Alberta McMahon celebrates a century in Nahant
NAHANT — Alberta McMahon sat at the entrance of Jesmond Nursing Home as arriving guests greeted her for her 100th birthday party on Thursday. The Revere native graduated from Immaculate …
20th Taste of the Town has a ’20s twist
The Rotary Club of Peabody’s biggest annual fundraising event returns on March 19 for its milestone 20th anniversary. 25 local restaurants will cater this year’s edition at Danversport Waterfront Venue …
Resident honored by Celtics as “Hero Among Us”
Mark Venezia never expected his role at Big Night Entertainment would land him at center-court of the TD Garden while being cheered by more than 19,000 fans, but that’s exactly …
Council approves Rousselot purchase bond
The City Council voted unanimously in favor of appropriating $9 million in funds for the bond purchase of the more than 130-acre parcel of land from Rousselot at its latest …
The hype of the ‘Gerry Pipe’
A passion for firefighting runs in Gerry O’Hearn’s family. The Peabody resident channeled that passion into an invention that has garnered both local and nationwide attention. The purpose of the …
Peabody Police Log Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
Monday, Jan. 1 Arrests Felix Reyes, 36, of Moulton Street, Lynn, was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and a charge stemming from an other department …
Sjoberg and Dahlstedt resign from School Committee
School Committee Chair Rich Sjoberg and member Stacy Dahlstedt announced their resignations from the committee on Friday afternoon. The resignations come in the midst of controversies surrounding both the committee …
Peabody Police Log Dec. 19-21
Tuesday, Dec. 19 Arrest Courtney Habelman, 37, of Southwick Avenue, was arrested on the charges of operating under the influence of drugs, drug possession, and leaving the scene of property …
Chamber adds 60 new members in one day
The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed 60 new businesses into its fold throughout a 24-hour period last week. The chamber held two information sessions with some of its most …
Tourism Summit coming after the New Year
The Marriott on Centennial Drive will be the site of the 16th annual North of Boston Tourism Summit on Friday, Jan. 26. The nearly eight-hour event will kick off at …