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Votes at a glance: Peabody council approves multiple special permits, entertainment license and license transfers
Summary
At its Feb. 12 meeting the Peabody City Council approved a package of special permits and license transfers — including a digital reader board at 222 Newbury St., a Wonder Restaurant at 229 Andover St., a flooring showroom at 99 Lynn St., a distillery at 58 Pulaski St., an entertainment license for Gallo Nero, and a Class 2 dealer license transfer — and voted to draft and advertise a billboard ordinance (11.6).
Peabody — The City Council on Thursday approved a series of permits, licenses and motions intended to support neighborhood businesses and clarify local rules for billboards.
What passed (selected items)
• 222 Newbury St. (All About Signs LLC) — Special permit approved, 10–0. Petitioner James Withrow said the proposed electronic reader board would not flash, would cycle messages at the 10‑second interval required by the ordinance and includes automatic dimming; Councilor Gamache moved approval.
• 229 Andover St. (Wonder Restaurant / HDR Holdings LLC) — Special permit approved, 10–0, with conditions: install an exterior 1,500‑gallon grease trap, complete a health‑department plan review prior to construction, and adopt hours of 10 a.m.–midnight daily. Attorney Mark…
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