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Good morning to you Peabody! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Peabody's 01960 just became America's toughest ZIP for buyers
  • Peabody community mourns the passing of Diane C. Goldstein, 94

Also on today's calendar: A Funny Thing Happenned on the Way to Celebrate REV250 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• US ZIP codes guiding tough choices for home buyers (latination.com) — Peabody's 01960 ZIP code is now ranked the most competitive housing market in the entire country, with listings drawing four times normal traffic and selling in about 20 days. Homes here often go at or above asking price, so local buyers need strong down payments, fast decisions, and solid mortgage pre-approvals to compete.
   

• Obituaries-August 17, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — Among several recent passings, this obituary list includes Diane C. (Rafael) Goldstein, a 94-year-old Peabody resident who entered eternal rest on August 16, 2026. Her life spanned Boston roots, Brandeis studies, psychological research interests, and deep devotion to family and the arts, especially her father's work and a lifelong love of good food.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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