Social Security Is Important For Women

What every woman should know about Social Security benefits

MA Curfew Backlash, Mail Voting Here To Stay: Patch Weekender

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Peabody Election Praised; Mail-In Ballots Could Be 'Here To Stay'

Peabody City Clerk Allyson Danforth said turnout was about the same as it was in 2016.

Election 2020 Peabody Results: Biden Edges Trump

Beverly voters chose the Biden-Harris ticket over Trump-Pence in Tuesday's presidential election.

How Did Voting Go In Peabody? Let Us Know

Patch wants to know how your voting experience was this year amid this unprecedented election season.

Voting In Peabody: Polls Open

What to expect if you are heading to the polls in Peabody on Nov. 3.

Voting In Peabody: Everything You Need To Know

What to expect if you are heading to the polls in Peabody on Nov. 3.

Peabody Designated 'High Risk' For Coronavirus Community Spread

Peabody is one of 121 communities in the state that faces potential rollback of eased business restrictions.

Peabody Headed For 'High-Risk' Coronavirus Status: Mayor

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said schools will remain in a hybrid learning model "at this time" despite the rise in coronavirus rates.

Peabody's Budd Gets Historic Call To MA High Court: Patch PM

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Peabody's Kimberly Budd Nominated As First Black MA Chief Justice

The former Peabody High student called the moment "a little overwhelming and very meaningful to me."

Peabody At Brink Of High-Risk Coronavirus Community Spread

The city's rate of cases per 100,000 is 7.7 in the most recent state report, just shy of the 8.0 threshold used to determine "high risk."

Election 2020: Peabody Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Peabody for the election Nov. 3.

Peabody Coronavirus Numbers On 'Disappointing' Rise

A week after Mayor Ted Bettencourt cited social gatherings for "not entirely unexpected rise" in virus cases, they surged again this week.

Sally Kerans: Candidate Profile 13th Essex District

Democrat Sally Kerans is one of five candidates seeking to represent the district that includes Danvers, Middleton and Peabody.

Peabody General Election Early Voting Begins Oct. 17

Peabody residents can head to the Senior Center for early voting for the Nov. 3 general election through Oct. 30.

'Yellow' Designation Means Caution In Peabody's Coronavirus Fight

The city saw an increase in cases in the state's weekly coronavirus report.

New Benefit Verification Letters

Now, more information is available on your Benefit Verification letter

Bill Bates: Candidate Profile 13th Essex District

Independent Bill Bates is one of five candidates running for the district that includes Danvers, Middleton and Peabody.

Robert May: Candidate Profile 13th Essex District

Republican Robert May is one of five candidates running to represent the district that includes Danvers, Middleton and Peabody.

Peabody Remains 'Green' Even As Coronavirus Numbers Tick Up

After six weeks of improving or stable coronavirus numbers, positive results reversed and went higher this week.

Peabody City Hall Takes It Outside

Customer service kiosks open outside of Peabody City Hall to serve residents during the coronavirus health crisis.

Peabody Going 'Green' As Coronavirus Test Rates Improve

A fourth straight week of declining test-positive rates has state rating Peabody as a "safe" community.

'Flood' Of Last-Minute Ballots Fill Peabody Voting Drop Boxes

Peabody City Clerk Allyson Danforth said the night was primarily positive, but urged early voting for the Nov. 3 general election.

Peabody Coronavirus Threat Rises In Latest State Report

In the most recent update of the state's coronavirus map, Peabody's case count and positive test rates rose.

Peabody 2020 Primary Election Guide: Races, How To Vote

Patch has details on early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.

Peabody Protest, Counterprotest End Peacefully

About 70 people gathered at the Big Y Plaza in Peabody for the latest protests in the city.

Peabody Mayor Presents 'Worst Case' Budget To Council

The $156.9 million spending plan includes job cuts, including the elimination of positions in Peabody Public Schools.

Peabody Records One Coronavirus Death In Latest Weekly Report

The report also shows that the number of new cases is slowing while recoveries are on the rise in Peabody.

Peabody City Council Approves Controversial Condo Project

Todisco Properties LLC cleared one of the final hurdles to build a 38-unit complex on Endicott Street.

Peabody Man Sues State To End Shutdown

Peabody HVAC contractor Vincent Delaney said the coronavirus shutdown has hurt his business and infringed on his rights.

Peabody Mayor Expects Layoffs, Service Cuts In Budget

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said he is preparing for the "worst case scenario" as he prepares the budget for the fiscal year staring July 1.

Peabody Could Get $4.7 Million From CARES Act

The state is divvying up $502 million to Massachusetts cities and towns from the federal coronavirus bill passed in March.

More Than 100 Cornavirus Deaths At Peabody Nursing Homes

For the first time, the state Department of Public Health released coronavirus-related death counts for the state's 170 nursing homes.

10 More Coronavirus Deaths Reported In Peabody

The latest weekly report from the city shows that the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases continues to slow in Peabody.

Peabody Coronavirus Curve Continues To Flatten

But the latest weekly report from the city show that another 26 Peabody residents died after being infected with COVID-19.

Court Sides With Peabody On Remote Meetings

A lawsuit by residents trying to bar the city from conducting Zoom meetings during the coronavirus crisis was shot down by a judge.

Peabody Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Slow In Latest Report

In Peabody, 23 percent of the residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered, according to the latest city report.

Peabody May Layoff CIty Workers To Balance Budget

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt is considering laying off or furloughing city workers as he prepares the "worst-case scenario" budget.

In Peabody, 80 Percent Of Coronavirus Deaths In Nursing Homes

Peabody has 758 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, and 83 people have died after contracting COVID-19.