PEABODY — Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization serving northeastern Massachusetts, today announced that the Rubin family of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture will be the Excellence in Service honoree at the 2024 Imagine the Possibilities Gala, for its commitment to nonprofit organizations that support positive outcomes for children and families. “It is … [Read more...] about Bridgewell to honor difference makers at Imagine the Possibilities Gala
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Peabody City Council approves salary increase for mayor
The City Council voted to increase Mayor Ted Bettencourt’s salary by 3%, raising it from $135,000 to $139,000. Each year in February, the council is required to discuss the mayor’s salary by statute. Councilor-at-Large Tom Gould started the discussion by talking about the salaries of mayors and town managers in nearby municipalities. Gould mentioned that in Danvers, which … [Read more...] about Peabody City Council approves salary increase for mayor
Getting kids interested in Urban Planning
Longtime resident Calvin Anton taught children the basics of urban planning at the Peabody Institute Library West Branch last week. During the Urban Planning for Kids program, the kids were given sets of building bricks of different colors and were encouraged by Anton to create structures like parks. Anton is a graduate student in the University of Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Getting kids interested in Urban Planning
ZBA receives, but does not address, memo from council
During its regular meeting on Monday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to receive a memo sent by city councilors imploring board members to ensure developments proposed under Chapter 40B have affordable units set aside in perpetuity; but did not address the document's contents. Councilors were highly critical of the ZBA for allowing a number of projects … [Read more...] about ZBA receives, but does not address, memo from council
Council allocates $500,000 for Greenway extension
The City Council last week approved the allocation of $500,000 in Community Preservation funds for the completion of the 75% design stage of the Independence Greenway extension. The allocation, voted on by the Community Preservation Committee, will go toward the Route 1/Lowell Street connection segment of the bike path, Finance Director Mike Gingras told councilors during a … [Read more...] about Council allocates $500,000 for Greenway extension