A report from the Health Department on complaints and inspections at the three Route 1 Peabody hotels sheltering migrant families has raised further concerns about living conditions at these locations over the past two years. The documents shared by the department list pest infestations, raw sewage leakage, rotting food, and other sanitary issues in rooms at the Holiday Inn, … [Read more...] about Health and Fire Departments report on hotel shelter data
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Peabody Police Department offers Citizens Academy again
The Peabody Police Department will host its 19th Session of the Citizens Academy starting Wednesday, April 2. Classes will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. through June 11th. The application deadline for this class is March 28th. Seats are limited and will be filled in the order applications are received. The academy will cover several topics, including, but not … [Read more...] about Peabody Police Department offers Citizens Academy again
Mayor Bettencourt schedules spring curbside yard waste pickup
Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr., has announced a series of free curbside yard waste collection dates this spring. “With spring beginning next week, my office has received several calls from residents looking for help in getting rid of dead leaves and brush,” Bettencourt said. “In response, I have scheduled a series of free curbside yard waste collection days beginning the … [Read more...] about Mayor Bettencourt schedules spring curbside yard waste pickup
North Shore Bank promotes Leahy to senior vice president
North Shore Bank recently promoted Geoff Leahy to senior vice president, and commercial loan officer, based in its 248 Andover St., Peabody office. Leahy, of Gloucester, has 15 years of banking experience. He joined North Shore Bank in 2016 as a branch manager in Saugus before moving over to the commercial department in 2018. Prior to joining North Shore Bank, he held … [Read more...] about North Shore Bank promotes Leahy to senior vice president
MCC awards Festivals and Projects grants to 10 local organizations
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) is pleased to announce that several cultural organizations in the Second Essex District have been awarded $2,500 FY25 Festivals & Projects grants from the Mass Cultural Council. The grants support public activities that incorporate the arts, humanities, and sciences. “I am thrilled to see so many outstanding … [Read more...] about MCC awards Festivals and Projects grants to 10 local organizations