Peabody has now been designated as a Green Community by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, which would make the city eligible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in state grants for energy efficiency initiatives. Mayor Ted Bettencourt said in a statement that the designation is timed well, especially with recent investment in a new public safety … [Read more...] about Green Community designation can bring in state grants
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Peabody students show what’s going on
The Veterans Memorial High School Student Advisory Council talked about its current priorities for this school year and beyond, including plans to enhance safety protocols, at a School Committee meeting. Advisory Council members Catherine Quaresma and Ian Nguyen, along with teacher Amanda Prouty, said that reviewing current fire-drill protocols, fixing after-school traffic … [Read more...] about Peabody students show what’s going on
Peabody will consider snuffing out tobacco sales
Peabody Board of Health Director Sharon Cameron said that the board is looking to start discussions on the tobacco-free generation proposal, which would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to people born after a certain year, similar to what other nearby cities and towns have recently enacted, as early as next month. “Some of the communities nearby are moving forward with … [Read more...] about Peabody will consider snuffing out tobacco sales
Bishop Fenwick students given a sobering message
PEABODY — Bishop Fenwick High School conducted a mock motor-vehicle crash, an educational exercise to teach students about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving, in cooperation with the Police and Fire departments, EMTs, Todisco Towing, and Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home on Thursday. Bishop Fenwick student Ellyn Tropeano gets into character as she … [Read more...] about Bishop Fenwick students given a sobering message
Prep can’t shake Xaverian, but still gets the win
DANVERS — It seems as if no matter when St. John’s Prep and Xaverian play, in any sport, it’s never an easy game for either team. That was the case again Thursday. The boys lacrosse game began as if the 7-0 Eagles would run the Hawks right off Glatz Field. But by the time the game ended, Xaverian, 4-5, let The Prep know it had been in a ballgame. The final score, 12-9, was … [Read more...] about Prep can’t shake Xaverian, but still gets the win