🌱 Patch AM: Why Peabody’s 01960 just became America’s toughest ZIP for buyers

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Peabody's 01960 just became America's toughest ZIP for buyers
• Peabody community mourns the passing of Diane C. Goldstein, 94

Also on today's calendar: A Funny Thing Happenned on the Way to Celebrate REV250 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• US ZIP codes guiding tough choices for home buyers (latination.com) — Peabody's 01960 ZIP code is now ranked the most competitive housing market in the entire country, with listings drawing four times normal traffic and selling in about 20 days. Homes here often go at or above asking price, so local buyers need strong down payments, fast decisions, and solid mortgage pre-approvals to compete.
   

• Obituaries-August 17, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — Among several recent passings, this obituary list includes Diane C. (Rafael) Goldstein, a 94-year-old Peabody resident who entered eternal rest on August 16, 2026. Her life spanned Boston roots, Brandeis studies, psychological research interests, and deep devotion to family and the arts, especially her father's work and a lifelong love of good food.
   

📸 Around Peabody

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peabody

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• A Funny Thing Happenned on the Way to Celebrate REV250 →
  Danvers Historical Society, 11 Page St, Danvers
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts presents The Shaelyn Band live at The Dory! →
  Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts,
  1:00 pm
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
• Story Songs of the 70's - Summer Show →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Austin Prep: Summer Preview →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK! →
  Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll St, Danvers
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Wakefield Porchfest 2026 →
  60 locations around Wakefield
  12:00 pm
• Duke Robillard →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Deric Dyer - Music & Stories from a Life of Touring with Tina Turner and Joe Cocker →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Barry Goudreau's Engine Room →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Residents and Staff Members Work Together at Brooksby —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch

• New to the Market Beautiful Condo for Rent with all the bells and whistles.
  Large unit with gleaming Hdwd floors open floor plan to large Balcony over looking Frasers Field. 5 Rooms , 2 Bedrooms,2 Baths, Washer dryer included… (Nextdoor Lowell)

• Michael Page posted a job opening for Director of Quality - Semiconductor - Peabody, MA in Peabody. Apply here.
• Expeditors International of Washington posted a job opening for Ocean Export Agent in Peabody. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peabody here.

🗞 Nearby News

Danvers

• For North Shore Adult Learners, The Grant Points To An Expansion Of No-Cost Training (patch.com)

Salem

• Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book (johnmccoy.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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