Peabody man facing manslaughter charge for assault on sister
A 39-year-old Peabody man is now facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with an alleged assault on his sister on New Year’s Day that officials say led to her …
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 …
Higgins Middle School Honor Roll
235 students achieved honors at Higgins Middle School this fall based on their grades from the first quarter of the school year. Those students are: Class of 2028 Jennifer Aguiar, …
Upcoming programs at the Peabody Institute Library
Thursday, Jan. 4 10 – 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime 11 – 11:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime 2 – 3 p.m. West Branch Library Fiction Book Group 4 – 5 p.m. TACO …
Council backs Rousselot land purchase
The City Council overwhelmingly backed Mayor Ted Bettencourt’s proposed 136-plus-acre purchase of land owned by Rousselot, which is set to shutter its operations later this month, comprising a large swath …
School Committee hears from Carroll, Welch, West principals
The School Committee’s preparations for the fiscal year 2025 budget cycle officially got underway last week, when members heard presentations from the principals of three of the district’s elementary schools …
New Peabody High officially on its way
Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced last Wednesday morning that Peabody Veterans Memorial High School had been selected to participate in the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s funding program, meaning the city will …
City lights up for Hanukkah
The message from Rabbi Nechemia Schusterman, of Chabad of Peabody, could not have been clearer at the city’s annual Menorah Lighting on Tuesday afternoon — light will always defeat darkness …
Upcoming programs at the Peabody Institute Library
Wednesday, Dec. 13 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Preschool Story Time 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Afternoon Preschool Storytime – West Branch Library 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. After School LEGOs Thursday, Dec. …
Walsh donation drive ends in success for Ronald McDonald House
CHARLESTOWN — State Rep. Tom Walsh, through his annual can-tab and household item drive, contributed needed household items and more than 35,000 can tabs collected by more than 50 participants …