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Peabody City Council votes to restore City Hall entrances to pre‑pandemic access, 7–4

Peabody City Council · January 9, 2026
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Summary

The council voted Jan. 8 to restore City Hall entrances (front, two side doors and back parking-lot door) to pre-pandemic availability after debate about safety, public‑health origins of the restrictions and whether the mayor should be consulted first.

The Peabody City Council voted 7–4 on Jan. 8 to restore City Hall entrances to their pre‑pandemic accessibility, directing that the front door, the two side doors and the back parking‑lot door be made available.

Councilor Corriveau moved the measure and told colleagues she "respectfully request[ed] that the mayor make these changes." Supporters said restoring access addressed constituent concerns about entry and convenience; opponents said the mayor…

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