PEABODY — A 129-year-old Bible that was recently discovered at the permanently closed St. Paul’s Church has … [Read more...] about 129-year-old Bible found in Peabody church has new home
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Peabody officials support ‘no left turn’ to Route 114, despite complaints
Richelle MeladPEABODY — City officials expressed their support for keeping “no left turn” signs for cars coming out of Mount … [Read more...] about Peabody officials support ‘no left turn’ to Route 114, despite complaints
Peabody hosts Student Government Day
Richelle MeladMore than 30 years later, the annual tradition of Student Government Day is still going strong in … [Read more...] about Peabody hosts Student Government Day
Peabody City Council approves $69.2 million bond order for new public safety facility
Richelle MeladThe Peabody City Council recently approved a $69.2 million bond order to pay for the costs of building a new … [Read more...] about Peabody City Council approves $69.2 million bond order for new public safety facility
Peabody city councilors and mayor want the North Shore Children’s Museum to rely less on city money
Richelle MeladPeabody -- Mayor Ted Bettencourt and some members of the Peabody City Council say they want the North Shore … [Read more...] about Peabody city councilors and mayor want the North Shore Children’s Museum to rely less on city money
City Council authorizes potential partnership to fix school roofs
Richelle MeladThe Peabody City Council recently authorized Superintendent of Schools Josh Vadala to submit a statement of … [Read more...] about City Council authorizes potential partnership to fix school roofs
Peabody City Council approves salary increase for mayor
Richelle MeladPEABODY — The City Council voted to increase Mayor Ted Bettencourt's salary by 3%, raising it from $135,000 to … [Read more...] about Peabody City Council approves salary increase for mayor
Peabody council seeking answers from ZBA on 40B
Charlie McKennaThe Peabody City Council voted unanimously to send a communication to the Zoning Board of Appeals stating its … [Read more...] about Peabody council seeking answers from ZBA on 40B
Peach elected president of Peabody City Council
Charlie McKennaPEABODY — For the first time in more than a decade, a woman will lead the City Council as its president, with … [Read more...] about Peach elected president of Peabody City Council
Peabody council to vote on Rousselot purchase Thursday
Charlie McKennaThe Peabody City Council will convene Thursday to vote on a $9 million bond order for the purchase of more … [Read more...] about Peabody council to vote on Rousselot purchase Thursday
Peabody intends to purchase 135 acres of Rousselot
Benjamin PiercePeabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced a pending purchase by the city of approximately 135 acres of the … [Read more...] about Peabody intends to purchase 135 acres of Rousselot
McGinn faces Mallia in Peabody’s Ward 2
Benjamin PiercePEABODY — The two-headed race for city councilor in Ward 2 is between incumbent Peter McGinn, who has held the … [Read more...] about McGinn faces Mallia in Peabody’s Ward 2
The race for Ward 6 in Peabody
Benjamin Pierce and Charlie McKennaPEABODY — No matter who wins, Ward 6 will have a new city councilor this fall for the first time in six … [Read more...] about The race for Ward 6 in Peabody
Peabody party persists through rain
James BartlettPEABODY — Downpours didn’t stop the city's Fourth of July celebrations, which commemorated the nation's 247th … [Read more...] about Peabody party persists through rain
Peabody approves $7.4 million school budget bump, $187 million city budget
James BartlettPEABODY — The City Council approved a $90,677,549 appropriated education budget Tuesday, as well as the … [Read more...] about Peabody approves $7.4 million school budget bump, $187 million city budget
Bettencourt proposes $187 million Peabody budget
James BartlettPEABODY — Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. recommended an increase of nearly $12.8 million to the city's budget … [Read more...] about Bettencourt proposes $187 million Peabody budget
Election season underway in Peabody
Charlie McKennaPEABODY — While candidates still have three more months to pull papers for this year’s election, the ballot is … [Read more...] about Election season underway in Peabody
Peabody’s Bettencourt to seek Council support for open space purchase
Charlie McKennaPEABODY — Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. is set to seek nearly $8 million in funding from the City Council … [Read more...] about Peabody’s Bettencourt to seek Council support for open space purchase
Peabody’s O’Neill won’t run for reelection
Charlie McKennaPEABODY — Ward 6 City Councilor Mark O’Neill will not seek reelection, he announced Thursday. O’Neill, who … [Read more...] about Peabody’s O’Neill won’t run for reelection
Peabody will apply to fund new high school
Anne Marie TobinPEABODY — The City Council has voted to approve the request of the School Committee to file a Statement of … [Read more...] about Peabody will apply to fund new high school