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
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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
City hosts Student Government Day
More than 30 years later and the annual tradition of Student Government Day is still going strong. On Student Government Day, seniors from Veterans Memorial High School are elected by their classmates to shadow elected officials and city employees during the day, and participate in a City Council and School Committee meeting at night. Parents and family members were also in … [Read more...] about City hosts Student Government Day