At the City Council meeting on Thursday, Community Development Director Curt Bellavance proposed a plan for the city to comply with the Commonwealth’s MBTA Communities Act. After a discussion among the 10 councilors present lasted for more than an hour, the council voted unanimously to keep the agenda item in committee, rather than moving forward on it and referring it to … [Read more...] about City Council ponders MBTA zoning
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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
City turns Munroe Street around
The City Council Municipal Safety Committee addressed traffic concerns on Central Street and Munroe Court caused by Prestige Car Wash and prepared an ordinance that would reverse the direction of the one-way Munroe Street. City Council President Stephanie Peach said when the council previously approved a special permit for vacuums at the car wash, the councilors discussed … [Read more...] about City turns Munroe Street around
City Council approves police, fire overtime
The Peabody City Council unanimously voted to approve the transfer of funds requested by Mayor Ted Bettencourt to fund fire and police overtime. Ward 2 City Councilor Peter McGinn said that $780,000 will be covering fire overtime and a fund of $700,000 will be going for police overtime. McGinn said that Mayor Bettencourt is concerned about the current situation and that … [Read more...] about City Council approves police, fire overtime
City officials crack down on ‘aggressive’ dirt bikers
City officials and the Peabody Police Department are actively working to enforce rules regarding dirt bikes and four wheelers on the South Peabody Trail, according to comments made by Ward 1 City Councilor Craig S. Welton at a recent City Council meeting. Welton said he has spoken to Peabody Police Capt. Scott Richards, and that they are continuing to find ways to make sure … [Read more...] about City officials crack down on ‘aggressive’ dirt bikers