Good morning, Beverly. As we turn the page on 2025, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for tuning in over the last year. You continued to show up and read the Buzz through my bad jokes and confusing subject lines. This newsletter went from an idea to a following of 4,000+ people across platforms in the past year. Thank you for joining me, and I look forward to sharing more with you in 2026.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• 105 Years of Wit and Wisdom 🎂

• Healey Administration Opposes National Grid Natural Gas Rate Hikes 📈

• The Healing Hands of Beverly 🙌

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶 🎥 🧑‍🍳 🎤 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

FEATURED EVENT: VIRTUAL MENOPAUSE EMPOWERMENT LUNCH SERIES

The Virtual Menopause Empowerment Lunch Series kicks off this January! Join us for insightful, supportive conversations over lunch as we explore the physical, emotional, and practical aspects of menopause. It’s a great opportunity to connect, share, and learn in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Who is this for? Women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause who are looking for a supportive space to learn, connect, and process their experiences with others in this same phase of life. 

🖐️ Claim your spot here!

THE DIGEST

105 Years of Wit and Wisdom 🎂 

Beverly’s own Louis Tanzer celebrated his 105th birthday on Christmas Day with a bash fit for a local hero. During WWII, Louis Tanzer served as a Marine Corps supply sergeant with the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, patrolling the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. The city’s oldest living veteran received a Zoom call from Robert Kraft, a card signed by every Patriots player, and over 1,000 birthday cards.

His secret to longevity? Invest in a Roth IRA and take care of your teeth. When asked for life advice, Mr. Tanzer said, “Peace. A small word, but a large meaning. That’s what I would wish for this country.”

Healey Administration Opposes National Grid Natural Gas Rate Hikes 📈 

Governor Maura Healey is officially pushing back on a proposed 10% rate hike from National Grid. National Grid claims the hike is “necessary for infrastructure and safety system investments.” However, Healey has stated that energy costs are already too high and her team is working to lower them. The administration is pushing for transparency and a full investigation into billing errors, and has asked utility companies to "review each and every charge that customers are currently paying to determine whether the charge can be eliminated, reduced, or its impact mitigated."

The Healing Hands of Beverly 🙌 

Local chiropractor Dr. Deborah Mager just returned from an "electrifying and satisfying" mission at La Esperanza prison in El Salvador. The 74-year-old marathon runner treated 340 inmates in just two days, working 10-hour days with few breaks in between. Dr. Mager has been going on medical missions for the last 15 years to provide care for countless individuals across the globe. And she’ll be back in El Salvador in March.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🗑️ Trash pickup is delayed one day for those with Thursday and Friday pickups this week. Christmas tree pickup occurs next week on your trash day.

• 🚣 🎄 Have you ever wondered about the floating Christmas tree off Lynch Park? A local family started the tradition 10 years ago and plans to continue the tradition for years to come.

• 🥂 Check out Northshore Magazine’s article on 6 Ways to Enjoy New Year’s Day on the North Shore.

• 💄 Beverly native Micael Donegan, better known by the stage name Briar Blush, will be on Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

• 🏨 A new Residence Inn by Marriott has officially broken ground at the Northshore Mall. The 142-room hotel is slated for completion in Fall 2026 and will feature a fitness center, indoor pool and a conference room.

• 🏒 The Beverly girls hockey team is off to a rocking 3-0 start with new coach Chris LeBlanc, skilled veterans like captain Morgan Linskey, and an up-and-coming eighth-grade goalie.

• 📰 A roundup of good news stories from 2025.

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Fritz! He’s three-and-a-half-years-old and no longer goes by his legal name due to the fact he’s in The Federal Witness Purr-tection Program. He may be a little reserved when he first meets you and may need some extra time to adjust to a new environment. But once this man comes around, he's very sweet and will give you all the head bumps for love. He has lived with other cats in his previous home and may do well with a calm feline companion. Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

32°/24° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 💧 3%

Thursday

29°/11° 🌡️ | 🌤️ AM Clouds/PM Sun/Wind | 💧 24% 

Friday

27°/16° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Partly Cloudy | 💧 2% 

Saturday

29°/18° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 💧 3%

UPCOMING EVENTS

🧙 Wicked: For Good: 1/2 - 1/8

The Cabot | 3:30 pm or 7 pm | 137 Minutes | $13.50 - $16.50 | Info

Wednesday, 12/31

🍴New Year's Lunch | Fibber McGee's | 11:30am on 12/31 and 1/1 | Info

🍽️ New Year's Eve Dinner Specials | Kitchen Table | 5-9 pm | Info

😂 Comedian Brian Regan | The Cabot | 6 pm | $68.50-$99 | Info

🎤 New Year’s Eve Showcase: Comedy Show | Off Cabot | 6 pm or 9 pm | $41.74 | Info

🎵 SAFETY - New Years Extravaganza | The Cut | 7:30 pm | $32-$250 | Info

😆 Paul D’Angelo’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Show | Larcom Theatre | 7:30 pm | $38.50-$43.50 | Info

🎶 Live Music: New Year's Eve w/ Henley Douglas Jr's HDRnB | Sala Restobar | 9 pm - 12:30 am | Info

🍷 Ballyhoo New Year's Eve Party | The Bottle Shop | Until 1 am | Info

Friday, 1/2

⏰ Timekeeping in the Historic Beverly Collection | Cabot House | 2-2:30 pm | Info

🎶 Live Music: Mike Miksis Trio | Sala Restobar | 6-9 pm | Info

😂 Comedian Jonathan Van Halem | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $31.47 | Info 

🎵 Live Music: Dexter Handy Organ Trio | Backbeat Brewing | 7-10 pm | Info

🍜 Adult Cooking Class: Ramen Bowls | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 pm | $70 | Info

Saturday, 1/3

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

🧑‍🍳 Adult Cooking Class: Fresh Handmade Pasta | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 pm | $70 | Info

Sunday, 1/4

🎶 Live Music: 1st Sunday Jazz Brunch w/Krewe de Roux | CK Pearl | 11 am - 2 pm | Info

🍴 Adult Cooking Class: Tasty Thai | Taste Buds Kitchen | 5 pm | $70 | Info

🎨 Paint On Stage! Sip+Paint Night | Larcom Theatre | 6 pm | $47.50 | Info 

Monday, 1/5

🧑‍🍳 Adult Cooking Class: Julia's Kitchen | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 pm | $70 | Info

Tuesday, 1/6

💪 Boot Camp: Outdoor Strength Training (6 weeks) | Class runs at BHS | 6 am | $125 | Info 

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 12/31

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

🍩 Caregiver & Me Cooking Class: Sprinkle Donuts | Taste Buds Kitchen | 11 am | $40 | Info 

🎤 SAFETY - New Years Extravaganza: All Ages | The Cut | 4:30 pm | $15-$37 | Info

Friday, 1/2

🍪 School Break Cooking Camp: Snow Day Camp | Taste Buds Kitchen | 9 am - 12 pm | $85 | Info

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

🎂 School Break Cooking Camp: Cake Decorating Camp | Taste Buds Kitchen | 1-4 pm | $85 | Info

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

Saturday, 1/3

🍩 Caregiver & Me Cooking Class: Galaxy Donuts | Taste Buds Kitchen | 9 am | $35 | Info 

📕 Sensory-Friendly Family Story Time | Story Hour Room, Main Library | 10:30 am | Info 

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

Sunday, 1/4

🧑‍🍳 Family Cooking Class: Tasty Thai | Taste Buds Kitchen | 2-4 pm | $60 | Info 

🎨 Paint On Stage! Kids Paint Day | Larcom Theatre | 2 pm | $42.50 | Info 

Monday, 1/5

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

🎨 Drop-in Kids' Arts & Crafts: Handprint Cats | Arts & Crafts Room, Main Library | 3:30-4:30 pm | Info

Tuesday, 1/6

📙 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: Infants - Age 6 | Appleton Farms | 10:30 AM | $5-$10 | Info

🤙 Teen Hangout! | Sohier Room, Main Library | 4 pm | Info

🤼 Beverly Youth Wrestling Program: Grades 5-8 | Beverly High School Upper Gym | 6:15 pm | $50 | Info

TRASH AND RECYCLING

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

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