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Finance Committee Chair Councilor McGinn reported that the feasibility-study request for the Veterans Memorial High School—presented as an $8,000,000 bond order—came with a schedule of deliverables related to MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority) eligibility. The mayor described an anticipated construction horizon of roughly four to five years, though he emphasized no firm timeline. School-building-committee members present included principal Brooke Randall and committee representatives Herb Levine and Jared Hockman; councilors Gamache, Daigle and Peach were noted as council members on the school-building committee and Councilor Tom Gould was later referenced among committee participants.

Councilor Melville moved that the finance committee give a favorable recommendation for the $8 million bond order; the motion was advanced to full council and carried on a roll-call vote recorded as 9–0.

The council also approved a transfer request of $170,979 from an ARPA interest account to a building-demolition account to cover higher-than-expected site remediation costs for two city-owned buildings on Berry Street. The funds address contamination discovered during demolition work; the mayor said the project meets guidelines for neighborhood cleanup. Councilor Gould moved the transfer; the full council approved the finance committee’s recommendation 9–0.

Finally, the council accepted a deed in lieu of payment for a parcel described in committee materials as 2 Benavideo Circle (transcript spelling uncertain). City Treasurer Ross Teitelbaum explained the parcel is an unbuildable lot with a significant past-due tax balance; the estate/trust holding title has no living trustees or heirs able to resolve the liability. The treasurer said the property’s assessed value is roughly $6,500 and the outstanding taxes total about $101,000; with no other options for collection, staff recommended accepting the deed in lieu. Councilor Rosignol moved the committee recommendation to accept the deed; the full council approved the action 9–0.

All three finance items passed without recorded dissent. Councilors noted the MSBA timing constraints for the school feasibility study and that the demolition funds came from ARPA interest rather than the operating budget. The deed-acceptance action will allow the city to take title and address tax liability and site cleanup as appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Peabody City Council Regular Meeting - April 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Peabody City Council moved forward three finance actions: a favorable recommendation and council approval for an $8 million feasibility study bond for Veterans Memorial High School, a $170,979 transfer from ARPA interest to fund building demolition, and acceptance of a deed in lieu for a tax-delinquent unbuildable lot.","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},6077192,"Council approves entertainment and outdoor dining licenses for downtown restaurant; conditions restrict hours and noise",655,926000,1581000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965391-640b781c4d9ae7c28ecee7102a89ffec&start=926&end=1581","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965391-640b781c4d9ae7c28ecee7102a89ffec/thumbnail_926000.jpg","/articles/6077192/Peabody-City/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Council-approves-entertainment-and-outdoor-dining-licenses-for-downtown-restaurant-conditions-restrict-hours-and-noise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077192-31b9d3b6c82eb9724e377f5e70c47b6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773561005&Signature=KraaVQnsPeZ7lw~q7vIx7po~Krvt4Twgey~qNYDqqJAFp5GWCd670h2m-IaNMEGvOetNgSYJeiXFDDY9eQsEYbg~AxAU0iFHm1A4qmtZTsXfgQkqK~6JxE~T0YwSTQ6Av1eLtdgLuB06UDLGee5NtGlxDwF5ceLNRk2wMIgdQGdc-w5mygyaG4UfqIupOyQloUtgPOS20Q~u~dmC~qwCIUHu1f9eFbc-u4iQp~0fESPk6o4K2lTSvkTvR~wMj37ZWThReMBV6s1K6JS64MuNGFUzs4VqZjPCWXsgbjTy38qH2HPFuHFUsY11Gr5LOVJfZ7yJXoHvLdmdzsfCD~SHCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peabody City Council on April 10 approved entertainment and outdoor dining licenses for a new restaurant at 2 Central Street, authorizing background music, limited live performances inside the building and a seasonal outdoor dining deck with conditions to limit noise and impacts on nearby residents.

Attorney John Kelty appeared for the applicants and said the business—identified in filings as Show You Holdings LLC, doing business as Shoyu (filing materials use both “Show You” and “Shoyu”)—is renovating the former bank at 2 Central Street and expects to open late in the year. The applicants, Vicky Yu and Michael Mee, operate other restaurants and told the council they planned occasional live entertainment (primarily karaoke) and background non-live music.

For the entertainment license the council approved limits that include: non-live entertainment permitted 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday–Saturday (and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday or as otherwise allowed by a Sunday license); live entertainment restricted to up to four performers and up to two amplifiers with hours 6 p.m.–11 p.m. Monday–Wednesday, 6 p.m.–12 a.m. Thursday–Saturday, and 6 p.m.–10 p.m. Sunday. The council conditioned all live entertainment to occur inside the building with doors and windows closed; a muted television is allowed in the outdoor dining area during permitted outdoor-dining hours. Owners agreed to “ongoing reasonable efforts” to prevent disruptive noise.

For the outdoor dining license, the council approved a seasonal deck that the applicant said will replace a former drive-through canopy. The application lists 96 outdoor seats. Conditions include seasonal hours (May 1–Sept. 30; hours vary by day as noted in the ordinance condition), muted TVs only outdoors, no live entertainment on the deck, lighting designed to avoid illuminating abutting properties, integration of outdoor dining into the business’s pest-management plan, and plan review by the health department before construction. The license must be renewed annually under zoning section 5.4.0.6.

Councilor McGinn moved both approvals; each motion passed on roll-call votes recorded as 9–0. In the roll calls, Councilors Peach, Gould, Gamache, Higgins, Welton, McGinn, Rosignol, Melville and President Julie Daigle voted yes.

Councilors asked the applicants to be diligent about noise control because 40 nearby residential units were identified by staff as close to 2 Central Street. Attorney Kelty said the applicants planned most live entertainment as karaoke on Thursday–Saturday and would keep live amplified music limited to the interior.","Peabody City Council granted an entertainment license (live and non-live) and an outdoor dining license to a new downtown restaurant, approving conditions on hours, noise, amplified music and annual renewals; both votes were 9-0.",{"_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},6077197,"Council approves Eagle Scout storage shed proposal at Peabody High pending building-inspector review",540,427000,967000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965391-640b781c4d9ae7c28ecee7102a89ffec&start=427&end=967","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965391-640b781c4d9ae7c28ecee7102a89ffec/thumbnail_427000.jpg","/articles/6077197/Peabody-City/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Council-approves-Eagle-Scout-storage-shed-proposal-at-Peabody-High-pending-building-inspector-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077197-39ed1a52e50d9b7fd28e9d5aeae5b981/orig.mp4?Expires=1773561005&Signature=DVu6m3LqeFj6ZdUB~8zWqip9CV3Z92qAFPICiSKkVE0T~cnfHqxczk0SSii1Qpk-sgIG-mSY6eXaRsc~TmEi2x4yU9eTiLCo1nmRE9SXIILbL6bNZG3~BvPoh58ogr-0~x43YNGqmlHIFQ6rL8Fi4PAKqhsiHcc-i9VNBkEl9OwohNW9dcOkFSkjksQZm9SxmkWXmC6YyGUYc87jHEx7waoQRfhaH1n~c7Gv4erklygNyUAbl3N6gL1AxR6M5blUPiJemJn4D88FX-h1XiMFWj-EQCbtMZE5Wn~bpQiNDp2sO01xYGTg4IFjqXlOolnGvVl5vtmTdcAHhMOAKIt1iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Peabody City Council voted during its April 10 meeting to permit an Eagle Scout to install a storage shed near the practice field at Peabody High School, provided the project meets building-inspector and school requirements.

The project was presented by Eagle Scout candidate Louie Giuffre, who said the proposed shed would store heavy training gear used by the school's JROTC Raiders obstacle-course team. Giuffre said the team currently stores equipment on the third floor and hauls items to the field after school; the shed would provide closer, more secure storage and an area to support home competitions, including a small concession pop-up.

Councilors praised the plan as timely and appropriate for students. Councilor Rosignol called the project “fantastic” and asked about building size. Giuffre said precise dimensions were not on hand but that the shed is sited to avoid interfering with the team’s practice course and to limit lumber waste when materials are purchased. Architect Joe Bettencourt, in the audience, had prepared the plans.

Councilors and the presenter discussed fundraising and donated materials; Giuffre said local home-improvement stores and contacts who supported prior Eagle projects have expressed interest in donating lumber and supplies.

Because the high school will undergo renovations, councilors noted the shed should be movable if necessary. Councilor Welton moved to amend approval to make it conditional on consultation with the city building inspector to ensure setbacks and zoning requirements are met. The council then approved the project by voice vote.

The council did not record a roll-call tally for the vote. Councilors who spoke in support encouraged Giuffre to return for further assistance if needed.

The council’s action allows the Eagle Scout candidate to proceed with coordination among the council, Peabody Public Schools, and the building-inspector’s office; final construction and siting remain subject to the inspector’s guidance and any school-construction constraints.","The Peabody City Council agreed to allow an Eagle Scout project to install a movable storage shed near Peabody High School practice fields, with the approval conditioned on consultation with the building inspector and coordination with the school.","actionData","errors"]

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