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Game Time Lanes and Entertainment (210 Andover St.) — Pool & billiards license
- Motion: Approve Game Time North Shore LLC d/b/a Game Time Lanes and Entertainment for a pool and billiards license for four billiard tables at 210 Andover St.
- Outcome: Approved. Motion carries 11‑0.

Endless Hibachi and Sushi LLC (82 Newbury St.) — Entertainment license (karaoke)
- Motion: Approve entertainment license for non‑live (television/radio) and live (karaoke) with conditions: non‑live 10AM–1AM daily; live 8PM–12:30AM Thursday–Sunday.
- Outcome: Approved with conditions. Motion carries 11‑0.

Ordinance amendment (Union Street) — Handicap parking zone (Section 19‑81)
- Motion: Adopt as advertised an ordinance amending Section 19‑81 (parking prohibited handicap zone) for Union Street.
- Outcome: Adopted. Motion carries 11‑0.

Public Works Foreman (Water) — Compensation (Section 18‑21)
- Motion: Amend Section 18‑21 to set compensation for Public Works Foreman (Water) at $107,302 effective 03/01/2025.
- Outcome: Approved. Motion carries 11‑0.

Police payroll transfers — retroactive payments and longevity
- Motion: Transfer funds for police salaries ($185,000), police overtime ($70,000) and police longevity ($30,000) to cover retroactive payments and step/longevity adjustments.
- Outcome: Approved. Motion carries 11‑0. (Transcript lists account debits totalling $285,000 in one passage and $280,000 elsewhere; financial reconciliation required.)

Rousselot property — Phase II environmental study and well testing
- Motion: Transfer $139,000 from bonds premium reserve for projects (account 2700033015) to complete the site's Phase II environmental study and additional well testing as requested verbally by the mayor.
- Outcome: Approved. Motion carries 11‑0. Council noted the study will extend the potential walk‑away date to July with anticipated close in August.

Procedural receipts/referrals and public hearings
- The council received multiple petitions and set public hearings or referrals to departments and boards (utility conduit petition, contractor licenses, taxi driver license, outdoor dining application, referrals to the planning board and CBA, and other administrative motions). These were approved by voice or suspension of rules where noted.

All recorded roll call votes for the listed substantive items were unanimous (11‑0) in the meeting transcript. Several procedural motions to receive or refer items (public hearings, referrals to planning, setting hearings) were also approved; those items will be processed through the appropriate departments or scheduled for future hearings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Peabody City Council Regular Meeting - February 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Key council actions: licenses for Game Time Lanes and Endless Hibachi approved; a parking‑zone ordinance adopted; salary and budget transfers approved by unanimous votes. Several items were received or referred for public hearings.","taxTitle","Peabody City, Essex County, Massachusetts","taxId",5128,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304767,"Peabody council asks health director to assess Center School annex and seeks timeline, cost update",142,2066000,2208000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2454449-5b89dbcd869d7920f3c5aab80bbf02c7&start=2066&end=2208","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2454449-5b89dbcd869d7920f3c5aab80bbf02c7/thumbnail_2066000.jpg","/articles/6304767/Peabody-City/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Peabody-council-asks-health-director-to-assess-Center-School-annex-and-seeks-timeline-cost-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304767-b0032eaf54cc562d510e0d1d17228511/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207369&Signature=gjZWmrOSo51FLhA2w7bVczbZJi2q7a8KPUfBeTeEULxFB0k-fNWr3BCT~hYYTnUQrEXckDag-MCItjCeasWBJKxXntzK2w3siwNrUUjOKgpUNLYo2JpeociE4GYrtS3PHhxbl332flg792VrcU7lqpJB58Y3YukU44l2pPUfJ4yY2Gl1ZceyKFMQC9C1cmzwrRk6ZUL5hhITpBNJ2SAb7IGeKC2if13db-AYDzTICoey32S3vqx9F-ga7lHfSdsgSwg8Cp7myg1VtpbqCCrOElRNkIcEtLmumXsVmMQJfGWTk-Xc3zvx8nqqc5zAfYhr~V5FRFwHhybahoiOm-b0qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peabody City Council on Thursday moved to ask Health Director Sharon Cameron to assess the annex at the Center School and sought an updated timeline and cost accounting for the school renovation project.

Councilor Rosignol moved the motion asking Sharon Cameron to assess the annex; councilors spoke of receiving calls and complaints about conditions at the school. \"I received several phone calls over the last few days about issues at the center school,\" Councilor Peach said, supporting the motion and asking for a formal response from the health department.

Councilors also moved for an update on the costs to date from Jim Politano and a status report on the project's timeline, including dates when bids were issued and when orders were placed. The motion was amended to request a full timeline tied to the bonded funds the council approved, so the council could understand when procurement steps were taken relative to the bond authorization.

Councilors emphasized the need for clarity because the Center School bond and renovation involve pre‑K space and district planning. The motions passed without recorded opposition.

Councilors asked that the requested materials include: current cost to date, dates of any bids or orders placed since bonding, status of the pre‑K program space, and a timeline for remaining work. The council expects staff and the project lead to return with the requested documentation in the next reporting cycle.","Citing multiple complaints, councilors asked Health Director Sharon Cameron to inspect the Center School annex and requested a detailed timeline and cost update from project lead Jim Politano, including dates of bids and orders; motions passed unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304772,"Peabody council approves pay adjustment for Public Works foreman, police retroactive payments and funds for site assessment",548,1150000,1698000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2454449-5b89dbcd869d7920f3c5aab80bbf02c7&start=1150&end=1698","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2454449-5b89dbcd869d7920f3c5aab80bbf02c7/thumbnail_1150000.jpg","/articles/6304772/Peabody-City/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Peabody-council-approves-pay-adjustment-for-Public-Works-foreman-police-retroactive-payments-and-funds-for-site-assessment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304772-c664c66685405edd008366e53dd1cbad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207369&Signature=N-BtSswLvZHdrDTR-mLhpIdFh1fmWZ4jSYFeB6fXJZ0U791y7aOjWqbGiGii4ew1IrOMKQjRRlYJo9cHG9lGYBw7Y9e-dePZLyBM9Suv25~wMubhVoetlKBKugbMPGWHjfEr-e~X6wcQiCXP8MZ4Xi99jfhllmSHbPGHpGEnQjv27~vT~8mgGyVDRjJT~FOy6KW2A~MkVfAKhg5WfmOcVw09W8CZh~Frncwu4uDVsssG8Om8p0W9O~5jjMiPFe3ZSiW7okoBLuLLAARFEpf3bK5vH4irWTHxfxR2S~VzFvu0YUaK-ZbYOBLOogx~rlsWmGIbXPoUbRm7VfuogUGisg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peabody City Council on Thursday approved three finance committee recommendations: an amendment setting the salary for Public Works Foreman (Water), a transfer to cover retroactive police pay and related items, and a transfer of bond premium reserve funds to complete a due‑diligence site assessment of the Rousselot property.

Councilor McGinn, reporting for the finance committee, said the committee unanimously passed an amendment to section 18‑21 to set the salary for the Public Works Foreman (Water) position at $107,302, effective March 1, 2025. The change followed clarification that the position has no involvement with the sewer department and included a correction to the originally submitted text.

The committee also recommended transfers to cover retroactive payments for police captains (July 2022–February 2025), and step/ longevity payments for patrol and superior officers. The transcript lists line items of $185,000 for police salaries, $70,000 for police overtime and $30,000 for police longevity. Committee discussion listed $201,280.03 from one account and $83,711.97 from unreserved fund balance (free cash) for a combined figure the committee referred to as $285,000; later in the report the transcript also cites a total of $280,000. The council approved the transfers unanimously; the transcript contains inconsistent totals and account references that require bookkeeping verification.

Councilors also approved a transfer from the bonds premium reserve for projects to cover an expanded Phase II environmental study of the Rousselot property, including additional well testing that the mayor requested verbally. Councilor Gould moved the transfer for a total of $139,000 from account 2700033015; councilors approved the motion 11‑0. Committee discussion said the work would extend the city's potential walk‑away date on the purchase to July and an anticipated close to August.

All three items passed the full council by roll call vote recorded as unanimous (11‑0). Councilors noted the police transfers were to cover retroactive obligations and that the Rousselot expenditure was for due diligence rather than acquisition costs.

The council instructed staff to complete the environmental work over the coming months and to return with updates as required by procurement and closing timelines.","The council unanimously approved an amendment setting the Public Works Foreman (Water) salary, transfers to cover retroactive police payments and longevity, and a transfer to complete a Phase II environmental study and well testing for the Rousselot property.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304778,"Peabody council approves entertainment license for Endless Hibachi; karaoke limited to Thursday–Sunday until 12:30 a.m.",840,380000,1220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2454449-5b89dbcd869d7920f3c5aab80bbf02c7&start=380&end=1220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2454449-5b89dbcd869d7920f3c5aab80bbf02c7/thumbnail_380000.jpg","/articles/6304778/Peabody-City/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Peabody-council-approves-entertainment-license-for-Endless-Hibachi-karaoke-limited-to-ThursdaySunday-until-1230-am","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304778-5437bd7723b00897ba9521409c76b8f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207369&Signature=kphH0BbvCpTYotTfOMxQjSqkqT8IJ132-3mk2MgAnnbBe7AfmykLYuo8WqthFlzFTkR93cMwo80xwA05AyXZru7Xp6Mp4KdZybEwFHMLD7MIkhLHeH77RAl0oLMPnhCpxhhpR4yk-P91KLUfSRkQsCIYZgaqbfMzbwwEhY1r7FpytCDbZmtcnDULUQ9koYAmC2YNkwW4pXYBy589~Gr2fDiiAJ5k6SwIa9EFeMSMVFzXAacLX9E86ecFfYiOyib9ACNsz44HzqG3~GsayNAPQ~O311fGDKatHZLQsmo9trBK2TOTpd5DVcUPxaBQDHeT9t4zr-iExe7GcnXg1EBNJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peabody City Council on Thursday approved an entertainment license for Endless Hibachi and Sushi LLC at 82 Newbury St., allowing karaoke and recorded music under conditions set by the council.

The council acted after a resident raised concerns about parking and traffic near the Route 1‑area site and a councilor proposed limits on live entertainment hours.

During the public hearing, a Huntington Wood resident identified himself as Stanley Greg and said he supports small businesses but worries that karaoke could increase customer volume and strain already limited parking and tight access near Route 1. \"My concern would be the karaoke part attracting a lot of people,\" Greg said, adding concerns about fire apparatus access and traffic flow near the on‑ramp to Route 128.

Council discussion addressed those concerns and operational details. Councilor Gamache told the council he had discussed hours with the petitioner and moved approval with conditions: \"The non live entertainment will be 10AM to 1AM 7 days a week. The hours of live entertainment will be 8PM to 12:30AM, Thursday through Sunday.\" Councilor Turco and others noted they had not experienced parking or fire apparatus problems at the location during visits.

Councilor Higgins asked for clarification that the non‑live hours apply seven days a week; the council confirmed that condition during the motion.

Councilors also noted a past tax bill for the property; a councilor reported a receipt showing the past‑due amount was paid the prior week.

The motion to approve the license with the conditions carried unanimously, recorded as 11‑0.

The petitioner appeared at the hearing and nodded in agreement to the conditions; no further public speakers opposed the application.

The license allows Endless Hibachi and Sushi LLC to present recorded music and television from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, and live karaoke 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Thursday through Sunday. Councilors said they expect the business to follow standard last‑call and closing procedures.

The council did not require additional parking changes; councilors asked city inspectors to ensure the site meets fire and building access standards as part of regular permitting.","After a resident raised parking and safety concerns, the Peabody City Council approved an entertainment license for Endless Hibachi and Sushi LLC with conditions that limit live karaoke hours to 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Thursday through Sunday and non‑live music 10 a.m.–1 a.m. daily.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Peabody City Council — Feb. 27, 2025

Peabody council asks health director to assess Center School annex and seeks timeline, cost update

Peabody council approves pay adjustment for Public Works foreman, police retroactive payments and funds for site assessment

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