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Council narrowly advances sidewalk snow ordinance

September 29, 2026

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Peabody City Council narrowly advances snow-removal ordinance

The Peabody City Council narrowly voted to move forward a proposed city-wide sidewalk snow-removal ordinance. The vote follows years of debate over who should be responsible for clearing sidewalks.

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Toddler storytime at the South Branch Library

Toddler Storytime runs Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the South Branch Library, 78 Lynn St., with books, songs and movement for ages 18 months to 4 years.

Peabody Institute Library

Children's yoga at the Main Library

Children's Yoga meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Main Library Tech Lab, 82 Main St. The free program is open to all, including non-residents.

Peabody Institute Library

After-school LEGO building at the South Branch

After School LEGOs runs Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the South Branch Library, 78 Lynn St. Kids ages 5-12 can build creations for display.

Peabody Institute Library

Creativity Lab open session at the Main Library

The Creativity Lab is open Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Main Library, 82 Main St., with tools for 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking and graphic design and a librarian on hand to help.

Peabody Institute Library

Welch School Council meets Tuesday

The Welch School Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3 to 3:30 p.m., per Peabody Public Schools.

Peabody Public Schools

Parent Advisory Board subcommittee meets at Higgins

The Parent Advisory Board Subcommittee meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Higgins Middle School, 85 Perkins St.

Peabody Public Schools

PVMHS field hockey travels to Revere

Peabody Veterans Memorial's varsity field hockey team plays an away non-conference game at Revere Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 4:15 p.m.

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Kids Art Club at the South Branch Library

Kids ages 8-12 can join the South Branch Library's Kids Art Club Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; registration required.

The North Shore Moms

Seith Bedard named Higgins Middle School principal

Peabody Public Schools announced Seith Bedard as Higgins Middle School's new principal Monday. Bedard has served as assistant principal at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School since 2022.

Peabody Public Schools

Trivia Taco Tuesday at The Bell Inn

Trivia Taco Tuesday runs Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Bell Inn & Tavern, 2 Washington St., with $3 tacos all night.

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Middle Essex fall practices and games at Lalikos Park

Middle Essex fall practices and games are scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lalikos Park.

Peabody Recreation, Parks & Forestry

Free bra fittings support breast-cancer awareness in Peabody

Wacoal will offer free bra fittings at Macy's Backstage, 210 Andover St., Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m., supporting breast-cancer awareness.

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