Kids & Family

5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 10

Farmers market, paving, a live chat, 7-Eleven special and more.

Today is Tuesday, July 10. Here are five things to know in Peabody today.

  1. Paving today: Wiseman and Sheffield drives are scheduled for paving today. Peabody police say no parking will be allowed on either street between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. or the vehicle may be towed at the owner's expense. Paving will be postponed to the next day, however, in the event of foul weather.
  2. To market, to market...: While there won't be any four-legged porkers at the anytime soon, you can stop down today between 2 and 7 p.m. for all sorts of other goodies, however, at the farmers market. Live entertainment today will be provided by Alexandra Gallant and Derek Rice.
  3. Chat with Dave Gravel: Don't forget to mark your calendars for our  Wednesday night.
  4. 7-Eleven celebrates 7/11: Tomorrow is free Slurpee day at 7-Eleven's everywhere between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. while supplies last. Why? Because the company is turning 85 years old. 
  5. If your children need to ride the bus to school next year, get your payment in full into the district Transportation Department by July 13 for a $25 discount per student. You can find more information here.

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