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1. North Shore State Trooper Death, Crash Spur MA Wrong-Way Driving Prevention Plan (patch.com) — Peabody residents are seeing statewide action after a recent wrong-way crash in the city injured a state trooper, prompting Massachusetts to roll out new detection technology and signage at hundreds of high-risk locations. The multi-year plan, spurred by deadly North Shore crashes including one in Lynnfield, aims to warn drivers in real time and redesign dangerous ramps to prevent future tragedies.
2. Peabody City Council votes to reduce salary raise (itemlive.com) — Peabody’s mayor and City Council have voted to scale back their own planned 3% salary raises while trimming reserve and finance office funds as they finalize the fiscal 2027 budget. The move follows frustration over unfulfilled raises for ordinance employees and broader economic strain on the city. Further votes on the budget are still pending.
3. Peabody Students Earn Underclass, Baccalaureate Awards at Bishop Fenwick (patch.com) — Peabody families have plenty to celebrate as local Bishop Fenwick students from the city picked up a long list of end-of-year academic, arts, music, and service awards. From major subject prizes to special university-sponsored honors, the recognitions highlight Peabody teens’ achievements across disciplines and grade levels as the school year wraps up.
4. Peabody's Lynch among those chosen as Endicott football captains (cnhi.com) — A former Peabody High football standout is stepping into a bigger leadership role this fall, as quarterback Shea Lynch has been named one of six captains for Endicott College’s 2026 football season. The record-setting Tanners alum, already the area’s all-time leader in touchdown passes, will guide a nationally ranked program coming off another conference title.
5. Peabody has Pride (peabodyweeklynews.com) — Peabody residents, city leaders, and North Shore Pride gathered at City Hall for a Pride flag raising that Mayor Ted Bettencourt called a declaration of love and acceptance. Speakers urged year-round support for LGBTQ+ neighbors amid rising anti-trans legislation and hate crimes nationwide. The rainbow flag now flying over Peabody City Hall signals that queer residents are welcome and valued.
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