The true test of the city's new emergency notification and parking ban system, however, will happen when Peabody gets hit with a big snow storm, says Public Services Director Bob Langley.
Mayor Bettencourt released a press statement Wednesday, confirming he will run for a second term this fall and citing more work to do on major city projects.
Two city members of the GOP are making a bid for the vacant 12th Essex District seat.
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No on-street parking will be allowed throughout the city until further notice.
Prosecutors say the second child, not a family member, has also made allegations of Wojick showing adult pornography.
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Peabody officials issued a cease and desist order for a commercial project on Route 1 this week to deal with serious site runoff damaging neighbors' property.
Local pharmacies, including CVS and Walgreens stores, and doctors' offices still have flu vaccinations available for anyone who needs a shot.
The City Council continued a public hearing Thursday on a zoning amendment to ban medical marijuana facilities in Peabody until Jan. 24. The delay is for the council to receive a necessary recommendation from the Planning Board first.
Former executive director Frank Splaine resigned in 2009 after it was uncovered he spent hours each week in a local bar and social club while he was supposedly working.
Vaccines will be available to Peabody residents ages 10 and older by appointment only.
Doing away with local housing boards and consolidating individual offices into six regional ones is Gov. Patrick's idea for addressing waste and corruption in the public housing system. Do you think that's a good idea?
No public health emergency has been declared in Peabody, but confirmed cases of the flu are significantly up from previous years.
Dunne and Charest appointed to leadership positions as School Committee organizes for the new year.
The School Committee has authorized local officials to obtain a professional safety assessment of the entire district as a first step to establish a guide for any needed security upgrades.
School Committee member Beverley Griffin Dunne says she will continue the same type of "outstanding" constituent services Joyce Spiliotis was renowned for and pledges that cornerstone of service will be to listen and act on local needs and con
City councilor Tom Gould will serve as the President of the City Council for one year.
Bettencourt delivered his remarks during the city's inaugural ceremony.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt delivered his mid term address Monday night during the city's inaugural ceremonies, touching on a number of highlights over the past year and key initiatives he plans to further in 2013.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt delivered his first mid-term address and the City Council organized for the new year, choosing Tom Gould as Council President, during the annual city inaugural ceremony.
Gravel will host campaign kickoff at AOH Hall Jan. 25.
Abandoned Housing Initiative run by Attorney General Martha Coakley's office seeks to encourage owners to assume responsibility for blighted properties or else put those homes in receivership.
A drop in the state's median household income led to the salary reduction.
A former Peabody man was sentenced Thursday to two years in federal prison for running an illegal online gambling ring. He is being forced to forfeit $452,000 in profits from the enterprise.
The congressman said he is giving "serious consideration" to a run for U.S. Senate.
Peabody couple facing string of charges, including drunk driving, endangering a child and assaulting a police officer, after the car they were driving crashed into a pole shortly before 1 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Former Peabody city councilor Jim Moutsoulas also reportedly planning to run for the open seat.
Joan Lovely officially began her term as the Senator for Peabody, Salem, Beverly, Danvers and Topsfield on Wednesday.
The Tanner City has added more than 300 jobs to the local economy over the past year and is right at the average unemployment rate for the North Shore.
The bill eases portions of the so-called "fiscal cliff."
Police say they only towed 15 cars to allow snow plows to clear city streets during the duration of the parking ban this past weekend.
Wojick faces additional charges of sexual molestation of young girl as case moves to superior court.
The city has declared a snow emergency.
Congressman Edward Markey says he will run for Sen. John Kerry's seat, if Kerry is appointed U.S. Secretary of State.
President, Congress have just a few days to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts. A number of Massachusetts Congressman suggest cutting nuclear programs instead.
The annual city inaugural ceremony is Jan. 7, during which Mayor Bettencourt will deliver his mid-term address and both the City Council and School Committee will organize for 2013.
Logan Airport award honors employees who go above and beyond the call of duty.
More than 750 mayors from around the country, including 22 from Massachusetts are urging President Obama for stronger gun control in the wake of the Newtown, Conn. school shooting.
The open space plot on Perkins Street where the old Parks and Rec building stands is slated to become a new memorial and garden in tribute to Peabody police officers and firefighters.