Peabody News

Thursday, May 23 5:35 p.m.: A caller reported a suspicious grey car outside Pizza 85 .

The City Council unanimously voted to borrow nearly $100 million on Thursday to build the new Higgins Middle School .

Peabody mayor Ted Bettencourt will be officiating the ribbon-cutting at the new downtown park Friday, according to an article in the Salem News .

At a recent League of Women Voters Massachusetts meeting in Peabody, the group elected a local woman to serve as a co-president. Newton resident Anne Borg is now on the Mass.

Twenty-eight officers were recognized Tuesday afternoon during the 3rd Annual Peabody Police Awards Ceremony at City Hall .

Michael J. Fowler, a 37-year-old Peabody man who is facing charges of motor vehicle homicide while under the influence and his second offense of driving under the influence of alcohol , pleaded not guilty to those charges in court today and was held on $50,000 cash bail.

The long weekend that is the unofficial kickoff to the summer is here. Maybe you had a trip off to the mountains, lake or Cape Cod planned but - let's be honest - the forecast doesn't look that great.

The alleged driver in a fatal car crash last night on Walnut Street will be facing a series of charges, including vehicular homicide.

Today is Wednesday, May 22. Here are five things to know today in Peabody. There's a charitable golf tournament coming up June 3 at the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown to benefit the Danielle Yagjian Foundation.

Today is Thursday, May 23. Here are five things to know today in Peabody. No zoning hearing tonight: Despite what the agenda says, there is no public hearing tonight on a controversial zoning proposal for the Pulaski Street industrial park.

The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from May 21-22. Tuesday, May 21 2:18 p.m. a caller reported that her handicap placard was stolen on King Street.

Wondering what property sold in the Peabody area recently? Thinking about moving or just wondering how much that house you drive by all the time sold for? Each Thursday, Patch highlights properties that have recently sold.

Three new benches sit along the rail trail in Danvers thanks to Danvers Girl Scout Christina Liotti and Peabody retirement complex Brooksby Village .

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Peabody police and firefighters responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle accident on Walnut Street shortly after midnight.

When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not only where you live, but also in other North Shore communities.

If you're in the market for a luxury ride, here are some of the choices available on lots and showrooms on the North Shore and in the Andovers.

Principal Layne Millington's early departure from Swampscott High will give him more time with his family and time to transition to his new position in Marblehead.

The following are excerpts from reports in the Danvers Police Department press log from May 20-22. Monday, May 20 7:58 p.m. Report of malicious damage to a home on Wadsworth Street.

The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District is looking to fill an empty seat, and they are looking to Wellesley in the final three.