Good morning, Beverly. There are only three guarantees in life: death, taxes, and rain in Massachusetts on Saturdays. Call out of work today or tomorrow to enjoy the weather before the Saturday rain hits.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 City of Beverly Operating Budget 💰️ 

• Waitress is now playing at North Shore Music Theatre through June 15 🎭️ 

• Food and drink news 🥓 🥪 🍺 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 City of Beverly Operating Budget 💰️ 

Mayor Cahill presented his proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget last Monday at a City Council meeting. City officials are reviewing the budget, and the next City Council meeting on this topic is on June 16. Below are some of the highlights from Cahill’s proposal:

• The FY 2026 proposed operating budget requests a total increase in spending of $7.762 million over the FY 2025 approved budget.

• With this proposed budget, Beverly will return to the levy limit for property taxes. Beverly has been at the levy limit most years since Proposition 2 ½ became law in the early 1980s, but we’ve been below the limit since 2022. Here is more information on Proposition 2 ½ for those unfamiliar with it.

• A 9.1% increase in school funding (totaling a $12.7 million increase over two years), aiming to add 55 school staff compared to the 2019-2020 school year.

• Cahill proposes using $3 million in "free cash" (aka cash reserves) for road and sidewalk repairs, which, combined with state and National Grid funds, will allocate over $8 million to these projects.

• The proposed budget also includes provisions for borrowing to fund the estimated $25 million City Hall renovation. Cahill noted City Hall’s last significant renovation took place in the 1930s.

Waitress is now playing at North Shore Music Theatre through June 15 🎭️ 

The North Shore Music Theatre is opening its 70th Anniversary season with the hit Broadway musical Waitress, running from through June 15th. Composed by award-winning singer and songwriter Sara Bareilles, the show tells the story of Jenna, a pie-making expert navigating a difficult marriage and unexpected pregnancy while pursuing her dream of owning a pie shop. The production, featuring Broadway stars Christine Dwyer and Matt DeAngelis, promises a full Broadway experience with a powerful story, humor, and a memorable soundtrack. Tickets start at $75.

Food and drink 🥓 🥪 🍺 

• Father’s Day is on Sunday, and Northshore Magazine shared 11 Places to Treat Dad to Brunch or Dinner on the North Shore & beyond.

• Gloria Food Store is officially closing, but they don’t have a final day of operation planned yet. “After over 40 incredible years of serving our community, it is with mixed emotions that we announce the upcoming closure of the Gloria Food Store.” This announcement follows their March 9 update that the store was on the market.

• Phantom Gourmet was filming at Super Sub Shop on May 27. Hopefully, we’ll see the results on their website soon! (Hat tip to Stephen DiCillo 🎩.)

• Beer drinkers unite. Through August 31, Cisco Brewers announced they're hiding special white Shark Tracker cans in the brewery's Shark Tracker Light Lager 12-packs across New England this summer. If you find one, you can win $500 worth of OCEARCH merch and $1,500 towards your favorite activity on the water.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 💵 Do you know someone looking for a new job? The Brooksby Village Job Fair is happening today from 9 AM - 3 PM.

• 🎭️ The Cabot closes this Sunday for renovations and will reopen in mid-September.

• 🐛 Brood XIV (14) Cicadas, which last emerged in 2008, will party with us this year in twelve states, including Massachusetts. They’re mostly emerging near the cape, and you can track their progress here.

• ⛳️ The North Shore has three of the top ten-ranked golf courses in Massachusetts, according to Golf Digest. These include #10, Salem Country Club in Peabody, #4, Essex County Club in Manchester, and #2, Myopia Hunt Club in South Hamilton.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

The Beverly Fire Department rescued a cat from a tree on Monday on Lakeshore Ave! The only downside? It took me forever to get that cat up there.

EVENT OF THE WEEK

Arts Fest Beverly 2025 is this weekend! Events begin tomorrow at 5 PM and run through this Saturday. Beverly Main Streets crushed it as always, and provided this extensive guide to help you plan your weekend. Below is the map Beverly Main Streets provided for the events, detailing where you can find various attractions. Note that Cabot St will be closed to regular traffic from its intersection with Bow St to its intersection with Judson St. Portions of certain side streets will be closed as well. The closure will begin at 7 AM and end at 6:15 PM.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

81°/66° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 5% | 💨 WSW 13 mph

Thursday

83°/58° 🌡️ | 💨 Mostly Sunny | 2% | 💨 W 14 mph

Friday

72°/57° 🌡️ | 🌥️ Partly Cloudy | 2% | 💨 ENE 8 mph

Saturday

61°/53° 🌡️ | 🌧️ Showers | 54% | 💨 ENE 10 mph

Source: Weather.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 6/11

🍷 🧀 Wine & Cheese Class: An Evening in France | Vin Fromage, Wenham | 6 PM | $50 | Info and Tickets

🎥 Becoming A Man in 127 EASY Steps | The Cabot | 7 PM | Free | Info and Register

Thursday, 6/12

🍅 Salem Farmers’ Market | Derby Square off Front Street | 3-7 PM | Info

🎤 Live Music: Jorgan Trio+1 | Sala Restobar | 6-9 PM

🎶 Live Music: Bluegrass Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing Company | 7 PM | Info

🎵 The Musical Box Performs Genesis Live | The Cabot | 8 PM | $47.50 - $69 | Info and Tickets 

😆 Comedian Don McMillan | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $52.02 | Info and Tickets

Friday, 6/13

🖼️ Art in the Barn | Cox Reservation, Essex | 10 AM - 3 PM, 5-8:30 PM, 10 AM - 5 PM on 6/14 | Info

🪴 One-time workshop: Wheel Throwing | Score and Slip Pottery Studio | 6 PM | $90 | Info and Register 

🔊 Live Music: 73 Duster | Backbeat Brewing Company | 7 PM | Info

🎵 Live Music: Mike Miksis Trio | Sala Restobar | 7-10 PM

🎤 Arts Fest Celebration with Gold Velvet Sofa | Off Cabot | 7 PM | Free | Info and Register 

🎶 Tower of Power: Funk and Soul Music | The Cabot | 8 PM | $69 - $114.50 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 6/14

🍓 2025 Strawberry Festival! | Topsfield Town Common | 10 AM - 4 PM | Info 

🧘 🐈 Yoga with Kittens | Coastal Mass Brewing | 10:30 AM | Info 

🍕Father's Day Pizza & BBQ Bash | Appleton Farms | 12-5 PM | $20-$30 | Info and Register 

🎤 Live Music: Various Performances | Irish Session from 12 - 3 PM, Jazz Jam from 4-8 PM, and Metal Night at 9 PM ($10 for 9 PM show) | Backbeat Brewing Company | Info

🎶 Live Music: The Pat Gaulin Trio | Sala Restobar | 7-10 PM

🎸 Reckoners with Jesse Dee | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $20-$30 | Info and Tickets

🎵 Studio Two - The Early Beatles Tribute | Larcom Theatre | 8 PM | $31-$35 | Info and Tickets 

🎶 Peter Rowan with Sam Grisman Project | The Cabot | 8 PM | $35.75 - $59.50 | Info and Tickets

🎤 Staring At The Sea – Tribute to The Cure | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $21 | Info and Tickets

Sunday, 6/15

🛒 Todd Farm Flea Market | 275 Main St, Rowley | 5 AM - 2 PM | $5 Parking | Info

🧑‍🌾 Newburyport Farmers’ Market | Tannery Marketplace, Newburyport | 9 AM - 1 PM | Info

🎶 Live Music: Fat N' Gristle Blues Band with Chris Brown | Sala Restobar | 4:30-7:30 PM

🥩 Father's Day Cooking Class: Argentinian Steakhouse | Taste Buds Kitchen | 5 PM | $140+ | Info and Tickets 

💃 Burlesque Boogie | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $31.47 - $41.74 | Info and Tickets

Monday, 6/16

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

Tuesday, 6/17

🎶 Free Summer Concert Series: Fast Times | Masconomo Park, Manchester-by-the-Sea | 6-8 PM | Info 

🔪 Blood on the Clocktower: A game of murder and mystery | The Castle: Restaurant & Bar | 6:30 PM | Info 

Wednesday, 6/18

🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE Sunset Hike and Fire Pit Adventure | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich | 6 PM | $28-$35 | Info and Register 

Thursday, 6/19

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

Friday, 6/20

🏳️‍🌈 😆 Big Gay Variety Extravaganza | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $39.68 | Info and Tickets

Sunday, 6/22

🎵 Free Summer Concert Series: Magnificent Danger | Lynch Park | 6-8 PM | Free | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

🎸 Sing and Dance with The Music Man | The Community House | 10 AM | $10 donation per family recommended | Info

👶 Baby Group | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10:30 AM | Info and Register 

📕 Book Buzz: Story Time | Farms Branch Lawn or Conrad Room, Farms Branch | 11 AM | Info 

🧀 Kids: National Cheese Day Party: Ages 4+ | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 5:30 PM | Info and Register 

Thursday, 6/12

🎨 Art Adventures with Pam! | North Shore Children’s Museum | 10 AM | Info and Tickets

Friday, 6/13

🔬 Science Squad: 2nd-5th Grade | Arts & Crafts Room, Beverly Main Library | 3:30 PM | Info and Register 

🐄 Family Cow Connection | Appleton Farms | 4:15 PM | $24-$30 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 6/14

🚣 RiverFest | Ipswich River Park, North Reading | 10 AM - 1 PM | Free | Info 

🎵 Musical Mornings With Miz Liz: Ages 0-5 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 10 AM | Info and Register 

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

▶️ Kids: Summer Bingo: Ages 4-12 | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 3 PM | Info and Register

Sunday, 6/15

🍓 2025 Strawberry Festival! | Smolak Farms, North Andover | 7 AM - 6 PM | Info 

🦋 Little Sprouts in the Garden: Pollinator Story Trail | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, North Andover | 10 AM - 3 PM | Free | Info

Monday, 6/16

🏡 Little Sprouts in the Garden: Pollinator Story Trail | Long Hill | 10 AM - 4 PM | Free | Info

🎸 Sing and Dance with The Music Man | The Community House | 10 AM | $10 donation per family recommended | Info

📕 Preschool Storytime | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10:30 AM | Info and Register 

📗 Book Buzz: Story Time | Farms Branch Lawn or Jackson Room, Farms Branch | 11 AM | Info 

Tuesday, 6/17

🧘 Children's Yoga | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10 AM | Info and Register 

📘Toddler Storytime: 18 months - 4 years | Community Room, Peabody South Branch | 10:30 AM | Info and Register 

🎶 Music with Dara | Farms Branch Lawn or Conrad Room, Farms Branch | 10:30 AM | Info

🐐 Barnyard Story Hour: Infants - Age 6 | Appleton Farms | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | $5-$10 | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 6/18

🎵 Music & Movement Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 10:45 AM | Info and Register

TRASH AND RECYCLING

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