TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Beverly. 150 years ago yesterday, Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call. In a lost interview shortly after he said, “150 years from now, the great people of Beverly will use their cellular phones to read the Beverly Buzz and to order things from Amazon.”

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Farewell To A Nursing Landmark 🏥

• Checking The Boxes At BHS 🏒

• A New Chapter At Endicott College 🎓

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶 🎥 🧑‍🍳 🎤 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEVERLY CREDIT UNION

What Exactly Is a Credit Union?

If you drive past a credit union, you may think – “oh, that’s just another bank.” While credit unions offer many of the same “bank” services; checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and online banking – their structure and mission are unique.

A credit union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members. When you open an account at a credit union, you’re not just a customer, you become a member and part-owner of the institution.

Because credit unions are member-owned, their focus is on serving people rather than generating profits for Wall Street shareholders. Earnings are returned to members in the form of lower loan rates, higher savings rates, and fewer fees.

Credit unions are also federally insured, just like banks. Deposits at credit unions are protected by the NCUA for up to $250,000 per depositor, providing the exact same level of security people expect from banks.

For many members, the biggest difference is personal service. Because credit unions are rooted in the community they serve, staff often know their members by name and take time to help them find solutions that fit their financial goals.

Years ago, Beverly was the hometown to many financial institutions, today only one calls Beverly it’s home – and that’s Beverly Credit Union, located at 139 Cabot Street.

Ready to become a member and not just a customer? Open an account with Beverly Credit Union today!

THE DIGEST

Farewell To A Nursing Landmark 🏥

Beverly Hospital is prepping the wrecking ball for the former School of Nursing building. While the site has been vacant since 2018 and is showing its age, it once housed a rigorous three-year program where students lived, worked, and — per 1950s rules — needed a dentist’s note just to get in. From 1893 until its final class in 1972, the Beverly Hospital School of Nursing transformed thousands of young women into healthcare pros. Students lived and worked on-site, forming "sisterhoods" that lasted long after the dorms went quiet. There are no immediate plans for the cleared space yet, but we’re saying goodbye to a major piece of local history.

Checking The Boxes At BHS 🏒

Beverly High varsity hockey coach Andy Scott isn’t just a leader on the ice; he’s a living testament to resilience, having set a goal to check off every life milestone after being paralyzed in high school. While the Panthers’ impressive season recently wrapped up with a hard-fought battle against Whitman-Hanson in the state tournament, Scott’s impact on his players clearly goes far beyond the final score. Between teaching and raising his two daughters, he’s proving that his "dream job" is all about the long game.

A New Chapter At Endicott College 🎓

Endicott College has officially named Dr. Bryan Cain as its eighth president, effective this month. Before officially taking the permanent reins, Dr. Cain spent the last year steering the ship as Acting and Interim President. During his interim run, he oversaw record-breaking applications and major renovations to Tupper Manor and the Wylie Center. He also launched the new Innovation Complex and added a cool $11 million to the college’s first $75 million fundraising campaign since last May.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🖥️ Looking to harness your IT skills? Check out the free Basic Computer and Digital Literacy 10-Week Course at Beverly Public Library on Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. Don’t let the March 4 start date deter you, the team is still accepting more participants, and you can keep the Chromebook at the end of the course!

• 🏀 The Beverly Varsity Boys Basketball team lost to Central Catholic last weekend in the state quarterfinals. Congratulations to the team on a fantastic season.

• 🍀 Get lucky in downtown Beverly all March long with exclusive local business specials and activities for the community.

• 🚲️ On March 15, bikes will not be allowed on board any Commuter Rail train or shuttle bus due to heavy St. Patrick's Day parade ridership.

• 🎥 The Amplifying Voices Film Festival takes place March 12 – 13 at The Cabot. Amplifying Voices brings impactful stories and voices to the North Shore, and beyond, by presenting films made by and about people of color. The screenings are free and open to the public.

• 🫡 Bev Rec counselor in training registration opens on March 16 for ages 13-15.

• 🍺 Northshore Magazine shared a listicle of eight festive Irish pubs for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on the North Shore, including The Indo.

• ⏰ Why does daylight saving time start at 2 am?

PET OF THE WEEK

From the streets of Haverhill to your heart, Ella is ready for her next chapter! This stunning grey beauty started as a brave stray and is now blossoming into a total sweetheart. While she appreciates a patient start, Ella quickly transforms into a loyal, playful, and affectionate companion. She’d love to be the star of the show as an only pet, but she’s open to a feline sibling with a slow introduction. Come meet Ella today and give this local girl the forever home she deserves! Learn more here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

46°/42° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 💧 24%

Thursday

53°/26° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 💧 23% 

Friday

42°/36° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Mostly Cloudy | 💧 12% 

Saturday

46°/26° 🌡️ | 🌥️ Partly Cloudy/Wind | 💧 11%

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 3/11

🗺️ Getting to Know Beverly's Open Spaces and Trails | Sohier Room, Main Library | 6:30 pm | Info

🎯 Trivia with Michael | Backbeat Brewing | 6:45 pm | Info

Thursday, 3/12

🧘 The Calm Connection Circle | Seven Spinning Wellness | 6 pm | $35 | Info

🎵 Live Music: Bluegrass Jam | Backbeat Brewing | 7-10 pm | Info

🏘️ Beverly at 400: Neighborhoods in Focus - Cove | Cabot House | 7 pm | $5 - $10 | Info

Friday, 3/13

☕ Coffee & Conversation: Lucy Larcom, Beyond Her Words | Cabot House | 10 am | Free | Info

🎨 DIY Sea Glass Trees & Gnomes Workshop | Hammer & Stain | 2 pm | $50 - $75 | Info

🎵 Live Music: Mike Miksis Group | Sala Restobar | 6-9 pm | Info

🎶 Live Music: 73 Duster | Backbeat Brewing | 7-10 pm | Info

🧑‍🍳 Adult Cooking Class: Classic French Countryside | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 pm | $74.20 | Info

🎵 Bailey’s Mistake – St. Patrick’s Celebration | Off Cabot | 8 pm | $39 | Info

Saturday, 3/14

🍳 Irish Breakfast | Backbeat Brewing | 9 am - 12 pm | Info

👣 Tracking Mammals in Winter | Cedar Pond Wildlife Sanctuary | 10 am | $18 - $22 | Info

🏃 Marathon Fundraiser for Kristen Foote | Coastal Mass Brewing | 4 - 7 pm | Info

🥩 Adult Cooking Class: Argentinian Steakhouse | Taste Buds Kitchen | 4:30 pm | $74.20 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Irish Session (12 - 3 pm), Jazz Jam (4 - 8 pm) | Backbeat Brewing | Info

🍀 St. Patricks Day Celebration: Traditional Irish meal & music! | Hastings House | 5:30 pm | $20 - $25 | Info

🎵 Live Music: The Dudes | Sala Restobar | 6-9 pm | Info

🎸 The Fat City Band | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $26 - $32 | Info

🎶 Everclear | The Cabot | 8 pm | $47.50   - $279.50 | Info

🥁 Neon 90's | The Cut | 8 pm | $17 - $37 | Info

Sunday, 3/15

🎨 Resin Creations: Coasters, Lazy Susan & Boards Workshop! | Hammer & Stain | 11 am | $50 - $55 | Info

🧑‍🍳 Adult Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Cooking | Taste Buds Kitchen | 2 pm | $74.20 | Info

🎥 Screening of Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It | The Cabot | 6 pm | $13.50 - $16.50 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Irish Music | Backbeat Brewing | 7-10 pm | Info

Monday, 3/16

🎨 Mixed Media & Collage: 3-Week Series | Beverly Sr. Center | 6 pm | $120 | Info

🎹 Vibrato Bar: Madness of March | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $16 | Info

Tuesday, 3/17

🧑‍🎨 Who Gives a Craft? | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 7 pm | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 3/11

📘 Book Buzz: Story Time | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 11 am | Info

📚 Graphic Novel Club: Grades 6-8 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 4:30 pm | Info

Thursday, 3/12

🌈 After-School Craftivity: Rainbow Pot of Gold | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 3:30 pm | Info

Friday, 3/13

🍕 Fuel Up Fridays! Free Dinner Program | McPherson Youth Center | 3 - 7:30 pm | Info

🔭 Science Squad | Arts & Crafts Room, Main Library | 3:30 pm | Info

Saturday, 3/14

🧁 Caregiver & Me Cooking Class: St. Paddy's Day Rainbow Cupcakes | Taste Buds Kitchen | 9 am | $42.40 | Info

👶 2026 Baby Fair | Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites | 10 am | Info

🍁 Maple Sugar Saturdays | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm | $12 - $17 | Info

🐇 Brunch with The Easter Bunny | Northshore Mall | 12 pm | Info

🌻 Crushed Glass Resin Sun Catchers Workshop! Ages 12+ | Hammer & Stain | 3 pm | $65 | Info

Sunday, 3/15

🎩 Magic Show | The Cut | 1 pm | $17 - $37 | Info

Monday, 3/16

📘 Book Buzz: Story Time | Jackson Room, Farms branch | 11 am | Info

🏀 March Madness Bracket Signup Day | McPherson Youth Center | 3 - 8 pm | Info

Tuesday, 3/17

📙 Books and Babies Story Time | Story Hour Room, Main Library | 9:30 am | Info 

📗 Toddler Story Time | Story Hour Room, Main Library | 10:30 am | Info

🐐 Barnyard Story Hour | Appleton Farms | 10:30 AM | $5 - $10 | Info

🧑‍🔬 STEAM Story Time: All about Fungi | Arts & Crafts Room, Main Library | 3:30 pm | Info

TRASH AND RECYCLING

Visit the 2026 City of Beverly Holiday and Leaf Pickup Schedule for more information on each icon.

THANKS!

Thanks for reading Beverly Buzz today. If you found this newsletter useful, please share it with your friends and family.