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Good morning Peabody! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Peabody walk honors Jason Benard while promoting kindness and inclusion
  • Why Peabody just ranked as America's hottest housing market
  • See which Peabody grads earned a share of $157K in scholarships

Also on today's calendar: Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Be The Light, Inspire Change' Jason's Legacy Walk To Spur Kindness In Peabody Community (patch.com) — Peabody residents are invited to gather at Brown Middle School on Saturday for the second annual Jason's Legacy 5K Walk, honoring local eighth-grader Jason Benard. The event focuses on bullying prevention, mental health awareness, inclusion, and kindness, encouraging the community to support those who feel alone and to speak up when someone is hurting.
   

• The 10 Hottest U.S. ZIP Codes in 2026, According to Realtor.com (bhg.com) — Peabody's 01960 ZIP code has been named the hottest housing market in the entire country for 2026, with homes selling in a median of just 20 days and often above asking. Realtor.com credits strong demand from Boston-area buyers seeking space, character, and an easy commute, with Peabody's median listing price now around $600,000.
   

• Topsfield Fair Awards $157K In Scholarships To 36 North Shore HS Graduates (patch.com) — Two Peabody students, including a Peabody Veterans Memorial High School graduate, are among 36 North Shore seniors sharing $157,000 in Topsfield Fair scholarships. The awards highlight local teens' community involvement and volunteer work at the fair, which returns Oct. 2–12. Applications for the class of 2027 scholarships will open early next year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Peabody. Apply here.
  • C&S Wholesale Grocers posted a job opening for Retail Sales Merchandiser in Peabody. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peabody here.

🗞 Nearby News

Danvers

  • Danvers Police To Host Annual D.A.R.E. Golf Tournament At Ferncroft CC (patch.com)
  • The 5 Best Cuts of Beef for Roasting, According to a Butcher (Ranked by Taste and Price) (simplyrecipes.com)

Lynn

  • Classroom to the Streets: Local teens add art to Lynn's outdoor museum (wgbh.org)
  • 25-year-old Massachusetts gang member pleads guilty to role in double murder (fallriverreporter.com)

Wakefield

  • Huge Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Wakefield Store (patch.com)

Ok Peabody! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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