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Peabody public meetings in 2025

65 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board of Health grants body piercing permit, extends property violation deadline

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.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves home rule petition for public safety disability presumption

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.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves 103 Foster St. redevelopment with off-site mitigation

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.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts tax classification with residential factor of .854200

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.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves 103 Foster Street redevelopment with conditions

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ADHESIVE PACKAGING (Violation Identified)
⚠️ FEMA flood zone AE at this address
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Tue Nov 25, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves contractor shop special permit at 49-51 Lowell Street

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.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves lot line adjustment at 1-3 Ian Circle

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ADHESIVE PACKAGING (Violation Identified)
⚠️ FEMA flood zone AE at this address
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Thu Nov 20, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board of Health grants three tattoo permits

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.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved four special permits and a towing license

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.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves soil remediation at 24 Caller Street with special conditions

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.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board continues lot-line adjustment for Ian Circle properties

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.

Thu Oct 23, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board grants two tattoo permits, fines three tobacco retailers

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.

Thu Oct 23, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council bans cryptocurrency kiosks citywide (11-0)

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.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Raising Cane's site plan with conditions

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.

Thu Oct 9, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves junk dealer license and special permit for physical therapy

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.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission issues negative determination for Andover Street auto dealership addition

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.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board continues Raising Cane's review, adopts updated zoning map

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.

Thu Sep 25, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board of Health approves three tattoo permits, continues chicken hearing

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.

Thu Sep 25, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves earth removal permit for Reworld Peabody at 0 Forest Street

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.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Hardy Street commercial condo project with conditions

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.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves cat boarding kennel special permit, continues landfill hearing

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.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission denies 20 Parsons St multifamily project 5-1

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ADHESIVE PACKAGING (Violation Identified)
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Thu Sep 4, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Bertolino Foods expansion, 8-0

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.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board of Health grants multiple tattoo permits and two lifeguard variances

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.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board allows 19 Centennial Drive to reapply to ZBA

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.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves appointments, continues hearings, and refers multiple items to committees

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.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board endorses 33 Pulaski Street lot split, continues Hardy Street project

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.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints Jamie Harrop to Conservation Commission, receives Republic Services update in closed session

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.

Thu Jul 24, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board denies hen permit, grants sushi rice variance

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.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves lot merger for 11 Bristol Road

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ALLIANCE LEATHER (Violation Identified)
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Thu Jul 10, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $185,300 for Greenway easements and 24-hour McDonald's drive-thru

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.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves floodplain zoning amendment and water superintendent appointment

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.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board of Health adopts new body art regulations effective August 1

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.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $65K grant for Centennial Park assessment

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.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission formalized cemetery maintenance plan for bike path

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ADHESIVE PACKAGING (Violation Identified)
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Thu Jun 5, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends floodplain zoning update to City Council

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ALLIANCE LEATHER (Violation Identified)
Thu May 22, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board of Health approves chicken and rooster permit with noise-mitigation conditions

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.

Thu May 22, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves three special permits for kennel, housing, and contractor conversion

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.

Wed May 21, 2025

Retirement

✓ Decided: Peabody Retirement Board approves records destruction plan

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.

Thu May 15, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approved removal of 10 dead trees on Forest Street

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ALLIANCE LEATHER (Violation Identified)
Thu May 8, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $958K for senior housing, $250K for Ross Park playground

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.

Wed May 7, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves pool/deck project with restoration conditions

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ADHESIVE PACKAGING (Violation Identified)
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Thu May 1, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board reduces Stonegate Subdivision bond by $196,905

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ALLIANCE LEATHER (Violation Identified)
Thu Apr 24, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board of Health grants four tattoo permits, suspends Best Sandwich Company permit

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.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.55M in snow removal transfers, hears migrant shelter report

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.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

Retirement

✓ Decided: Board approved five superannuation retirements and new members

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.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board deadlocks 3-3 on new GB-2 zoning for 143 Lynnfield Street

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ALLIANCE LEATHER (Violation Identified)
Thu Apr 10, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $8M bond for PVMHS feasibility study

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.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission continues hearing on 20 Parsons St duplex project

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.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board continues three site plan reviews to April 17

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ALLIANCE LEATHER (Violation Identified)
Thu Mar 27, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves special permit for towing business, entertainment license for Brodies Pub

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.

Wed Mar 26, 2025

Retirement

✓ Decided: Peabody Retirement Board approves three superannuation retirements

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.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board continues four development items to April 3

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ALLIANCE LEATHER (Violation Identified)
Thu Mar 13, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves electronic sign permit for NH Signs at 151 Newbury St

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.

Wed Mar 12, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves pool and golf cart path projects

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.

Thu Mar 6, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board continues three site plan reviews to March 20

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ALLIANCE LEATHER (Violation Identified)
Thu Feb 27, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $139K for Rousselot site environmental study

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.

Wed Feb 26, 2025

Retirement

✓ Decided: Peabody Retirement Board approved two retirements and seven new members

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.

Thu Feb 20, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Approved land swap at 86 Central St and 3 Victor Circle (6-0)

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.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: BOSUN'S MARINE (Significant Violation · significant violation)
🏢 Building at this address: 7 m tall
Thu Feb 13, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $25M land purchase and mayor's raise

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.

Wed Feb 12, 2025

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves 1.25-mile shared-use path extension

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.

Thu Jan 23, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $25M bond for 164-acre Rousselot land purchase

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.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Retirement

✓ Decided: Board updated military service credit purchase rules, approved retirements and new members

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.

Thu Jan 16, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Car wash withdrawal approved; restaurant site plan continued

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.

Thu Jan 9, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves entertainment and bowling licenses for Gametime Lanes

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.