Peabody City Council Meeting - September 10, 2026

The Peabody City Council held a regular meeting on September 10, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the unanimous approval of appointments for an assistant IT director and a wiring inspector. The council also approved special permits and licenses for new businesses, including Black Marble Motorcycles LLC to operate an automotive sales and service business and obtain a Class I motor vehicle license, and Amazing Billiards and Pub to operate a recreational establishment with billiards and darts. Additionally, the council authorized the mayor to enter into a purchase and sale agreement for 70 Endicott Street for a 25-unit residential development with parking on the first floor. Budget appropriations and fund transfers were approved, including $52,242.20 from rideshare funds for bike path projects, $122,900 for cemetery capital improvements, and over $300,000 in cable fund transfers. The council also discussed zoning amendments and a special permit request for repurposing a commercial building into residential units, which was recessed pending legal and zoning opinions. Other motions included approval of utility contractor and taxi licenses, and the initiation of a show cause hearing for businesses that failed to renew licenses. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming community events and safety initiatives.