Good morning, Beverly. Tom Brady revealed that his dog Junie is a clone of his late dog Lua. So, the next time someone tells you something isn’t possible, remind them of Tom Brady’s cloned dog and the fact that he lost to the Giants twice in the Super Bowl.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Mayor Cahill Wins Re-Election 🗳️ 

• Beverly Neighbors Step Up Amid SNAP Suspension 🍽️

• Beloved Bowling Alley is Now a Pigeon Condo, Not Apartments 🎳

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶 

Let’s get to it.

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THE DIGEST

Mayor Cahill Wins Re-Election 🗳️ 

Mayor Mike Cahill outlasted Brendan Sweeney with roughly 60% of the votes (6,228 for Cahill, 4,292 for Sweeney). Mayor Cahill will serve the first four-year term in our city’s history and will hold the seat for at least 16 years (2014-2029). Final vote counts for the rest of the seats are still being finalized at the time of writing.

Beverly Neighbors Step Up Amid SNAP Suspension 🍽️

With the ongoing government shutdown and the suspension of full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Beverly Bootstraps has seen a massive surge in people over the last two weeks. Beverly Bootstraps’ executive director, Allison Caffrey, shared that the food pantry is now averaging 615 people per week, up from their usual of 500. Generous North Shore neighbors are stepping up, with one donor even dropping a $10,000 check to keep the shelves stocked for local families. Beverly Bootstraps serves 5,000+ residents across Beverly, Hamilton, Wenham, Manchester, and Essex who rely on SNAP benefits (4,500 in Beverly alone). They have enough food for now, thanks to amazing community support and help from groups like the Boston Food Bank.

However, there is uncertainty about when the shutdown will end and SNAP will return. Our community still needs support. If you can, please consider making a donation to Beverly Bootstraps.

The Bowl-O-Mat 'Limbo': Beloved Bowling Alley is Now a Pigeon Condo, Not Apartments 🎳

The once-bustling Bowl-O-Mat on River Street has been closed for seven years, leaving behind cherished memories and a building now home to flocks of pigeons. The site, which was purchased for $5.5 million in 2021 by Atlanta-based developer, remains in limbo as plans to transform it into apartments are stalled. The city needs to change the zoning first, but all efforts are on hold until the Hall Whitaker Bridge, closed since June 2022, is replaced. The temporary bridge is expected by 2027, with a permanent solution not arriving until 2032.

Despite its current state of disrepair, including peeling paint and boarded-up windows, the building complies with safety standards, according to Ward 1 City Councilor Todd Rotondo. Meanwhile, the pigeons continue to enjoy the space, thanks in part to local feeders.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🗑️ Veterans Day is next Tuesday, meaning trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day if your usual pickup day is on Tuesday or later.

• 🎃 Enjoy some adorable Halloween pictures of newborns at Beverly Hospital's Special Care Nursery.

• 💉 A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at the Beverly Council on Aging on Nov. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m.

• 🇺🇸 North Shore veterans, military members, and first responders are invited to attend the North Shore Chamber's 5th annual "Salute to Veterans" breakfast on Nov. 7 at Danversport. Registration is required, with tickets priced at $85 for the general public and $65 for Chamber members.

• 🎨 Businesses can order a 2026-2027 light pole banner for $365 to feature their name in Beverly's downtown district for a year. Artists can submit design concepts by 4 pm this Friday.

• 🍭 Celebrate National Candy Day by saving 10% on orders of $75 or more at Harbor Sweets. The deal ends today!

• 🎅 Santa pictures at Northshore Mall begin on November 8. Just clean up your Halloween decorations before booking a Santa picture.

• 📘 Are your kids always saying “6-7?” Well, it’s been named the 2025 Word of the Year by Dictionary.com, and you should learn what it means (then tell me).

PET OF THE WEEK

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WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

55°/43° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 7%

Thursday

49°/30° 🌡️ | 🌬️ Mostly Sunny/Wind | 1%

Friday

51°/47° 🌡️ | 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy | 6%

Saturday

61°/43° 🌡️ | 🌦️ AM Showers | 58%

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 11/5

🎟️ Trivia Night at Backbeat Brewing | Backbeat Brewing Company | 6:45 pm | Info

Thursday, 11/6

🍺 Gentile Brewing Tasting | The Bottle Shop | 6 pm | Info

🌕️ Full Moon Healing & Sound Journey | Seven Spinning Wellness | 6 pm | Info

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

📚️ Liz Gotauco for F*cked Up Fairy Tales | Copper Dog Books | 7 pm | Info

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

🎶 Live Music: BluNote Soultet | Sala Restobar | 7-10 pm | Info

🎭 Comedy: A Night Out With NAGLY | Off Cabot | 7 pm | Info

🎸 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Magic, Moonlight and Mistletoe Tour | The Cabot | 8 pm | Info

Friday, 11/7

🎨 Wheel Throwing Pottery Workshop | Score and Slip | 6 pm | Info

🍕 Incredible Handmade Pizza Class (Adult BYOB / 18+) | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 pm | Info and Tickets

🎥 Grey Gardens 50th Anniversary Screening | The Cabot | 7 pm | Info

🎵 Live Music: Dexter Handy Organ Trio | Backbeat Brewing | 7 pm | Info 

🧑‍🎨 Crane Estate Art Show Soiree: PASSION | Crane Estate | 7 pm | Info

🎤 Sarah Blacker & The Light | Off Cabot | 8 pm | Info

🎶 Live Music: Mike Miksis Trio | Sala Restobar | 8-11 pm | Info

🎭 Liberated – A Cheeky, Satirical Burlesque Revue with Live Jazz Musicians | Larcom Theatre | 8 pm | Info

Saturday, 11/8

🎄 Holiday Craft Market 2025 | Beverly High School | 10 am - 3 pm | Info

🛍️ Simply the Best: The biggest thrift event of the year | Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop | 10 am - 5 pm | Info

🍅 Vegan Popup with Veeg My Eats | Soy Much Brighter Candle Co. | 11 am - 4 pm | Info

🎵 Live Music: Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing | 4-8 pm | Info 

🎶 Live Music: The Dudes | Sala Restobar | 7:30-10:30 pm | Info

🥁 Fast Times: THE TOTALLY RAD 80's Experience! | The Cut | 8 PM | Info 

🎸 Draw The Line: Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show | Larcom Theatre | 8 pm | Info and Tickets

🎶 Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago | The Cabot | 8 pm | Info and Tickets

Sunday, 11/9

🌿 Herbal Workshop: Remedies to Support Your Immune Health | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | 10 am | Info and Tickets

🎃 The Great Pumpkin Smash | 733 Cabot St | 11 am | Info

🎨 Paint a Portrait of Your Pet | Coastal Mass Brewing | 3 pm | Info

Monday, 11/10

👩 Monday Mornings: Votes For Women: A Portrait Of Persistence | Sohier Room, Main Library | 9:30 am | Info 

🎬 Free Matinee Film – An Affair to Remember: Nov 10, 2025 | The Cabot | 1 pm | Info

🍳 Julia's Kitchen Class (Adult BYOB / 21+) | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 pm | Info

🎭 Drag Trivia Night with Geya Jenda! | The Castle: Restaurant & Bar | 7 pm | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 11/5

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

🎶 Music & Movement | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 10:45 am | Info

Thursday, 11/6

📕 Book Buzz: Story Time | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 12 pm | Info

Friday, 11/7

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

🍕 Fuel Up Friday | McPherson Teen Center | 3-7 pm | Info

Saturday, 11/8

🎵 Musical Mornings With Miz Liz: Ages 0-5 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 10 am | Info 

🎶 Kids at The Cabot: Jarrell Rochelle | The Cabot | 10:30 am | Info

🍔 Kids Eat Free at A&B | A&B Burgers | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm | Info

Monday, 11/10

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

♟️ Chess Nights: Ages 12+ | Sohier Room, Main Library | 5:30 pm | Info 

🎬 $1 Movie – Sing | The Cabot | 6:30 pm | Info

TRASH AND RECYCLING

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