Peabody City Council Meeting - September 24, 2026

The Peabody City Council held a regular meeting on September 24, 2026, where several procurement and zoning matters were discussed. The council approved a petition from PMLP to install a new utility pole on Walnut Street to support existing wires, with a unanimous vote of 10-0. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a proposed zoning change for two parcels at 30 Lake Street from residential R1 to business neighborhood BN. The council debated the validity of the zoning change request, citing concerns about administrative errors and the need for proper documentation. The hearing was continued to a future meeting to allow the petitioner to provide additional evidence. The council also addressed legal affairs, including motions related to the purchase and non-sale of city-owned land at Zero Palaski Street, and adopted ordinances concerning commercial vehicle regulations and snow removal responsibilities. Financial motions included transferring $625,000 from the stabilization account to legal expenses and appropriating $326,000 from the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) open space funds for bike path construction management, with a suggestion to allocate any excess funds for bike path repairs. Additionally, entertainment and taxi license renewals were received and set for public hearings. The meeting concluded with updates on the Complete Streets Committee and acknowledgments of recent public works improvements.