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Gloucester Man Arrested After Peabody Traffic Stop Turns Up Drugs

Oct 17 · Patch →

Early Voting Opens Today at Peabody City Hall

Oct 17 · City of Peabody →

"No Kings" Protest at Rail Trail Overpass Today

Oct 17 · Patch →

Peabody Installs First Outdoor AEDs at School Athletic Sites

Oct 15 · Patch →

Central Street Work Brings Lane Shifts, Closures and Delays

Oct 15 · City of Peabody →

“Creatures of the Night” Live-Animal Program at West Branch Tonight

Oct 15 · Peabody Institute Library →

Council approves $20,000 for part-time Treasurer's Office role

The City Council voted 7-2 on October 13 to move $20,000 in IT Department salary savings to fund a part-time Treasurer's Office position. Officials cited staffing and workload pressures after a reduction and a retirement.

Oct 14 · Peabody Weekly News →

Council approves Lake Street rezoning, 8-1

After months of discussion about the properties' zoning history, the City Council voted 8-1 to rezone two Lake Street parcels from Residential R-1.

Oct 14 · Itemlive →

Internet Safety workshop for caregivers tonight, in person and online

Richard Guerry will present an Internet Safety session from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 14. An in-person watch party and youth workshop will be held at Higgins Middle School, and a virtual option is available.

Oct 14 · Peabody PROMISE →

Deaton Hosts Senate Debate Watch Party in Peabody Tonight

John Deaton for US Senate hosts a watch party at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at One Main Restaurant & Lounge as Deaton debates Ed Markey.

Oct 13 · John Deaton for US Senate →

City Council Revisits Sidewalk Snow Removal After Mayor's Veto

The City Council is reworking sidewalk snow removal rules after Mayor Ted Bettencourt vetoed a proposed city-wide ordinance.

Oct 13 · Itemlive →

Peabody trash and recycling delayed one day after Indigenous Peoples' Day

City buildings are closed Monday, October 12. Trash and recycling collection is delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

Oct 12 · City of Peabody →

Quality & Standards Subcommittee meets Tuesday, Oct. 13

The Quality & Standards Subcommittee meets Tuesday, October 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Higgins Middle School Library.

Oct 11 · Peabody Public Schools →

PMLP Offices Closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day

The Peabody Municipal Light Plant's business offices will be closed all day Monday, Oct. 12. Emergency dispatch remains available 24/7.

Oct 11 · Peabody Municipal Light Plant →

Central Street Water-Main Work Causes Detours

The city's Oct. 9 update said outbound traffic near Sparrow Lane is detoured via Warren Street to Endicott Street. Sparrow and Bowditch are closed for access to Central Street, and a three-week look-ahead schedule is posted.

Oct 10 · City of Peabody →

Tidepools & Turbines Comes to North Shore Children's Museum Monday

On Monday, October 12, from 10 to 11 a.m., Salem Sound Coastwatch brings a hands-on program to the North Shore Children's Museum in Peabody. Visitors can meet sea creatures at a touch tank and build mini wind turbines; no registration required.

Oct 9 · Salem Sound Coastwatch →

SUV crashes into Bourbon Street hair and nail salon; no injuries

On the morning of October 6, an SUV jumped two curbs and smashed through the storefront of Starlight Hair and Nail Spa at 6A Bourbon St. No injuries were reported, and the crash remains under investigation.

Oct 7 · Boston 25 News →

Police Citizens Academy applications due today

Applications for the Peabody Police Citizens Academy's fall session are due Wednesday, October 7. Classes meet Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., October 14 through December 16, at 6 Allens Lane.

Oct 7 · Peabody Police Department →

Peabody launches senior property tax work-off program

Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced the city's new Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program for eligible seniors.

Oct 7 · Itemlive →

Peabody mayor vetoes snow removal ordinance

Mayor Ted Bettencourt vetoed a proposed city-wide snow-removal ordinance, citing concerns over enforcement and the burden on seniors and residents physically unable to clear snow.

Oct 7 · Itemlive →

Central Street construction continues through Oct. 10

The City's October 1 schedule outlines Central Street rehabilitation work for October 4–10, including Phase III water-main and catch-basin installation. Expect detours and traffic delays.

Oct 5 · City of Peabody →

Downtown streets close today for International Festival

Street closures run 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. today on portions of Central, Foster, Lowell, Main, Wallis, Nichols Lane and Littles Lane. Festival shuttles run 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct 4 · Rock 92.9 →

Nine statewide questions headed for the Massachusetts ballot

With one month until Election Day, voters face a record-tying nine statewide questions and a slate of contested races.

Oct 4 · Itemlive →

Peabody Forum Urges Parents to Take E-Bike Safety Seriously

Speakers at a Peabody community safety forum told parents that electric bikes are not toys, as the bikes grow more popular among children.

Oct 4 · Itemlive →

Peabody Announces Fall Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Schedule

The City of Peabody announced residential fall curbside yard waste pickup will occur across five designated weeks beginning October 5, on regular trash collection days.

Oct 4 · Patch →

Planning Board subcommittee sends data center issue to full board

After five meetings on the potential impacts of AI data storage centers, the subcommittee passed the issue back to the full Planning Board without a recommendation.

Oct 2 · Itemlive →

Overnight parking ban downtown tonight for street sweeping

Parking is banned 10 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, on Walnut, Foster, Main and Washington streets, and on Lowell Street between Sawyer Street and Peabody Square. The sweep clears debris from the recent nor'easter ahead of the rescheduled International Festival.

Oct 1 · City of Peabody →

Two arrested after Macy's shoplifting incident at Northshore Mall

Two Boston residents face charges after a suspected shoplifting at Macy's escalated. Police said two officers were injured during the attempted arrest and are recovering.

Oct 1 · Patch →

Pound Lane One-Way Reversal Now Set for Oct. 1-2

MassDOT rescheduled the temporary one-way reversal on Pound Lane, part of the Central Street Improvement Project, to Thursday into Friday, Oct. 1-2.

Sep 30 · Patch →

Peabody Police Logs Cover Sept. 21-27

Peabody Weekly News published police logs on Sept. 29 covering calls and arrests from Sept. 21 through 27, including an arrest on Sept. 27 and reported burglar alarms.

Sep 30 · Peabody Weekly News →

Peabody City Council narrowly advances snow-removal ordinance

The Peabody City Council narrowly voted to move a proposed city-wide sidewalk snow-removal ordinance forward, following years of debate over who should clear sidewalks.

Sep 29 · Itemlive →

Flood watch and coastal flood advisory issued for Peabody

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Peabody through 2 a.m. Tuesday and a coastal flood advisory through midnight Tuesday.

Sep 28 · National Weather Service →

Coastal Flood, High-Surf Warnings Continue Through Sunday

The National Weather Service's Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf Advisory for Peabody remain in effect through 8 p.m. Sunday, with a Flood Watch continuing through 2 a.m. Tuesday; the High Wind Warning expired at 8 a.m. Sunday.

Sep 27 · National Weather Service →

Congressional Candidate Micah Jones Talks Affordability, Bipartisanship

Republican nominee Micah Quinney Jones is centering his campaign for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District on affordability and bipartisan cooperation, arguing the state needs a representative willing to work across party lines.

Sep 27 · Itemlive →

Congressional Candidate Dan Koh Talks Affordability, Oversight

Democratic nominee Dan Koh is centering his campaign for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District on lowering household costs and providing a stronger check on President Trump.

Sep 27 · Itemlive →

Peabody Rescinds Fines Over ZYN Chill Nicotine Pouches

The Peabody Board of Health voted unanimously Sept. 24 to dismiss fines against local tobacco retailers, resolving confusion over whether ZYN Chill nicotine pouches were officially classified as a prohibited flavored product.

Sep 26 · Itemlive →

High Wind Warning Covers Peabody Through Sunday Morning

The National Weather Service has extended a warning for northeast winds with gusts of 50–60 mph through 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, citing risk of tree and power-line damage, outages and difficult travel.

Sep 26 · National Weather Service →

Busy Night for Peabody Board of Health

Amanda LureyPEABODY — From revoking a permit to keep chickens to reporting progress at a restaurant on probation, the Board of Health had no shortage of updates Thursday night.

Sep 26 · Itemlive →

Boston Man Arrested After Officers Struck at Northshore Mall

Police announced the arrest Sept. 24 of a 20-year-old Boston man on charges of unarmed robbery and assault and battery on a police officer. The warrant stems from a Sept. 21 shoplifting incident at Macy's involving more than $1,600 in merchandise, during which a fleeing vehicle struck two Peabody officers, dragging one across the parking lot.

Sep 25 · Patch →

Peabody Seeks HUD Funds for Home-Repair Program

The city announced Sept. 24 plans to seek $180,487 in HUD funds for home-rehabilitation work addressing health, safety, and building-code needs; comments on the environmental review are due by Oct. 25.

Sep 25 · City of Peabody →

Central Street Work Brings Lane Shifts, Endicott St. Closures

Through Oct. 1, crews continue water-main installation through Wilson Square and onto Andover Street. Central Street stays open with lane reductions, while Endicott Street is closed at Central/Andover and Warren streets, with a detour via Warren Street.

Sep 25 · City of Peabody →

Peabody Police Log: Sept. 14-20

Peabody Weekly News' latest police log covers arrests, crashes, alarms, thefts, disturbances, and fire calls from Sept. 14-20.

Sep 23 · Peabody Weekly News →

Bonfanti Nature Trail Open for Self-Guided Walks Tuesday

The self-guided Bonfanti Nature Trail in South Peabody is open Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., showcasing protected woodlands, wetlands, ponds and wildlife.

Sep 22 · Trails & Sails →

1,300-Square-Foot Retail Space Listed on Sylvan Street

A commercial retail unit at 10 Sylvan St. was listed Sept. 21 at $3,400 a month plus NNN charges; the space is 1,300 square feet and zoned commercial.

Sep 22 · The Nest Real Estate Agency →

Peabody firefighters aid four-alarm Rockport fire

Peabody firefighters provided mutual aid at a four-alarm fire in a mixed-use building on Broadway in Rockport on Sept. 20. No injuries were reported, but at least two families were displaced.

Sep 21 · John Guilfoil Public Relations →

Peabody bike and e-bike safety forum set for Thursday

Peabody holds a community safety forum on bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters and e-dirtbikes Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Higgins Middle School, with safety guidance and legal information.

Sep 21 · Patch →

Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday night

The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Sep 21 · City of Peabody →

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