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Peabody City Council Unanimously Authorizes $1.2 Million Bond for School Roofs

PEABODY -- June 11, 2026, Peabody's City Council unanimously authorized $1.2 million in borrowing for school roof replacements and approved four fund transfers totaling more than $758,000 at its June 11 session. The bond order, introduced jointly by Councilor Gamache and Councilor Peach and carried 10-0,

Peabody Finance Committee Advances $200 Trash Fee and Water Rate Hikes

PEABODY -- June 2, 2026, Peabody Finance Committee votes 4-1 to advance a $200 annual residential trash fee to the full City Council. Mayor Edward Betancourt, citing a $6.2 million health insurance cost increase and a $648,000 spike in prevailing-wage payments to trash hauler Republic Services, told

Peabody City Council Clears $185,000 Transfer to Close Riverwalk Land Purchase

Peabody City Council voted unanimously to complete financing for a Riverwalk land acquisition and approved Community Preservation funds for two historic cemetery restorations at its October 26 meeting.

Peabody City Council Clears $185,000 Transfer to Close Riverwalk Land Purchase

Peabody City Council voted unanimously to complete financing for a Riverwalk land acquisition and approved Community Preservation funds for two historic cemetery restorations at its October 26 meeting.

Peabody Council Votes 10-1 to Advance Responsible Employer Ordinance for Public Works Contracts

Peabody City Council voted 10 to 1 Thursday to advertise a Responsible Employer Ordinance requiring contractors on public projects of $250,000 or more to participate in certified apprenticeship programs.