Boston.com - Your Town blog - Peabody

Thousands help kickoff Peabody's Relay for Life

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:28:32 GMT

Thousands of Peabody residents and surrounding communities helped kickoff this year's Relay for Life event today at the Veterans' Memorial High School track and field house.

City of Peabody to dedicate section of walking trail to the late Kristen Crowley

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:05:27 GMT

The city of Peabody is honoring the memory of the late Kristen Gove Crowley by dedicating a newly added section of the Independence Greenway, Peabody's bike and walking trail, to the slain resident.

Local and state officials pledge to advocate for struggling North Shore residents

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:36:37 GMT

Local and state officials conveyed their support for issues regarding immigration, employee wages and the criminal justice system at a meeting in Peabody that garnered over two hundred attendees from over 25 congregations of various religions and races on the North Shore.

Peabody Department of Public Services to host hazardous waste day

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:17:29 GMT

The city of Peabody will hold its annual Hazardous Waste Day in an effort to allow residents to dispose of hazardous materials in an environmentally-friendly way.

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

We're obsessed with coffee over at Boston.com, so wanted to put together Coffee Week to celebrate all things java! New interactives, maps, and galleries for the caffeine-obsessed will be unveiled each day this week. On Sunday, we wrote and mapped...

City of Peabody refuses to back down in fight against outdoor advertising company

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:35:35 GMT

The Peabody City Council refuses to back down in an ongoing legal battle against advertising sign company Total Outdoor Corp., which installed a large billboard on Lowell Street in January causing controversy in the city.

North Shore after school program gets loan for new headquarters

Thu, 30 May 2013 16:29:42 GMT

MassDevelopment has provided a $294,000 loan to For Kids Only Afterschool Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers after school, school vacation, and summer programs in cities and towns on the North Shore. For Kids Only Afterschool will use the loan proceeds to purchase a building on Essex Street in Salem, which will become its new headquarters and house administrative offices.

Mystic Valley inducts 18 into National Honor Society

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:52:13 GMT

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School recently inducted 18 new members into the schools chapter of the National Honor Society.

Boston College graduate from Peabody awarded Fulbright scholarship

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:12:50 GMT

A Boston College graduate from Peabody has been awarded a Fulbright grant to teach English in Malaysia.

Peabody community cleanup postponed

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:53:17 GMT

The Peabody "Pride in Motion" community cleanup scheduled for this weekend has been postponed due to rainy conditions forecasted for the area.

Peabody to hold ceremony for new veterans park

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:04 GMT

The city of Peabody is unveiling a new park in honor of all veterans that live in the area.

Peabody to host first volunteer city cleanup of 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:39 GMT

Peabody will host a community cleanup as part of the 'Peabody Pride in Motion' initiative, which aims to reignite community spirit.

More than a few newcomers to the baseball top 20

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:40:13 GMT

It took No. 8 North Reading 17 games to suffer its first loss, a 2-1 decision to Masconomet on Saturday. The loss dropped Frank Careys crew one spot from last week, giving Danvers the No. 7 spot after a...

3 finalists picked for Lincoln-Sudbury's interim superintendent post

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:47:38 GMT

A search committee to find an interim superintendent/principal for the Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School voted Thursday night to recommend three finalists for the position.

Peabody Schools superintendent selects new principal for largest elementary school

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:12:00 GMT

The Peabody School Committee announced recently announced that longtime educator, Tracy Smith, will take the reigns as principal of the city's largest elementary school, effective August 1.

Peabody Police urging motorists to buckle up during Memorial Day weekend travel

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:57:28 GMT

As motorists hop in their cars to travel for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, Peabody Police Chief Robert L. Champagne is urging everyone to buckle up.

North Shore Mall in Peabody to host culinary event for young chefs

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:59:28 GMT

The Northshore Mall in Peabody will be cooking up a storm as it hosts the Kidgits Club Lil Chefs event to encourage recipe creativity and culinary education among aspiring young chefs and little foodies.

Peabody city council sticks to vote on removing controversial 'bumpout' on Main Street

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:07:22 GMT

Peabody council members and state officials are disappointed after a majority of the council voted not to reconsidering removing the newly installed pedestrian bumpout on Main Street.

Peabody elementary school to host annual Green Fest

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:30:48 GMT

The city of Peabody is kicking off spring with its third annual GreenFest, which aims to enhance education about environmental awareness.

North of Boston Business Plan winner announced

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:47:40 GMT

The Salem State University has announced the winners of its ninth annual North of Boston Business Plan competition, which helps start-up companies develop their businesses.

Dig in at PEM/PM!

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Sip specialty cocktails made with fresh basil and thyme and dig right into this fabulous party that celebrates growing gardens, eating local and the rootsy sound of Dan & The Wildfire. These Boston-based boys from Berklee College of Music are drawing crowds as they perform up and down the East Coast.

Local and state officials meet in Peabody for Municipal Affairs Coordinating Cabinet meeting

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:38:40 GMT

The city of Peabody welcomed the Patrick-Murray Administrations Municipal Affairs Coordinating Cabinet for the fourth in a series of meetings to highlight new and innovative developments in state and local government that can benefit cities and towns across the Commonwealth.

PEM launches music initiative, appoints composer-in-residence

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) announces the launch of a musical initiative and the appointment of Matt Aucoin as the museums first Composer-in-Residence.

Simon Malls hosts event with proceeds going to OneFund Boston

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:00:33 GMT

In celebration of Mother's Day, Simon Malls is hosting "Mom's Nite Out" with various activities focused on rewarding moms, and a silent auction component with proceeds going to the OneFund Boston to support those affected by the tragic Boston Marathon bombings.

Peabody fire department to engage in hydrant testing

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:10:34 GMT

The Peabody fire department will start hydrant testing that may result in discolored water for homes in the designated areas.