Voters had their say Tuesday, and the unofficial results are in for the 2025 Peabody municipal election. Six races were contested this year: Mayor, Councilor-at-Large, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 6, and School Committee. Mayor Ted Bettencourt easily secured another two-year term, defeating challenger Rochelle Agneta in a landslide. With 8,007 votes cast in the mayoral race, … [Read more...] about Lattof wins Ward 2 in landslide
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Sandmagination boosts discounts for Card to Culture families amid SNAP halt
Sandmagination announced on Monday that it will be offering a much deeper admission discount to families participating in the Card to Culture program during the current SNAP benefit interruption. Many families in the community are experiencing unexpected difficulty due to changes or delays in SNAP distributions. Sandmagination understands that this can create stress for … [Read more...] about Sandmagination boosts discounts for Card to Culture families amid SNAP halt
Greater Boston Food Bank expands Essex County reach with new warehouse
Charitable food distribution in lower Essex County increased by over 8% (625,000 meals) in the past year, but it’s still not enough to meet the growing demand. In response, The Greater Boston Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, has awarded a $2 million grant to The Salem Pantry to lease a 20,000-square-foot warehouse in Salem, strategically … [Read more...] about Greater Boston Food Bank expands Essex County reach with new warehouse
Peabody agency trains therapists to employ animals
Ellie Mental Health hosted a training event called “Dogs as Healers: Canines in the mental health counseling setting” on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Community Covenant Church to emphasize the importance of Animal Assisted Therapy. Clinic Director Deb Madera said, “I just truly love the idea of incorporating animals into the therapeutic setting. It’s so … [Read more...] about Peabody agency trains therapists to employ animals
Stolen vehicle chase ends in crash, suspect arrested in Peabody
The Peabody Police Department received a Flock Camera alert on Oct. 24 that a stolen motor vehicle was traveling on Lynn Street toward Washington Street. An officer observed the vehicle and attempted to initiate a stop; however, the driver turned around and fled. The officer began following the vehicle but quickly ended the pursuit due to its excessive speed. Shortly … [Read more...] about Stolen vehicle chase ends in crash, suspect arrested in Peabody