PEABODY -- June 9, 2026, Peabody School Committee gives unanimous first reading to revised anti-bullying policy honoring Jason Bernard. The committee voted 6-0 at its June 9 meeting at Higgins Middle School to
PEABODY -- June 2, 2026, Peabody Finance Committee votes 4-1 to advance a $200 annual residential trash fee to the full City Council. Mayor Edward Betancourt, citing a $6.2 million health insurance cost
The Peabody City Council voted 11-0 to double the mattress and box-spring disposal fee from $20 to $40 and sent Salem and Beverly's mattress ordinances to Community Development for review of curbside pickup contracts.
Peabody School Committee heard emotional testimony on bullying and advanced its high school rebuilding project. Sally Rosario, the sister of Jason Bernard, told the board patience "should not be mistaken for silence or acceptance of inaction" and called for accountability from staff and leadership.
Peabody's School Committee voted to shift $100,000 from health insurance to fund a districtwide performing arts director after a nearly four-hour outcry from students and alumni.
Peabody Planning Board approved a two-lot subdivision at 18 Sparrow Lane for the Belanger family.
Peabody's Industrial and Community Development Committee voted 4-1 to advance a revised accessory dwelling unit ordinance to the Planning Board amid an unresolved dispute with the state over setback rules.
The Peabody Planning Board let an applicant withdraw a group home site plan after staff said state law bars the board from reviewing it.
Peabody's mayor proposed a new $200 annual trash fee and a water and sewer rate increase to help close a city budget gap.
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