# Peabody Industrial & Community Development Committee Meeting - September 24, 2026

The Peabody Industrial & Community Development Committee met on September 24, 2026, to discuss the special events application process and related fee structures. The committee reviewed the current procedures for event approvals, which involve multiple city department heads and a $100 fee for private property events, with additional park fees if applicable. Discussion focused on the need to clarify and tighten the criteria for waiving building fees, especially for nonprofit organizations, to ensure fairness and transparency. The mayor noted that some fees have been waived for city-connected nonprofits but agreed that clearer guidelines are needed. The committee also considered the potential for the Wigan Auditorium to generate revenue through events and discussed legal considerations regarding fee enforcement and ordinance requirements. It was agreed that a subgroup would meet to develop more detailed recommendations to improve the process and fee structure before reporting back to the committee. No formal votes on fee changes were recorded during this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Peabody Industrial & Community Development Committee Meeting - September 24, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TNCNSpQ70A) - Peabody TV