Craig Welton for Peabody Ward 1

11/05/2025

Thank you Ward 1 for your continued support and for placing your trust in me! I'm excited to once again serve as your Ward Councilor.

A huge thank you to my wife Emily, and my kids. You are my inspiration to do what I can to make this amazing community we live in as good as it can be!

I'd also like to congratulate and commend all the other candidates who ran incredible campaigns. Whether or not you were successful in being elected, you are all great people and I'm so grateful we have such an engaged community of people with such high character.

All the Best,
Craig

06/28/2025

4th of July is fast approaching which means….our annual Ward 1 celebration at Raddin Park!! Come one come all! Get your hotdogs, chips, apple pies and Treadwells ice cream. Then burn off those calories with a hula hoop contest and 50 yard dash!!
Here is the line up of events:

Patriotic Parade- line up at corner of Blair terrace and Lynnfield st 9:35. Parade begins at 9:45. Decorate your bikes/scooters/wagons/strollers in your best red,white &blue! Winners will be awarded for most patriotic 🇺🇸

Contests with the highly sought after "Ward 1 champion" medals for prizes include...
*Most patriotic parade participant
*Free throw
*Hula hoop
*50 yd dash
*potato sack race
*Pie eating contest
*Soccer skills challenge hosted by Northfields United soccer club

There will be hotdogs/hamburgers, snacks and ice cream for everyone. And of course the infamous Ward 1 T-shirts!
If anyone would like to volunteer please reach out to 978-808-2830 or email [email protected]

Hope to see you all there!

05/20/2025

As you all have probably unfortunately heard at this point, an 8th Grader from Higgins MS tragically passed away over the weekend. His name was Jason Bernard. I can't imagine what the family is going through, and as a father of two eighth graders I'm so sorry this young man isn't still here to be enjoying the end of year celebrations and all that his future had to offer. Please find a link to the family's go fund me page below- which will be used to cover costs associated with his funeral, etc.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/jason-bernard

Additionally, please find a link for resources below should you, or anyone you know, ever need some help when dealing with a difficult time.

https://www.nami.org/

hola me llamo William , mi hijo decidió tomar la trágica decisión de terminal con su vida, a causa de re… William Bernard needs your support for Jason bernard

11/08/2024

Hello Everyone,

Please see below from Peabody DPH - if you can help, please do so. It's incredible to see the good in our neighbors during such a difficult time.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12Cai8mxFpM/

07/05/2024

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out, volunteered, donated and made the Fourth of July a special day for all the kids from Ward 1!

A special thanks to our great friends @ BertolinoFoods.com for delicious hamburgers, Treadwell's Ice Cream, Sgt. Jim Harkins for grilling for 400+ guests, Capt. Richards and McGruff the Crime Dog, Northfields United, Peabody Fire Engine 5 "Pride Of The South Side", YMCA , Peabody Dept of Public Services and Peabody Recreation Dept, Luigi's, and &G Apparel for the amazing shirts. We couldn't have had such a successful event without all of you!

Have a great summer!

All the Best,
Craig Welton for Peabody Ward 1

Ps - feel free to post pics from the event here

06/25/2024

Hello Ward 1!!
It's that time of year again where it's acceptable to devour hotdogs at 10am, eat an apple pie with no hands then kick your neighbors butt in the 50 yrd dash!!

Please join us for the 4th of July celebration at Raddin park!!

Patriotic parade to start us off at 9:45. Kids decorate your bikes/scooters/strollers and dress up in your red,white and blue!!
(line up at 9:35 at corner of Blair terrace and lynnfield st

Contests with the highly sought after "Ward 1 champion" medals for prizes include...
*Most patriotic parade participant
*Free throw
*Hula hoop (can anyone beat the Vaz girls before they move out of Ward 1??)
*50 yd dash
*potato sack race
*Pie eating contest (can someone finally take down Harry after 5 yrs??)
*Soccer skills challenge hosted by Northfields United soccer club

There will be hotdogs/hamburgers, snacks and ice cream for everyone. And of course this year's edition of the Ward 1 t-shirts!
If anyone would like to volunteer please reach out to 978-808-2830 or email [email protected]

Hope to see you all there!

11/11/2023

As you may have heard already, there was an armed robbery at Rizzo's on Lynn St. last night. From what I understand, everyone at Rizzo's is fine and the Peabody Police have the situation under control. Living almost across the street from Rizzo's, this was infuriating to hear. Rizzo's is a family business owned by very hard working first generation Americans who actively support our community. No one should have to deal with this nonsense!

Thank you to our incredible Police Department for keeping us all safe, and thank you to Rizzo's for continuing to serve our community. I look forward to seeing you on my next pizza run.

11/09/2023

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to vote this Tuesday! I'm grateful to have the opportunity to serve the good people of Ward 1 for the next two years.

If you need anything, please let me know at:
[email protected] or
(978) 408.7892

*I'll be picking up all lawn signs by end of day Friday

Thank you again for your support!

All the Best,
Craig

10/06/2023

Hello Everyone,

I'm excited to be running again for Ward 1 Councilor and would appreciate your vote on November 7th! If you'd be willing to take a lawn sign, please let me know and I'll get one over to you this weekend. I'll also be holding a campaign event the last week of October- more details to follow.

All the Best,
Craig

07/20/2023

There is not much I can add that hasn't already been said about this incredible individual. He is the epitome of a role model, and was a friend and positive influence to everyone who had the good fortune of meeting him. He represented the very best in our community, law enforcement, and humanity.

Henry, you will be deeply missed but never forgotten. The impact you've made on our community will be felt for generations to come.