The Peabody Police Department and the Lynn Police Department, working in close partnership through a focused two-month narcotics investigation, successfully executed a search warrant at 12 Green Leaf Circle in Lynn. During the operation on Nov. 17, investigators seized approximately 514 grams of Fentanyl and 32 grams of Cocaine (combined crack and powder). As a result of … [Read more...] about Peabody and Lynn Police assist in drug bust
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Peabody’s PROMISE offers community update, workshop
The City has shared that Peabody PROMISE — a community initiative launched earlier this fall to strengthen local support and resources for mental wellness, bullying prevention, and suicide prevention — will be hosting a meeting to update the community on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Higgins Middle School auditorium. This meeting will highlight recent developments and provide an … [Read more...] about Peabody’s PROMISE offers community update, workshop
DA Tucker shares advice regarding crypto crime
For Fraud Awareness Week, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker is sharing some warning signs and tips with Essex County residents related to an alarming rise in scams involving cryptocurrency ATM kiosks. Fraud Awareness Week began in 2000 and is an international effort to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud education. Tucker said fraudsters are … [Read more...] about DA Tucker shares advice regarding crypto crime
Dr. Sheckman to chair Bridgewell board
Dr. Peter Sheckman, a Swampscott resident, has been appointed chair of the Board of Directors for Bridgewell: a nonprofit social and human services organization serving northeastern Massachusetts. Jane Puffer, of Acton, was also made vice chair of the board. Sheckman, who is now retired, practiced internal medicine and infectious disease for over four decades. His most … [Read more...] about Dr. Sheckman to chair Bridgewell board
Peabody plumber wins HVAC National Championship
When most people are good at their jobs, they get a $1 raise. But when some are really great at their jobs, they wind up winning more than $100,000 in competitions that showcase their talents. At least, that was the case for Craig Childress. Childress has now won the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series’ HVAC National Championship three years in a row, earning … [Read more...] about Peabody plumber wins HVAC National Championship