Yard and garage sales need a permit from the city clerk and are capped at a few days per year. Peabody allows two sale days annually; Lawrence allows up to four. Signs cannot be attached to city property.
Across Essex County communities, residents pull a yard-sale permit before selling. Peabody limits sales to two days per calendar year at $5 per day. Lawrence caps permits at four one-day sales per address each year, no more than two consecutive days, with the first two days free and $5 per day after. Sales are residential only, and signs cannot be affixed to poles, street signs, or sidewalks.
Selling without a permit, exceeding the yearly day limit, or posting signs on public property brings a stop order and municipal fines.
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