Chroma Boston Studios
Tucked away into a sprawling warehouse complex on Foster Street is a sort of one-stop shop for creatives and artists in the form of Chroma Boston Studios, which features a podcast studio, ready-made photography spaces, and everything in between. Chroma is the vision of Jesica Chacon, a resident of Middleton who grew up in Los Angeles. Inside the business, those LA roots are … [Read more...] about City celebrates Chroma Boston Studios
Peabody council approves sale of 70 Endicott St.
Thursday evening, the Peabody City Council voted overwhelmingly to authorize Mayor Ted Bettencourt to enter a purchase and sale agreement for 70 Endicott St., a long-vacant city-owned property that councilors dubbed an embarrassment because of its derelict condition. The vote came after a lengthy debate in a meeting of the Legal Affairs Committee of the council earlier … [Read more...] about Peabody council approves sale of 70 Endicott St.
Bridge Works Boutique breaks ground
City officials assembled at 58 Pulaski St. Friday morning for the grand opening of Bridge Works Boutique. The 10,000 sq. ft. space was strategically filled with vintage furniture items for sale. Every product was donated by people who no longer need them, while all the proceeds from their eventual purchase will directly benefit Lifebridge North Shore in their fight against … [Read more...] about Bridge Works Boutique breaks ground