By Dave Watkins in News — 27 Sep 2026

Home sales top out at $885,000

Peabody deed filings track late-September home sales. Peabody's latest round of deed filings covers late-September home sales across the city, with prices ranging widely as the market moves into fall.Peabody News

Free curbside yard waste pickup returns this fall. The city will offer free curbside yard waste pickup during the weeks of October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16 and December 7, the city's website said.City of Peabody
Peabody gas prices compared across Essex County. A Patch AM roundup compared Peabody's premium gasoline price with other Essex County communities, part of the outlet's regular local morning digest.Peabody Patch

Tomorrow: Paul Madore Chorale holds rehearsal Monday. The Paul Madore Chorale has a rehearsal scheduled for September 28, according to the Peabody events calendar.Peabody Patch
Tomorrow: Burke, Welch school councils meet this week. Burke Elementary's school council meets September 28 and Welch Elementary's council meets September 29, with a Parent Advisory Board subcommittee also convening September 29, per the district calendar.Peabody Public Schools
Fri, Oct 2: Santana tribute band Abraxas plays Oct. 2. Abraxas, a Santana tribute act, performs in Peabody on October 2, according to the local events calendar.Peabody Patch
Sat, Oct 3: Annual Fall Fair set for Oct. 3. Peabody's Annual Fall Fair is scheduled for October 3, according to the local events calendar.Peabody Patch
Sat, Oct 3, 1 p.m.: All Saints hosts blessing of the animals Oct. 3. All Saints will hold its annual community blessing of the animals on October 3 from 1 to 3 p.m., according to the parish's calendar listing.Peabody Patch
Sun, Oct 4, 11 a.m.: International Festival returns downtown Oct. 4. Peabody's 41st International Festival, postponed by the recent nor'easter, is rescheduled for October 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown, the city said.City of Peabody

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