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Peabody 2021 Election Guide: Candidate Profiles, Where To Vote

Here's everything you need to know about the Nov. 2 municipal election.

Julie K. Daigle: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Julie K. Daigle is seeking her first term representing Ward 4 on the Peabody City Council.

Anne Manning-Martin: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Anne Manning-Martin is seeking re-election to the Peabody City Council At-Large.

Peter McGinn: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Peter McGinn is seeking re-election to the Peabody City Council representing Ward 2.

Karen-Marie Cohen: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Karen-Marie Cohen is seeking election to her first term as a Peabody Ward 2 City Councilor.

Tom Rossignoll: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Tom Rossignoll is seeking re-election as an at-large Peabody City Councilor.

Ryan Melville: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Ryan Melville is seeking re-election to the Peabody City Council as one of two incumbent at-large councilors on the ballot.

Stephanie Peach: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Stephanie Peach is seeking her first term as a Peabody Ward 3 City Councilor.

Bukia Chalvire: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Bukia Chalvire plans to focus on student mental health, affordability and support small businesses if elected to the Peabody City Council.

Ed Charest: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Ed Charest is seeking a fourth term as Peabody's Ward 4 City Councilor.

Jon Turco: Peabody City Council Candidate Profile

Jon Turco is seeking re-election as a Peabody At-Large City Councilor.

Union Endorses Ray Melvin For Peabody Light Commission

Local 369, Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO endorsed Melvin, a member of the union for more than 40 years.

Peabody City Council Debates Set For Wednesday

Peabody candidates for at-large City Council and Wards 2, 3, 4 and 5 will share their views Oct. 27 at the Wiggin Auditorium.

MA Environment Group Backs Valletti For Peabody Light Commission

The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund cited Tracy Valletti's opposition to the proposed peaker generator for endorsement.

Peabody In-Person, Early Voting Underway

Early voting for the Nov. 2 citywide election will take place Saturday and next Monday through Thursday.

Peabody-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Essex County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

North Shore Labor Endorses Peabody City Council, School Committee

The North Shore Labor Council is backing Turco, Melville, Charest and Dunne in Peabody races.

Rental Arrears On Rise In Essex County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Essex County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Peabody Coronavirus School Cases Surge; No Business Mask Order

The Peabody Board of Health said Thursday universal masking should remain in schools, but held off on requiring them inside businesses.

Peabody Board Of Health To Review City Coronavirus Data Thursday

Peabody Health Director Sharon Cameron told Patch the Board will review "current masking requirements and recommendations."

Peabody Free Coronavirus Testing Dates Through December

The city will offer free, drive-thru testing for residents once per month through the end of 2021.

Peabody Man Organizes State House Rally Against State Overreach

Vincent Delaney, who unsuccessfully sued Gov. Charlie Baker over coronavirus restrictions, has co-founded the Family Freedom Endeavor.

Peabody Light Commission Field: Melvin, Paras, Valletti, Wheatley

The four finalists emerged out of a crowded field of six for the Peabody Municipal Light Commission.

Peabody City Council: Charest, Daigle, Gamache, Saslaw Win Prelim

Julie Daigle says she "topped the ticket" in Ward 4 to face Edward Charest, while incumbent Joel Saslaw to take on David Gamache in Ward 5.

Peabody Votes 2021: Preliminary Election Guide

The Sept. 14 preliminary election is Tuesday. Here's what to know in Peabody.

Peabody-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In July: Feds

The Essex County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

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Peabody Brings Back Free, Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing

The testing will be available to city residents Wednesday at Higgins Middle School.

Peabody To Hold Citywide Primary Election On Sept. 14

The registration deadline for voting in this fall's Peabody primary is Aug. 25.

Baker Still A 'No' On Statewide Mask Mandate

The governor is letting local leaders decide whether communities and school districts require masks indoors.

Proposed Peabody Generator's Financing Approved; Critics React

The state Department of Public Utilities on Thursday approved $170 million in financing for a proposed 55-megawatt surge capacity generator.

Peabody-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Essex County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Peabody residents.

Karen-Marie Cohen Running For Peabody Ward 2 City Council

The longtime business owner said she has the time and the flexibility to meet with residents and work to ensure their needs are met.

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'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Essex County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Opposition Remains As Proposed Peabody Generator Project Proceeds

Peabody resident Jerry Halberstadt, of Clean Power Coalition and Breathe Clean North Shore, called on Gov. Baker to halt Project 2015A.

Peabody Awarded $84K State Grant For Sidney Pond Dam

The Sidney Pond Dam Improvement grant was part of $17 million in coastal and dam infrastructure grants awarded statewide this week.

Power Company Pushes To Proceed With Peabody Generator Plan

The 55-megawatt generator project had been put on "pause" since May 11 amid objections from local officials and climate advocacy groups.