Councilor Anne Manning-Martin announced her bid for re-election Tuesday morning after 25 years of service to the City of Peabody. She cited the City's pressing fiscal challenges and the urgent need to rebuild and safeguard public trust in its leadership as reasons why she is seeking re-election. "After much reflection, I had considered stepping away from public service, but … [Read more...] about Peabody City Councilor Anne Manning-Martin announces re-election bid
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Another at-large councilor won’t run
City Councilor-at-Large Ryan Melville announced he will not be running for re-election this spring at last Thursday’s City Council meeting. Melville held the seat for eight years, serving as president in 2022, but decided to step away from the role after his workload as the deputy executive director for the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission … [Read more...] about Another at-large councilor won’t run
Register to vote at the Peabody Library on Sept. 17
The Peabody Institute Library at 82 Main St. will be celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17. Drop by the library courtyard anytime between 9 a.m. 3 p.m. to grab a registration form, ask questions about how to register to vote, and get ready to vote in the general election on Nov. 5. No registration is required, just drop by and say hi, get some snacks and … [Read more...] about Register to vote at the Peabody Library on Sept. 17
Financial literacy is good for Americans, and for the country
Steven Hill As this year’s presidential election gathers steam, there’s going to be a lot of emphasis on getting young people to vote. Since 2020, about 16 million young people have come of voting age, so you can bet that the presidential candidates will make their pitches to motivate these young Americans. And organizations like Rock the Vote will try to engage young voters … [Read more...] about Financial literacy is good for Americans, and for the country