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
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Peabody council approves sale of 70 Endicott St.
Thursday evening, the Peabody City Council voted overwhelmingly to authorize Mayor Ted Bettencourt to enter a purchase and sale agreement for 70 Endicott St., a long-vacant city-owned property that councilors dubbed an embarrassment because of its derelict condition. The vote came after a lengthy debate in a meeting of the Legal Affairs Committee of the council earlier … [Read more...] about Peabody council approves sale of 70 Endicott St.
Bridge Works Boutique breaks ground
City officials assembled at 58 Pulaski St. Friday morning for the grand opening of Bridge Works Boutique. The 10,000 sq. ft. space was strategically filled with vintage furniture items for sale. Every product was donated by people who no longer need them, while all the proceeds from their eventual purchase will directly benefit Lifebridge North Shore in their fight against … [Read more...] about Bridge Works Boutique breaks ground