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Morning Peabody! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Peabody's 1638 John Proctor House was carefully modernized.
  • What do police reports reveal about a Peabody OUI arrest in 2019?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Fall Fair and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Turning sunny; cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
  • Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Modern Take on History: Nods to the Past, Rather than Strict Historical Accuracy, Guided the Kitchen Renovation in a First Period Home (nshoremag.com) — Peabody's landmark John Proctor House, tied to the Salem Witch Trials, has undergone a major kitchen, dining, mudroom, and bath renovation after severe water and mold damage. Designer Kristina Crestin and her team blended reclaimed wood, textured stone, and clever storage tricks to keep the 1638 home feeling authentically old while making it comfortable and functional for modern living.
   

• Police reports cited by Herald detail two OUI arrests involving Peter Meaney (newsbreak.com) — A 2019 OUI arrest in Peabody involving state legislative candidate Peter Meaney is detailed alongside an earlier 2018 Salem arrest, based on Boston Herald police-report accounts. The story outlines the circumstances of both incidents, Meaney's brief response taking responsibility for his behavior, and the stakes of his upcoming challenge to incumbent Rep. Donald Wong.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Manager in Peabody. Apply here.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for DoubleTree Boston North Shore - Waterpark Attendant in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peabody here.

🗞 Nearby News

Danvers

  • Commercial Quality Manager Supplier Quality (jnj.com)

Lynn

  • General Electric Secures $47.8M Defense Logistics Agency Contract for J-85 Engine Parts (envzone.com)

Salem

  • Salem State South Campus Breaks Ground for 473 New Rental Homes (patch.com)
  • Moulton Praises Return Of 988 Suicide Hotline LGBTQ Youth Crisis Option (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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