Peabody
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts — population 53,063 as of 2020.
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Trash & Recycling Transition Update: Saturday, September 19, 2026
We know the transition from bags to carts is a big change! Delivery crews are currently finishing up Thursday's route and are deep into Friday's route. To help make the rollout as smooth as possible, please keep these quick guidelines in mind:
Government & Civic
Affordable senior housing with health care will replace former Lynn hospital
The development will feature 150 apartments for seniors with low incomes, who will be able to access health care from visiting nurses and at a clinic on the property.
Real Estate & Development
Mayor Beauregard Issues Statement Following Joseph Solomon's Guilty Pleas
Mayor D.J. Beauregard issued a statement following former Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon's guilty pleas, addressing accountability, public trust and the impact of Solomon's admitted conduct.
Public Safety
Massachusetts State Police announce arrest, seizure of 20 kilos of fentanyl, $42,000 in cash
Several agencies combined to seize an impressive haul of drugs in Massachusetts this week. According to Massachusetts State Police, throughout the month of August, Troopers and Task Force Officers assigned to the Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team…
Public Safety
Early Voting for November State Election Begins October 17
Early voting for the November 3 State Election will be available at Sanborn Hall from October 17–30. All registered Methuen voters may vote early, and no special circumstances or excuse are required.
Government & Civic
In and around Peabody
See & do
- 14 North
- Aloha Mini Glow Golf
- Artificial Ice Events LLC
- Bartholomew Street Park
- Bishop Fenwick High School Library
Eat, drink & stay
- Alfalfa Farm Cellars
- Alfredo's Italian Kitchen
- Boston Marriott Peabody
- Amigos Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar
- Artie's Place
Shops & services
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Peabody by the numbers
- Area
- 16.24 sq mi (42.05 km²), 0.57 sq mi water
- Median age
- 45.3
- Households
- 22,390
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $96,657
- Median house value
- $596,200
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 24 LOWELL ST, PEABODY, MA 01960