Two Peabody residents, Katie Colombo and Rachael Randall, are running in this year’s Boston Marathon as a part of the Boston Children’s Hospital Miles for Miracles team. In the process, they hope to raise a collective $35,000 to go towards the families and children that need support from BCH. Already, the two have accumulated almost $25,000 in donations from the … [Read more...] about Local moms run for Boston Children’s Hospital
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Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market closes after 67 years
Owners Anita and Bob Gokey announced that their beloved Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market would be closing its doors for good by the end of the month. Karl’s shared the sad news on Facebook, where community members posted disappointed reactions while also reflecting on fond memories of the shop throughout its 67-year lifespan of catering to residents seeking foods … [Read more...] about Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market closes after 67 years
Peabody purchases 164 acres of land from Rousselot
Mayor Ted Bettencourt recently announced the city’s purchase of 164 acres of land from Rousselot and his plans to present the agreement at a city council hearing on Jan. 23. The first step in the process of approving this $25 million acquisition was completed last Wednesday with the council receiving the mayor’s request at the first city council meeting of … [Read more...] about Peabody purchases 164 acres of land from Rousselot
Whitney Cardosi’s Bloom Kitchen offers Peabody kids lessons in the kitchen
Whitney Cardosi will be bringing her Bloom Kitchen cooking classes to Peabody this month and next as she introduces elementary-school-aged kids to becoming comfortable in the kitchen and engaging in new, wholesome foods. Bloom Kitchen and Retreats has been around for about a year and half. But Cardosi has worked in the nutrition sphere for nine years and her first time … [Read more...] about Whitney Cardosi’s Bloom Kitchen offers Peabody kids lessons in the kitchen
Reading Cooperative Bank Hires Carol Houle as Chief Financial Officer
READING — Reading Cooperative Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Carol Houle as its new EVP, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The move comes after long-time CFO Anthony Patti steps into the new role of Executive Vice President, Head of Special Projects. “Carol had been Reading’s audit partner and industry friend for many years,” said Reading Cooperative Bank CEO Julieann … [Read more...] about Reading Cooperative Bank Hires Carol Houle as Chief Financial Officer