A rally to fight against antisemitism gathered Sunday morning at Peabody Square, where concerned citizens held signs proclaiming “Standing together against antisemitism”. Organized by Councillor-At-Large Anne Manning-Martin, the event was joined by former Ward 5 Councilor Joel Saslaw, School Committee Member Jarrod Hochman, former School Committee Member David McGeney, and … [Read more...] about Locals stand against antisemitism
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City’s downward trend of tax rates stabilizes for 2025
City Council held a special meeting last Tuesday to vote on the tax classification for the 2025 year, resulting in an approval of the proposed tax rates. Mayor Ted Bennecourt and Director of the Finance Department Mike Gingras gave an in-depth presentation on the financials of the city that included an update on the Fiscal Year 2024 close, went into the property values by … [Read more...] about City’s downward trend of tax rates stabilizes for 2025
Downsized project redesign OK’d in Peabody
A 40B proposal to build a senior living building at 40-42 Endicott St. was unanimously passed during last Monday’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Board members praised the developers, The Residences at Endicott LLC, for their revised proposal. Representing the developers at the meeting was attorney John Smolak, who presented a downscaled plan compared to the one first put … [Read more...] about Downsized project redesign OK’d in Peabody
Pat Todisco: A modern day Renaissance man
PEABODY — One Main Restaurant and Lounge owner Pat Todisco has led what can only be described as an interesting life. He went to work at the age of 12 for $1 an hour after his father died. He married the love of his life, Kathy when they were only 17 years old. The two met fortuitously - a native of East Boston, Todisco met Kathy, a native of what she calls … [Read more...] about Pat Todisco: A modern day Renaissance man
Governor’s Council candidate Manning-Martin issues challenge
Peabody City Councilor Anne Manning-Martin, a self-described conservative candidate for Governor’s Council for the 5th District, has issued a pledge and is challenging opponent specifically Democrat Eunice Zeigler of Methuen to do the same. Manning-Martin promises to approve and appoint judges and magistrates who promise to protect the public by cooperating with ICE detainers … [Read more...] about Governor’s Council candidate Manning-Martin issues challenge