Dave Watkins

Peabody honored the winners of a citywide America 250 student essay contest at a City Hall ceremony this week. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration also released new detour guidance for the ongoing Central Street construction project downtown and posted fresh information on …

Peabody has been named one of six Massachusetts communities to land a state-backed Transformative Development Initiative fellowship, bringing staff, grants, and technical support for downtown revitalization starting in August 2026, according to a report from Peabody Patch. Meanwhile, th…

A Peabody man faces a federal child pornography transportation charge after investigators found child sexual abuse material on his phone. The U.S. Attorney's Office said 20 photos and 952 videos were recovered, according to "Peabody Man Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse Photo, Video Possess…

A $62 million sale of a Boston Children's Hospital campus in Peabody is drawing scrutiny over what it means for local patients, per Peabody Patch. Meanwhile, Gov. Maura Healey touted MBTA repairs and announced express bus fares will drop from $4.25 to $1.70, even as free Commuter Rail F…

Peabody's 7-on-7 football squad claimed a regional title as Patch also reported a $1 million Powerball win nearby. Patch's Peabody newsletter, "Patch AM," reported the football squad "stormed to a regional football title," giving the town's youth program a moment in the spotlight this s…

Peabody's 11U softball all-stars are rallying community support to fund a trip to a Maryland tournament. Peabody Patch reported Saturday that the youth softball champions are asking residents and area businesses for donations and volunteer help to cover travel costs, singling out the fu…

Peabody announced it has received a historic reproduction of the Declaration of Independence, per a News Flash posted to the city's website, with no further detail released on its display or origin. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration also posted new state primary election …

Boston Children's Hospital sold its Peabody campus for $62 million, NBC Boston reports, as Central Street detours began downtown this week. The report, headlined "Boston Children's Hospital sells site for $62 million," said the 10 Centennial Drive site — home to the hospital's North Sho…