Three mayoral candidates are challenging for two spots on the November ballot with a contested battle for Ward 6 City Councilor as well.
Reps. Jenny Armini, Manny Cruz, Sally Kerans, Jerry Parisella and Thomas Walsh urge the state to open the MA Public Utilities process.
Bettencourt is seeking his seventh term as the city's mayor.
The longtime radio producer and host is one of three candidates on the Sept. 12 preliminary ballot.
The Peabody small business owner is one of three names on the Sept. 12 preliminary election ballot for mayor.
The adoption of a "stretch code" for energy-efficient new buildings and extensive renovations is the next step in achieving the designation.
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Mayor Ted Bettencourt told the City Council Legal Affairs Committee that a formal policy is needed to prevent lawsuits over unwanted flags.
The collection of aluminum can pop-tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities runs through Labor Day.
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The outdoor office hours will be June 27 from 4 to 6 p.m.
The City Council reinstated the Howley Street club's special permit with a new board of directions and pledge to prohibit alcohol.
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Current Ward 6 City Councilor Mark O'Neil said last month he would not seek re-election.
Veterans Agents are there to help obtain new benefits but can only do so if people come forward to them to check for expanded eligibility.
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Rep. Thomas Walsh and Rep. Sally Kerans secured the earmark that still has to be approved in the Senate version of the budget.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt gave more details Monday about the land acquisition he first announced at his mid-term inauguration address.
O'Neill has served as the Ward 6 Councilor since 2017 and was the City Council president in 2021.
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The City Council Legal Affairs Committee is proposing a $1,000 fine for each offense to deter car companies from offloading on state roads.
The one-time peaker plant foe said she will seek to make Peabody a "designated Green community" but will not try to stop the generator.
The proposal would require the hiring of certified apprentices and mechanics for public works projects.
The City Council approved the increase Thursday that brings the mayor's salary more in line with other North Shore cities.
A coalition of advocacy groups will host the documentary viewing and panel discussion on Feb. 16 at the Torigian Senior Center.
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The Peabody Light Commission is seeking candidates to fill out the remainder of Charles Bonfanti's term following his recent resignation.
The Ward 1 Councilor, first elected in 2019, will preside over the City Council for the next calendar year.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced the agreement to buy the land next to Spring Pond at his Mid-Term Inauguration Monday night.
The Peabody housing shelter provided more than 2,000 toys and plans to serve 600 Christmas meals during this time of increased need.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the increase is about $20 on average lower than expected amid spring forecasts.
Dozens opposed to the fossil fuel-powered generator spoke out against the planned peak-energy unit at the Waters River substation.
A public hearing on the generator's Carbon Dioxide Budget Emissions Control Plan will be on Dec. 7 at the Torigian Senior Center.
The Peabody Conservation Commission fined Salem Country Club and Mayer Tree Services $300 per tree for the 233 trees removed last year.
Before you head to the polls Tuesday, brush up on who's running for office, and on four key ballot questions.
Peabody City Clerk Allyson Danforth tells Patch early, in-person voting is lighter this year but mail-in ballots remain in high demand.
The Peabody Health Department will host the clinic with the high-dose senior shot and the quadrivalent injectable vaccine for all residents.
The city has set up an online unclaimed property list where residents can check to see if they have money due them.