Peabody Municipal Light Plant is entering into a power purchase agreement with two Maine onshore wind projects. The PPA is being facilitated through PMLP's joint action agency, the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company. MMWEC's Board of Directors has authorized the organization to proceed with executing contracts for the wind energy and associated renewable … [Read more...] about Municipal Light Plant enters agreement with Maine Wind projects
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Bettencourt updates on anti-bullying initiative
Mayor Ted Bettencourt addressed the community and shared progress updates for Peabody PROMISE: a community initiative launched earlier this fall to strengthen local support and resources for mental wellness, bullying prevention, and suicide prevention. He first reminded all those in attendance of the brand behind PROMISE and what its acronym stands for: Preventing … [Read more...] about Bettencourt updates on anti-bullying initiative
Local business owner convicted for money laundering
BOSTON — A Wakefield woman was convicted of money laundering conspiracy on Nov. 24, 2025, following a six-day jury trial. Christiane Fischer, 42, was convicted of one count of money laundering conspiracy. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley scheduled sentencing for March 5, 2026. Fischer was indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2022. Fischer owns PK Motor Cars, a … [Read more...] about Local business owner convicted for money laundering
City outlines cemetery expansion, presale return
After an initial halt on presales for lots at Cedar Grove Cemetery due to around 20 remaining spaces, Mayor Ted Bettencourt reassured that presales will be available as the cemetery nears its planned expansion of over 200 grave sites. Bettencourt walked through the background of the matter, where he talked about the issue the cemetery faces and how it plans to add more grave … [Read more...] about City outlines cemetery expansion, presale return
Council updates city fee requirements
The Peabody City Council moved efficiently through a full agenda Tuesday night, approving a special permit for a Lowell Street contractor’s shop and adopting an updated citywide fee listing, which was a major administrative item. During the city’s 2024 ordinance recodification, specific fee amounts were removed from the ordinance language and were to be established instead … [Read more...] about Council updates city fee requirements