Koh Tops Crowded Field In 6th District Democratic Primary

Results from Tuesday's state primary sorted out Peabody's ballot for November, with Dan Koh leading the Democratic field for the 6th Congressional District seat and Sen. Ed Markey turning back Rep. Seth Moulton's Senate bid, while Peabody Institute Library announced it will add Sunday hours starting later this month.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"MA Primary 2026 6th U.S. Congress Race: Dan Koh Tops Crowded Field In Democratic Race": Six Democrats sought the nomination for the congressional seat Rep. Seth Moulton left open to run for Senate, and Koh emerged with the most votes, per Peabody Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody/s/kowwe/ma-primary-2026-6th-u-s-congress-race-dan-koh-tops-crowded-field-in-democratic-race).

"Peabody Institute Library To Open Sundays Starting In September": The Main Street library will begin Sunday hours on Sept. 13, giving residents another day of access, Peabody Patch reports (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody/peabody-institute-library-open-sundays-starting-september).

"Peabody Keeps Water Restrictions As MA Lowers Drought Level": In a continuing story, the state eased its Northeast Region drought designation to Level 2, but Peabody is keeping Phase III water limits in place because local reservoir levels remain critical, Peabody Patch reports (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody/peabody-keeps-water-restrictions-ma-lowers-drought-level).

COMING UP

The Peabody School Committee holds its regular meeting Sept. 8. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes begin Sept. 9, and students are off Sept. 4 and again Sept. 7 for Labor Day, according to the district calendar. On the entertainment front, ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute is set for Sept. 3, per Peabody Patch's event calendar.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.