Friday, February 22, 2013
Essential daily information at a glance, including varying forecasts about how much snow Peabody will get Saturday night into Sunday.
1. Weather Watch: Sunny and a bit warmer, with a high near 38. 2. How Much Snow?: Cruising the latest forecasts I see different outlets with different predictions for the snow we're supposed to get Saturday night into Sunday morning. While Pete Bouchard at WHDH seems to still think the coast could get 6-10 inches, the usually conservative National Weather Service says in a Winter Weather Watch that six inches are possible. But another NWS forecast doesn't even make a guess at how much snow Peabody will get. All are agreed it will be heavy, wet snow. 3. Congressman Lynch Visits Peabody: The city will get a visit from Congressman Stephen Lynch Friday afternoon. He's the fellow you might have heard wants to be the state's next senator. The …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Essential daily information at a glance, including a public meeting about installing a pedestrian light at the street crossing where a man was recently struck and killed.
1. Weather Watch: Partly sunny. Cooler, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. 2. Pedestrian Light at St. Adelaide's?: The city will take up a request for a pedestrian light to be installed in front of St. Adelaide's Church, 708 Lowell St., in a 7 p.m. Thursday meeting at City Hall. You will probably recall that a man died recently from injuries he received being struck while crossing the street. 3. Zumba-rama: It's hard not to be struck by how many Zumba classes the city has to offer when you look through the Peabody Patch calendar. So if you haven't tried the Latin-inspired fitness craze, take a look at which classes match your schedule and give one a try. 4. Jazz Fusion: Next door in Salem there'…
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Essential daily information at a glance, including a screening of the short film "Bye Bye Linden," which commemorates an old tree in Peabody that city workers cut down.
1. Weather Watch: A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. 2. Ice Warning: The National Weather Service has issued a warning for ice on untreated roads and walkways in Peabody this morning, so be careful if you're out driving or walking. 3. Winter Film Festival in Marblehead: The Oscars are Sunday. But movie lovers have an early treat today as the Festival of Arts' Winter Film Festival comes to the Marblehead Little Theatre. You'll see 13 short films. Doors open at 7 p.m. Wednesday, with films beginning at 7:30 p.m. Free. 4. Peabody Tree Immortalized on Film: One of the screenings in the film …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Essential daily information at a glance, including a one-day delay in the city's trash and recycling pickup because of Presidents Day.
1. Weather Watch: Showers likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. 2. Trash & Recycling One Day Late: Because of yesterday's holiday, the city will be picking up trash and recycling one day late this week. 3. Girl Scout Cookies at the mall: It's still cookie season. The Girl Scouts will be in front of Forever 21 at the Northshore Mall Tuesday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 4. Game Time at the PEM: My wife and sister-in-law took in the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem yesterday and were happy to see throngs of children there enjoying Vacation Week activities. The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day this week. Here's today's lineup. 5. The Geological History of Salem Sound: Plan ahead for tomorrow, when Dr. Lindley Hanson…
Monday, September 5, 2011
Your daily guide to the Tanner City.
Today is Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. Today’s weather: The summer heat will continue today with highs in the middle 80s. Thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon. 2. Happy Labor Day: Peabody Patch hopes you are enjoying the unofficial end of summer this weekend. Please remember that government buildings, including City Hall and the Peabody Institute Library, are closed today and there is no regular mail being delivered. 3. MDA Telethon: Labor Day means the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon. If you haven’t donated to the cause yet and want to give, go to the website. 4. Police hosting open house on 9/11: The Peabody Police Department is hosting an open house and a public …
Friday, September 2, 2011
Here’s what you should now today in the Tanner City.
Today is Friday, Sept. 2. Here are five things to know today in Peabody. 1. Today’s weather: It should be a beautiful, sunny day in the mid-70s today with little chance of rain. 2. Road work today: Paving is scheduled to start today at 1 p.m. on Chestnut and Church streets. There will be no parking in that area. Seek alternate routes and expect some delays. 3. Peabody history books: If you’re looking for some reading materials for the upcoming long weekend, check out these books about Peabody history. There are all available at the local Barnes and Noble. 4. Stolen catch basin grates: Peabody officials are asking residents to keep an eye out for thieves stealing catch basin grates. They ask that you don’t approach the people or stop the …
Friday, August 19, 2011
Your guide to Peabody today.
Today is Friday, Aug. 19. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. Today’s weather: This morning should see a mix of sun and clouds before scattered showers and thunderstorms move in for the afternoon. Highs should be in the low 80s. 2. Free tours: Head over to the Nathaniel Felton Senior House, the Nathaniel Felton Junior House and the Peabody Historical Fire Museum today for free tours. Tours occur every half hour; the last tour begins at 2:30 p.m. 3. New blog posts: GreenPeabody posted two blog posts on Peabody Patch yesterday. The two topics were whether Peabody will go green and how communities have made positive changes after going green. What do you think? Comment on the blogs. 4. Bloggers wanted: Speaking of blogging, …
Saber Walsh
11:51 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
The crosswalk in front of St Thomas' on Margin Street, which I believe is in Peabody, and which I believe has seen more trauma over the years than St Adelaide's, should be a priority. The bend in the road on Margin Street which doesn't make pedestrians all that visible, plus Marbleheaders traveling at 45MPH in their 2-ton SUVs, are not a good combination. more ›