Good morning, Beverly. The Powerball is still up for grabs, with an estimated jackpot of $815 million. If I stop sending this newsletter next week, it’s either because 1) I won and disappeared to a remote island, or 2) my wife got sick of my jokes and sent me to a remote island.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Your back-to-school guide 🎒

• The latest on the trash strike 🗑️ ♻️

• Own a piece of history from the Larcom Theatre 🪑 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

Your back-to-school guide 🎒

Breathe a sigh of relief, parents. It’s time to send the little ones back to school. Below, you’ll find all the information you need to get back in the swing of things.

Start dates can be found here and below.

• September 2: First day of school for grades 1-12. Grades 1-9 are in person. Grades 10-12 have a virtual day.

• September 3: All students in grades 1-12 are in person.

• September 4: First day of school for kindergarten and preschool. All students, preschool through grade 12, are in person.

New start times for students can be found here and below:

• Preschool: 8:15 AM - 1:15 PM

• Elementary Schools: 7:40 AM - 2:00 PM

• Beverly Middle School: 8:35 AM - 3:00 PM

• Beverly High School: 8:05 AM - 2:33 PM

School supply lists can be found here, and the school calendar can be found here.

The superintendent’s update can be found here. Speaking of which, let’s meet the new superintendent. Dr. Peter Cushing was named superintendent on April 17 and officially began the job on July 1, following the retirement of Dr. Suzanne Charochak. Dr. Cushing comes from the Medford Public School District, where he has been the Assistant Superintendent of Enrichment and Innovation since 2019. You can read an interview with Cushing here, where he discusses topics such as his impressions of the security and cleanliness of Beverly schools, current staffing levels and open needs, his initial goals, the aftermath of the strike, and more.

The latest on the trash strike 🗑️ ♻️

What you need to know this morning: Trash is delayed one day this week, and Mayor Cahill noted yesterday that we should expect Republic to have trouble keeping up all week. If you have a usual Tuesday pickup or a usual Monday pickup that was missed, put your trash out before 7 AM this morning. Email [email protected] if your street is missed today.

Put your recycling out with your trash this week and next. The state’s Department of Environmental Protection has approved a waiver for Beverly’s recycling to be disposed of as trash this week and next due to the high percentages of contamination and public health concerns. Trash and recycling will be picked up together.

You can drop off your recycling at the Standley St. compost site. You will need to deposit your recycling over the side of the dumpster. The site is open 9 AM – 3 PM through Saturday.

On alternative options to Republic Services, Mayor Cahill noted on August 21 that some residents have asked if the city can contract another waste and recycling hauler to step in. He has reached out to other companies, but was told either 1) they would not cross the picket line, or 2) it would take months to staff and train teams to accommodate Beverly.

In local reporting, Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari shared that Republic Services told the union that the company would only return to the bargaining table if it withdrew its demand for Teamster health insurance in advance of talks.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🪑 The Larcom Theatre is offering a limited number of its original 1912 theatre chairs for sale. Proceeds from sales will help restore the theatre.

• 🌊 The 41st Gloucester Schooner Festival takes place 8/27 - 8/31. There are plenty of great events for the entire family, like public sails, deck tours, an obstacle course, and more!

• 🛒 Stop & Shop is rolling out lower prices at all 88 of its stores across eastern Massachusetts. Yellow tags identify the new prices, with cost savings applied to thousands of items, like pasta and rotisserie chicken.

• 🏗️ Essex Tech is adding 104 seats to its cafeteria to meet the needs of its growing student body. The updates will feature a new patio to be constructed by students from the Landscaping and Turf Management program.

• 🏫 The JCC of the North Shore is launching an extension of its Early Childhood Program at Beverly’s Temple B’nai Abraham in September. The program will open with two classrooms this fall: a room for children 15 months - 2 years, 9 months; and a room for children up to age 5. Families and children of all faiths are welcome to the new program. Limited spots are available!

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Bruno! This handsome Lab mix is seven years old, incredibly gentle, and kind. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs and would thrive in a home with a calm, confident canine friend. Bruno can be nervous with new situations and sudden changes, so CAAA recommends a quieter home without young children. He's loyal, sensitive, and would love nothing more than to be someone's shadow - the kind of dog who just wants to be near his person. If you're looking for a steady, loving companion who's already past the puppy chaos but still has so much love to give, this handsome guy might be your perfect match. Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

73°/51° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Partly Cloudy | 19% | 💨 W 8 mph

Thursday

75°/59° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Mostly Cloudy | 5% | 💨 SSW 11 mph

Friday

72°/53° 🌡️ | ⛈️ Thunderstorms | 80% | 💨 S 11 mph

Saturday

72°/52° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Partly Cloudy | 24% | 💨 W 8 mph

Source: Weather.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 8/27

🏋️ Free Fitness in the Park | Lynch Park | 6:30 PM | Info

🌱 Bonsai Workshop | True North Ale Company, Ipswich | 6:30 PM | $92.55 | Info and Tickets

🍺 Trivia with Michael | Backbeat Brewing Company | 6:45 PM | Info

🎥 🍿 Outdoor Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off | Historic Hale Farm | 7:45 PM | Free | Info and Register

Thursday, 8/28

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

🥣 Mornings, Made Easy: Make-Ahead Breakfast | Beverly Athletic Club | 6 PM | $28.52 | Info and Tickets

🎹 Picnic Concert: Orville Giddings Band (Boogie Blues) | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | 6:30 PM | $30-$40 | Info and Tickets

🎵 Live Music: Jorgan Trio +1 | Sala Restobar | 7-10 PM | Info

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

🎤 Comedy Open Mic | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $8.92 | Info and Tickets

💄 LABOR! Presented by Closet Case | The Cut, Gloucester | 8:30 PM | $32-$47 | Info and Tickets

Friday, 8/29

🛶 Sunset Kayak in the Wildlife Refuge | Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | 5 PM | $64-$80 | Info and Register

🎶 Live Music | Backbeat Brewing Company | 7 PM | Info

🎵 Live Music: Mike Miksis Trio w/Chris Enright | Sala Restobar | 8-11 PM | Info

🎸 Cape Ann Guitar Society Presents Fabiola Mendez | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $22-$32 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 8/30

🎶 Live Music: Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing Company | 4 PM | Info

🧑‍🎨 Pottery Workshop - Wheel Throwing! | Pudgy’s Place, Peabody | 2 PM | $81.88 | Info and Tickets

🎆 Labor Day Weekend Celebration (Fireworks, music, cocktails) | Beauport Hotel | 7 PM | $55.20 | Info and Tickets

🥩 Adult Cooking Class: Argentinian Steakhouse | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 PM | $140: Shared table for 2 guests | Info and Tickets

🔊 Back to the 80's | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $22-$32 | Info and Tickets

Sunday, 8/31

🛶 Kayak Adventure on the Castle Neck River | Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | 9 AM | $52-$65 | Info and Register

🎸 Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel with Wood & Bone | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $42-$57 | Info and Tickets

🎵 Live Music: Krewe de Groove | Mercy Tavern, Salem | 9 PM-12 AM | Info

Tuesday, 9/2

🧘 Free Summer Community Yoga! (Bring your own mat and props) | 55 Ober Street | 5:30 PM | Info

Wednesday, 9/3

🎾 Pickleball Level 1: New to the Game, Beginners Clinic (9/3-10/8) | Birch Plains Pickleball Courts | 3:30 PM | $110 | Info and Register

Thursday, 9/4

😆 Off Cabot Improv Night | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $21.29 | Info and Tickets

Friday, 9/5

🧛 Used Halloween Costume Donation Drive | Main Library or Lynch Park Gate | 10 AM - 7 PM | Info

💃 Swing Dance Night with the Acoustiphonics | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $36.60 | Info and Tickets

😂 A Night of Comedy featuring James Austin Johnson of SNL | The Cut, Gloucester | 7 PM | $42-$52 | Info and Tickets

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 8/27

🎥 Freakier Friday: Sensory Friendly Screening | AMC Liberty Tree Mall | 6:30 PM | $14-$17 | Info and Tickets

Thursday, 8/28

📕 Baby Storytime: 0-18 months | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10 AM | Info and Register 

📗 Toddler Storytime: 18 months - 3 years | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 11 AM | Info and Register 

🎒 Back-to-School Bling: School Supply Decorating Drop-in | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 3-5 PM | Info

😀 Family Fun Night: Battle of the Brains – Kids vs. Parents! | The Community House, Hamilton | 6 PM | $20 per family | Info and Register

Friday, 8/29

🦋 Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Bugs: Ages 6-12 | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield | 10 AM | $15-$18 | Info and Register

🐄 Family Cow Connection | Appleton Farms | 4:15 PM | $24-$30; Free for children 2 and under | Info and Register

Saturday, 8/30

📺 Blippi Impersonator! | Savy Little Playhouse, Peabody | 9 AM or 11:30 AM | $38 | Info and Tickets

🐖 Learning with Livestock | Appleton Farms | 10-10:45 AM; 11-11:45 AM; 1-1:45 PM; 2-2:45 PM | Free | Info

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

Tuesday, 9/2

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

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

Thursday, 9/4

📕 Baby Storytime: 0-18 months | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10 AM | Info and Register 

📙 Toddler Storytime: 18 months - 3 years | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 11 AM | Info and Register 

Friday, 9/5

🎵 Music with Dara | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 10:30 AM | Info

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