Area legislators back $1.02B tax-relief package
State House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr., state Sen. Brendan Crighton, and state Sen. Joan Lovely expressed their support for new legislation that seeks to provide financial relief to …
Bell Inn ringing in new look
The renovated O’Shea Mansion on Washington Street — now known as the Bell Inn and Tavern — is littered with touches of the city’s history. Keeping the history of the …
Council denies pathway to liquor license for Albanian Club
In the wake of a unanimous decision by the City Council to deny any pathway to serving or consuming alcohol at the Howley Street location of the Albanian Club, officials …
ZBA approves 132-unit Wallis Street development
The Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday unanimously approved a decision granting a comprehensive permit to a 132-unit apartment complex, proposed under Chapter 40B, to be located on Wallis Street …
‘Different family, same brotherhood’: Ex-Lynn fire chief steps up for Peabody police
The city’s police department got an unexpected assist from former Lynn Fire Chief Stephen Archer last month when the now-retired firefighter blocked the path of a fleeing suspect with his …
Progeria Race for Research returns for 22nd year
On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Progeria Research Foundation (PRF) hosted its 22nd Annual International Race for Research, both in person, on its Peabody course, and virtually. The race traditionally serves …
MarketStreet begins 10-year anniversary celebrations
A new interactive art installation was unveiled in MarketStreet at the beginning of September to mark the entertainment hub’s 10-year anniversary. Celebrations will continue throughout the month in the form …
Ted Bettencourt
As Mayor Ted Bettencourt eyes a seventh term as the city’s chief executive, he is focused on one part of his job in particular — that of School Committee chairman. …
City overhauling ‘nightmare’ Central Street
Mayor Ted Bettencourt knows Central Street is a disaster. He also knows it’s one of the worst streets in the city. That’s why his administration worked to secure roughly $20 …
City inching closer to Green Community designation
The City Council voted unanimously to move forward with advertising a stretch code for new construction that represents a key final step toward Peabody being accepted into the state’s Green …