A recent decision from a Massachusetts police oversight commission revoked former Peabody Police officer James Festa’s certification as an officer. On Aug. 15, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission issued its final decision regarding Festa, officially ruling that he “is not fit for duty as an officer and is dangerous to the … [Read more...] about Ex-Peabody cop loses certification
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School resource officers report for duty
Police Chief Thomas Griffin welcomed officers Joanna Kamouzis and Vincent Doucette into their new roles as school resource officers. Kamouzis and Doucette will begin this school year replacing recently-retired Officer Manny Costa at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and soon-to-be-retired Officer Daniel Jenkins at Higgins Middle School, respectively. Kamouzis has been … [Read more...] about School resource officers report for duty
City Council pauses Casco Road changes
The City Council held off on Casco Road decisions, after returning from its six-week recess on Thursday. This came after a discussion regarding the legal implications laid out by the City of Lynn’s assistant city solicitor to Peabody’s City Solicitor, Attorney Don Conn. Prior to its recess, at its meeting on July 11, the council voted unanimously to amend, draft and … [Read more...] about City Council pauses Casco Road changes
Mayor Bettencourt addresses Lynnfield Select Board
LYNNFIELD — Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt presented the city's plans to address traffic concerns at the intersection of Casco Road and Lynnfield Street at the Lynnfield Select Board meeting on Monday. Bettencourt was joined by Peabody City Solicitor Don Conn and Peabody Ward 1 City Councilor Craig Welton to discuss the traffic intersection that affects Lynn, Lynnfield and … [Read more...] about Mayor Bettencourt addresses Lynnfield Select Board
Brooksby Village hosts its own Summer Olympics
Residents at Brooksby Village competed in three Olympic-style events to exercise and celebrate their Olympic spirit. Twenty-five Brooksby Village residents competed against residents from other Erickson Senior Living communities for its first ever summer Olympics, Fitness Manager Rokai Paone said. Brooksby Village in Peabody is one of the 24 Erickson Senior Living … [Read more...] about Brooksby Village hosts its own Summer Olympics