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Peabody Schools Close 2025-2026 Year as City Enforces Critical Drought Water Ban

Peabody closes the 2025-2026 school year and enters summer under tightened water restrictions. The district superintendent praised a "productive and rewarding" year in a message to families as kindergarten registration for 2026-2027 remains open. On the infrastructure front, Peabody Pat…

Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

Two Peabody obituaries are carried this week: Bishop, Sharon E., 76, of Peabody, who died June 22, 2026, survived by her husband George W. Bishop of Peabody and three daughters; and Horowitz, Martin "Marty," 88, of Peabody, who died June 27, 2026, survived by two daughters and five gran…

Peabody Little League crowns 2026 champions across three divisions as youth football players claim national title.

Peabody Little League wrapped up its 2026 season with championships awarded in the AA (Cubs), AAA (Angels), and Majors (White Sox) divisions, with the White Sox also earning the city championship title and the 12U All Stars capturing the District 16 banner. On the gridiron, Peabody yout…

Peabody City Council Passes $200 Trash Fee in 8-3 Vote

Peabody City Council approves $200 residential trash fee and opts in to FIFA World Cup bar-hours extension.

Peabody Bans Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use as Critical Drought Deepens

Peabody enters summer under a citywide outdoor water ban as critical drought conditions force the city to prohibit lawn watering, sprinkler use, and car washing until further notice. The Peabody Institute Library also announced revised hours for its South and West Branch locations effec…

Peabody School Committee Approves Seven Policies, Splits on MassCore Graduation Requirement

Peabody School Committee splits 2-3 on first reading of new graduation requirements policy as state MassCore debate dominates year-end meeting.

Peabody Marks 50 Years of Brooksby Farm City Ownership With Ceremony

Peabody marks civic milestones and braces for constraints this week, as a Brooksby Farm anniversary ceremony and a state drought emergency arrive together. The city is celebrating 50 years of public ownership of Brooksby Farm with an upcoming ceremony, while Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt,…

Peabody City Council Approves $217 Million FY27 Operating Budget 9-2

Peabody City Council approves $217 million FY27 budget and $102 million school spending plan on split votes.

Peabody Library Cuts Branch Hours as Mayor Moves to Return $320K to Residents

Peabody's summer pivot brings service cuts and giveaways in the same week. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. is calling on residents to check a newly posted unclaimed property list that could return more than $320,000 in cash sitting in city coffers, while a budget crunch forces reduced h…

This Week in Peabody: Jun 15 - Jun 21

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