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New Rail Trail Proposal Could Reshape Peabody Commutes

A proposed rail trail through Peabody could reshape residents' daily commute, Peabody Patch reported Aug. 3, as City Hall posted information for the upcoming state primary election and confirmed the city's 41st International Festival will return downtown Sept. 27. Peabody Public Schools…

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Peabody Home Prices Range From $347,000 To $850,000 In Late-July Sales

Peabody recorded 14 property sales from July 3 to Aug. 1, with 10 listing a sale price ranging from $347,000 to $850,000 and a median of $660,000. The period's top sale was 4 Antrim Rd, Lot 131, which sold for $850,000 on July 31, followed closely by 25 Diane Rd at $815,000. Antrim Road saw two

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Peabody Honors America 250 Student Essay Contest Winners At City Hall

Peabody honored the winners of a citywide America 250 student essay contest at a City Hall ceremony this week. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration also released new detour guidance for the ongoing Central Street construction project downtown and posted fresh information on …

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Peabody Named TDI Fellowship District for Downtown Revitalization

Peabody has been named one of six Massachusetts communities to land a state-backed Transformative Development Initiative fellowship, bringing staff, grants, and technical support for downtown revitalization starting in August 2026, according to a report from Peabody Patch. Meanwhile, th…

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Peabody Man Charged Over Child Sexual Abuse Material Found On Phone

A Peabody man faces a federal child pornography transportation charge after investigators found child sexual abuse material on his phone. The U.S. Attorney's Office said 20 photos and 952 videos were recovered, according to "Peabody Man Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse Photo, Video Possess…

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Boston Children's $62M Peabody Campus Sale Raises Patient Questions

A $62 million sale of a Boston Children's Hospital campus in Peabody is drawing scrutiny over what it means for local patients, per Peabody Patch. Meanwhile, Gov. Maura Healey touted MBTA repairs and announced express bus fares will drop from $4.25 to $1.70, even as free Commuter Rail F…

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Peabody 7-on-7 Squad Wins Regional Football Title

Peabody's 7-on-7 football squad claimed a regional title as Patch also reported a $1 million Powerball win nearby. Patch's Peabody newsletter, "Patch AM," reported the football squad "stormed to a regional football title," giving the town's youth program a moment in the spotlight this s…

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Peabody Softball Team Seeks Help Funding Trip To Maryland

Peabody's 11U softball all-stars are rallying community support to fund a trip to a Maryland tournament. Peabody Patch reported Saturday that the youth softball champions are asking residents and area businesses for donations and volunteer help to cover travel costs, singling out the fu…

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Peabody Receives Historic Reproduction of Declaration of Independence

Peabody announced it has received a historic reproduction of the Declaration of Independence, per a News Flash posted to the city's website, with no further detail released on its display or origin. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration also posted new state primary election …

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Boston Children's Hospital Sells Peabody Campus for $62 Million

Boston Children's Hospital sold its Peabody campus for $62 million, NBC Boston reports, as Central Street detours began downtown this week. The report, headlined "Boston Children's Hospital sells site for $62 million," said the 10 Centennial Drive site — home to the hospital's North Sho…

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