By Dave Watkins in News — 02 Oct 2026

City eases water restrictions to Phase 1

School Committee presses cost of org-chart review. Peabody School Committee pressed district staff over the cost of hiring UMass Boston's Collins Center to review the organizational chart and job descriptions, with one member questioning why the full committee never voted on the price tag.Peabody News

City eases water restrictions to voluntary Phase 1. Peabody has reduced its outdoor water use restrictions to voluntary Phase 1, easing limits that had been in place earlier this year, the city announced.City of Peabody
Seith Bedard named Higgins Middle School principal. Seith Bedard has stepped into the principal's role at Higgins Middle School, with the district saying he aims to build on the school community and collaborate with staff and families.Peabody Public Schools
Peabody Veterans Memorial hosts Chelsea in soccer. Peabody Veterans Memorial High School hosted Chelsea in a non-conference soccer match Friday, according to MaxPreps game coverage.MaxPreps

Sun, Oct 4, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: International Festival returns downtown Sunday. Peabody's 41st International Festival takes over downtown Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., after the event was postponed from its original date due to weather.City of Peabody
Mon, Oct 5: Free curbside yard waste pickup starts Monday. Peabody's free fall curbside yard waste pickup program runs for the weeks of October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16 and December 7, the city announced.City of Peabody
Mon, Oct 5: Wellness Committee, parent advisory board meet Monday. Peabody Public Schools' Wellness Committee and Parent Advisory Board each hold meetings Monday, part of the district's regular fall meeting calendar.Peabody Public Schools
Tue, Oct 6: Resilience remembrance event set for Tuesday. Peabody Public Schools will hold "Resilience: A Night of Remembrance" on Tuesday, part of the district's ongoing mental health and wellness programming.Peabody Public Schools
Mon, Oct 12: No school Oct. 12 for Columbus Day. Peabody Public Schools will be closed Monday, October 12 for the Columbus Day holiday, with classes resuming the following day.Peabody Public Schools
Thu, Oct 15, 6 to 8 p.m.: PVMHS hosts college fair Oct. 15. Veterans Memorial High School holds its annual college fair Thursday, October 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the school's Field House, with representatives from numerous colleges attending.Peabody Public Schools

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