Good morning, Beverly. It’s Tom Hanks’ birthday. Do yourself a favor and rewatch Big.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• The latest updates on trash and recycling pickup 🗑️ ♻️ 

• The Beverly-Salem Kernwood Bridge reopened ahead of schedule 📆 

• NSMT brings performances back to Briscoe 🎭️ 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

The latest updates on trash and recycling pickup 🗑️ ♻️ 

You’re probably wondering when your trash will be picked up, and if your recycling will ever be picked up again. Below is the latest rundown of updates from the city and local reporting I was able to find.

No new trash should be put out today. If your trash is usually picked up on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, it will not be picked up today — bring it back in. Republic will spend today catching up on missed trash pickups from the last few days. Mayor Cahill expects to provide another update tomorrow.

Until further notice, no recycling will be picked up. So, take it easy on your Prime Day purchases, you’ll be stuck with those boxes for a little while.

The Standley Street yard waste compost site is open every day this week from 9 AM — 3 PM. Those who participate in curbside food composting are not affected by the work stoppage, and compost will be collected on your regular day.

Republic increased the number of drivers in Beverly from three to five starting on July 8, but these drivers aren’t familiar with the area, which leads to delays and missed pickups.

As a reminder, this stems from the Republic Services workers’ union, Teamsters Local 25, ongoing strike. The “workers are fighting for improved wages, better benefits, and stronger labor protections in line with industry standards.”

The Beverly-Salem Kernwood Bridge reopened ahead of schedule 📆 

The Kernwood Avenue Bridge connecting Beverly and Salem was closed on June 2 for repairs to its steel grid deck and structural components. The city expected the bridge to be closed through July 11, but it was reopened early on July 3.

City officials stated, “Some nighttime or marine closures may still occur in the coming weeks as MassDOT completes additional repair work.”

NSMT brings performances back to Briscoe 🎭️ 

North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is expanding its performance spaces by leasing the auditorium at the former Briscoe school in Beverly, now known as Beverly Village for Living & the Arts, a senior housing community. This new venue will allow NSMT to stage more productions, including those from its education program and smaller shows that might not fit its main 1,500-seat theater. NSMT owners Bill Hanney and Karen Nascembeni envision the 442-seat auditorium not only for their own shows but also as a community hub for various performances, from classical music to jazz series, and even private events.

The auditorium requires significant upgrades like a new sound system, lighting, and other amenities to prepare it for shows. Hanney and Nascembeni are aiming to begin performances in the fall, marking an exciting new chapter for both NSMT and the Beverly community.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• ⛪️ There is a meeting tonight from 6 — 7:30 PM in the Beverly High School cafeteria to address the transition of the Second Congregational Church into a day resource center. Those attending are asked to use the entrance located on the side of the school facing the student parking lot.

• 🛍️ Worthy Girl is hosting its grand reopening on July 10 from 5 to 9 PM.

• 💰️ Massachusetts is one of the most expensive states for child care. I read this article right after I sold a kidney to pay for daycare, so I tend to agree.

• 🎨 Boston Magazine shared this article about our fun little town: “So, You Want to Live in Beverly, Massachusetts?”

• 🎒 You guys crushed it! The Beverly Bootstraps Back-to-School Backpack Program made tremendous progress over the last week with supplies. Now, they need more backpacks for the kiddos. You can find more information here on what backpacks are needed and where to drop them off.

PET OF THE WEEK

Say hello to Mia, who Cape Ann Animal Aid affectionately calls “Mama Mia” due to the litter of kittens she recently had. Mia is a very nice little lady who is about 2 years old. She’s shy at first, but becomes very friendly once she gains your trust and enjoys pets and playtime. She is a low-key kinda girl who enjoys the quiet life, taking long naps in the sunlight in her comfy bed, and watching reruns of Sex and the City. Mia is now part of the extended stay club, which means her adoption fee has been reduced to help her find her forever home sooner. Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

72°/64° 🌡️ | 🌦️ AM Showers | 38% | 💨 NE 8 mph

Thursday

69°/64° 🌡️ | 🌧️ AM Rain | 71% | 💨 NE 8 mph

Friday

75°/65° 🌡️ | ⛅️ AM Clouds/PM Sun | 21% | 💨 E 7 mph

Saturday

76°/66° 🌡️ | ⛅️ AM Clouds/PM Sun | 12% | 💨 E 9 mph

Source: Weather.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

👠 🧹 🧙The Wizard of Oz: 7/8 - 7/20

North Shore Music Theatre | $75 - $95; Kids 4-18 get 50% off tickets | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 7/9

🖥️ Digital Literacy Drop-In Hours | BevCam | 2-5 PM | Free | Info

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

Thursday, 7/10

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

🎵 Free Summer Concert Series: The Avocates | Beverly Commons Gazebo on Dane St. | 6 PM | Info

🎶 Castle Hill Picnic Concert: ENTRAIN | 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 Band Karaoke Party with The Inbetweeners | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $21.19 | Info and Tickets

Friday, 7/11

🎨 “The Feminine Mystique” Artist Reception | Jolie Tea Company | 5-7 PM | Free | Info

🔪 Adult Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 PM | $140+ | Info and Tickets 

🎶 Live Music: Mike Miksis Group featuring Sarah Seminski | Sala Restobar | 7-11 PM | Info

😆 Comedian Amy Tee and Friends | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $36.60 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 7/12

🎁 Christmas in July! | 93 Herrick St | 9 AM - 2 PM | Info

🌷 Horticulture 101: Propagation Workshop | Long Hill | 9:30 AM | $28-$35 | Info and Register

🌱 Foraging for Food, Medicine, Connection with Local Plants | Camp Paradise (44 Cole St.) | 10 - 11:30 AM | $30 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Mike Mele Trio | Sala Restobar | 7-10 PM | Info

😂 Comedian Mike Koutrobis and Friends | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $36.60 | Info and Tickets

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

Sunday, 7/13

💃 Off Cabot Cabaret – A Burlesque Open Stage | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $26.33 | Info and Tickets 

🎥 Summer Movie Series: That Thing You Do! | Lynch park | 8:20 PM | Free | Info

Monday, 7/14

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

Tuesday, 7/15

🎵 Live Music: Lisa Love Experience | Masconomo Park, Manchester | 6 PM | Free | Info

🎭 Essex Improv 201 Class Show | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $14.05 | Info and Tickets

🪴 Bonsai Workshop | Old Planters Brewing Co | 7 PM | $85 | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 7/16

🔮 Medium Lauren Robbins | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $57.15 | Info and Tickets

Thursday, 7/17 

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

Friday, 7/18

🤣 Comedian Emily Ruskowski | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $36.60 | Info and Tickets

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 7/9

📙 Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 9:30 AM | Info and Register

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

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

📘 🎶 Book Buzz: Story Time | Farms Branch Lawn or Conrad Room | 11 AM | Info

🐅 Animal Adventures | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 2-3 PM | Info

Thursday, 7/10

🔫 Water Wars! | Farms Branch Lawn | 3-5 PM | Info 

Friday, 7/11

🐄 Family Cow Connection | Appleton Farms | 4:15 PM | $24-$30; Free under age 3 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 7/12

🎶 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

👪 Family Fun Day! | PLAY, near Macy's, Northshore Mall | 1-4 PM | Free | Info and RSVP

Monday, 7/14

📘 🎶 Book Buzz: Story Time | Farms Branch Lawn or Jackson Room | 11 AM | Info

🎸 Robert, the Guitar Guy | Farms Branch Lawn or Conrad Room | 2 PM | Info

🤘 Learn Basic Sign Language: Ages 8 - 12 | Classroom, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers | 2:30 PM | Info and Register 

Tuesday, July 15

🧸 Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Photos will be shared with the kiddos on 7/16 | Hale Street Entrance, Farms branch | All day | Info and Register 

📙 Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 9:30 AM | Info and Register (Registration opens on 7/10 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 on 7/10 at 12 AM)

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

Wednesday, 7/16

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

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

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