Politics & Government

Does the City Owe You Money?

Mayor Bettencourt looks to return $18,000 in unclaimed cash.

Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. released a list of hundreds of individuals and businesses who may be entitled to abandoned property held in the city’s treasury.

“I recommend that all Peabody residents and business owners check the Unclaimed Property list at the city’s website, www.peabody-ma.gov,” Bettencourt said. “I am committed to returning these funds to their rightful owners and we have streamlined the process to make it as simple and convenient as possible.”

By visiting the city’s website, www.peabody-ma.gov, those appearing on the Unclaimed Property list can obtain information concerning the value of the property being held as well as a claim form. Each claim form must include a valid signature and valid mailing address in order to be processed.

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Claimants should allow eight weeks for checks to be administered. Claim forms must be received by Nov. 1, 2015.

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