The City Council voted unanimously last Thursday to raise Mayor Ted Bettencourt's salary from $139,000 to $142,000. The $3,000 raise brings his salary more in line with what mayors in nearby cities earn. “Lynn [mayor] makes $145,000, Beverely $145,000, Salem $150,000,” said Councillor-At-Large Thomas Gould before he put forth the motion. “Comparatively, I think we’re in … [Read more...] about City Council unanimously agrees to $3,000 raise for mayor
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Scoop in City Council: Gould won’t seek re-election
City Councilor-at-large Tom Gould, who topped the ticket seven times, will not seek re-election in November. Gould, who has Parkinson’s Disease, said his decision is mainly based on a desire to spend more time with his family, especially his grandchildren. “I want the schedule to be clear if they have a game or dance recital,” Gould said, referring to his daughter Cortney’s … [Read more...] about Scoop in City Council: Gould won’t seek re-election
State Representative Tom Walsh Announces Office Hours On Thursday, January 23 rd From 10AM-11AM at the Torigian Center
State Representative Thomas P. Walsh (D-Peabody) will be hosting office hours at the Torigian Center, 79 Central St. in Peabody, on Thursday, Jan. 23. from 10-11 a.m. Peabody residents of Wards 1-5 are welcome to visit and share their thoughts with Representative Walsh. No appointment is necessary. For further information, please call Representative Walsh’s office at … [Read more...] about State Representative Tom Walsh Announces Office Hours On Thursday, January 23 rd From 10AM-11AM at the Torigian Center
$25,000 awarded to district from MCC Festivals & Projects grant program
BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) is pleased to announce that $25,000 in grant funding has been awarded to the 2nd Essex District as part of the FY'25 Festivals & Projects grant program. Ten organizations in the district were awarded $2,500 grants to support organizations that celebrate, preserve, and inspire creativity. These grants fund … [Read more...] about $25,000 awarded to district from MCC Festivals & Projects grant program
City council appoints new president in mid-term inauguration
City council rang in the new year with the mid-term inauguration, where council members unanimously elected Julie Daigle as council president. A ceremonial march from the Peabody Color Guard and a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Choir began the night, followed by Daigle’s nomination by Councilor-at-Large Anne … [Read more...] about City council appoints new president in mid-term inauguration