Peabody public meetings in 2025
65 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health held two public hearings: one to modify a property violation order at 108 Lynn St., granting an extension until March, and another to approve a body piercing permit for Christina Bowden at Intricate Ink. The board also discussed code enforcement updates, including ongoing issues at Roadhouse Pub and a Trader Joe's closure due to nearby asbestos abatement, but took no formal action on those matters.
- Modified Order to Correct Violations at 108 Lynn St., granting extension until March (unanimous)
- Granted Permit to Perform Body Piercing to Christina Bowden at Intricate Ink (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 25, October 23, and November 20, 2025 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council voted 11-0 to adopt a home rule petition allowing the Peabody Retirement Board to apply certain disability presumptions for public safety personnel when pre-employment physical exam records are missing. The council also approved the withdrawal without prejudice of a junk dealer license application for Peabody Flea Market at 20 Wallis Street, and continued several public hearings to January 2026. Additionally, the council declared three city-owned parcels on Mechanic Street as surplus and approved numerous license renewals for 2026.
- Approved home rule petition for public safety disability presumption (11-0)
- Allowed withdrawal without prejudice of junk dealer license for Peabody Flea Market at 20 Wallis Street (11-0)
- Declared city-owned parcels Map 75, Lots 1, 2, and 3 as surplus and referred for sale process (11-0)
- Continued public hearing for 29 Newbury Street Class II MVL amendment to January 8, 2026
- Continued public hearing for Hardy & Munroe at 0 Hardy Street to January 22, 2026 (11-0)
- Approved appointments to Historical Commission, Licensing Board, and Planning Board (11-0)
- Approved 2026 renewals for Class 1, 2, 3 motor vehicle licenses, entertainment, general, innholders, and lodging house licenses (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of November 13 and November 25, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission approved a standard Order of Conditions for the redevelopment of 103 Foster Street, including demolition and stormwater improvements in a riverfront and floodplain area. The approval requires off-site mitigation at 16 Lowell Street (future George Peabody Legacy Park) with bi-annual monitoring for two years. The commission also issued an emergency certificate to remove 12 dead ash trees on city land at 151 Lowell Street, and approved a standard Order of Conditions for 20 Parsons Street (6-1) contingent on a revised plan.
- Approved emergency tree removal certificate for 12 dead ash trees at 151 Lowell Street (7-0)
- Continued public hearing for Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers at 15 Sylvan Street (7-0)
- Approved standard Order of Conditions for 103 Foster Street redevelopment with off-site mitigation at 16 Lowell Street (7-0)
- Approved standard Order of Conditions for 20 Parsons Street multi-family dwelling, contingent on revised plan (6-1)
- Opened public hearing for 24.5 North Central Street patio and driveway installation
City Council
The Peabody City Council held a public hearing and adopted the Fiscal 2026 Tax Classification, setting a residential factor of .854200 (170% CIP) by a 10-1 vote. The council also approved multiple fund transfers totaling over $1.8 million for paving, cable, community preservation, and housing projects, and adopted optional real estate exemptions. No residential, small commercial, or open space discounts were granted.
- Adopted residential factor of .854200 for FY2026 (10-1; Manning-Martin opposed)
- Approved $945,000 transfer from various funds to FY2026 budget sources (11-0)
- Approved $1,847,205.78 transfer from FY2025 collections and interest to reserve funds (11-0)
- Approved $200,000 transfer from CPC Community Housing to Emerald Dev Housing (11-0)
- Approved $80,000 transfer from CPC Community Housing to NSCAP Housing (11-0)
- Approved $101,740.64 transfer from Bond Premium to Paving Services (11-0)
- Adopted optional real estate exemptions under Chapter 126 (11-0)
- Denied residential exemption, small commercial exemption, and open space discount (all 11-0)
Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan review for the demolition and redevelopment of 103 Foster Street into contractor storage bays. The approval is conditional on the applicant satisfying conditions from the Department of Public Services, including culvert inspection and installation of a tight tank for floor drains. The board also accepted late-add plans and a memo from the Public Services Director.
- Approved minutes of November 6 and November 20, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved site plan for 103 Foster Street redevelopment (8-0), conditional on DPS memo requirements
- Accepted late-add plan C-103 and DPS memo as late communications (8-0)
⚠️ FEMA flood zone AE at this address
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a special permit for 4951 Lowell Holdings, LLC to operate a contractor's shop at 49-51 Lowell Street in the BC Zoning District, with conditions including no outdoor storage and limited hours. The council also continued a hearing on another application, approved updated city code fees, and adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 20 on offenses. Several fund transfers and license hearings were referred to future meetings.
- Approved special permit for contractor shop at 49-51 Lowell Street (10-0)
- Continued public hearing for Hardy and Munroe, LLC at 0 Hardy Street to December 11, 2025 (10-0)
- Approved Peabody City Code Fees (10-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 20 on offenses (10-0)
- Referred mayor's fund transfers totaling $1,472,544.16 to Tax Classification Hearing
- Set public hearing for Fortune Teller's License for Soul Sparkle, LLC
- Set public hearing for Entertainment License for Full Circle Diner
- Referred Home Rule Petition on pre-employment physical exam records to Legal Affairs Committee
Planning Board
The Planning Board voted 5-0 to endorse an ANR plan for 1-3 Ian Circle, moving lot lines between two parcels. The board also continued a site plan review for 103 Foster Street to December 4, 2025, pending further response from the Department of Public Services.
- Approved ANR plan for lot line adjustment at 1-3 Ian Circle (5-0)
- Continued site plan review for 103 Foster Street to December 4, 2025 (unanimous)
⚠️ FEMA flood zone AE at this address
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health approved three permits for body tattooing at its November 20, 2025 meeting. Permits were granted to Phetmany Sandy Phommasing (micropigmentation only, at Scalp of New England), Tirrell Brito Cardoso (at Music Plant Tattoo Studio), and Jonathan Martinez (at Music Club). A fourth hearing for applicant Sylvia Ndiritu was continued because she was not present. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved body tattooing permit for Phetmany Sandy Phommasing (micropigmentation only) at Scalp of New England (unanimous)
- Approved body tattooing permit for Tirrell Brito Cardoso at Music Plant Tattoo Studio (unanimous)
- Approved body tattooing permit for Jonathan Martinez at Music Club (unanimous)
- Continued hearing for Sylvia Ndiritu's tattooing permit application due to her absence
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved special permits for a nail salon, a yoga/Pilates studio, a liquor wholesale/distribution operation, and an amendment to a dental practice's hours, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. A Class 2 motor vehicle license for a towing company was also approved. Two public hearings were continued to the next meeting, and one application was withdrawn without prejudice.
- Approved special permit for Kitty's Nails and Spa at 5 Andover Street (10-0)
- Approved special permit for yoga/Pilates studio at 635 Lowell Street (10-0)
- Approved special permit for liquor wholesale/distribution at 119 Rear Foster Street, Building 2 (9-0; one recused)
- Approved amended special permit for Restore Dental Aesthetics at 288 Washington Street, adding Saturday hours (10-0)
- Approved Class 2 motor vehicle license for Todisco Towing at 147A Summit Street (10-0)
- Continued public hearing for Hardy and Munroe, LLC until November 25, 2025 (unanimous)
- Continued public hearing for 4951 Lowell Holdings, LLC until November 25, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted withdrawal without prejudice of special permit application for AMV 679 Broadway LLC (10-0)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for soil remediation at 24 Caller Street, adding special conditions including a ban on poison rodent control and a requirement for an Integrated Pest Management Plan. The commission also approved a tree removal and home addition at 57 Aberdeen Avenue, and continued several hearings including the Raising Cane's restaurant project and enforcement orders for unauthorized wetland alterations.
- Approved soil remediation at 24 Caller Street with special conditions (6-0)
- Approved tree removal and home addition at 57 Aberdeen Avenue (6-0)
- Continued hearing for driveway extension at 0 Stacia Road pending plan revisions (6-0)
- Continued hearing for Raising Cane's restaurant at 15 Sylvan Street (6-0)
- Continued hearing for redevelopment at 103 Foster Street (6-0)
- Continued Certificate of Compliance request for 0/18 Pearl Street (6-0)
- Issued Full Certificate of Compliance for pool at 15 Crestwood Lane (6-0)
- Continued enforcement orders for 26 Trask Road and 33 Pine Street (6-0 and 7-0)
Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board voted unanimously to continue a lot-line adjustment application for two properties at 1-3 Ian Circle, after board members raised concerns about missing utility easements on the submitted plan. The board also heard a site plan review presentation for a proposed contractor storage redevelopment at 103 Foster Street, but took no vote on that item. The meeting was largely procedural, with the only decision being to grant the applicant time to revise the plan.
- Approved minutes of October 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Granted continuance for lot-line adjustment at 1-3 Ian Circle to allow plan edits (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health approved tattoo permits for Margarita Hernandez and Tien Phan, both limited to micropigmentation. The Board also upheld tobacco sales violations at Olivia's Market, Richdale's, and Centennial Express, imposing fines and suspensions as detailed below.
- Granted Margarita Hernandez a permit for micropigmentation only (unanimous)
- Granted Tien Phan a permit for micropigmentation only (unanimous)
- Upheld violation at Olivia's Market: 3-day suspension and $1,000 fine for sale to minor; waived second violation penalties contingent on implementing ID software within 30 days (unanimous)
- Upheld violation at Richdale's: $1,000 fine, no suspension (unanimous)
- Upheld violation at Centennial Express: $1,000 fine, no suspension (unanimous)
City Council
The Peabody City Council voted unanimously to prohibit virtual currency kiosks (crypto ATMs) within the city, citing fraud concerns targeting seniors. The ordinance requires existing machines to be removed within seven days of the effective date, with fines of $300 per day for violations. The council also approved appointments to the Conservation Commission and Human Services Director.
- Approved ordinance banning virtual currency kiosks citywide (11-0)
- Approved Leslie Courtemanche as Conservation Commission Alternate (11-0)
- Approved Derek McCarthy as Conservation Commission Alternate (11-0)
- Approved Sharon Cameron as Human Services Director (11-0)
- Received report on Green Communities Program progress and Climate Leader Community pursuit
Planning Board
The Planning Board voted 6-0 to recommend a building permit for a Raising Cane's restaurant at 15 Sylvan Street, subject to Conservation Commission approval, compliance with a Department of Public Services memo, and a satisfactory entrance/exit design with Police and Fire Departments. The project involves redeveloping an existing office/bank and parking lot into a 2,378 sq. ft. restaurant with drive-thru, split between Peabody and Danvers.
- Approved minutes of October 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved late communication from Director of Public Services William Paulitz regarding 15 Sylvan Street (unanimous)
- Approved motion to recommend building permit for Raising Cane's at 15 Sylvan Street with conditions (6-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a junk dealer's license for Threads at 99 Lynn Street with conditions, and a special permit for Professional Physical Therapy at 635 Lowell Street. Both were approved unanimously (11-0). The council also passed a resolution recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and Remembrance Day, and amended the civilian fingerprinting ordinance.
- Approved junk dealer's license for Threads at 99 Lynn Street with conditions (11-0)
- Approved special permit for Professional Physical Therapy at 635 Lowell Street (11-0)
- Approved resolution supporting Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and Remembrance Day (11-0)
- Amended Section 16-5 'Civil Fingerprinting' ordinance (11-0)
- Approved fee increase for poll book: hard copy $55, electronic copy $20 (10-0, one present)
- Approved special event applications for Cely Rosario (Oct 11) and Peabody Recreation Dept. (Oct 25)
- Approved utility contractor's license for J&J Contractors, Inc.
- Approved election warrant for November 4, 2025
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a Negative Determination for a single-story addition at 252 Andover Street, allowing the project to proceed with conditions including a comprehensive stormwater maintenance plan and a ban on outdoor car washing. The commission also continued multiple hearings, including a proposed Raising Cane's restaurant on Sylvan Street and a redevelopment at 103 Foster Street, while ratifying two emergency certificates for a demolition and a beaver dam breach.
- Issued Negative Determination for 252 Andover Street addition with conditions (4-0)
- Ratified emergency certificate for demolition at 182 Lynnfield Street (4-0)
- Ratified emergency certificate for beaver dam breaching off Crystal Drive (4-0)
- Continued hearing for 0 Stacia Road driveway extension to next meeting (4-0)
- Continued hearing for Raising Cane's at 15 Sylvan Street (4-0)
- Continued hearing for 103 Foster Street redevelopment (4-0)
- Continued enforcement order for 26 Trask Road fill violation (4-0)
- Continued enforcement order for 33 Pine Street grading violation (4-0)
Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board approved a continuance for the Raising Cane's restaurant site plan review at 15 Sylvan Street to October 16, 2025, pending a close-out memo from the Department of Public Services. The board also adopted the City of Peabody Zoning Map as amended December 12, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Granted continuance for Raising Cane's site plan review to October 16, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted City of Peabody Zoning Map as amended December 12, 2024
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health approved permits for two body tattoo practitioners and one tattoo establishment, and granted a variance for sushi rice acidification at King's Burger with conditions. A hearing for a permit to keep 15 hens at 105 Goodale St. was continued to next month due to concerns about prior animal complaints. A hearing on violations at 108 Lynn St. was deferred.
- Approved body tattooing permit for Kyle McCarriston at Lake Street Tattoo (unanimous)
- Approved body tattooing permit for Perek Lorn at Timeless Ink (unanimous)
- Approved permit to operate body tattooing establishment at 215 Newbury St. Suite 210 for Classic Faces Spa (unanimous)
- Approved variance for acidification of sushi rice at King's Burger, 38 Forest St., with conditions including continued consultant work and SOP development (unanimous)
- Continued hearing for permit to keep 15 hens at 105 Goodale St. to next month's meeting
- Deferred hearing on violations at 108 Lynn St. to next month's meeting
City Council
The City Council approved a special permit for Reworld Peabody, Inc. to remove about 91,700 cubic yards of earthen material from 0 Forest Street, subject to 14 conditions including operating hours, haul routes, blasting rules, and environmental monitoring. The vote was 9-0 with one councillor present and one absent. The Council also approved a $47,116.90 appropriation from the Ride Share Transportation Enhancement Trust Fund for multi-use path projects, and several other routine items including stop sign additions, a special permit extension, and parking ordinance amendments.
- Approved earth removal special permit for Reworld Peabody at 0 Forest Street (9-0, Daigle present)
- Approved $47,116.90 from Ride Share Transportation Enhancement Trust Fund for multi-use paths (9-0)
- Approved $191,520.03 cable fund transfer from Comcast (9-0)
- Approved $15,304.74 cable fund transfer from RCN (9-0)
- Added stop signs at Bowditch/Central, Bowditch/Water, Buxton/Water, Smidt/Buxton (9-0)
- Extended Special Permit 22-2023 for Saint Bishoy, Inc. by one year (9-0)
- Approved block party at 5-8 Glen Drive for October 12, 2025 (9-0)
- Approved parking ordinance amendments for Washington Street and Park Street (9-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a site plan review for an 8-unit commercial condominium at 0 Hardy Street, after resolving a dispute over sidewalk materials. The applicant agreed to use concrete Cape Cod berms instead of asphalt, and the board added conditions including curbing along all sidewalk sections, no-parking signs, ADA accessibility, and final sign-off from the Department of Public Services.
- Approved site plan review for 0 Hardy Street commercial condominium (unanimous) with conditions including concrete Cape Cod berms, no-parking signs, ADA compliance, and DPS satisfaction
- Unanimously approved minutes of September 4, 2025 meeting
- Unanimously accepted late-add plan for Hardy Street dated September 11, 2025
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a special permit for a cat-only boarding facility at 6 Bourbon Street, with nine conditions addressing sanitation, pest control, and noise. The council also continued a public hearing on a special permit for the Reworld Peabody landfill at 0 Forest Street to September 25, 2025, requesting additional information from city departments and a blasting schedule. Additionally, the council approved a Class 2 motor vehicle license transfer for CarDiva, Inc. at 249 Andover Street, and approved several budget transfers including $366,375 to close out Fiscal Year 2025 and $19,000 for cemetery restoration at Old South Cemetery.
- Approved special permit for cat boarding kennel at 6 Bourbon Street (10-0)
- Continued Reworld Peabody landfill special permit hearing to Sept. 25, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Class 2 motor vehicle license transfer to CarDiva, Inc. at 249 Andover Street (11-0)
- Approved $366,375 transfer to close out Fiscal Year 2025 budget (11-0)
- Approved $23,500 transfer from Parking Meter Reserve to software services (11-0)
- Approved $19,000 transfer for Old South Cemetery restoration (11-0)
- Approved fee increases for Sealer of Weights and Measures (11-0)
- Approved appointment of Michael Garabedian to Board of Registrars (10-0)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission denied a Notice of Intent for a multifamily house at 20 Parsons Street, citing overdevelopment of riverfront and buffer to FEMA Flood Plain. The vote was 5-1, with Commissioner Comak dissenting. The commission also issued a negative determination for the George Peabody Legacy Park at 16 Lowell Street, approved an extension for Salem Country Club's DEP permit, and continued several enforcement orders and hearings.
- Denied NOI for multifamily house at 20 Parsons St (5-1)
- Issued negative determination for George Peabody Legacy Park at 16 Lowell St (6-0)
- Approved extension of DEP File No. 55-896 for Salem Country Club (6-0)
- Continued enforcement order for Salem Country Club at 133 Forest St to Dec 10 (6-0)
- Continued enforcement order for JND Real Estate Solutions at 24.5 No Central St (6-0)
- Continued RDA for Group 1 Automotive at 252 Andover St (6-0)
- Continued NOI for 0 Stacia LLC at 0 Stacia Road (6-0)
- Continued NOI for Raising Cane's at 15 Sylvan St (6-0)
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Planning Board
The board approved a site plan review for a 15,000 sq ft office addition at 5 Fifth Street for Bertolino Foods, conditioned on a favorable review from the Department of Public Services. Two other projects—0 Hardy Street and 15 Sylvan Street—were continued to September 18, 2025, at the applicant's request. The meeting lasted 21 minutes and included no other substantive decisions.
- Approved site plan review for Bertolino Foods office addition at 5 Fifth Street, conditioned on DPS review (8-0)
- Granted continuance to September 18 for 0 Hardy Street site plan review (unanimous)
- Granted continuance to September 18 for 15 Sylvan Street (Raising Cane's) site plan review (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of August 21, 2025 (7-0)
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health approved several permits and variances at its August 28, 2025 meeting. Tattoo permits were granted to Joel Rivera-Mota and Eduardo Valentini Jr., and a conditional permit was approved for Freddy Aravena to operate a tattoo establishment at 30R Main St. A permit to keep five hens at 6 Larrabee Terrace was approved contingent on removing a rooster and providing a pest control report. Two variances to waive lifeguard requirements were granted: one for Essex Apartment Homes and one for Springhill Suites, both with conditions. One tattoo permit application (Terrence Nugent) was tabled due to the applicant's no-show.
- Approved tattoo permit for Joel Rivera-Mota (unanimous)
- Tabled tattoo permit for Terrence Nugent (no-show, no action taken)
- Conditionally approved tattoo establishment permit and tattoo permit for Freddy Aravena at 30R Main St (unanimous)
- Approved tattoo permit for Eduardo Valentini Jr. (unanimous)
- Approved hen permit at 6 Larrabee Terrace contingent on rooster removal and pest control report (unanimous)
- Approved lifeguard variance for Essex Apartment Homes, 1 Avalon Dr, with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved lifeguard variance for Springhill Suites, 43 Newbury St, with compliance conditions (unanimous)
- Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board voted 7-0 to allow the petitioner for 19 Centennial Drive to reapply to the Zoning Board of Appeals, finding the revised plan to be a significant difference from the original. The board also continued the Stonegate Subdivision bond release to the next meeting after the applicant requested a delay. A site plan review for 0 Hardy Street was continued to September 4, 2025, and a late communication for 15 Sylvan Street (Raising Cane's) was received and granted an extension.
- Approved allowing 19 Centennial Drive petitioner to reapply to ZBA with condition to consult Fire Department on turning radiuses (7-0)
- Continued 0 Hardy Street site plan review to September 4, 2025
- Received and granted extension for 15 Sylvan Street (Raising Cane's) late communication to September 4, 2025
- Continued Stonegate Subdivision bond release to next meeting per applicant request
- Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Elected Joseph Gagnon as Board Secretary (6-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved two appointments to city boards, continued public hearings for a special permit and entertainment license at 122R Main Street, and referred numerous items to committees, including a request to not sell city-owned land at 0 Spring Pond Road. All votes were unanimous except where noted.
- Approved Peter Bakula to Board of Appeals as Alternate Member (11-0)
- Approved Charlie Manoli to Cable Commission (11-0)
- Continued special permit hearing for 122R Main Street (11-0)
- Continued entertainment license hearing for Greg's Mediterranean Restaurant (11-0)
- Declared 0 Calumet Street as surplus and referred for potential sale (unanimous)
- Referred purchase of paper streets portion to Community Development for recommendation (unanimous)
- Referred title issue for 73 Lake Street to City Solicitor for legal opinion (unanimous)
- Voted not to sell city-owned land at 0 Spring Pond Road (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously approved an ANR endorsement for a two-lot split at 33 Pulaski Street, creating lots A and B each with an existing dwelling. The board continued the site plan review for 0 Hardy Street to a future meeting, as the applicant did not submit revised plans addressing requested curb cuts and sidewalk compliance.
- Approved ANR endorsement for 33 Pulaski Street lot split (7-0)
- Continued site plan review for 0 Hardy Street 8-unit commercial condominium to next meeting
City Council
The Peabody City Council held a special meeting primarily to receive an update from the mayor regarding Republic Services. The council unanimously approved the appointment of Jamie Harrop to the Conservation Commission. The council also met in executive session to discuss pending litigation related to Republic Services, but no motions were made. Several late communications were received under suspension of rules.
- Approved appointment of Jamie Harrop to the Conservation Commission for a term ending 9/30/2028 (11-0)
- Received update from Mayor Bettencourt on Republic Services (no vote taken)
- Convened into executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding Republic Services (no motions made)
- Received late communications on Republic Offal Permit, municipal contract with JRM Hauling, and a complaint (City of Beverly et al. vs. 623 Landfill et al.)
Board of Health
The Board of Health denied a permit to keep five hens at 6 Proctor Street after neighbors raised concerns about odor, property maintenance, and lack of cooperation. A variance from the Federal Food Code was granted to D&J Asian Fusion for acidifying sushi rice, pending completion of construction and health department approval. A previously issued animal permit hearing for 26 Roosevelt Avenue was cancelled because the owners re-homed the roosters. The Board also discussed ongoing trash pickup delays due to the Republic Services strike and delayed implementation of new body art regulations.
- Denied permit to keep five hens at 6 Proctor Street (unanimous)
- Granted variance from Federal Food Code for D&J Asian Fusion to acidify sushi rice, pending construction and compliance (unanimous)
- Cancelled hearing for animal permit at 26 Roosevelt Avenue; owners re-homed roosters
- Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Delayed implementation of new body art regulations to September 1, 2025 or later (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board approved a lot merger for 11 Bristol Road, allowing the applicant to add 42,460 square feet from an adjacent lot to form one contiguous lot. The board also granted a continuance for a subdivision plan at 33 Pulaski Street to the August 7 meeting. A site plan review for 0 Hardy Street was discussed but no decision was reached.
- Approved lot merger for 11 Bristol Road to form one contiguous lot (7-0)
- Granted continuance for 33 Pulaski Street subdivision plan to August 7 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted late communication for 0 Hardy Street site plan review (unanimous)
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
City Council
The Peabody City Council voted 11-0 to authorize the mayor to acquire easements and pay $185,300 in damages for the Peabody Independence Greenway Bikeway Extension. It also approved a special permit for McDonald's at 129 Main Street to extend drive-thru hours to 24/7, with conditions to limit noise and light. The council sent letters supporting Peabody TV funding and urging Republic Services to resume negotiations amid a strike affecting trash and recycling pickup.
- Approved $185,300 for Greenway easements and property acquisition (11-0)
- Approved 24-hour drive-thru special permit for McDonald's at 129 Main Street (11-0)
- Approved sending letter supporting Peabody TV funding legislation (10-1)
- Approved sending letter to Republic Services urging resumed negotiations (11-0)
- Approved sending letter to Republic Services and Cascade Investment expressing displeasure over strike (11-0)
- Approved special event permit for Peabody Education Foundation at Emerson Park (unanimous)
- Approved block party requests for Page Street, Welcome Street, and Margin Terrace (unanimous)
- Approved use of Wiggin Auditorium for Peabody Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
City Council
The Peabody City Council unanimously approved a zoning amendment updating the Floodplain Overlay District and Wetlands Conservancy District to align with new FEMA maps and definitions. The council also unanimously confirmed Sandra Howland as Water Superintendent for a two-year term and approved the transfer of a Class 1 Motor Vehicle License to Mercedes-Benz Lynnfield. Five planning board members and the city auditor were reappointed unanimously.
- Approved zoning amendment updating Floodplain Overlay District and Wetlands Conservancy District (11-0)
- Appointed Sandra Howland as Water Superintendent for term ending 12/31/2026 (11-0)
- Approved transfer of Class 1 Motor Vehicle License to Asbury Lynnfield M, LLC d/b/a Mercedes-Benz Lynnfield (11-0)
- Reappointed Mary Martin as City Auditor for term ending 6/1/2028 (11-0)
- Reappointed Joseph Gagnon, Matthew Genzale, John Ford, and Roy Simoes to Planning Board for terms ending 5/31/2028 (11-0)
- Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health unanimously approved new body art regulations to replace existing rules, effective August 1, 2025, and simultaneously repealed the current body art and piercing regulations. The board also approved minutes from April and May 2025 meetings. A hearing on a body tattooing permit application was continued to next month as the applicant was not present.
- Approved new body art regulations effective August 1, 2025, repealing current regulations (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 24, 2025 and May 22, 2025 (unanimous)
- Continued hearing for Terrence Nugent's body tattooing permit to next month (applicant absent)
City Council
The City Council approved a resolution supporting a $65,000 site readiness grant from MassDevelopment for Centennial Business Park. The grant will fund an assessment of the industrial park, with repayment required only if city-owned property there is sold for a profit exceeding $65,000. The council also approved two special permits: a dog daycare at 9 Franklin Street and an auto repair shop at 7A Webster Street, both with conditions. A proposed zoning amendment for General Business 2 zoning at 143 Lynnfield Street was withdrawn without prejudice.
- Approved resolution supporting $65K MassDevelopment grant for Centennial Park assessment (9-0)
- Approved special permit for dog daycare at 9 Franklin Street with 12 conditions (9-0)
- Approved special permit for auto repair shop at 7A Webster Street with 4 conditions (9-0)
- Withdrawn without prejudice proposed zoning amendment for General Business 2 at 143 Lynnfield Street (9-0)
- Requested department heads provide opinions on ADU zoning language (9-0)
- Requested itemized income/expenses for Social Services Department FY25 (unanimous)
- Requested list of opioid settlement amounts for Social Services (unanimous)
- Requested itemized expenses from North Shore Children's Museum revolving account (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Commission unanimously approved a motion to formalize a vegetation management plan for Beth El Congregation Cemetery at 520A Lowell St, related to the bike path project. The plan was deemed maintenance work, not requiring a formal permit. A continued hearing on a multifamily house at 20 Parsons Street was continued to allow input from an absent commissioner. An after-the-fact enforcement order for fill at 154 Goodale Street was continued under an existing order. A negative determination was issued for a single-family house at 48 Pulaski Street with conditions. Other items were continued or tabled.
- Formalized cemetery maintenance plan for Beth El Congregation Cemetery (5-0)
- Continued hearing on multifamily house at 20 Parsons Street to next meeting (5-0)
- Allowed withdrawal of RDA for 154 Goodale Street, continued work under existing Enforcement Order (5-0)
- Issued Negative Determination for single-family house at 48 Pulaski Street with conditions (5-0)
- Continued hearing on Certificate of Compliance for 18 Pearl Street to July meeting (5-0)
- Continued hearing on RDA for 252 Andover Street to July meeting due to improper abutter notification (5-0)
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Planning Board
The Planning Board voted 8-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District and Wetlands Conservancy District to comply with updated FEMA floodplain maps. The board also continued site plan reviews for two commercial projects to July 17, 2025, and approved minutes from two prior meetings.
- Recommended City Council adopt floodplain zoning amendments (8-0)
- Approved minutes of May 1, 2025 meeting (8-0)
- Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 meeting as amended (7-0, 1 present)
- Continued site plan review for 0 Hardy Street to July 17, 2025 (8-0)
- Continued site plan review for 60 Pulaski Street to July 17, 2025 (8-0)
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved a permit for 8 chickens and a variance for 2 roosters at 26 Roosevelt Ave., requiring the use of humane collars and other noise-control measures. The board also granted a lifeguard variance for Essex Apartments' pool, citing enhanced safety protocols. A hearing on a sushi rice variance at Oliveira’s Steakhouse was held but no vote was taken; the board raised concerns about food safety and requested further review.
- Approved permit for 8 chickens and variance for 2 roosters at 26 Roosevelt Ave. with noise-mitigation conditions (unanimous)
- Granted lifeguard variance for Essex Apartments pool with safety measures including 24/7 video surveillance and pool monitors (unanimous)
- Heard but did not vote on sushi rice variance for Oliveira’s Steakhouse; board requested further review of HACCP plan and food safety
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved three special permits unanimously or near-unanimously: a kennel training facility at 1 Sylvan Street (11-0), replacement of a contractor's shop with a two-family home at 50A Tremont Street (11-0), and multi-family housing at 10-12 Munroe Street (10-1). The Council also received and approved the 2024 Aggregate Industries Annual Report with five recommendations (10-0) and advanced a zoning amendment for floodplain and wetlands districts to the Planning Board.
- Approved special permit for kennel training facility at 1 Sylvan Street (11-0)
- Approved special permit for two-family home at 50A Tremont Street (11-0)
- Approved special permit for multi-family housing at 10-12 Munroe Street (10-1; McGinn opposed)
- Approved 2024 Aggregate Industries Annual Report with five recommendations (10-0; Turco absent)
- Advanced zoning amendment to Section 8 (Floodplain/Wetlands) to Planning Board with two amendments
- Received and approved minutes from May 8, 2025 (unanimous)
Retirement
The board voted unanimously to receive a report on the completion of an audit of retirement records from 2004-2021 and to authorize the administrator to coordinate destruction of the documents once they are boxed. The meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Received report on audit completion for retirement records (2004-2021) (unanimous)
- Authorized administrator to coordinate destruction of listed records once boxed (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board unanimously approved the removal of 9 dead trees and 1 pine tree along Forest Street, a designated scenic road, following a public hearing continued from May 1. The board also approved an ANR plan for 48 Pulaski Street to combine lots and granted extensions for site plan reviews at 0 Hardy Street and 60 Pulaski Street. A presentation on the City of Peabody Master Plan was given.
- Approved removal of 9 dead trees and 1 pine tree on Forest Street (9-0)
- Approved ANR plan for 48 Pulaski Street to combine lots C, D, R and retain Lot A-1 (9-0)
- Granted extension to June 5, 2025 for site plan review at 0 Hardy Street (unanimous)
- Granted extension to June 5, 2025 for site plan review at 60 Pulaski Street (9-0)
- Approved minutes of April 3 and April 17, 2025 (unanimous)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved several funding transfers, including $958,000 from the Community Preservation Committee for a 46-unit senior affordable housing project on Endicott Street, and $250,000 for a new play structure at Ross Park. The council also appointed Stacey Bernson as Assistant Director of Community Development & Planning and Dagmar Whitaker as Director of Human Services, both unanimously. All votes were 11-0.
- Approved $958,000 transfer for senior affordable housing on Endicott Street (11-0)
- Approved $250,000 transfer for Ross Park playground upgrades (11-0)
- Approved $200,000 transfer for open space fund housekeeping (11-0)
- Approved $75,848.53 appropriation for Peabody Multi-Use Path Projects (11-0)
- Appointed Stacey Bernson as Assistant Director of Community Development & Planning (11-0)
- Appointed Dagmar Whitaker as Director of Human Services (11-0)
- Approved junk dealer license renewals for GameStop and Golden Link (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of special permit for Advanced Cultivators, LLC at 25 Newbury Street (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission approved a standard Order of Conditions for an above-ground pool, deck, and retaining wall at 231 Lynnfield Street, requiring a post-and-rail fence and riverfront restoration area. A continued hearing for a multifamily house at 20 Parsons Street was postponed because revised plans were not submitted. The commission also issued a negative determination for Salem Country Club's irrigation upgrade, with erosion control conditions.
- Approved Standard Order of Conditions for 231 Lynnfield Street pool/deck project with condition 51 requiring post-and-rail fence and 75% plant survivorship (6-0)
- Continued hearing for 20 Parsons Street multifamily house to June meeting because revised plans were not submitted (6-0)
- Closed public hearing and issued Negative Determination for Salem Country Club irrigation upgrade with erosion control conditions (6-0)
- Continued hearing for 154 Goodale Street after-the-fact filing and enforcement order because property owner was absent (6-0)
- Continued Certificate of Compliance request for 18 Pearl Street because new owner was not present (5-0, Cassidy recused)
- Continued enforcement order for Haven Circle Cooperative Corp at 33 Pine Street because owner was absent (6-0)
- Approved minor permit for roofing at 12 Chestnut Street with conditions (6-0)
- Approved USGS stream flow monitoring station installation in Proctor Brook area, pending mayor's approval (6-0)
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Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board voted unanimously to reduce the Stonegate Subdivision bond by $196,905, leaving $89,621.50 with the city. The board also granted continuances for site plan reviews at 0 Hardy Street and 60 Pulaski Street until May 15, 2025, and recessed a public hearing on tree removal along Forest Street due to the proponent's absence.
- Reduced Stonegate Subdivision bond by $196,905, leaving $89,621.50 with the city (7-0)
- Granted continuance for 0 Hardy Street site plan review until May 15, 2025 (unanimous)
- Granted continuance for 60 Pulaski Street site plan review until May 15, 2025 (unanimous)
- Recessed public hearing on tree removal along Forest Street due to proponent's absence (unanimous)
- Extended public hearing on tree removal to May 15, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted late communications regarding Stonegate Subdivision (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health approved permits for four tattoo artists/establishments and upheld a summary suspension of the food establishment permit for Best Sandwich Company after multiple inspections found rodent droppings, improper food temperatures, and lack of food safety knowledge. The suspension was based on repeated violations despite extended opportunities for corrective action.
- Approved permit for Lindsay Cunningham to perform body tattooing at Intricate Ink (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Katie Smith to perform body tattooing and operate Total Eclipse Tattoo, pending infection control plan (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Janine Antonellis to perform body tattooing including micropigmentation (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Svitlana Melnyk to perform body tattooing at SBW Beauty (unanimous)
- Upheld summary suspension of food establishment permit for Best Sandwich Company, 134 Newbury St., after multiple inspections found rodent droppings, improper cold/hot holding temperatures, and expired food safety certifications
City Council
The City Council approved $1.55 million in transfers for snow removal services and sand/road salt, and a $132,744 transfer for cemetery capital improvements. The Municipal Safety Committee reported on migrant shelters at three hotels, noting the Holiday Inn will close December 31, 2025, and that the city has received little information from the state. The council also approved a compensation amendment for a Public Works Foreman position and a stop sign ordinance amendment.
- Approved $1.55M transfer for snow removal services and sand/road salt (9-0)
- Approved $132,744 transfer for cemetery capital improvements (9-0)
- Approved compensation amendment for Public Works Foreman Motor Equipment to $97,750 (9-0)
- Approved appointment of Bukia Chalvire to Board of Registrars (9-0)
- Approved ordinance amendment for obedience to isolated stop signs (9-0)
- Approved junk dealers license renewals for Charland Appliance Center and The Mod Haus (unanimous)
- Received report on migrant shelters at Holiday Inn, Extended Stay America, and Spring Hill Suites
- Set public hearings for four special permit applications
Retirement
The Peabody Retirement Board approved five superannuation retirements, eight new members, and various financial items including warrants totaling over $2.3 million. The board also withdrew a medical panel request for an accidental disability retirement pending a corrected physician statement.
- Approved five superannuation retirements (unanimous)
- Approved eight new members (unanimous)
- Withdrew medical panel request for Arthur Davis's accidental disability retirement (unanimous)
- Approved service buyback for Justin Sousa ($782.51) and make-up deductions for Mark Menard (unanimous)
- Approved military buyback for Stephen Pellegrini ($2,984.97) (unanimous)
- Approved four member transfers to other retirement systems (unanimous)
- Approved four refunds totaling $39,406.66 (unanimous)
- Approved warrants totaling $2,377,854.29 (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board voted 3-3 on a motion to recommend a zoning amendment creating a new GB-2 district and rezoning 143 Lynnfield Street, so the motion failed. The board also approved extensions for site plan reviews at 0 Hardy Street and 60 Pulaski Street, and authorized release of a $50,000 bond for the Stonegate Subdivision. A partial bond release for Stonegate was tabled pending engineering review.
- Motion to recommend GB-2 zoning amendment to City Council failed 3-3
- Approved extension for 0 Hardy Street site plan review to May 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved extension for 60 Pulaski Street site plan review to May 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Authorized release of $50,000 Tripartite Agreement bond for Stonegate Subdivision (6-0)
- Approved request for Engineering Department to review partial $286,000 bond release for Stonegate Subdivision (unanimous)
- Received late communication from engineer recommending no bond release for Stonegate (unanimous)
- Received email from Peabody Municipal Light regarding Stonegate light pole (unanimous)
- Minutes of April 3, 2025 meeting not approved due to lack of quorum
City Council
The City Council approved an $8 million bond order for a feasibility study for Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, with a 9-0 vote. The Council also approved an entertainment license and an outdoor dining license for Shoyu Restaurant and Bar at 2 Central Street, both 9-0. A $170,979 transfer from ARPA interest for demolition of two Berry Street buildings was approved 9-0, and the Council accepted a deed in lieu of payment for 2 Benevento Circle to settle a $101,000 tax bill.
- Approved $8M bond order for PVMHS feasibility study (9-0)
- Approved entertainment license for Shoyu Restaurant and Bar at 2 Central Street (9-0)
- Approved outdoor dining license for Shoyu Restaurant and Bar at 2 Central Street (9-0)
- Approved $170,979 transfer from ARPA interest for Berry Street building demolition (9-0)
- Accepted deed in lieu of payment for 2 Benevento Circle to settle $101,000 tax bill (9-0)
- Approved Eagle Scout project for a mobile storage shed at PVMHS JR ROTC (unanimous)
- Approved junk dealers license renewals for six businesses (unanimous)
- Referred proposed ADU zoning amendment to Industrial & Community Development Committee
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission continued a public hearing for a proposed two-duplex development at 20 Parsons Street to May 7, after commissioners and neighbors raised concerns about density, tree loss, and wetland impacts. The commission also approved a pool and garage at 29 Blackstone Street with conditions, issued a negative determination for a two-family dwelling at 50A Tremont Street, and continued an enforcement order for 154 Goodale Street. A certificate of compliance request for 18 Pearl Street was discussed but not resolved.
- Continued hearing for 20 Parsons St duplex project to May 7 (7-0)
- Approved standard Order of Conditions for pool/garage at 29 Blackstone St (6-1)
- Issued Negative Determination for two-family dwelling at 50A Tremont St (7-0)
- Continued enforcement order for 154 Goodale St cleanup (7-0)
- Discussed but did not decide certificate of compliance for 18 Pearl St
Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board continued all three site plan review applications to its April 17, 2025 meeting. No final decisions were made on any project. The board approved continuances for 0 Hardy Street, 60 Pulaski Street, and 10-12 Munroe Street, and granted conditional approval for 10-12 Munroe Street pending affordable housing and utility pole requirements.
- Continued 0 Hardy Street site plan review to April 17, 2025 (unanimous)
- Continued 60 Pulaski Street site plan review to April 17, 2025 (unanimous)
- Granted conditional approval for 10-12 Munroe Street site plan review with 11 conditions, pending affordable housing plan and utility pole work (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a special permit for a towing business at 147A Summit Street and an entertainment license for Brodies Pub at 10 Lowell Street. The council also adopted a state law on school bus safety, approved fund transfers for Brooksby Farm improvements and land acquisitions, and discussed Title IX compliance at the skating rink.
- Approved special permit for towing business at 147A Summit Street (10-0)
- Approved entertainment license for Brodies Pub at 10 Lowell Street (9-1)
- Adopted MGL Chapter 90, Section 14C on school bus safety (10-0)
- Approved $193,624.36 transfer from Brooksby Farm Revolving to Brooksby Recreation Improvements (9-0)
- Approved $270,000 CPC transfer for golf course land acquisition (9-0)
- Approved $400,000 CPC transfer for DiBiase land acquisition (9-0)
- Approved appointments to Conservation Commission, Community Preservation Commission, and Licensing Board (10-0)
- Tabled discussion on skating rink Title IX compliance; requested legal opinions and fee structure proposal
Retirement
The Peabody Retirement Board approved voluntary superannuation retirements for Susan Velez, Claire Church, and Mary Gigliello, all effective in 2025. The board also tabled accidental disability applications for Shawn Murphy, Eric Howland, and Arthur Davis pending further documentation. Additionally, five new members were enrolled, and warrants totaling over $2.15 million were approved.
- Approved superannuation retirements for Susan Velez, Claire Church, and Mary Gigliello (unanimous)
- Tabled Shawn Murphy's accidental disability application pending medical panel (unanimous)
- Tabled Eric Howland's accidental disability application until proper physician statement provided (unanimous)
- Tabled Arthur Davis's accidental disability application until corrected physician statement produced (unanimous)
- Approved enrollment of five new members: Catherine Bruno, Yari Acevedo, Michael Sellards, Christopher Kachinski, Nicholas Melto (unanimous)
- Approved warrants: $2,104,643.91 pension payroll, $21,510.57 and $28,286.88 miscellaneous bills (unanimous)
- Approved board and staff payrolls totaling $18,370.20 (unanimous)
- Approved Sandra Drover's buyback of 1 year 4 months creditable service for $6,872.68 (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board met for nine minutes and took no final decisions on any project. All four agenda items—three site plan reviews and one subdivision bond release—were continued to the April 3, 2025 meeting at the applicants' requests. The board unanimously approved accepting late-add continuance requests for each item.
- Continued 0 Hardy Street site plan review to April 3, 2025 (unanimous)
- Continued 60 Pulaski Street site plan review to April 3, 2025 (unanimous)
- Continued 10-12 Munroe Street site plan review to April 3, 2025 (unanimous)
- Continued Stonegate Subdivision bond release request to April 3, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of March 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a special permit for NH Signs to install a 10'x16' electronic message center at 151 Newbury Street, with conditions limiting scrolling, flashing, and off-premises advertising. The council also discussed transitioning to automated trash receptacles with Republic Services and began work on accessory dwelling unit zoning to comply with a new state law.
- Approved special permit for NH Signs electronic message sign at 151 Newbury St (10-0)
- Approved minutes from February 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Verizon's request to withdraw petition for Prospect St without prejudice (unanimous)
- Approved taxi driver license renewal for Alfred Hendrickson (unanimous)
- Approved entertainment license renewals for Jade's Restaurant and Outback Steakhouse (unanimous)
- Approved banner request from International Festival Committee (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending restricted parking on Nancy Avenue (10-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending Mayor's salary (10-0)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission approved a standard Order of Conditions for an in-ground pool at 15 Crestwood Lane and issued a Negative Determination for repaving a golf cart path at Salem Country Club. Several enforcement orders and a certificate of compliance were continued to future meetings. The commission also accepted minor permits and notices for mosquito control and utility maintenance.
- Approved Order of Conditions for in-ground pool at 15 Crestwood Lane with special conditions (5-0)
- Issued Negative Determination for repaving golf cart path at Salem Country Club (5-0)
- Continued certificate of compliance for 18 Pearl Street to April meeting (5-0)
- Continued enforcement orders for Salem Country Club, Haven Circle Cooperative, and 154 Goodale Street to future meetings
- Accepted minor permit for 46 Outlook Avenue (5-0)
- Accepted notices for mosquito control ditching and NGRID utility maintenance (5-0)
- Approved minutes from 2/12/2025 (5-0)
- Issued Order of Conditions for additions at 19 Roosevelt Avenue, held pending revised plan (5-0)
Planning Board
The Peabody Planning Board met for 25 minutes and continued all three site plan review applications to the March 20 meeting. No final decisions were made on any project. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and placed a subdivision completion request on the next agenda.
- Approved minutes of 2/20/2025 (unanimous)
- Continued 0 Hardy Street site plan review to 3/20/2025 (unanimous)
- Continued 60 Pulaski Street site plan review to 3/20/2025 (unanimous)
- Continued 10-12 Munroe Street site plan review (no vote; presentation only)
- Placed Stonegate Subdivision completion request on 3/20/2025 agenda (unanimous)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a $139,000 transfer from bond premiums for a phase 2 environmental study of the Rousselot property, including additional well testing. They also approved a $285,000 transfer for police retroactive pay and salary adjustments, and raised the Public Works Foreman Water salary from $89,102 to $107,302. Several licenses and permits were granted, including a Pool & Billiard License for Gametime Lanes and an Entertainment License for Endless Hibachi and Sushi with conditions.
- Approved $139,000 transfer for Rousselot site assessment (11-0)
- Approved $285,000 transfer for police salaries, overtime, and longevity (11-0)
- Approved ordinance raising Public Works Foreman Water salary to $107,302 (11-0)
- Approved Pool & Billiard License for Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (11-0)
- Approved Entertainment License for Endless Hibachi and Sushi with conditions (11-0)
- Approved ordinance amending handicapped parking zone on Union Street (11-0)
- Approved utility contractor licenses for E.V. Excavation and HP Excavation (unanimous)
- Approved taxi driver licenses for James Kozik and Keith Richards (unanimous)
Retirement
The Peabody Retirement Board unanimously approved voluntary superannuation retirements for two employees, seven new members, refunds, overpayment waivers, warrants, cashbooks, and correspondence. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine administrative approvals.
- Approved retirements of Orlando Gonzalez and Pamela Shachook (unanimous)
- Approved seven new members including paraprofessionals and yard workers (unanimous)
- Approved refund of $70,439.15 to beneficiaries of Virginia Mavros (unanimous)
- Approved refunds of erroneous deductions to David LaChance and Alexander Nirgianakis (unanimous)
- Approved overpayment waiver requests for 18 retired employees (unanimous)
- Approved warrants totaling over $2.5 million (unanimous)
- Approved board and staff payrolls totaling $28,300.50 (unanimous)
- Approved December 2024 cashbooks and received various correspondence (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan for a land swap between 86 Central Street and 3 Victor Circle to resolve a fence encroachment issue. The swap is nearly one-for-one in square footage with no changes to frontage. The board also approved a site plan review for 2 Central Street to convert a former bank into a restaurant with a seating deck, subject to conditions from the city engineer. Other items were continued to future meetings.
- Approved ANR land swap at 86 Central St and 3 Victor Circle (6-0)
- Approved site plan review for 2 Central St (ShoYu Restaurant & Bar) with conditions (6-0)
- Continued 0 Hardy St site plan review to March 6, 2025
- Continued 218 Newbury St site plan review to February 27, 2025
- Approved minutes of January 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
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City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a $25 million borrowing order to purchase 164.56 acres across multiple parcels for conservation or public use, and increased the mayor's salary from $139,000 to $142,000. The council also approved the transfer of a Class 2 motor vehicle license and special permit for Auto Factory at 288 Newbury Street, and several other license renewals and transfers. All votes were unanimous (11-0) except where noted.
- Approved $25M borrowing for land purchase (11-0)
- Increased mayor's salary to $142,000 (11-0)
- Approved transfer of Class 2 motor vehicle license and special permit for Auto Factory at 288 Newbury Street (11-0)
- Approved $334,330 transfer for Bikeway Independence Greenway Extension design (11-0)
- Approved no-parking restriction at 2 Nancy Avenue from April 15 to July 1 (11-0)
- Approved transfer of special permit for The K9Edge at 147 Summit Street, Unit 6 (11-0)
- Approved 2025 Municipal Election Calendar (11-0)
- Approved license renewals for American Auto Export, Louie's BMW, Century House, Ithaki Restaurant, and Salem Taxi Company (11-0)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission approved a standard Order of Conditions for a 1.25-mile shared-use path extending the Independence Greenway and Border-to-Boston trail network, with special conditions on staging, invasive plant removal, and guardrail installation. The commission also continued several enforcement orders and a request for determination of applicability to future meetings.
- Approved Order of Conditions for Independence Greenway shared-use path (8-0)
- Continued Certificate of Compliance for 18 Pearl Street single-family home to next meeting (7-0)
- Continued Enforcement Order for Salem Country Club until April 9 meeting
- Continued Enforcement Order for Haven Circle Cooperative Corp until April 9 meeting
- Continued Enforcement Order for Joseph and Donna Vieira until May 7 meeting
- Approved minor permit for dumpster staging at 1 Sylvan Street (8-0)
- Approved minutes from December 11, 2024 and January 8, 2025 meetings (8-0)
- Continued Request for Determination of Applicability for 154 Goodale Street until April 9 meeting (8-0)
City Council
The City Council voted 10-0 to authorize the mayor to enter a purchase and sale agreement for 164.58 acres of Rousselot Peabody land and approved a $25 million bond order to fund the acquisition. The council also approved a special permit for J.D. Raymond Transport's mulching/composting operation at 25 Farm Avenue with 13 conditions, voting 10-1. Verizon was granted a permit to install two utility poles on Allen's Lane. A reappointment to the Historical Commission was also approved.
- Authorized mayor to sign purchase and sale agreement for 164.58 acres of Rousselot Peabody land (10-0)
- Approved $25,000,000 bond order for land acquisition (10-0)
- Approved special permit for J.D. Raymond Transport mulching/composting operation at 25 Farm Avenue with 13 conditions (10-1)
- Approved Verizon utility pole installation on Allen's Lane (11-0)
- Approved reappointment of Sheila D'Ambrosio to Historical Commission (11-0)
- Approved minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Requested snow removal ordinance review by Captain Richards (unanimous)
- Received late communications regarding J.D. Raymond Transport and snow removal (unanimous)
Retirement
The Peabody Retirement Board unanimously approved an update to its supplemental regulation on military service credit purchases, allowing a five-year installment plan for eligible members within their first five years of membership. The board also approved two superannuation retirements, six new members, and waived overpayment recovery for 31 retirees totaling $619.63 per month. All decisions were unanimous.
- Updated supplemental regulation on military service credit purchase, allowing five-year installment plan (unanimous)
- Approved superannuation retirements for Fire Inspector David Ahearn and Firefighter Michael Martin (unanimous)
- Approved six new members including Haley Vallante, Liam Favreau, Yazmin Ayala, Sean Meagher Jr., Nolan Rexford, and Mark Haskins (unanimous)
- Approved overpayment waiver requests for 31 retirees totaling $619.63 monthly (unanimous)
- Approved pension payroll warrant of $2,103,082.77 and miscellaneous bills of $25,688.64 (unanimous)
- Approved board and staff payrolls totaling $17,829.58 (unanimous)
- Received and approved November 2024 cashbooks (unanimous)
- Received PERAC, PRIM, and board attorney correspondence (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously allowed GR Development, LLC to withdraw its car wash project at 15 Newbury Street without prejudice. The Board also voted 5-2 to require a revised plan showing the easement for the restaurant conversion at 2 Central Street, then continued that matter to February 6, 2025. A third project at 3 Hardy Street was also continued to February 6 for revised plans.
- Approved withdrawal without prejudice of car wash site plan at 15 Newbury Street (unanimous)
- Approved motion to require revised plan showing easement for 2 Central Street restaurant conversion (5-2)
- Continued 2 Central Street site plan review to February 6, 2025 (7-0)
- Continued 3 Hardy Street commercial condominium project to February 6, 2025
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved an entertainment license and a bowling alley license for Gametime Northshore, LLC at 210 Andover Street. The entertainment license allows live and non-live entertainment with specific hours. All other motions were procedural, including approvals of various license renewals and referrals to committees.
- Approved entertainment license for Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (10-0)
- Approved bowling alley license for Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (11-0)
- Approved minutes from December 10 and 12, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved taxi/limousine driver license for Dennis Giannias (unanimous)
- Approved Class 2 motor vehicle license renewals for five businesses (unanimous)
- Approved entertainment license renewals for five establishments (unanimous)
- Approved innholder license renewal for Extended Stay America (unanimous)
- Approved general license renewals for limousine and taxi services (unanimous)