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
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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
Legislature Passes Major Health Care Oversight Legislation, Regulates Private Equity
BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) is pleased to announce the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation that will close loopholes in the health care market regulatory process exposed by the collapse of Steward Health Care, increase financial transparency by gathering more information regarding hospital finances, and assist in maintaining a … [Read more...] about Legislature Passes Major Health Care Oversight Legislation, Regulates Private Equity