The Peabody Police Department used the recently closed Nordstrom at the Northshore Mall to run training exercises last week. Capt. Scott Richards, head of the department’s training division, led the scenario-based training of all patrol officers, allowing them to practice high-stress situations involving an individual who breached a building. “We give them the scenario, … [Read more...] about Peabody Police train in empty department store
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Community members protest Tesla dealership
About 100-125 people gathered outside the Tesla dealership in Peabody on Andover Street last Saturday afternoon to protest Elon Musk’s unelected involvement in the United States government. Marblehead resident Barbara Roy attended the protest and emphasized that it was a non-violent protest and that she does not “invite, encourage, or support” violence. “We actually … [Read more...] about Community members protest Tesla dealership
Temporary Closure of the Kristen Crowley Rail Trail
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be implementing a temporary closure of the Kristen Crowley Rail Trail at the I-95 overpass (Lowell Street) entrance in Peabody. Work began on March 20 and will conclude on Friday. The Rail Trail closure is necessary to allow the contractor to safely and effectively perform bridge repairs and … [Read more...] about Temporary Closure of the Kristen Crowley Rail Trail
Central Street Improvement Project to resume
Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. announced the resumption of the Central Street Improvement Project for the 2025 construction season. Work crews will begin mobilizing during the week of March 24. Peabody received nearly $20 million in state and federal funds to completely rebuild the Central Street corridor, beginning at its intersection with Walnut Street near Dunkin Donuts … [Read more...] about Central Street Improvement Project to resume
Authors Tatsukawa and Cha to speak at Peabody Institute Library
Join the Peabody Institute Library on May 17 for a special event with acclaimed children’s author and Mass Book Award-Honoree Maya Tatsukawa, who will present "Mole Is Not Alone" and her brand-new book, "Otter Carries On!" Maya will be joined in conversation by author-illustrator Hanna Cha. Mole is invited to a party, which is very worrisome. What if the party is too rowdy … [Read more...] about Authors Tatsukawa and Cha to speak at Peabody Institute Library