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Rousselot odors Peabody salutes its veterans not a health threat By Christopher Roberson
Resident Robert Brophy said the odor problem began afs unpleasant as they may be, ter the plant’s wastewater manthe odors emanating from agement system was installed. the Rousselot gelatin plant are Therefore, he asked if maintenance of that system could be not toxic. “This plant doesn’t use chem- done during the winter months icals, it’s basically natural mate- when residents do not have their rials,” said Rousselot’s medical windows open. Plant Manager Corey Carter officer, Dr. Benjamin Hoffman, during a meeting on Nov. 7 with said Rousselot’s Peabody locaresidents and city officials.“These tion opened in 1817 as the Upare not levels that cause disease ton Glue Company. In 1908 the plant began manufacturing gelby any means.” Human Resources Manag- atin and is now the top gelatin er Thomas Loch acknowledged supplier in the world. Going forward, Carter said, that Rousselot has been producing odors for the past “sev- there will be a clear line of comeral months.” “We’re sorry that it munication between Rousselot had to come to a head like this,” and the neighboring residents. he said. “This has been going on “We’re going to be very transparfor … sometime, and we would ent with things,” he said. like to get to the bottom of it.” Rousselot’s North American Looking ahead, Loch said the Health, Safety and Environmencompany intends to hold a se- tal and Operational Risk Direcries of quarterly Good Neighbor tor, Scott Smith, said Rousselmeetings. He also extended an ot hired Bowker & Associates to invitation for residents to partic| SEE PAGE 3 ipate in guided tours of the plant.
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Councillor-at-Large Thomas Gould greets veterans during the city’s fourth annual Veterans Day Breakfast, held in the Wiggin Auditorium at City Hall on Sunday, Nov. 11. The ceremony, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Armistace featured student biographies of the 30 Peabody soldiers killed in action during World War I, and a special tribute to the city’s women veterans. See more photos on page 7. (Photo Courtesy of Cheryl Holbert Millard)
Family Harvest Ball great success
State officials mourn loss of former Essex County senator By Christopher Roberson
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A FAMILY AFFAIR: Jacob and Jennifer Maki are shown with their children, Olivia and Lucas, at the annual Father/Daughter Mother/Son Harvest Ball at City Hall last Friday, November 9. See more photos on page 5. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson)
ollowing a short illness, former State Sen. Frederick Berry passed away on the morning of Nov. 13 at the age of 68. “With great sadness, the family of former Sen. Fred Berry shares the news of his passing,” Berry’s family wrote in a Facebook post. “The family appreciates all the support and well wishes they have received during this difficult time and asks for privacy as they make final arrangements to celebrate Fred’s life.” Born with cerebral palsy, Berry graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School, Boston College and Antioch College. He then served on the Peabody City Council from 1979 to 1983. Following his years on the council, Berry defeated five other candidates for the seat representing the Second Essex District – a position he would hold for the next three decades. After Berry was elected, he
Frederick Berry Former State Senator
and his wife, Gayle, founded the Fred Berry Charitable Foundation, which generated more than $1 million for homeless shelters, food pantries and education. Prior to becoming the Senate majority leader in 2003, Berry was the assistant majority floor
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