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Also on today's calendar: Dueling Pianos in Swamspcott at The Dory Live and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Peabody International Festival Announces 2026 Galleria Art Show Winners (patch.com) — Peabody residents can celebrate the newly announced winners of the 2026 Galleria Art Show, a highlight of the city's International Festival that showcases local talent in painting, drawing, and photography. Both professional and amateur artists from the area earned top honors and special awards, including a public-voted People's Choice prize, underscoring the community's strong support for the arts.
2. This Sleepy Massachusetts Town Is Secretly One Of The Happiest In The U.S. (newsbreak.com) — Peabody has quietly earned recognition as one of the happiest places in the country, thanks to strong civic life, resilient local history, and a downtown that residents genuinely enjoy. The piece walks you through the George Peabody legacy, walkable brick-lined streets, diverse food scene, parks like Emerson, and easy access to nearby coastal gems, inviting you to see your city with fresh eyes.
3. Peabody Launches Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program For FY2027 (patch.com) — Peabody seniors who own and live in their homes can now apply to work off up to $1,500 from their FY2027 property tax bill by completing 100 hours of service with city departments. Applications, capped at 75 participants, are open through Nov. 15 and available at City Hall, the Peabody Institute Library branches, the Torigian Senior Center, and online.
4. Two Stoneham Firefighters Graduate from Boston Fire Training Academy (stonehamfire.com) — A Peabody High School graduate, Peter Witwicki, has just completed the rigorous 12-week Boston Fire Training Academy and begun serving as a Stoneham firefighter. Alongside fellow recruit Curtis Fothergill, he brings experience in developmental services, trauma-informed care, and emergency certifications, which local residents may see put to use as he starts responding to calls across the region.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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