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Rewind: Peacock on Parade, Tavern Grill Opens, Stop Sign Suggestions

Catching up on the news of the week in Woodbury.

In case you missed some of the week’s big news stories, here’s a roundup. Ever wonder about all those furniture stores along Hudson Road? We asked the chair of Globe University’s business program why similar businesses congregate in certain parts of cities. Also Monday, we got word that the 19-year-old man suspected in a string of burglaries and car break-ins last year was again busted for burglary in Woodbury. Big news day Tuesday, starting with the peacock that was spotted in Woodbury. The Tavern Grill opened in Woodbury in the former Aperitif space. Cool story Tuesday on a Woodbury 15-year-old who qualified for the Olympic trials in swimming. And this story on Councilwoman Amy Scoggins’ suggestion that the city should examine the need …

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Woodbury Peacock Update: Kevin is Back at Home

The bird—first spotted loose in Woodbury on Sunday—is now back with its owner.

Update: 10:30 a.m. Thursday The peacock that had been missing from its owner since Sunday is back home, according to a neighbor. Steve Brown was the one who initially reported the peacock missing to Woodbury police. It was hanging around his house Sunday evening and was back the next morning making a lot of noise, he said. When first told there was a peacock outside the home, “I said come on, there’s no way,” Brown said. “I figured it had to be a turkey or something.” He tried to shoo it away, “but he just kind of hung around.” Brown said he called police because he assumed it belonged to someone in the area, and neighbors told him it sometimes wanders, especially during breeding season. “My kids enjoyed seeing it,” Brown said. Earlier …

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Kris Janisch

12:19 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012

Not sure Mary, haven't heard anything on that front.   more ›

Updated: Peacock at Large in Woodbury

The city’s Public Safety Department has received reports of the animal and officials are seeking its owner.

Are you missing a peacock? The Woodbury Public Safety Department recently received a report of a peacock at large at the 5100 block of Woodlane Drive. The police department posted something about the bird on its Facebook page and advised people to leave it alone. Those who have seen it are asked to call 651-439-9381. The owner is asked to call 651-714-3600. A police report says a man at the 5700 block of Woodlane Court reported seeing a "large" peacock in his yard for about 45 minutes on June 3. It was not injured or acting aggressively. Patch asked Eric Searles, associate planner with the city, about the legality of owning a peacock as a pet. In an email, he said in most cases a peacock would not be permitted, as they are not a caged bird…

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