Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced on Tuesday that Police Chief Thomas Griffin received a three-year contract extension. Griffin’s contract, which raises his salary to $192,000, will go into effect on July 1 of this year, and will go until June 30, 2028. After 26 years with the Salem Police Department, he started as chief with Peabody in 2014. Griffin is a graduate of the … [Read more...] about Police chief’s contract gets extended
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Rep. Thomas Walsh helps return thousands to residents
More than $28,000 in funds were returned to Peabody residents last month when Massachusetts Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah Goldberg visited the Torigian Center with the Unclaimed Property Division. Goldberg came at the invitation of State Rep. Thomas Walsh, who took the stage along with State Sen. Joan Lovely and State Rep. Sally Kerans on March 20 to present the … [Read more...] about Rep. Thomas Walsh helps return thousands to residents
Ward 2 councilor won’t run for re-election
The number of city councilors who will not seek reelection is now three after Ward 2 City Councilor Pete McGinn recently announced he would be putting his name in for his seat this fall. He made the announcement at the City Council meeting on March 27, where he spoke on his 12 years in the position, thanking his colleagues, the Ward 2 constituents, and his family. “I’m … [Read more...] about Ward 2 councilor won’t run for re-election
State Rep. Tom Walsh welcomes Peabody students to State House
State Rep. Thomas P. Walsh (D-Peabody) greeted three Peabody residents and their AP Civics teacher, Brian Donovan, as they arrived for Student Government Day at the State House on Friday. Student Jenna Johnson, a junior at Bishop Fenwick, joined Peabody Veterans Memorial High School students Steven Hachey and Emilly Sousa Santos in a simulated legislature complete with … [Read more...] about State Rep. Tom Walsh welcomes Peabody students to State House
Peabody Spring Cleanup scheduled for April 26
Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr., is pleased to announce that the annual Peabody Pride Spring Cleanup has been scheduled for April 26. Volunteers are invited to City Hall beginning at 10 a.m. to pick up free cleaning supplies and then fan out to targeted areas throughout Peabody. “Many of us who grew up in Peabody remember the deep feelings of pride which came with being … [Read more...] about Peabody Spring Cleanup scheduled for April 26