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Good morning, Beverly. The Patriots won the first game of the Mike Vrabel era on Sunday. He only needs about 276 more to catch up to Belichick.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Beverly qualifies as a “mini-entitlement” community 🏘️ 

• Beverly Bootstraps has a new executive director 🏢 

• The latest on the trash strike 🗑️ ♻️

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEVERLY CREDIT UNION

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Why make more money for bank stockholders when you can make more money for yourself? Learn how Beverly Credit Union can save you money today. You can open an account online, visit them downtown at 139 Cabot Street, or give ‘em a ring at 978-922-5254.

THE DIGEST

Beverly qualifies as a “mini-entitlement” community 🏘️ 

Beverly has been designated a "mini-entitlement" community, making it eligible for a significant amount of federal grant money. This status, granted under the Community Development Block Grant Program, means the city will be eligible for a minimum of $850,000 annually to help low- and moderate-income residents.

To qualify, a community must have:

• A population of over 12,000. We have a population of 42,670 as of 2020.

• At least 40% low- and moderate-income residents.

• A poverty rate higher than the state average of 9.7%. Beverly is at 9.9%.

While some may find it surprising that a city with the "hottest zip code" in the country qualifies, Mayor Cahill noted that it highlights the wealth gap, acknowledging that despite a strong real estate market, there are still many residents in need of economic assistance. Beverly will retain the mini-entitlement designation for at least three years before the state recalculates its municipalities for eligibility. The most common activities funded by the program include housing rehabilitation, infrastructure, business assistance, public social services, and downtown revitalization.

Beverly Bootstraps has a new executive director 🏢 

Allison Caffrey has been named the new executive director of Beverly Bootstraps. Caffrey, a lifelong Andover resident, has almost 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, most recently as the executive director of Root in Salem. Caffrey stated she was "honored and excited" to help lead the organization into its next chapter, and she will officially begin on September 22.

The latest on the trash strike 🗑️ ♻️

What you need to know this morning: Regular Monday customers should put their trash out before 7 AM. Regular Friday customers who have not yet had their trash picked up should put their trash out before 7 AM as well.

The Standley Street Yard Waste Compost site will be open daily through Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM for both recycling and yard waste dropoff. After the fire at the site last week, the city reminded Republic of their contractual obligation to actively manage the site and outlined Republic’s failure to do so.

On payment to Republic Services, Mayor Cahill stated on September 10 that the city hasn’t paid anything to Republic since the strike started, and they have been documenting costs incurred to Beverly during the strike. He noted that the city is looking into the legal protections they have to continue to withhold payment.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🍎 Looking for some good apple picking this fall? Check out Connors Farm in Danvers, Russell Orchards in Ipswich, or Brooksby Farm in Peabody. I was at Connors Farm last week, and the fresh apple cider donuts were fantastic.

• 💵 Bevs continue to share ideas on how the city can repurpose the Family Dollar building that the city bought in 2023. A downtown grocery store, a co-op marketplace, and a boutique hotel were some of the well-supported ideas shared last Tuesday night during a town meeting.

• 🏈 The Beverly varsity football team secured their first victory of the year by beating Haverhill 28-26 on Saturday. The Panthers play Revere this Friday.

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Kicker! This adorable little lady is only two years old and as loving as can be. She loves head scratches and will melt into a puddle and purr when you scratch behind her ears. She also loves her toys and has plenty of energy to make playtime lots of fun! She has lived in a home previously, and she would much prefer to be an only child - no other pets or children. You may wonder why she has no hair around one of her eyes. Well, the first rule of Kitty Fight Club is you can’t talk about what happens at Kitty Fight Club. Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

70°/56° 🌡️ | 🌤️ AM Clouds/PM Sun | 16%

Thursday

75°/58° 🌡️ | 🌤️ AM Clouds/PM Sun | 15%

Friday

77°/49° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 5%

Saturday

65°/48° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 2%

Source: Weather.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

⛵ Trails & Sails: 9/13 - 9/28

Hundreds of free experiences across Essex County | Info 

🎤 RENT: 9/16 - 9/28

North Shore Music Theatre | $75 - $95; Prices vary based on demand, groups, etc. | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 9/17

😌 Relaxing Sound Bath | Holistic Therapies 4 Life | 6 PM | $35 (Venmo @Mandy-Lubas) | More information: [email protected] 

🩰 Liquid Spine: Eco-Screendance | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich | 6 PM | Info and Register

🎥 It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley | The Cabot | 7 PM | $13.50-$16.50 | Info and Tickets

Thursday, 9/18

💻 Drop-in Tech Support | Fogg Room, Main Library | 2-5 PM | Info

🌳 Bonsai Workshop | Deacon Giles Distillery | 6:30 PM | $93 | Info and Tickets

👥 Trivia Night | Coastal Mass Brewing | 7 PM | Info

🎵 Live Music: Krewe de Roux | Sala Restobar | 7-10 PM | Info

🚣 History of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield | 7 PM | Free | Info and Register

🎩 Alchemy: Magic in The Grand Salon | Off Cabot | 7:30 PM | $31.47 | Info and Tickets

🥁 Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Bagpipers Who Rock! | The Cabot | 8 PM | $35.75-$69 | Info and Tickets

Friday, 9/19

🖼️ The Self Imagined: Artist Talk and Gallery Reception | Montserrat College of Art | 5 PM | Free | Info

🥩 Adult Cooking Class: Argentinian Steakhouse | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 PM | $140: Shared table for 2 guests | Info and Tickets

🎶 Live Music: Jack Senier Trio | Backbeat Brewing Company | 7 PM | Info

🎸 Shaun Cassidy: The Road to Us | The Cabot | 8 PM | $58.50-$114.50 | Info and Tickets

🎹 Dueling Pianos | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $20-$32 | Info and Tickets

💃 Liberated: Satirical Burlesque Revue Where Sultry Jazz Meets the Art of Tease | Larcom Theatre | 8 PM | $39-$69 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 9/20

🛶 Kayak Historic Fox Creek | Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | 9 AM | $80-$100 | Info and Register

🚚 Salem Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival | Salem Common | 9/20-9/21 from 11 AM - 6 PM | $30-$60 | Info and Tickets

🖼️ Art & History Tour | Barnet Gallery, Main Library | 1 PM | Info and Register

🎸 Live Music: Bama McCall | Pickled Onion | 6-9 PM 

🎵 Live Music: Joel LaRue Smith Trio | Sala Restobar | 7:30-10:30 PM | Info

🥁 Zeppelin Reimagined: By Magical Mystery Doors | The Cabot | 8 PM | $38-$59 | Info and Tickets

😆 Comedy Showcase: 6 Comedians | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $31.47 | Info and Tickets

🎸 Everybody Wants Some: Van Halen Tribute Band | Larcom Theatre | 8 PM | $32-$37 | Info and Tickets

🎶 Gavin Marengi Band with Nate Perry & Ragged Company | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $22-$32 | Info and Tickets

Sunday, 9/21

🥵 Sauna Session By The Sea: 60 Minutes | Lynch Park | Multiple times | Info and Register

♥️ Ovarian Cancer Benefit Concert | Off Cabot | 4 PM | $36.60 | Info and Tickets

🎥 Stop Making Sense: Live Event Hosted by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads | The Cabot | 7 PM | $36-$69 | Info and Tickets

Monday, 9/22

💪 Monday Mornings: Defying the Odds: Still Coming Up Happily Uneven | Sohier Room, Main Library | 9:30 AM | Info

🎥 Free Matinee Film – Murder on the Orient Express | The Cabot | 1 PM | Info and Register

🧑‍🌾 Beverly Farmers’ Market | Veterans Memorial Park (Odell Park) | 3-7 PM | Info

💍 Lord of the Rings Trivia | The Castle: Restaurant and Bar | 7 PM | Info and Reservations 

🎹 Vibrato Bar: Season Kick Off! | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $14.05 | Info and Tickets

Tuesday, 9/23

📺 Um, Actually: Game Show | The Castle: Restaurant and Bar | 7 PM | Info and Reservations 

Wednesday, 9/24

👥 Beverly in 2030: A Community Conversation About Our Shared Future | The Cabot | 7 PM | Free | Info and Register

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

🌽 Crescent Farm Corn Maze: 9/1 - 10/31

Crescent Farms, Haverhill | Monday - Thursday: 12-8 PM; Friday - Saturday 12-9 PM; Sunday: 12 - 8 PM | $10 | Info

Wednesday, 9/17

🎵 Music & Movement | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 10:45 AM | Info and Register

👷 Lego Club | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 3:30 PM | Info and Register

🎮 Super Smash Take Down + Free pizza: Grades 5-12 | McPherson Teen Center | 3:30-7 PM | Free | Info and Register

🎨 Crafternoon: Tiny Paintings: Grades 6-12 | Sohier Room, Beverly Main Library | 3:30 PM | Info

Thursday, 9/18

📕 Book Buzz: Story Time | 12 PM | Farms Branch Lawn or Conrad Room | Info

🍨 Ice Cream Social: Grades 5-12 | McPherson Teen Center | 3-7:30 PM | Info and Register 

🪱 Afternoon Craftivity: Apple and Worm | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 3:30 PM | Info and Register 

Friday, 9/19

🎶 Music & Movement | Sohier Room, Main Library | 10 AM | Info and Register

🍕 Fuel Up Fridays! Free food for teens ages 11-18 | McPherson Teen Center | 3:30-7 PM | Info

Saturday, 9/20

👣 Wetland Wonder Walk for Families | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield | 10 AM | $15-$18 | Info and Register 

📘 Saturday Story Times: Preschool | Story Hour Room, Main Library | 10:30 AM | Info and Register

🍔 Kids Eat Free | A&B Burgers | 11:30 AM - 3 PM | Info

Monday, 9/22

📕 Book Buzz: Story Time | 11 AM | Jackson Room, Farms branch | Info

🎤 Taylor Swift Night: Grades 5-12 | McPherson Teen Center | 3:30-7 PM | Info and Register 

🐶 Hangin' with Hootie the Therapy Dog: Ages 4+ | Story Hour Room, Main Library | Register for 3:30 PM | Register for 4:15 PM

Tuesday, 9/23

📙 Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 9:30 AM | Info and Register (Registration opens 9/18 at 12 AM)

📗 Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 10:30 AM | Info and Register (Registration opens 9/18 at 12 AM)

🐐 Barnyard Story Hour: Infants - Age 6 | Appleton Farms | 10:30 AM | $5-$10 | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 9/24

📕 Book Buzz: Story Time | 11 AM | Conrad Room, Farms branch | Info

🍰 Dessert Wars - Decorate Rice Krispie Treats: Grades 5-12 | McPherson Teen Center | 3:30-7:30 PM | Info

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