Projects using a grant of $271,000 for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Green Community designation earlier this year have set into motion over the past months, according to an Ad Hoc Committee on Energy Efficiency and Renewable meeting last Thursday. Ward 2 Councillor Peter McGinn presented the progress to the City Council, which includes 12 municipal … [Read more...] about Energy efficiency project cleans up 12 municipal buildings
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Peabody holds off on zoning changes
The City Council Industrial and Community Development Committee voted to withdraw Attorney John Keilty’s request to amend a zoning ordinance at its meeting Thursday. Keilty said he was at the meeting to represent Lynnfield Street Holdings LLC, which owns the property at 143 Lynnfield St. in Ward 1. The property is in a general-business (GB) zone, but on behalf of … [Read more...] about Peabody holds off on zoning changes
Peabody celebrates Independence Day
Each of the six wards across Peabody celebrated Independence Day with their own unique traditions and activities. Ward 2 celebrated Independence Day at the Welch School starting at 9 a.m. More than 400 people attended the event, Ward 2 Councilor Peter McGinn said. “The weather was perfect and, thanks to our volunteers, all the activities went very smoothly,” he … [Read more...] about Peabody celebrates Independence Day
City Council addresses downtown parking concerns
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
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