Community Corner
New Downtown Park to Be Dedicated Tomorrow
City officials will gather for the ribbon-cutting of the East End Veterans Memorial Park on Walnut Street.
Peabody mayor Ted Bettencourt will be officiating the ribbon-cutting at the new downtown park Friday, according to an article in the Salem News.
The 1.3-acre park comprises a walking loop and a stage for summer performances. While the park doesn't have a playground officials say there are large boulders for kids to play on.
“We could even have concerts,” said Director of Community Development Karen Sawyer. “And picnics on the grass.”
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The park was built on a site of a former tannery on Walnut Street.
Read the full article on the Salem News website.
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