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Good morning, Beverly. Welcome to October, a perfect month to avoid driving through Salem, which is expecting roughly 1.15 million visitors through Halloween.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Forever chemicals discovered at Beverly Airport ✈️ 

• Beverly Teachers Association (BTA) unit splits ✍️ 

• Some restaurant updates 🍕 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

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THE DIGEST

Forever chemicals discovered at Beverly Airport ✈️ 

A mock plane crash training exercise at Beverly Airport in 2009, which used firefighting foam containing PFAS, a known "forever chemical," is now causing contamination issues. A recent report confirmed that PFAS levels in the airport's groundwater are above state standards. Some of the contamination was found within the city’s Water Supply Protection Overlay District, an area meant to protect our drinking water.

An environmental lawyer noted that the contamination is so high in one area that a finding of "no significant risk" could not be made. The airport has already spent over $247,000 on the investigation and will need to invest more into the cleanup. Mayor Cahill said the airport commission, which oversees the city-owned airport, is considering its next steps.

Beverly Teachers Association (BTA) unit splits ✍️ 

The BTA has experienced a split with its smallest bargaining group, Unit B, which represents 19 administrators and academic directors. The story, uncovered via a public records request to the Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations (DLR), revealed Unit B's formal petition to decertify and form its own union. Paul Leighton, the brilliant reporter behind The Beverly Beat, was able to obtain an official BTA memorandum noting the split was mutual. The School Committee has consented to the change and is now negotiating separately with the BTA and the newly formed administrators' union to finalize the contracts that were agreed upon to end the strike.

Let’s talk food 🥪 🍕 🍖 

• Big Chicken, Shaquille O'Neal's fast-casual restaurant, closed at the Northshore Mall a year after opening.

• Pizzerino, a pizza restaurant, is now open at Northshore Mall.

• Gina's Giving Back, a project that aims to feed every person in need of a meal on Thanksgiving, is seeking donations and volunteers this year, as Gina expects to fulfill more than 22,000 orders across the North Shore. You can donate here.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🍁 Leaf pickup is ongoing this week on our respective trash pickup days.

• 🎭️ The Cabot is celebrating the completion of their three-month interior renovation with a grand reopening and special tours on October 7.

• 💉 Beverly is hosting a flu clinic this Thursday, October 2, from 2:30 to 5:30 PM at the Beverly Senior Center. You must be at least 19 to register.

• 🤝 The Hastings House is hosting a free candidate forum on Thursday, October 16, at 7 PM to provide the community a chance to hear the plans of the candidates running for contested offices in the upcoming Beverly Municipal Election. You will hear from candidates running for mayor, councilors at-large, school committee members at-large, and Ward 6 candidates.

• 📆 What was going on the day you were born? Find out here.

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Rory! He’s three months old, happy, wiggly, and full of classic puppy energy-playing, exploring, and learning about the world. Look at this dog, he’s absolutely adorable. Rory can often be found snuggling and snoozing away with his three siblings after playtime, usually in a pile (so cute)! If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your life, now's your chance. He’s ready to bring joy, love, and a little bit of mischief into his new home. Learn more and apply for adoption here. Also, there are some specialty breed dogs up for adoption at the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

63°/43° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Partly Cloudy | 2%

Thursday

61°/43° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 2%

Friday

72°/50° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 4%

Saturday

76°/53° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 4%

UPCOMING EVENTS

🎃 Halloween on the Hill 2025: 10/3 - 10/30

Long Hill | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | $7 - $30 | Info and Tickets 

🎢 The Topsfield Fair: 10/3-10/13

Topsfield Fairgrounds | Hours and daily schedule | $15-$33 | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 10/1

👻 Paint Your own Ghost | Coastal Mass Brewing | 6 PM | $28.52 | Info and Tickets

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

Thursday, 10/2

🎶 Music Bingo | Coastal Mass Brewing | 7 PM | Info

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

😆 Couch to Mic Workshop Final Showcase | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $16.05 | Info and Tickets

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

Friday, 10/3

🧭 Social Services Navigator | Fogg Room, Main Library | 9 AM - 12:45 PM | Info

🧑‍🍳 Adult Cooking Class: Julia's Kitchen | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 PM | $140: Shared table for 2 guests | Info and Tickets

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

🎤 Live Music: Dexter Handy Organ Trio | Backbeat Brewing Company | 7 PM | Info

🎥 Screening of Mean Girls | The Cabot | 7 PM | $13.50-$16.50 | Info and Tickets

🎵 Live Music: Mike Miksis Group w/ Sarah Seminiski, Mike Dettorre | Sala Restobar | 8-11 PM | Info

💃 Liberated: Satirical Burlesque Revue Where Sultry Jazz Meets the Art of Tease | Larcom Theatre | 8 PM | $43-$73 | Info and Tickets

🎸 Lez Zeppelin Earl's Court '75: The Greatest Led Zeppelin Show Performed in its Entirety | The Cut, Gloucester | 8:30 PM | $47-$57 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 10/4

🍻 Oktoberfest | Appleton Farms | 12-5 PM | $20-$20 | Info and Register

🍺 Oktoberfest Stein Holding Contest | Backbeat Brewing Company | 1 PM | Info

🎩 Myth, Magic & Mystery: Benefiting Mass General Cancer Center | North Shore Music Theatre | 7 PM | $50-$60 | Info and Tickets

🍝 Adult Cooking Class: Handmade Pasta | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 PM | $140: Shared table for 2 guests | Info and Tickets

🎸 Running On Jackson – The Premier Jackson Browne Tribute Concert | Larcom Theatre | 8 PM | $35-$39 | Info and Tickets

😆 A Night of Comedy with Kerri Louise and Friends | The Cut, Gloucester | 8 PM | $22-$37 | Info and Tickets 

🎵 Live Music: Krewe de Groove | The Rhumb Line, Gloucester | 8-11 PM | Info

Sunday, 10/5

👟 Just for Kicks: Custom Sneaker Workshop | Friends Forever Studio | 12 PM | $65 | Info and Register 

🛶 Sunset Kayak | Crane Wildlife Refuge, Ipswich | 4 PM | $64-$80 | Info and Register 

🧙 Hocus Pocus w/ Live Commentary | The Cabot | 5 PM | $58-$259 | Info and Tickets 

🧹 Winnie’s Rock Cauldron Cabaret | Off Cabot | 8:30 PM | $68-$212 | Info and Tickets

Monday, 10/6

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

🧘 Body Sculpture with Heli | Hannah Elementary School | Mondays and Wednesdays, 10/6 - 10/29, @ 6:30 PM | $49 | Info and Register

🎼 Taylor Swift Trivia | The Castle: Restaurant and Bar | 7 PM | Info and Reservations 

🎤 Rock Voices - North Shore: No auditions, all are welcome | Beverly Cove Improvement Association | 7 PM | New members don’t need to make a payment until 10/21 in case it’s not for you! | Info and Enroll 

🎹 Broadway Bar – Villains & Nightmares | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $14.05 | Info and Tickets

Tuesday, 10/7

🎩 Mission Underground – A Night of Glamour, Casino Gambling and Auction | Mission Boathouse | 5:30 PM | $75 | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 10/8

📱 Can’t Look Away: Who’s Protecting Our Kids? | The Cabot | 7 PM | Free | Info and Register

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

🌽 Crescent Farm Corn Maze: 9/1 - 10/31

Crescent Farms, Haverhill | Monday - Thursday: 12-8 PM; Friday - Saturday 12-9 PM; Sunday: 12 - 8 PM | $10 | Info

Wednesday, 10/1

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

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

🎵 Music & Movement | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 10:45 AM | Info and Register

🍔 Fall BBQ Kickoff | McPherson Teen Center | 12-4 PM | Info and Register

Thursday, 10/2

🐢 Family Riverside Walk and Exploration | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield | 10 AM | $15-$18 | Info and Register

📕 Book Buzz: Story Time | Farms Branch Lawn or Conrad Room | 12 PM | Info

Friday, 10/3

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

🍕 Fuel Up Fridays! Free food for teens ages 11-18 | McPherson Teen Center | 3:30-7 PM | Info

🐄 Family Cow Connection | Appleton Farms | 4:15 PM | $24-$30; 2 and under tix are free | Info and Register 

Saturday, 10/4

👶 ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety Training: Ages 11-14 | Camp Paradise | 10 AM | $120 | Info

📚 Sensory-Friendly Family Story Time | Story Hour Room, Main Library | 10:30 AM | Info and Register

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

Monday, 10/6

📕 Book Buzz: Story Time | Jackson Room, Farms branch | 11 AM | Info

🎨 Drop-in Kids' Arts & Crafts: Watercolor Resist Spiderweb Painting | Arts & Crafts Room, Main Library | 3:30-4:30 PM | Info 

✍️ Creative Writing Club: Grades 4-8 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 4 PM | Info

♟️ Chess Nights: Ages 12+ | Barnet Gallery, Main Library | 5:30 PM | Info

Tuesday, 10/7

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

🎨 Drop-In Tie Dye | McPherson Teen Center | 3:30 PM | Free | Info

Wednesday, 10/8

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

Thursday, 10/9

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

TRASH AND RECYCLING

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