The City is preparing to increase residential taxes by an average of $415 during Fiscal Year 2026, following last Tuesday evening’s public hearing which addressed the City’s finances and its proposed 2026 tax rate classification. The City originally projected in June that the residential taxes would be increased by an average of $497 but has opted to take an approach that … [Read more...] about Residential taxes set to rise in FY26 budget plan
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Councilor Turco discusses FEMA flood maps and LOMA process
At last week’s City Council meeting, Councilor-at-Large Jon Turco shared some information about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps, which he mentioned “we’re all concerned about.” He first pointed Peabody residents to “an interesting article” by Jordan Wolman of the CommonWealth Beacon, which was titled “New FEMA flood maps prompt questions, concerns … [Read more...] about Councilor Turco discusses FEMA flood maps and LOMA process
City partners with BLOOM app
In a bold step toward increasing equitable access to mental and behavioral health care, Mayor Ted Bettencourt and other city leaders have partnered with BLOOM to provide every Peabody resident with free, stigma-free support when they need it most. This initiative comes after the death of eighth grader Jason Bernard, who died by suicide due to bullying this past … [Read more...] about City partners with BLOOM app