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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026

This week's Peabody obituary notices column lists five residents: Bettencourt, Maria C.; Cuozzo, Barbara; Helzner, Audrey (Frye); Murray, Judith; and Spinale, John "Bubba." Maria C. Bettencourt's arrangements are being handled by Ruggiero Family Memorial Home - North Shore Chapel of Pea…

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Median home sale price climbs on six deals

Six Peabody home sales recorded last week pushed the median price higher as pricing data remains pending for most deeds. From our own coverage: Six Peabody sales shift the median home price. Also in today's brief (7 items): Cosmetology program rallies for two former students; Central St…

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Real Estate

Peabody's Late-September Home Sales Cluster Near a $655,000 Median Price

Peabody recorded 15 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only six carry a sale price so far, ranging from $470,000 to $812,000 with a median of $655,000. The period's top sale was 33 Griffin Rd. Lot 44 at $812,000. Eight of the 15 transfers involved parties sharing a sur…

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Board eyes splitting Lowell Street lot

Planning Board weighs splitting a Lowell Street lot into buildable and landlocked parcels. From our own coverage: Planning Board considers Lowell Street lot division. Also in today's brief (7 items): Holiday Pops concert set to return in December; Peabody field hockey faces Saugus in co…

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Sports

Peabody sports roundup, Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Peabody Little League capped its 2026 season by naming champions in three divisions: the White Sox took the Majors title and the city championship, the Angels won AAA, and the Cubs won AA. The league also honored its departing 12-year-old players. Meanwhile, Fall Ball continues with int…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 28, 2026 through October 4, 2026

One Peabody obituary was recorded this week: Dillon, Joseph C., 88, who died Monday, September 28, 2026. His arrangements are being handled by Lyons Funeral Home of Danvers, with the notice posted through Echovita's Peabody obituary listings. No additional biographical details, such as …

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Tanners stay unbeaten with win at Beverly

Peabody Tanners football team remains unbeaten after gritty road win at Beverly. From our own coverage: Peabody home sales span $405,000 to $1.05 million. Also in today's brief (8 items): Peabody football stays unbeaten with win at Beverly; Schools wellness committee meets Monday; Paren…

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Real Estate

Peabody September Sales Span $405,000 To $1.05 Million, Median Holds At $505,000

Peabody recorded 15 property transfers from Sept. 4 to Oct. 3, with seven sales carrying a price so far, ranging from $405,000 to $1,054,000 and a median of $505,000. The month's top sale was 4 Waldingfield Lane, Lot 2, at $1,054,000, followed by 119 Russell St. at $770,000. Eight trans…

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City eases water restrictions to Phase 1

Peabody eases water use restrictions to voluntary Phase 1 after reservoir levels recover. From our own coverage: School Committee presses cost of org-chart review. Also in today's brief (10 items): City eases water restrictions to voluntary Phase 1; Seith Bedard named Higgins Middle Sch…

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