As the Republic Services trash strike enters its third week, residents across Greater Boston are being urged to embrace patience and neighborly cooperation as municipal officials scramble to respond to uncollected waste. The strike, which began July 1, stems from a breakdown in contract negotiations between the waste collection company and Teamsters Local 25. Many communities … [Read more...] about Massachusetts treasurer urges swift resolution to Boston trash strike
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Peabody Champions take down Rowley Sunday
DANVERS --- The Peabody Champions, of the North Shore Baseball League, defeated Rowley, 5-0, Sunday at Twi Field in Danvers. The victory upped Peabody's record to 11-3 as the team sits in second place overall behind the Northeast Tides. The game was scoreless after two innings, but Peabody (104 runs scored, 65 against this season) plated two runs in the third and another … [Read more...] about Peabody Champions take down Rowley Sunday
Three Peabody natives named conference All-Stars with St. Mary’s
Peabody natives Roma Braid, Abbey Sousa, and Aliza Crean-Oviedo received Catholic Central League All-Star honors after tremendous softball seasons with St. Mary's Lynn. Braid, a senior catcher, batted .432 with a home run and 12 RBI. She is headed to Suffolk University. Abbey Sousa, a sophomore right fielder, batted .422 with six home runs and 25 RBI. Sophomore pitcher … [Read more...] about Three Peabody natives named conference All-Stars with St. Mary’s
Peabody, Bishop Fenwick All-Stars shine bright at Lynn Museum
LYNN — With plenty of photos, speeches, and desserts to go around, The Daily Item hosted an All-Star awards ceremony Wednesday (July 9) evening at Lynn Museum, honoring student-athletes and coaches for their achievements in spring competition. Nearly 90 student-athletes and coaches were recognized across 12 high schools and six communities. Several represented Peabody High … [Read more...] about Peabody, Bishop Fenwick All-Stars shine bright at Lynn Museum
Peabody ends six-year drought, captures District 16 title
SALEM — The Peabody Little League 12-year-old All-Star team had the bats cracking from the get-go, defeating Swampscott, 4-0, Friday night to capture the District 16 championship at Stephen M. Grady Field at Forest River Park. Swampscott entered Friday hoping to force an “IF” game and play for a third straight district title, but Peabody had other ideas, jumping out to a 3-0 … [Read more...] about Peabody ends six-year drought, captures District 16 title