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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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Here's the Lowdown on Leaf Pickup

There are still three weeks left for curbside leaf and yard waste collection: this week, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3.

Do you still have leaves in your yard you need to dispose of? Don't worry, there are still three weeks left for curbside pickup by the city's trash contractor. JRM Hauling & Recycling will be collecting leaves and yard waste this week and the weeks of Nov. 26 and Dec. 3. Residents can leave their yard waste at the curb in paper bags or barrels on their regular trash pickup day, which is delayed by one day this week due to the Monday holiday. Take note: yard waste in plastic bags will not be accepted and all yard waste should be picked up no later than 3 p.m. The mayor's office says JRM might collect regular trash first and return later in the day for yard waste. There is no charge for curbside leaf collection. Residents can also haul their…

Saturday, April 7, 2012

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Carriage House Razed But New JRM Facility Still Tied Up in Court

Court proceedings have delayed the construction start of new Route 1 recycling center, although that didn't stop JRM from razing the former motel on the site.

The massive overhaul of decaying structures and dying businesses along Route 1 in Peabody has progressed significantly in recent months, but plans to develop the former Carriage House Motel site remain in a holding pattern as new owners JRM continue to battle the proprietors of a neighboring Dunkin' Donuts in court. All that remains of the troubled former Newbury Street landmark, which has been closed since 2008, is a chipped and broken sign, the final memory of a drug and prostitution hotspot that was eventually forced out of business by the city. JRM, which provides trash and recycling service to the city from its headquarters located further down Route 1, purchased the site in 2010 with the intent of building a state-of-the-art …

Stephen

5:23 pm on Saturday, April 7, 2012

is it me or does the city councilor sound like the PR department for JRM? "They have been doing everything right"?! Believe me I couldnt care less what they put there but something about a politician who openly sides with one litigant involved in an ongoing court case that makes me wonder. Just saying. As for bringing some beauty to Route 1 Mrs Durkee, I agree it would be nice but certainly …   more ›

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