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Peabody Seeks Artists To Transform Foster Street Planters

Peabody is inviting local artists to redesign five metal planters on Foster Street as part of the city's downtown revitalization effort. Per Peabody Patch, the project ties into the city's broader Transformative Development Initiative aimed at sprucing up the commercial corridor. Meanwh…

Central Street Detours, Drought Restrictions Reshape Peabody Routines

Central Street construction detours and mandatory drought watering restrictions are reshaping daily routines across Peabody this week. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration is directing drivers around the ongoing Central Street reconstruction while enforcing the state's manda…

Peabody's City Council installed new leadership atop the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, while Little League and youth soccer moved into their fall schedules.

Peabody's City Council appointed Jackie Ciardi as the city's new Parks, Recreation and Forestry director and Sophia Mercurio as Parks and Recreation Manager on Aug. 18, both through 2027. In youth sports, Peabody Little League's fall schedule shows games starting Aug. 31, and Peabody Yo…

Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026

This week's Peabody obituary notices column carries two death notices. Cooper, Cristina Marie, 41, and Truesdale, Marguerite, 82, both Peabody residents, died August 18, 2026. Truesdale was married to her husband, Paul, for nearly 59 years. Cooper's arrangements are being handled by Rug…

Peabody Hosts Summer Concert, Fireworks Spectacular Sunday

Peabody's Leather City Common hosted the town's summer concert and fireworks spectacular Sunday evening, with senior shuttle service starting at 4:45 p.m. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration also opened a 30-day public comment period on the city's annual report to HUD and s…