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Wetlands enforcement ordered on Farnham Avenue

Peabody conservation board orders wetlands enforcement over unpermitted pool and shed on Farnham Avenue. From our own coverage: Conservation panel orders wetlands enforcement on Farnham Avenue; Planning Board recesses 495 Lowell Street rezoning hearing.

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Government · Planning Board

Board recesses 495 Lowell Street rezoning hearing

Peabody Planning Board recessed a contested rezoning hearing for 495 Lowell Street until November 5. Attorney John Kelty, representing Tedesco Properties LLC, sought to reclassify the 2.43-acre parcel from R1B to R2 to build two duplexes, down from an earlier R4 request.

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Superintendent slams Essex Tech admissions reversal

Superintendent Josh Vadala blasts Essex Tech's rescinded admissions offers to 22 Peabody students as a serious breach. Also in today's brief (7 items): Essex Tech rescinds admissions for 22 Peabody students; City installs first outdoor AEDs at two school sites; PVMHS credit recovery pro…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026

This week's Peabody obituary notices column lists five residents: Bettencourt, Maria C.; Cuozzo, Barbara; Helzner, Audrey (Frye); Murray, Judith; and Spinale, John "Bubba." Maria C. Bettencourt's arrangements are being handled by Ruggiero Family Memorial Home - North Shore Chapel of Pea…

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Median home sale price climbs on six deals

Six Peabody home sales recorded last week pushed the median price higher as pricing data remains pending for most deeds. From our own coverage: Six Peabody sales shift the median home price. Also in today's brief (7 items): Cosmetology program rallies for two former students; Central St…

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