It’s been a busy year for Peabody with plenty to report on. From the realm of contentious municipal meetings to the moments where community support shows its strength, Peabody Weekly News was there to capture the story's most important to the city. Here are the five most captivating stories from 2024, as decided by you, the reader. Peabody and Lynn at a crossroads A … [Read more...] about Top 3 Peabody stories of 2024
Casco Road
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
Peabody and Lynn at a crossroads
The City Council voted unanimously to ban vehicles from taking left turns between Lynnfield Street and Casco Road in a move that could prompt legal action from the City of Lynn. Councilor-at-Large and Legal Affairs Committee Chair Thomas Rossignoll said at a meeting of the committee that the intersection has been an “ongoing issue regarding safety concerns,” which the … [Read more...] about Peabody and Lynn at a crossroads