Peabody Police Launch Anonymous Tip Line Amid Overdose Spike

Peabody police roll out an anonymous tip system as overdoses rise citywide, while a local resident claims a $500,000 lottery prize. Per Patch, the Peabody Police Department is now inviting residents to submit drug-activity tips anonymously amid an "overdose spike" in the city. Meanwhile…

Library Shifts Summer Hours At South, West Branches

A $500,000 winning lottery ticket surfaced in Peabody as the Peabody Public Library shifted South and West branch hours effective July 6, 2026. Per Patch, Peabody police have also launched an anonymous tip line amid a reported overdose spike, while a separate Patch item noted Analogic C…

Library Branches Shift Summer Hours Starting July 6

Peabody library patrons face new branch hours as the city keeps its 250th-anniversary display running downtown. The Peabody Institute Library shifted South and West branch hours effective July 6, closing both locations Fridays and Sundays while adding Thursday evening hours. Meanwhile, …

Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

Two Peabody obituary notices appear this week. Hooker, Sally Ann (87), of Peabody, died June 29, 2026; a celebration of life is scheduled for July 6 at Brooksby Village, with Goldman Funeral Chapel handling arrangements. Martin, Peter J. (85), of Peabody, died July 1, 2026; visitation a…

Peabody's 12U All-Stars claim the District 16 Little League banner, capping a championship-filled season for Peabody Little League.

Peabody Little League's 12U All-Stars won the District 16 banner, the program's headline result of the period. The league also crowned three division champions: the Cubs (AA), Angels (AAA), and White Sox (Majors), with the White Sox additionally taking the city championship title. Separ…

Peabody rings in America's 250th with ward celebrations and a Declaration reproduction

Peabody celebrates America's 250th birthday today with city-wide ward festivities and a newly received Declaration of Independence reproduction. The city announced ward-level Fourth of July celebrations across Peabody, while State Representatives Tom Walsh and Sally Kerans presented the…

Peabody receives Declaration of Independence reproduction to mark nation's 250th anniversary

Peabody received a framed reproduction of the Declaration of Independence this week, just in time for the nation's 250th birthday. State Representatives Tom Walsh and Sally Kerans presented the document to the city, which plans to display it in Wiggin Auditorium. The Beverly/Peabody Lod…

Peabody Mayor Opens Cooling Centers as Heat Tops 100 Degrees

Peabody faces a dangerous heat event and a new household cost on the same day. With temperatures surpassing 100 degrees, the mayor issued a heat warning and opened cooling centers across the city for residents without air conditioning, per Peabody Patch. The City Council also gave final…

Peabody City Council Gives Final Approval to New $200 Annual Trash Fee

Peabody's City Council approved a new $200 annual trash fee, with qualifying seniors and veterans eligible for a $100 abatement. The final council vote, reported by Peabody Patch under the headline "Peabody To Implement New, $200 Trash Fee After Final City Council Approval," marks the c…

This Week in Peabody: Jun 22 - Jun 28

5 stories from Peabody News this week.