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Wes Welker signs his franchise tender with Patriots

Shalise Manza Young — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Welker signs tender Wes Welker pulled a bit of a surprise move Tuesday, signing the franchise tender the Patriots placed on him in March.

Principal Ray Smoyer to remain at Peabody's McCarthy Elementary

Ryan Mooney — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:45:22 +0000

After weeks of protests and back-and-forth debating with concerned parents, interim Superintendent Herb Levine announced on Tuesday that Principal Ray Smoyer will remain at McCarthy Elementary.

Peabody school chief to announce decision on McCarthy principal Tuesday

Ryan Mooney — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:59:15 +0000

McCarthy Elementary parents will find out on Tuesday whether or not their efforts to stop the transfer of Principal Ray Smoyer to Burke Elementary have been successful.

Recent real estate sales in Peabody

Susannah Blair — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:43:26 +0000

8 Hugh Ter sold for $405,000

Heeere's Johnny Carson, an 'American Masters' film

Frazier Moore — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:29:00 +0000

Johnny Carson didn't invent late night, whose all-encompassing darkness, according to Genesis, even predates TV by many millennia.

Heeere's Johnny Carson, an 'American Masters' film

Frazier Moore — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:33:00 +0000

Johnny Carson didn't invent late night, whose all-encompassing darkness, according to Genesis, even predates TV by many millennia.

Peabody seeks state funding for new middle school

Steven A. Rosenberg — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Officials vote for a new school The City Council and School Committee voted unanimously for a new $88.9 million middle school, contingent upon state funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

McCarthy School families protest plan to transfer principal

Ryan Mooney — Wed, 9 May 2012 10:18:11 +0000

Many of the protesters are less than four feet in height, but they are standing tall against interim Superintendent Herb Levines decision to transfer McCarthy Elementary Principal Ray Smoyer to the Burke school and Burke Principle Judith McNiff to McCarthy.

Peabody hosting public information session on affordable housing

Ryan Mooney — Mon, 7 May 2012 14:42:22 +0000

The Peabody Department of Community Development and Planning is holding a public information session regarding affordable housing on Monday night in Jubilee Hall at the Torigian Community Life Center, 79 Central Street, at 6:30 p.m.

Recent real estate sales in Peabody

Susannah Blair — Mon, 7 May 2012 10:38:33 +0000

2 Litchfield Rd. sold for $437,000

Peabody's Manning first on ballot for Second Essex Senate

Ryan Mooney — Fri, 4 May 2012 10:01:09 +0000

On Wednesday, current District Five Governors Councilor Mary-Ellen Manning became the first official candidate on the ballot to succeed retiring 30-year incumbent Fred Berry for the Second Essex Senate seat.

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Fri, 4 May 2012 10:01:09 +0000

NH trooper traveling with gov rescues man in crash

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:00 +0000

A state trooper who was traveling with the governor of New Hampshire in Massachusetts rescued a man from a fiery crash, the result of a road rage incident.

NH trooper traveling with gov rescues man in crash

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:00 +0000

A state trooper who was traveling with the governor of New Hampshire in Massachusetts rescued a man from a fiery crash, the result of a road rage incident.

Recent real estate sales in Peabody

Susannah Blair — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:51:15 +0000

31 Catherine Drive sold for $368,000

Peabody High chapter of DECA to compete at internationl conference

Ryan Mooney — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:03:30 +0000

The Peabody High School chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)a national association of students who have aspirations of entering the world of business and marketingis on its way to Salt Lake City on Friday for the International Career Development Conference.

PEABODY | BRIEFS: Recycling featured at GreenFest 2012

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Residents can celebrate Earth Day on Saturday when GreenFest 2012 is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Torigian Community Life Center. Organized by GreenPeabody, the event will feature an electronics recycling collection area, where residents can drop off televisions, computers, and other equipment for a charge of $5 for small items and $10 for larger ones. There also will be free bulk paper shredding between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., and a display of green products and services offered by regional businesses and organizations. Representatives of renewable energy and conservation groups will be on hand to discuss sustainable practices. Old cellphones will be collected for donation to Safe Haven Shelter, an organization serving battered women. An area will be set up for local schools to exhibit their sustainable projects. For more information, go to www.greenpeabody.org.

Correction on GreenPeabody event

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

For the record Correction on GreenPeabody event being held Saturday, April 28.

Transit police sergeant from Peabody to be honored May 9

Ryan Mooney — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:04:01 +0000

MBTA Police Sergeant Steven O'Hara of Peabody will be presented with a Certificate of Commendation from Chief Paul S. MacMillan on May 9 for his role in saving the life of a suicidal man in Quincy on April 5.

Village automotive group "Keys to Success" program honors local high school students

Ryan Mooney — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:37:23 +0000

As part of this years Keys to Success program, high school students from Peabody and Danvers took home exciting prizes throughout the 201112 school year, and now have the chance to be the lucky winner of a certified pre-owned car.

PEABODY | BRIEFS: Getting ready for GreenFest

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Residents are invited to take part in a celebration of Earth Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at GreenFest, an event designed to highlight and promote efforts to protect the environment. The event, at the Torigian Community Life Center, will include a display of products and services offered by regional businesses and organizations. Experts from renewable and conservation groups will be on hand to discuss ways to save energy. There will be an electronics recycling collection area, where residents can drop off televisions, computers, and other equipment for $8 apiece. Old cellphones will be collected separately by GreenPeabody and donated to Safe Haven Shelter, an organization serving battered women. A shoe bank will be set up for visitors to donate used shoes and sneakers as part of a college student’s project. Visitors can also participate in a plant and seed exchange, where they can bring an item and take home a different item for their home garden. An area will be set up for local schools to exhibit their sustainable project presentations. GreenFest is being organized by GreenPeabody. - John Laidler