Good morning, Beverly. It’s Homecoming week, and there are countless awesome events planned. I’m grateful we live in a community that puts on events like Arts Fest, the Block Party, and Beverly Homecoming. So many people work tirelessly to bring us together, and it’s a beautiful thing.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Beverly has the hottest zip code in America right now 🔥 

• The latest on the trash strike 🗑️ ♻️

• Beverly Hospital receives major recognition 🏥 🏆️ 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

Beverly, so hot right now 🔥 

The hottest zip code in America is 01915, also known as Beverly, Massachusetts. Beverly took first place even though our town was a newcomer to the annual hottest zip codes list.

“Each year, Realtor.com's Hottest ZIP Codes report spotlights the U.S. ZIP codes where buyer interest is strongest and homes are flying off the market, highlighting areas that remain attractive to buyers, and therefore competitive, even as the nationwide trends point to slower home sales and softer price trends in many markets.”

If you’re planning on selling your house, maybe don’t include the ongoing trash strike in the Zillow listing.

The latest on the trash strike 🗑️ ♻️

We’re 36 days into the strike, and there is no end in sight. Below is the latest update from Mayor Cahill on August 5, and some additional insights from local reporting.

• We are still on the regular trash collection schedule this week, so those with a regular Wednesday trash pickup should have their trash out before 7 AM this morning.

• If your trash was missed this week, email [email protected], and he’ll try to get it picked up today. Oxford Terrace trash will be picked up first thing tomorrow.

• There is no recycling pickup today.

The Teamsters Local Union 25 members voted to continue their work stoppage for a 35th day on Monday, with a 93% vote to remain on strike. Union President Tom Mari noted it has been 15 days since Republic Services met with union members for a negotiation session. Beverly, Danvers, and Peabody are looking for financial and other recourse against Republic amid the continued disruptions.

Beverly Hospital receives major recognition 🏥 🏆️ 

Beverly Hospital was named a "Best Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report. It was also given "high-performing" ratings in three categories: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hip replacement, and knee replacement. The rankings are based on an analysis of objective measures like risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and the level of nursing care.

Nearly 5,000 hospitals were evaluated, and only 13 percent of the evaluated hospitals earned a “Best Hospital” designation. Data from over 800 million patient care records were used in evaluations.

School updates 🎒 🏫 

The State Senate passed the 'Bell-To-Bell' smartphone ban bill. It’s now headed to the house, and then to Governor Maura Healey — an open supporter of the bill. We should expect “reasonable exceptions” to the rule for students who need their devices for off-campus travel requirements, individualized education plans (IEP), accommodating a disability, and for emergencies and medical conditions.

Bonnie Carr, Director of Workforce Development & Adult Education at Essex Tech North Shore, is retiring. Jill Sawyer, who has served in various leadership roles at the school since 2018, will step into the role.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Beverly Homecoming kicked off yesterday and runs through Sunday, August 10. Celebrate 60 years of homecoming with events like LobsterFest, fireworks, the Beverly Beer Mile, concerts, and more. The full schedule is available below.

• 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 25 candidates have taken out papers to run for city positions this fall. The final, “Biennial Municipal Election,” takes place on November 4. This is the first election that will result in a four-year term for mayor.

• 🍻 Matt and Ben from Old Planters announced that this will be their last year running the brewery. They hope someone will want to continue running the brewery, and if not, they will try to “foster a new concept for our building that will be a great addition to Rantoul Street.”

• 🧑‍🍳 Dine Out Boston, formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston, runs through August 16. Dine Out Boston is a multi-week program offering locals and visitors prix fixe dining options at participating restaurants.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

The Lobsterfest menu and prices have been released!

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

75°/58° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 5% | 💨 NE 9 mph

Thursday

75°/55° 🌡️ | 🌤️ AM Clouds/PM Sun | 8% | 💨 E 8 mph

Friday

76°/59° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 5% | 💨 SSE 11 mph

Saturday

78°/60° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 4% | 💨 S 10 mph

Source: Weather.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Beverly Homecoming Schedule: 8/5-8/10

The full list of events and associated descriptions can be found here.

Wednesday, 8/6

🎶 Free Summer Concert Series: Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket | Lynch Park | 12-2 PM | Info

🦞 LobsterFest | Lynch Park | 12-8 PM | Cash and card accepted; cost TBD | Info

🎵 Free Summer Concert Series: 12 Barz Band | Lynch Park | 6-8 PM | Info

🔮🎩 The Alans Show: In Cahoots (Magician and Mentalist) | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $39.68 | Info and Tickets

🎥 🍿 Outdoor Movie: The Greatest Showman | Historic Hale Farm | 8 PM | Free | Info and Register

Thursday, 8/7

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

☀️ [Rescheduled] Summer Social with Beverly Creative Connection | Beverly Common | 5:30 PM | Free | Info and RSVP

🎶 Free Summer Concert Series: The Continuity Project | Beverly Common | 6-8 PM | Info

🏃 Yankee 5K Road Race | Start and finish at Lynch Park | 6:30 PM | $18-$39 | Info and Register 

🥁 Picnic Concert: Soul Rebel Project (Roots Rock Reggae) | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | 6:30 PM | $30-$40 | Info and Tickets

🎵 Live Music: Backyard Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing Company | 7 PM | Info

🎼 Live Music: BluNote Soultet | Sala Restobar | 7-10 PM | Info

Friday, 8/8

🍝 Adult Cooking Class: Fresh Handmade Pasta | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 PM | $140+ | Info and Tickets

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

🎵 Live Music: Mike Miksis Group featuring Sarah Seminski | Sala Restobar | 8-11 PM | Info

🎸 Donna The Buffalo 2025 | The Cut, Gloucester | 8:30 PM | $39-$49 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 8/9

🧺 Picnic on the Farm | Moraine Farm at 733 Cabot Street | 10 AM - 2 PM | Free | Info and RSVP

🎶 Free Summer Concert Series: Tilt-a-Whirl | Lynch Park | 6-8 PM | Info

🎸 Dead to The Core: Grateful Dead Cover Band | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $26.33 | Info and Tickets 

😆 A Night of Comedy featuring Frank Santorelli | The Cut, Gloucester | 7 PM | $22-$37 | Info and Tickets

🎥 Free Summer Movie Series: Inception | Lynch Park | 8:30 PM | Info

Sunday, 8/10

🎵 Free Summer Concert Series: The Bordellos | Lynch Park | 12:30-2:30 PM | Info

🎸 Free Summer Concert Series: Decades of Rock | Lynch Park | 3:30-5:30 PM | Info

🎷 Free Summer Concert Series: Horizon and the Horns | Lynch Park | 6:30-8:30 PM | Info

🎤 An Evening With Chelsea Berry | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $36.60 | Info and Tickets 

🎆 Homecoming Fireworks Finale!  | 8:30-9:30 PM | Info | The fireworks can be seen all along Mackerel Cove (Dane St. Beach, Independence Park)

Monday, 8/11

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

📚 Books You Should've Read in High School Trivia | The Castle: Restaurant and Bar | 7-9 PM | Info

Tuesday, 8/12

🧘 Free Summer Community Yoga! | Lynch Park Point | 6:30 PM | Info

Wednesday, 8/13

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

🎵 The Dirty Dozen Brass Band | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $32-$47 | Info and Tickets

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

🦋 Little Sprouts in the Garden: Pollinator Story Trail: 8/1-8/10

Long Hill | 10 AM - 4 PM | This is a free and self-guided program. It is available daily during open hours—enjoy the walk at your own pace! | Info

Wednesday, 8/6

📗 Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 10:30 AM | Info and Register

🧱 Crafternoon: Air Dry Clay: Grades 6-12 | Sohier Room, Beverly Main Library | 1-3 PM | Info

🍨 Salem's Ice Scream Bowl | Salem Common | 6 PM | Cash Only: $4-$6 | Info

Thursday, 8/7

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

🌚 Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | 8/7 and 8/8 at 7 PM | $36-$45 | Info and Tickets for Thursday | Info and Tickets for Friday

Friday, 8/8

🍭 BevRec Carnival | Lynch Park | 10 AM - 2 PM | Cash only | | Info

🍨 Ice Cream Social | 5:30-7:30 PM | $3-$5 | Lynch Park | Info

Saturday, 8/9

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

🐐 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

🧒 Tiny Tots Day: Ages 1-5 - Splash pad, face paint, and more! | Lynch Park | 1-4 PM | Info

Monday, 8/11

🏀 Sports Blast: Games, snacks, and drinks! | Farms Branch Lawn or Conrad Room | 11 AM | Info and Register 

Tuesday, 8/12

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

🔬 STEAM Story Time: All about Blueprints: Ages 6-10 | Arts & Crafts Room and Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 3:30 PM | Info and Register 

🧹🍕 Downtown Clean Up: Grades 6-12 - Free pizza! | Winter Street Courtyard, Beverly Main Library | 3:30-5 PM | Info

Wednesday, 8/13

🧑‍🎨 Tween Afternoon: Suncatchers: Grades 3-5 | Arts & Crafts Room, Beverly Main Library |  3:30 PM | Info and Register 

🎥 🍿 Outdoor Movie: Ice Age | Historic Hale Farm | 8 PM | Free | Info and Register

Thursday, 8/14

🪰 Afternoon Craftivity: Plastic Bottle Fireflies | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 3:30 PM | Info and Register 

👷 LEGO Club: Grades PreK-5 | Sohier Room, Beverly Main Library | 3:30 PM | Info and Register

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