Peabody Begins Central Street Detour Work Downtown
PEABODY — The city has begun detour work along Central Street as downtown construction reshapes local traffic patterns, and Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration opened a 30-day public comment period on Peabody's annual report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Hall also marked student achievement this week, honoring winners of the America 250 essay contest at a ceremony.
TOWN HALL
The City of Peabody's News Flash advised residents this week that ongoing work on Central Street will bring traffic detours and travel impacts to the downtown corridor, part of the city's continued Central Street Improvement Project aimed at revitalizing the downtown business district.
Separately, the city opened a 30-day public comment period on its annual report to HUD and scheduled a public meeting on Peabody's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, which details how the city spent its federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds over the past year. The city also posted new information for residents ahead of the state primary election.
Mayor Bettencourt welcomed winners of the America 250 student essay contest to a ceremony at City Hall this week. The city's free Summer Concert Series and fireworks spectacular drew residents to Leather City Common Sunday evening, with a senior center shuttle running from 4:45 p.m. and free parking offered for the event.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Peabody Community Market and 11 more events": Peabody Patch's morning roundup flagged the return of the Peabody Community Market along with a busy calendar of local happenings, including a summer choral concert at week's end, according to Peabody Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody).
"Peabody's Olio To Host 'After Party' To Celebrate Triumphant Return": The downtown restaurant and lounge is planning a celebration marking its return to business, according to Peabody Patch, though the preview did not include a specific date (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody).
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