Peabody's annual Holiday Pops Concert is back this year Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at City Hall. The evenings each begin with a buffet dinner by Vinwood Caterers at 6 p.m., with Holiday Pops Concert to begin at 7 p.m. Holiday Pops features the Hillyer Festival Orchestra, the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Chorale, and choral soloist Andrew … [Read more...] about Holiday Pops Concert returns with festive performances
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Lurey: Peabody’s election night faux pas
Over the last month or so, I have been told time and time again of the pre-pandemic days in Peabody when City Hall buzzed with excitement on election night. Candidates, city staff, and voters would gather under one roof to shake hands, share thoughts, and show support to all who dared to throw their hats in the ring. And while I know people are telling me these stories in … [Read more...] about Lurey: Peabody’s election night faux pas
City pays tribute to legendary coach Fernando Braz
Longtime Peabody cross country and track and field coach Fernando Braz is well known for deflecting praise to fellow coaches and student-athletes. But there was no way Braz could dodge the spotlight when a packed audience full of former and current athletes, coaches, high school administrators, city officials, family members, and friends recently gathered at City Hall's … [Read more...] about City pays tribute to legendary coach Fernando Braz
Educators honored with George Peabody Legacy awards
Peabody Education Foundation (PEF) held the George Peabody Legacy Award ceremony last Wednesday evening at City Hall to honor six educators and philanthropists from within the community who work to provide a lifetime of contributions to Peabody’s educational system. The first recipient, in alphabetical order by last name, is Sheila D’Ambrosio, who began her teaching career … [Read more...] about Educators honored with George Peabody Legacy awards
12-year-old All-Stars honored in City Hall
The Peabody 12-year-old All-Stars were honored with a ceremony hosted by Mayor Ted Bettencourt Jr. at City Hall Sept. 4. The team truly had a summer to remember. It reclaimed the District 16 title, won the league’s first Section 4 championship in 28 years, and enjoyed the third longest tournament run of any Peabody Little League team since its founding some 70 years … [Read more...] about 12-year-old All-Stars honored in City Hall