Following last Monday's inauguration, Councilor-at-Large Jaclyn Corriveau has become Peabody’s first person of color to be sworn into City Council. She is Chinese on her mother’s side and Native American, Algonquin Mi’kmaq, on her father’s side. “I’m totally honored to be the first ‘minority’ elected to the City Council in Peabody, and I think it’s a testament that people … [Read more...] about Corriveau becomes city’s first councilor of color
Peabody City Council
Council says goodbye to Gould, McGinn, and Melville
At the last City Council meeting of the year, some goodbyes and thank yous were in order. Throughout the evening, many shared their appreciation for the three councilors who will not be returning next year: Councilor-at-Large Tom Gould, Ward 2 Councilor Pete McGinn, and Councilor-at-Large Ryan Melville. Mayor Ted Bettencourt was the first to kick off the series of … [Read more...] about Council says goodbye to Gould, McGinn, and Melville
Council updates city fee requirements
The Peabody City Council moved efficiently through a full agenda Tuesday night, approving a special permit for a Lowell Street contractor’s shop and adopting an updated citywide fee listing, which was a major administrative item. During the city’s 2024 ordinance recodification, specific fee amounts were removed from the ordinance language and were to be established instead … [Read more...] about Council updates city fee requirements
Harris: Peabody asks Bill Gates (yes, that Bill Gates) to pick up trash
So here we are, in week whatever-it-is of the Great Trash Strike of 2025. The streets smell like low tide, the seagulls have started unionizing, and my compost bin is giving off a sentient vibe. Meanwhile, I find out that none other than Bill Gates, yes, that Bill Gates, is a major shareholder in Republic Services, the very same company not picking up my trash. Six … [Read more...] about Harris: Peabody asks Bill Gates (yes, that Bill Gates) to pick up trash
Former city councilor dies at 91
Former City Councilor Frederick Murtagh died last Tuesday at the age of 91. Murtagh served on the Council for 30 years over a 40-year span. He was the husband of the late Patricia “Pat” A. (Levesque) Murtagh. They married in 1962 and had four children together: Daniel, Sharon, Kevin, and Gary. He was predeceased by his brothers, Mike and John, and his sister, … [Read more...] about Former city councilor dies at 91