A rally to fight against antisemitism gathered Sunday morning at Peabody Square, where concerned citizens held signs proclaiming “Standing together against antisemitism”. Organized by Councillor-At-Large Anne Manning-Martin, the event was joined by former Ward 5 Councilor Joel Saslaw, School Committee Member Jarrod Hochman, former School Committee Member David McGeney, and … [Read more...] about Locals stand against antisemitism
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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
Generational tobacco ban tabled
An attempt by the Board of Health to adopt a generational ban on sales of tobacco products for persons born on or after Jan. 1 2004 has been tabled. The ban failed by a 2-1 vote at the board's Oct. 24 public hearing. Proponents and opponents of the ban, including several retailers and city councilors expressed their thoughts during the hearing, one of them being … [Read more...] about Generational tobacco ban tabled
Peabody celebrates Independence Day
Each of the six wards across Peabody celebrated Independence Day with their own unique traditions and activities. Ward 2 celebrated Independence Day at the Welch School starting at 9 a.m. More than 400 people attended the event, Ward 2 Councilor Peter McGinn said. “The weather was perfect and, thanks to our volunteers, all the activities went very smoothly,” he … [Read more...] about Peabody celebrates Independence Day
City Council addresses downtown parking concerns
The City Council Legal Affairs Committee addressed residents’ concerns of the recent downtown parking ordinance and discussed amendments to the ordinance. City Councillor and Committee Chair Thomas Rossignoll said the reason for the meeting is to address memos sent in regarding inquiries and concerns of the recent downtown parking ordinance. “The painstaking effort it … [Read more...] about City Council addresses downtown parking concerns