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
Jon Turco
Peabody holds off on zoning changes
The City Council Industrial and Community Development Committee voted to withdraw Attorney John Keilty’s request to amend a zoning ordinance at its meeting Thursday. Keilty said he was at the meeting to represent Lynnfield Street Holdings LLC, which owns the property at 143 Lynnfield St. in Ward 1. The property is in a general-business (GB) zone, but on behalf of … [Read more...] about Peabody holds off on zoning changes
Peabody council approves sale of 70 Endicott St.
Thursday evening, the Peabody City Council voted overwhelmingly to authorize Mayor Ted Bettencourt to enter a purchase and sale agreement for 70 Endicott St., a long-vacant city-owned property that councilors dubbed an embarrassment because of its derelict condition. The vote came after a lengthy debate in a meeting of the Legal Affairs Committee of the council earlier … [Read more...] about Peabody council approves sale of 70 Endicott St.