The number of city councilors who will not seek reelection is now three after Ward 2 City Councilor Pete McGinn recently announced he would be putting his name in for his seat this fall. He made the announcement at the City Council meeting on March 27, where he spoke on his 12 years in the position, thanking his colleagues, the Ward 2 constituents, and his family. “I’m … [Read more...] about Ward 2 councilor won’t run for re-election
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City Council unanimously agrees to $3,000 raise for mayor
The City Council voted unanimously last Thursday to raise Mayor Ted Bettencourt's salary from $139,000 to $142,000. The $3,000 raise brings his salary more in line with what mayors in nearby cities earn. “Lynn [mayor] makes $145,000, Beverely $145,000, Salem $150,000,” said Councillor-At-Large Thomas Gould before he put forth the motion. “Comparatively, I think we’re in … [Read more...] about City Council unanimously agrees to $3,000 raise for mayor
City council appoints new president in mid-term inauguration
City council rang in the new year with the mid-term inauguration, where council members unanimously elected Julie Daigle as council president. A ceremonial march from the Peabody Color Guard and a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Choir began the night, followed by Daigle’s nomination by Councilor-at-Large Anne … [Read more...] about City council appoints new president in mid-term inauguration
City adopts MBTA zoning law
City Council took the final step to achieve compliance with the MBTA Communities Act before the Dec. 31 deadline when it voted to approve changes to the zoning bylaws with a vote of eight in favor and two against at its meeting on Thursday. The previous Thursday, the Planning Board voted to pass proposed changes to the City Council, which included the addition of two parcels … [Read more...] about City adopts MBTA zoning law
City Council moves closer to complying with MBTA zoning law
The City Council discussed plans to comply with the state’s MBTA Zoning laws before the Dec. 31 deadline during last Thursday’s meetings. After last month's proposal for compliance included areas of undeveloped land that would allow for the building of around 1,700 new units, the city worked with consultants to come up with new options for districting that would ensure the … [Read more...] about City Council moves closer to complying with MBTA zoning law