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Greetings Peabody! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Peabody officers injured after Northshore Mall shoplifting turns violent
  • New Higgins principal brings collaborative, student-support focus to Peabody
  • Nor'easter pushes Peabody's International Festival to its October rain date

Also on today's calendar: Lynnfield Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Peabody Officers Struck, Dragged In Northshore Mall Parking Lot: Police (patch.com) — Peabody residents are learning more about a violent shoplifting incident at Northshore Mall where two city police officers were struck and one was dragged in the parking lot while responding to a theft at Macy's. Both officers are now recovering at home, and a Boston man and woman face robbery and related charges after coordinated work by Peabody, Boston and State Police.
   

2. New Peabody Higgins Middle School Principal Eyes Collaborative Approach To Learning (patch.com) — Families in Peabody will see a familiar face leading Higgins Middle School as longtime district educator Seith Bedard becomes principal, emphasizing collaboration and student support. Drawing on his work at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and Peabody Learning Academy, he plans to expand targeted help for students while building on Higgins' existing support teams and programs.
   

3. Looming Nor'easter Postpones Peabody International Festival (patch.com) — Peabody residents will have to wait a bit longer for the International Festival, which has been postponed to Sunday, Oct. 4, because of a powerful nor'easter expected this weekend. Organizers say high winds pose safety concerns for vendors and attendees, but promise the downtown celebration will still feature dozens of ethnic food booths, food trucks, and activities across multiple locations.
   

4. West Memorial School sees enrollment drop to 283 for 2025-26 (northbostonnews.com) — West Memorial School's enrollment has dropped to 283 students for 2025-26, and the Peabody Public Schools district now serves 5,587 students across its schools. The report breaks down enrollment by school, gender, and race, giving Peabody families a clear snapshot of local classroom trends within the context of statewide education statistics.
   

5. Saugus Center earned 1-star CMS rating in Q1 2026 in Massachusetts (northbostonnews.com) — Peabody residents can see how local nursing homes stack up, with Care One at Peabody earning a five-star CMS rating while nearby Saugus Center received just one star in early 2026. The article compares ownership, bed use, and ratings for dozens of Essex County facilities, useful for families weighing long-term care options.
   

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