Citizens Inn Haven From Hunger In High Demand This Holiday Season

The Peabody housing shelter provided more than 2,000 toys and plans to serve 600 Christmas meals during this time of increased need.

Peabody Average Single-Family Property Tax Bill To Rise $219 For 2023

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the increase is about $20 on average lower than expected amid spring forecasts.

Peabody Generator Foes Demand Health Assessment At Public Hearing

Dozens opposed to the fossil fuel-powered generator spoke out against the planned peak-energy unit at the Waters River substation.

Planned Peabody Peak Generator Public Hearing Set For Next Week

A public hearing on the generator's Carbon Dioxide Budget Emissions Control Plan will be on Dec. 7 at the Torigian Senior Center.

$140K In Fines Issued Over Salem Country Club's Illicit Tree Removal

The Peabody Conservation Commission fined Salem Country Club and Mayer Tree Services $300 per tree for the 233 trees removed last year.

Peabody 2022 Election Guide: Candidates, Questions, How To Vote

Before you head to the polls Tuesday, brush up on who's running for office, and on four key ballot questions.

'Like Getting Ready For 3 Different Elections': North Shore Votes 2022

Peabody City Clerk Allyson Danforth tells Patch early, in-person voting is lighter this year but mail-in ballots remain in high demand.

Final Peabody Flu Shot Clinic Set For Council On Aging

The Peabody Health Department will host the clinic with the high-dose senior shot and the quadrivalent injectable vaccine for all residents.

Peabody Looks To Return Nearly $70K In Abandoned Property

The city has set up an online unclaimed property list where residents can check to see if they have money due them.

Peabody Early Voting For MA General Election Begins Saturday

Peabody will host 14 days of early, in-person voting for the Nov. 8 state general election at City Hall.

MA Lt. Gov. Candidates Allen, Driscoll Clash Over COVID-19 Vaccines

Former Rep. Leah Allen calls for suspending all state COVID-19 vaccine mandates while Kim Driscoll supported strong measures as Salem mayor.

Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots Arrive At Peabody Institute Library

Starting Tuesday, the library's ongoing weekly coronavirus vaccination clinic will offer the bivalent booster for omicron mutations.

Peabody Combats Growing Rat Problem With Pair Of New Rodent Weapons

The city deployed electronic kill boxes in "areas of high rodent activity" in June and will begin a rodent sterilization project this month.

Peabody 2022 Primary Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Candidates

Peabody voters will cast ballots for state senate, district attorney, sheriff and other races in Tuesday's primary.

Peabody COVID-19 Test Site Closed Effective Thursday

The pop-up site at Bresnahan Court has closed, while the Centennial Drive location remains open.

North Shore Career Fair Coming To Peabody City Hall

The city will host the North Shore Career Center on Aug. 17.

Peabody State Primary Early Voting To Begin Aug. 27

Peabody will have two drop boxes set up to submit no-excuse mail-in/absentee ballots for the Sept 6 primary.

Here's What Peabody Will Get In The Latest State Budget

The budget is headed to Gov. Charlie Baker for final approval. Here's what we know about potential school and local government funding.

Peabody COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinics Set For Council On Aging

A series of Moderna clinics will be offered at the clinics as well as blood pressure checks.

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Peabody's Brooksby Village Renewed As Voting Sub-Precinct

State elected officials called Brooksby Village a safe and convenient voting location for 1,800 senior citizens in Peabody.

Peabody Offers COVID-19 Testing Kits Ahead Of Holiday Weekend

With the Centennial Drive PCR test location closed for the Fourth of July, residents can pick up free at-home tests at City Hall.

Peabody City Council Approves $174 Million FY 2023 Operating Budget

The budget includes $83 million for Peabody Public Schools - a $7.5 million increase over 2022.

Proposed Peabody Independence Greenway Extension To Be Discussed

The state Department of Transportation will hold a public forum on the proposed 1.3-mile extension on June 22.

Peabody To Receive 19K Of State's 2 Million Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Gov. Charlie Baker said that 264 cities and towns across the state applied for a share of the latest rapid, at-home test distribution.

Peabody Makes Culinary Connection With Budding High School Talent

The Chamber of Commerce program is designed to help local restaurants hire, develop and retain staff amid the waning COVID-19 health crisis.

Peabody Hosts Second COVID-19 Testing Location At Bresnahan Court

The city is hosting the two locations as case numbers remain elevated despite a statewide drop in recent weeks.

Peabody Mayor: 'Our Community Will Not Tolerate These Acts Of Hate'

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said police have reported antisemitic pamphlets placed on residents' lawns to the Anti-Defamation League.

Peabody Lifts Outdoor Water Ban As Treatment Plant Goes Online

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the temporary ban was lifted as of Wednesday afternoon.

Rep. Thomas Walsh To Collect Pop-Tabs For Ronald McDonald House

The Peabody state representative's office will deliver the pop-tabs that will be recycled with proceeds generated from the scrap value.

Peabody Mayor Calls On Gov. Baker To Release Senior Center Funds

Mayor Ted Bettencourt is asking residents to contact Gov. Charlie Baker and urge him to release $3 million for Torigian Center expansion.

North Shore Health Center Earns $50K State Grant

North Shore Community Health, which serves Gloucester, Peabody and Salem, will use the grant to buy essential dental equipment.

COVID-19 Cases On The Rise Across North Shore

Several North Shore communities reported positive rates well above the state's 4.3 seven-day rolling average this week.

Peabody COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic Set For Senior Center

The Peabody Health Department will host the Moderna clinic on May 4.

Peabody Main Streets Awarded Travel & Tourism COVID-19 Recovery Grant

The state grants are for efforts dedicated to increasing consumer spending amid the pandemic recovery.

Peabody COVID-19 Vaccine, Booster Cliunic Monday

The clinic will take place at Higgins Middle School on Monday afternoon.

Peabody COVID-19 Test Site To Close In April

Curative will close the Railroad Avenue site on April 12, while the Centennial Park site will remain open.

Salem Country Club's Tree Cutting Excuse Chopped Down In Peabody

Peabody Conservation Commission members and City Councilor Anne Manning-Martin blasted the SCC for cutting down more than 600 trees.

Hunger Strike Tour Opposed To Peabody Generator Hits Home

Peabody's Courthouse Plaza was set to be the final stop on 350 Mass's bid to draw attention to the planned fossil fuel-powered plant.

Peabody Student Government Day Returns For 2022

The Peabody tradition is back for the first time since 2019 after being canceled twice during the COVID-19 health crisis.