Peabody's hockey community has launched a fundraising "Meal Train" campaign for a family of three children after the death of 41-year-old Christina Cooper, according to a Peabody Patch report today. The city continues its Summer Concert Series at Leather City Common and prepares for the…
Mayor Ted Bettencourt is pushing to return more than $320,000 in unclaimed funds to Peabody residents and businesses. City Hall also honored the winners of Peabody's America 250 student essay contest and unveiled a historic reproduction of the Declaration of Independence this week, whil…
Peabody Public Schools students return to class Wednesday, Sept. 2, opening the 2026-2027 year under Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration after a summer that included a new round of kindergarten registration. Staff report Aug. 31 for a professional development day, kindergar…
Peabody police are accepting applications for the 22nd session of their Citizens Academy, a 10-week community program beginning Oct. 14. The program is open to residents and includes tours, demonstrations and lessons on department operations, Peabody Patch reports in "Peabody Police Ope…
Peabody School Committee adopts 2026-27 improvement goals tied to a 20 percent achievement target. Superintendent Dr.
Peabody is inviting local artists to redesign five metal planters on Foster Street as part of the city's downtown revitalization effort. Per Peabody Patch, the project ties into the city's broader Transformative Development Initiative aimed at sprucing up the commercial corridor. Meanwh…
Central Street construction detours and mandatory drought watering restrictions are reshaping daily routines across Peabody this week. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration is directing drivers around the ongoing Central Street reconstruction while enforcing the state's manda…
Peabody's City Council appointed Jackie Ciardi as the city's new Parks, Recreation and Forestry director and Sophia Mercurio as Parks and Recreation Manager on Aug. 18, both through 2027. In youth sports, Peabody Little League's fall schedule shows games starting Aug. 31, and Peabody Yo…
This week's Peabody obituary notices column carries two death notices. Cooper, Cristina Marie, 41, and Truesdale, Marguerite, 82, both Peabody residents, died August 18, 2026. Truesdale was married to her husband, Paul, for nearly 59 years. Cooper's arrangements are being handled by Rug…
Peabody's Leather City Common hosted the town's summer concert and fireworks spectacular Sunday evening, with senior shuttle service starting at 4:45 p.m. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration also opened a 30-day public comment period on the city's annual report to HUD and s…
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