Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr., is pleased to announce that Peabody’s annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place on Monday, May 26. The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Washington Street and Allens Lane. The Parade will proceed East on Washington Street and then West on Main Street to City Hall. Both Washington Street and portions of Main … [Read more...] about Memorial Day parade and ceremony set for May 26
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Peabody City Council reviews FY25 operating budget
The City Council Finance Committee reviewed the city’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget of $197,352,196, an increase of $10,135,620 from the FY24 budget. Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the city received $4.6 million in net state aid last year, but will only receive $1.4 million this year, placing an “additional burden” on the city’s taxpayers. The increase of the city side of … [Read more...] about Peabody City Council reviews FY25 operating budget
City to commemorate 60th anniversary of tannery fire
The City will honor the victims of the tannery fire at Gnecco & Grilk at its 60th anniversary on 2 p.m. Saturday, on May 18, at East End Veterans Memorial Park at 45 Walnut St. On May 14, 1964, an explosion and fire tore through the tannery, killing five and injuring half a dozen workers and contractors. Special thank you to resident Joseph Silva, The Peabody … [Read more...] about City to commemorate 60th anniversary of tannery fire
Grown-Ups Gala to benefit North Shore Children’s Museum
North Shore Children’s Museum will offer adults a chance to have fun at its first-ever Grown-Ups Gala on Friday, May 17. The signature fundraising event for the museum will take place at the Black Box Theater. This special cocktail party will raise funds to empower kids to learn through play, by supporting the museum’s newly created 501c3, Friends of North Shore Children’s … [Read more...] about Grown-Ups Gala to benefit North Shore Children’s Museum
Grown-Ups Gala to benefit North Shore Children’s Museum
North Shore Children’s Museum will offer adults a chance to have fun at its first-ever Grown-Ups Gala on Friday, May 17. The signature fundraising event for the museum will take place at the Black Box Theater. This special cocktail party will raise funds to empower kids to learn through play, by supporting the museum’s newly created 501c3, Friends of North Shore Children’s … [Read more...] about Grown-Ups Gala to benefit North Shore Children’s Museum