'Encore' Career Fair Set For Peabody's Torigian Family YMCA

The job fair will highlight job opportunities for older adults and those who have retired from their primary careers.

Brooksby's Upgraded Amenities Support Residents' Overall Well-Being

Brooksby's state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics centers offer an abundance of opportunities that support well-being

October is a Favorite for the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy

It's Italian American Heritage month!

Marblehead, Peabody Utilities Part Of MA Municipal Solar Project

The two North Shore utilities are among six Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company who will draw energy from the Ludlow farm.

Peabody To Rake, Restore Elginwood Pond

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said work will begin on the pond on Oct. 24 and last between four and five weeks.

North Shore Children's Museum Opens Minds To Peabody Possibilities

A cornerstone of the city's downtown revitalization plans will welcome the public in for the first time on Saturday.

Peabody Municipal Electric Rates Will Rise Amid Wholesale Price Spike

The Peabody Municipal Light Plant said residents and businesses will see an increase of between 15 and 17 percent retroactive to Oct. 1.

'CharlieCard Day' Coming To Peabody For Seniors

State Sen. Joan Lovely and State Rep. Thomas Walsh will host the day at the Peabody Council on Aging.

Peabody's Starry, Starry Night Back After 2-Year Break

The event to raise money for the Peabody Institute Library was not held in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 health crisis.

Electric Car Test-Drives Spark Interest at Brooksby Village

Brooksby Village offers more than 150 groups and clubs, but with some staff support, it's easy for residents to start new activities

Peabody Municipal Light To Offer Residents LED Bulbs

The bulbs will be available to ratepayers on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fall For Peabody Festival Brings Sights Of the Season To The City

The second Fall for Peabody event will be at Lt. Ross / Cy Tenney Park on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Peabody Light Plant Workers Aid Hurricane Ian Relief In Florida

Billy Reaume and Kevin MacGregor responded to the Hurricane Ian destruction zone as part of Northeast Public Power's mutual aid program.

Peabody Light Hopes To Protect Customers From Skyrocketing Rates

General Manager Joe Anastasi said the goal is to save residents from sudden increases like the ones Eversource and National Grid plan.

Peabody Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Begins Oct. 10

Leaves and other yard waste will be picked up during five weeks this fall.

Aggregate Industries Volunteers Thanked For Peabody School Cleanup

Burke Elementary Principal Lacey Becotte invited some of those involved in the cleanup to the school's monthly assembly on Sept. 9.

Bear Spends Day Roaming Around Peabody

Peabody police said there was a bear spotted in multiple locations in the West Peabody area on Wednesday.

Peabody Power Outage Puts 250 In The Dark

Peabody Municipal Light said most customers should be restored late Thursday morning.

New North Shore Children's Museum In Peabody Needs Volunteers

A volunteer fair for recurring helpers will be held at the museum on Thursday.

'Senior Day' Returns To Peabody's Brooksby Farm After 2-Year Pause

The event includes a grilled hot dog lunch for more than 400 Peabody seniors and is part of the city's flu shot tour this fall.

Peabody Downtown Cleanup Efforts Get A Big Boost

Additional street sweeping, trash and litter removal is coming to Main Street and adjacent areas downtown.

Peabody Parking Alert With Return Of International Festival

Sunday's first International Festival in three years will mean some parking restrictions and detours downtown.

Peabody To Host Sept. 11, 2001 Memorial Observance Sunday

Peabody police and fire will hold ceremonies on Sunday morning with a moment of silence set for that afternoon.

Brooksby Village Residents Enjoy an Array of Culinary Experiences

With six dining venues on campus, Brooksby residents relish true restaurant experiences.

Peabody Families Help Clean Up School Grounds For Start Of New Year

The families teamed up to collect trash from the schools' grounds and plant flowers at the high school 9/11 memorial.

Peabody YMCA Tabs New Branch Executive Director

Cara Green takes the helm of the Torigian Family YMCA after serving as operations director and branch co-director for the past year.

Peabody Water Ban Imposes Fines For Lawn Watering, Car Washing

The temporary Phase 3 water restriction includes a $100 fine per violation.

Peabody Puts Call Out For Cultural Grants

The Peabody Cultural Council is looking for applicants for creative and artistic programs in the community.

USS Commander Talks 'Old Ironsides' At Peabody's Camp Eastman

Cmdr. Billie J. Farrell talked with YMCA of Metro North campers about being the first woman commander of the historic ship.

North Shore's Stretch Of Border To Boston Trail Gets $1.2 Million Lift

The event is set to announce federal funding to complete parts of the trail through Boxford, Newbury, Peabody, Salem and Marblehead.

'Do Good With Denim' At Northshore Mall This Month

The Peabody mall is one of the Simon Property Group locations collaborating with Cradles to Crayons for the clothing donation program.

Peabody Resident Patty Vigliotti Wins Mass-ALA Dietary Service Award

Patricia Vigliotti was honored at the 2022 Mass Assisted Living Association (MA-ALA) for her work at Kaplan Estates Assisted Living

Summer Scorcher: Peabody Opens Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat

With temperatures expected to challenge 100 degrees, Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt has issued a city heat advisory for Thursday and Friday.

Peabody Fall Free Concert Series Planned

The concerts will be held at the Peabody Institute Library beginning outdoors on Aug. 22 and before moving indoors to the Sutton Room.

Peabody Gears Up For International Festival's Return

Applications for vendors and gallery participants are due by Sunday.

Teen Events Coming To Peabody Institute Library In August

Two teen movie nights, a Mass. Book Award tasting event and End of Summer Teen Hangout are open to Peabody students.

Brooksby Village's New Dining and Amenity Spaces are Turning Heads

The Tannery welcomes residents with eye-catching décor, signature cocktails, small plates, and other gastronomic goodies

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available At Peabody Summer Concert Night

The shots are available as part of the Health and Wellness Expo at the Leather City Common this weekend.

New Aquatics Director On Deck At YMCA Of Metro North

The former Lowell High crew coach will manage the expansion of the YMCA's swim lessons and other pool offerings.

Peabody Household Hazardous Waste Day Set For Saturday

Residents can unload anything from pesticides to TV monitors to old light bulbs at the Department of Public Services on July 30.