LTE: Hold the School Committee accountable for small class sizes
To the editor: Like many others in this town, I voted for the school expansion project in 2020. While no one likes to pay more taxes, this community voted to …
Foster: Kindergarten enrollment and the limits of serving your constituents
At recent School Committee meetings, members have raised the possibility of changing the district’s cutoff date for kindergarten enrollment. These discussions were prompted by a set of parents who had …
City announces launch of Vision 2035
Mayor Ted Bettencourt’s office announced a comprehensive update to the city’s master plan on Thursday, Nov. 2. Vision 2035’s goal, according to a press release from Bettencourt’s office, is to …
Rotary Peabody hosting a Walk for Veterans on Saturday
The Rotary Club of Peabody will hold a Walk For Veterans immediately following the Veterans Day ceremonies at City Hall on Saturday, Nov. 11. At the end of the short walk, …
Peabody Police Log Oct. 31-Nov. 6
All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department …
Warehouse development eyed in Centennial Park
A developer is seeking city approval to construct a 710,000-square-foot warehouse development across four buildings at Analogic in Centennial Park, a site once eyed for an Amazon distribution site. The …
Planning Board approves Northshore Mall hotel proposal
The Planning Board last Thursday approved a plan to construct a Residence Inn by Marriott adjacent to the Northshore Mall at 0 Prospect St., the site of the Logan Express …
Upcoming programs at the Peabody Institute Library
Thursday, Nov. 9 4-5 p.m. Taco Thursday 5:30-7 p.m. Drop In Crafts in the Children’s Room 5:30-6:30 p.m. Autumn Wreaths for Teens 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pet Loss Grief Support Monday, Nov. …
LTE: The Country Store is part of the Historical Society’s history
To the editor: A small article appeared in this newspaper last week promoting the Country Store that is held each year in the Lynnfield Meeting House. I would like to …
City has plans for ‘disaster area’ County Street
The city, in consultation with National Grid, established a dual-pronged approach to fixing County Street, which Mayor Ted Bettencourt labeled a “disaster zone” in the wake of a project undertaken …