Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr., is pleased to announce that the annual Peabody Pride Spring Cleanup has been scheduled for April 26. Volunteers are invited to City Hall beginning at 10 a.m. to pick up free cleaning supplies and then fan out to targeted areas throughout Peabody. “Many of us who grew up in Peabody remember the deep feelings of pride which came with being … [Read more...] about Peabody Spring Cleanup scheduled for April 26
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Temporary Closure of the Kristen Crowley Rail Trail
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be implementing a temporary closure of the Kristen Crowley Rail Trail at the I-95 overpass (Lowell Street) entrance in Peabody. Work began on March 20 and will conclude on Friday. The Rail Trail closure is necessary to allow the contractor to safely and effectively perform bridge repairs and … [Read more...] about Temporary Closure of the Kristen Crowley Rail Trail
Central Street Improvement Project to resume
Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. announced the resumption of the Central Street Improvement Project for the 2025 construction season. Work crews will begin mobilizing during the week of March 24. Peabody received nearly $20 million in state and federal funds to completely rebuild the Central Street corridor, beginning at its intersection with Walnut Street near Dunkin Donuts … [Read more...] about Central Street Improvement Project to resume
Peabody Center School reopening up in the air
Unexpected issues at the Center Elementary School, including leakage problems with the roof and the need for a more powerful electrical system than thought, have brought the reopening date of the school into question. Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala presented the update at Tuesday’s school committee meeting, where he also reported on the progress being made at the school and … [Read more...] about Peabody Center School reopening up in the air
City Council unanimously agrees to $3,000 raise for mayor
The City Council voted unanimously last Thursday to raise Mayor Ted Bettencourt's salary from $139,000 to $142,000. The $3,000 raise brings his salary more in line with what mayors in nearby cities earn. “Lynn [mayor] makes $145,000, Beverely $145,000, Salem $150,000,” said Councillor-At-Large Thomas Gould before he put forth the motion. “Comparatively, I think we’re in … [Read more...] about City Council unanimously agrees to $3,000 raise for mayor