The City Council recently authorized Superintendent of Schools Josh Vadala to submit a statement of interest form to the Massachusetts School Building Authority to partner with the authority and replace failing roofs at both South Memorial and West Memorial Elementary School. According to Mayor Ted Bettencourt, the city evaluates school buildings to try and identify … [Read more...] about City Council authorizes potential partnership to fix school roofs
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Peabody City Council approves salary increase for mayor
The City Council voted to increase Mayor Ted Bettencourt’s salary by 3%, raising it from $135,000 to $139,000. Each year in February, the council is required to discuss the mayor’s salary by statute. Councilor-at-Large Tom Gould started the discussion by talking about the salaries of mayors and town managers in nearby municipalities. Gould mentioned that in Danvers, which … [Read more...] about Peabody City Council approves salary increase for mayor
City Council meeting sees outrage over privately built pool on city-owned land
At a recent City Council meeting, councilors, other city officials, and members of the public discussed whether a piece of city-owned property at 2 Linda Jean Lane should be sold to homeowners who live adjacent to it for $15,000, with the council unanimously rejecting a motion to sell the land to accommodate a swimming pool. According to the Department of Community … [Read more...] about City Council meeting sees outrage over privately built pool on city-owned land
Council considering snow removal ordinance
The City Council's Legal Affairs Committee began discussing the possibility of instituting a citywide sidewalk snow and ice removal ordinance during a special meeting last week, but opted not to take any action pending further consultation with department heads. Ward 3 Councilor and Council President Stephanie Peach made a motion that the city consider drafting such an … [Read more...] about Council considering snow removal ordinance