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Peabody enters summer under a citywide outdoor water ban as critical drought conditions force the city to prohibit lawn watering, sprinkler use, and car washing until further notice. The Peabody Institute Library also announced revised hours for its South and West Branch locations effec…

Peabody marks civic milestones and braces for constraints this week, as a Brooksby Farm anniversary ceremony and a state drought emergency arrive together. The city is celebrating 50 years of public ownership of Brooksby Farm with an upcoming ceremony, while Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt,…

Peabody's summer pivot brings service cuts and giveaways in the same week. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. is calling on residents to check a newly posted unclaimed property list that could return more than $320,000 in cash sitting in city coffers, while a budget crunch forces reduced h…

Peabody's public schools enter the final 11 days of the 2025-2026 year with the last day set for June 25. The district has opened kindergarten registration for 2026-2027 and is inviting PK-through-grade-5 families to a STEAM into Summer Family Night at Higgins Middle School on June 17, …

Peabody schools opened 2026-2027 kindergarten registration as the city moves to return $320,000 in unclaimed property to residents. The district's enrollment portal is now live for families with rising kindergartners, and PK through grade 5 households are invited to STEAM into Summer Fa…