The City Council unanimously confirmed two key appointments Thursday night and approved more than $1.4 million in public funding for housing, parks, and transportation improvements, while also pausing a contentious zoning proposal that has drawn repeated continuances. The meeting opened with a moment of silence led by Mayor Edward Bettencourt in memory of Richard C. Shruhan, … [Read more...] about Decisions, decisions, decisions for City Council
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Bukia Chalvire appointed to Board of Registrars
Bukia "Kia" Chalvire, a longtime community volunteer and public servant, has been appointed to the Board of Registrars following a unanimous vote by the City Council last week. Chalvire, who moved to Peabody with her family in 2012, has been a familiar presence in the city’s civic life for over a decade. She first became involved through local activities shortly after … [Read more...] about Bukia Chalvire appointed to Board of Registrars
City seeks answers on shelter plans
City councilors pressed department heads and Mayor Ted Bettencourt for details Thursday night on the state-run migrant shelter at the Holiday Inn, raising concerns over living conditions, increased public safety responses, and the lack of communication from state officials as the Dec. 31, 2025 closure date approaches. The discussion came during a Municipal Safety Committee … [Read more...] about City seeks answers on shelter plans
City Council approves $8 million high school feasibility study
The City Council Finance Committee passed an $8 million bond order for a feasibility study on the new Peabody Veterans Memorial High School at last week’s Thursday meeting. With this support from the City Council, the PVMHS School Building Committee can go to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for approval to move forward with the project. “If they approve our … [Read more...] about City Council approves $8 million high school feasibility study
Top 3 Peabody stories of 2024
It’s been a busy year for Peabody with plenty to report on. From the realm of contentious municipal meetings to the moments where community support shows its strength, Peabody Weekly News was there to capture the story's most important to the city. Here are the five most captivating stories from 2024, as decided by you, the reader. Peabody and Lynn at a crossroads A … [Read more...] about Top 3 Peabody stories of 2024