North Shore Cities, Towns Split On State MBTA Zoning Mandate Merits

The Peabody and Beverly City Councils were the latest to weigh in on mandates Marblehead is fighting, while Danvers and Swampscott allowed.

LETTER: Public Invited To Speak On Proposed 'Generational' Smoking Ban

Peabody City Councilor Anne Manning-Martin wrote a letter to the editor to Patch on the Board of Health public hearing set for Oct. 24.

Peabody City Councilors Speak Out Against 'Generational' Smoking Ban

The Peabody Board of Health voted to hold a public hearing on the proposed restriction in October.

Peabody Could Become Battleground In 'Generational' Smoking Ban Fight

The Peabody Board of Health is poised to consider an ordinance preventing the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after 2003.

Peabody Judge Picked To Be Massachusetts Appeals Court Chief Justice

Justice Amy Blake has served as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court since 2014.

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Peabody Imposes Mandatory Outdoor Water Ban Amid Historic Dry Spell

Peabody residents are prohibited from watering their lawns and washing their cars until further notice.

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Peabody 2024 Primary Election Guide: Races, Where To Vote

To help you brush up on all the races before polls open Tuesday, we've put together a guide to the ballot and where to vote.

Peabody Early, In-Person Voting For State Primary Begins

The registration deadline to vote in the Sept. 3 primary is this weekend.

Peabody Earmarks Included In New MA State Budget

The budget that Gov. Maura Healey signed this week includes funding for flood mitigation, student mental health, and defibrillators.

Peabody To Impose Water Restrictions Starting Wednesday

Residents are asked to limit consumption outdoors to three days a week early in the morning or the evening depending on their address.

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Peabody Bridge Work To Cause Trail, Traffic Restrictions

Work will affect trail widths on the Kristen Crowley Spur Trail on the East Coast Greenway and traffic on Lowell Street.

State Rep. Thomas Walsh Launches 3rd Pop-Tab Drive For McDonald House

The drive will run through Labor Day before the tabs are recycled with proceeds going toward Ronald McDonald Charities New England.

Peabody Completes Long Road To 'Green' Community Status

Peabody is now eligible for an additional $271,530 in state grant funding through the designation.

Peabody's Anne Manning-Martin Launches Governor's Council Bid

Manning-Martin was on the Peabody School Committee from 2000 to 2007 and has served on the Peabody City Council since 2008.

Peabody To Host Annual Student Government Day

High school seniors will spend the day with elected officials and participate in government meetings on April 4.

Peabody Seeks Input On Vision 2035 Master Plan

Residents and business owners are encouraged to share their thoughts on the city's future priorities at an online portal.

Peabody Voters Back Biden, Trump In Super Tuesday Presidential Primary

Donald Trump bested Nikki Haley in the Republican primary by a margin that somewhat mirrored the state average.

Peabody Presidential Primary Voter Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote

Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to narrow the field of candidates for the November general election.

Peabody Mayor's Salary To Rise 3 Percent To $139K Per Year

The City Council voted unanimously to approve the raise in a review that is by statute each February.

Peabody State Rep. Thomas Walsh Calls For Mass Save Program Audit

Walsh sent a letter to State Auditor Diana DiZoglio seeking the audit to ensure "the integrity of this program."

Peabody Trash Pickup Reliability To Improve With Landfill Pact: Mayor

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said a new agreement will allow Republic Services to dispose of trash and recycling in Danvers instead of Haverhill.

Stephanie Peach To Preside Over Peabody City Council In 2024

The Ward 3 Councilor, who was recently re-elected for a second term, received unanimous support from her peers on Tuesday.

'A Very Bright Future In Peabody': Mayor Delivers Inaugural Address

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt began his 13th year in office celebrating accomplishments, eyeing Vision 2035.

Peabody Mayor Makes Case For $9 Million, 137-Acre Rousselot Purchase

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said he will propose changing zoning to open space while eyeing additional city purchases of remaining Rousselot land.

Peabody Agrees To Buy Rousselot 135 Acres For $9 Million

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said he will seek City Council approval of the purchase and financing on Thursday night.

Peabody, Marblehead Municipal Clean Energy Deal Touted

The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company said it has reached an agreement with two Connecticut hydroelectric facilities.

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Bettencourt Wins Peabody Mayor's Race, Higgins Elected To City Council

UPDATE: Vote totals as Ted Bettencourt was re-elected as Peabody mayor against challenger Rochelle Agneta.

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Peabody 2023 Election Guide: Candidates, Profiles, Where To Vote

A contested mayoral election and three City Council races are among the choices Peabody voters will make at the polls on Tuesday.

Meet Peabody City Council Candidate Michael Higgins

Higgins is challenging for the open seat representing Ward 6 on the Peabody City Council.

Meet Peabody City Council Candidate Mary Beth Mallia

Mallia is challenging to represent Ward 2 on the Peabody City Council.

Meet Peabody City Council Candidate For Re-Election Ryan Melville

Melville is a candidate for re-election as an At-Large representative on the City Council.

Meet Peabody City Council Candidate For Re-Election Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn is one of two candidates on the ballot to represent Ward 2 on the Peabody City Council.

North Shore Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Scheduled

The Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott health departments are combining to offer the clinics.