Peabody moved under mandatory outdoor water-use restrictions this week as the state's drought declaration deepened, with Mayor Ted Bettencourt also issuing a heat warning for residents. On the local business front, Peabody Patch reports a new Wonder food hall will open downtown on July …
Peabody activates mandatory outdoor water restrictions and a mayoral heat warning as the state's drought crisis deepens. The Bettencourt administration confirmed the state's critical drought declaration triggered the new restrictions this week, and Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. also r…
Peabody moved to mandatory water restrictions and a heat warning even as a beloved downtown coffee shop announced it is closing. Mayor Ted Bettencourt issued the restrictions after the state's critical drought declaration and separately honored three students at a City Hall ceremony for…
Peabody Little League capped its 2026 season by naming division champions — the White Sox (Majors), Angels (AAA), and Cubs (AA) — with the Majors White Sox also credited with the city championship title; the league also saluted its departing 12-year-olds. Meanwhile, Peabody Youth Soccer…
Breaking Grounds Café, which trained and employed workers with disabilities for nine years, is closing downtown, CBS News Boston and Peabody Patch reported, even as the city keeps mandatory outdoor water-use restrictions in force under the state's drought declaration. Mayor Ted Bettenco…
Peabody library branches adjust hours as police push anonymous drug tips amid overdose spike. The Peabody Institute Library's South and West branches began new hours July 6, 2026, closing Fridays and Sundays while adding Thursday evening service. Peabody police, per Patch, launched an a…
PEABODY -- July 9, 2026, Peabody City Council adopted updated ADU rules, approved four licenses and permits, and sent two contested rezoning petitions in opposite directions at its July 9 session. The council voted 9
Peabody police roll out an anonymous tip system as overdoses rise citywide, while a local resident claims a $500,000 lottery prize. Per Patch, the Peabody Police Department is now inviting residents to submit drug-activity tips anonymously amid an "overdose spike" in the city. Meanwhile…
A $500,000 winning lottery ticket surfaced in Peabody as the Peabody Public Library shifted South and West branch hours effective July 6, 2026. Per Patch, Peabody police have also launched an anonymous tip line amid a reported overdose spike, while a separate Patch item noted Analogic C…
Peabody library patrons face new branch hours as the city keeps its 250th-anniversary display running downtown. The Peabody Institute Library shifted South and West branch hours effective July 6, closing both locations Fridays and Sundays while adding Thursday evening hours. Meanwhile, …
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