Peabody Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Mandatory Level 2 water restrictions begin

From Peabody News

• Planning board recesses 495 Lowell Street rezoning The Peabody Planning Board took up a contested bid to rezone 2.43 acres at 495 Lowell Street for duplexes, with Temple Teferit Shalom's leadership calling the change a security concern and an abutter raising shared-driveway worries.Peabody News

Peabody on Thu, Oct 22

• City imposes Level 2 drought water restrictions The City of Peabody announced mandatory Level 2 drought outdoor water use restrictions under state guidelines, limiting lawn watering and other outdoor water use until further notice.City of Peabody
• City launches senior property tax work-off program Peabody has launched a new Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program, letting eligible seniors reduce their property tax bill by volunteering for the city, with an application posted online.City of Peabody
• Peabody receives state cultural council funding Peabody has received funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is now accepting applications from local artists and organizations, the city announced.City of Peabody
• City outlines FY2027 water and sewer billing changes Peabody's Department of Public Works outlined upcoming changes to water and sewer billing for fiscal year 2027, without detailing specific new rates in the notice.City of Peabody
• MassDOT updates Pound Lane one-way schedule MassDOT outlined upcoming changes to the one-way reversal schedule on Pound Lane, which affects how traffic flows on the roadway, the city said.City of Peabody
• City launches free 'Caring Adult Academy' webinars Peabody is launching "Caring Adult Academy," a free webinar series covering topics that affect youth, aimed at parents and caregivers in the community.City of Peabody
• Galleria Art Show winners named at festival The city announced the winners of the 2026 Galleria Art Show, part of the International Festival, recognizing local artists' work on display.City of Peabody
• School bus camera program set to expand Peabody plans to expand its school bus camera program to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses, CBS Boston reported, citing a recent near-miss involving a Gloucester bus.CBS Boston
• Peabody invites veterans to Nov. 11 breakfast Peabody is inviting veterans and their families to RSVP for a Veterans Day breakfast at City Hall on Nov. 11, according to Peabody Patch.Peabody Patch

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24: Bishop Fenwick soccer hosts Bishop Stang Bishop Fenwick of Peabody hosts Bishop Stang of North Dartmouth in a conference girls soccer match Saturday, Oct. 24.MaxPreps
• Mon, Oct 26: Peabody Veterans Memorial JV soccer hosts Danvers Peabody Veterans Memorial's junior varsity soccer team hosts Danvers in a non-conference match Monday, Oct. 26.MaxPreps
• Tue, Oct 27: School Committee meets with student advisory group The Peabody School Committee holds a regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27, including a session with its student advisory group.Peabody Public Schools
• Sat, Oct 31: Silent art auction runs through October at senior center The Torigian Senior Center is hosting a silent art auction open to residents throughout the month of October, with bidding continuing through month's end.City of Peabody

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