Good morning, Beverly. Today is National Leon Day, which means we’re halfway to Christmas. And for an early holiday gift, the temperature is expected to drop from the high of 102° in Beverly yesterday into the 70s this Thursday through Sunday.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Dollar Store Too Pricey for City Hall's Temporary Digs 🏙️ 

• Beverly's Second Congregational Church to Close ⛪️

• St. Peter’s Fiesta begins in Gloucester today 🌊 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

Dollar Store Too Pricey for City Hall's Temporary Digs 🏙️ 

The city's plan to temporarily move City Hall into the former Dollar Store on Cabot Street has been scrapped due to the prohibitive cost of nearly $2 million to make it suitable. This move was intended to house City Hall services for 1.5 to 2 years while the historic 1783 City Hall building undergoes an estimated $27 million renovation, its first major improvements since 1939.

The city acquired the Dollar Store building in 2023 with plans to sell the building for housing and retail. Now, the city will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find an alternative temporary location, preferably downtown, but potentially further out in an industrial area if necessary. The City Hall renovations will include demolishing the old police station annex and building a new one to accommodate additional departments, installing HVAC, adding restrooms and meeting rooms, and improving accessibility and record storage. The city anticipates about $1 million in relocation costs.

Beverly's Second Congregational Church to Close ⛪️ 

Beverly's Second Congregational Church, established in 1713 and one of the city's oldest institutions, is closing due to declining membership. Its property at 35 Conant St. will be transferred to Lifebridge North Shore, a nonprofit supporting vulnerable individuals. Lifebridge plans to utilize the site as a drop-in resource center, not a homeless shelter, and will continue to host existing community groups like the Boy Scouts. Rev. Adam Isbitsky expressed the congregation's grief but noted their satisfaction that the historic building will remain a community asset. A community town hall is scheduled for Monday, June 30, at 6 PM to discuss the transition.

Northshore Mall Updates 🛒 

For families with young kiddos: Celebrate the grand opening of the newly designed and reimaged play area today from 10 AM - 12 PM! Join in for face painting, balloon twisting, sing-alongs, and more. The Play Area is near Macy's.

Two new stores are opening soon: Pizzerino, which sells, you guessed it, pizzas! And Sally Beauty, a beauty supplies company with more than 5,000 products for hair, nail, and skin care.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🎒 School’s out for summer, and Mayor Cahill has asked that we stay alert at the wheel as kids in the community will be “out and about on their bikes and skateboards, and walking and enjoying all that summer vacation brings.”

• 🥪 Gloria Food Store shared on Instagram that the sale of their building was extended six weeks, so they will remain open for the “time being.”

• 🌊 St. Peter’s Fiesta begins in Gloucester today and runs through 6/29. Fiesta includes one of my favorite events on the North Shore, the greasy pole.

• 🎆 Northshore Magazine shared a great resource to help find fireworks and festivals across the North Shore as we approach July.

• 🚨 An 11-year-old girl from Salem is missing. If you have any information, please contact the Salem police at 978-744-1212.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Beverly’s newest mural is on Cabot Street, on the side of Organic Garden Cafe. The artist is Boston-based Dominican artist Massiel Grullón, a muralist and designer.

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Randall! A five-year-old Bulldog, English/Mix. This lovable goofball is bursting with charm and personality. Randall is truly one of a kind - a quirky, resilient pup with a heart of gold who's ready to find a home where he can be cherished. He'd thrive best in a calm, dog-free home with adults or children over 12 who can respect his boundaries. He's just waiting to steal your heart with those goldfish eyes, wrinkly face, and the kind of goofy charm you'll never forget. Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

89°/66° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Partly Cloudy | 24% | 💨 NNE 9 mph

Thursday

69°/58° 🌡️ | 🌦️ PM Showers | 41% | 💨 ENE 10 mph

Friday

66°/59° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 20% | 💨 E 10 mph

Saturday

69°/62° 🌡️ | 🌧️ Rain | 79% | 💨 ESE 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, 6/25

🎙️ Podcasting: The Podcast! | BevCam | 6 PM | Free for members; $15 for non-members | Info and Tickets

🏡 Growing Culinary Herbs in Your Garden | Camp Paradise | 6:30 PM | $30 | Info and Tickets

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

Thursday, 6/26

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

🎶 Live Music: Cool Times Quartet w/ Henley Douglas Jr | Sala Restobar | 6-9 PM

🪴 Klayhouse Ceramics: Make a Planter Workshop | Coastal Mass Brewing | 6 PM | $70 | Info and Tickets

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

🎤 Castle Hill Picnic Concert: THE FAR OUT | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | 6:30 PM | $30-$40 | Info and Tickets 

🎶 Live Music: Bluegrass Jame | Backbeat Brewing Company | 7 PM | Info

🤣 Comedy Open Mic | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $9 | Info and Tickets 

Friday, 6/27

🪴 Wheel throwing pottery workshop | Score and Slip Pottery Studio | 6 PM | $90 | Info and Tickets

🎶 Live Music: The Rusty Scott Trio | Sala Restobar | 7-10 PM

🎵 Live Music: JD Debris and the Melee | Backbeat Brewing Company | 7 PM | Info

🐲 🪄 Piff the Magic Dragon | Lynn Memorial Auditorium, Lynn | 8 PM | $55+ | | Info and Tickets

😀 Comedian Joe Medoff | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $36.60 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 6/28

🐦 Leaf Bird Bath Making Workshop | Long Hill | 10 AM | $24-$30 | Info and Tickets 

🌎 Mass Eco Fest | Salem Willows Park | 10 AM - 4 PM | Info 

🐕 Splash And Shop: Summer Fun For You And Your Pup | 950 Cummings Center | 11 AM | Info

🎵 Live Music: Irish Session and Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing Company | 12-3 PM; 4-8 PM | Info

🎭 Shakespeare in the Garden | Rose Garden in Lynch Park | 6:30 PM | Free | Info 

🎶 Live Music: Adria Smith Trio | Sala Restobar | 7-10 PM

🎤 Moondance: The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert | Larcom Theatre | 8 PM | $31-$35 | Info and Tickets 

🎷 Dub Tone Orchestra Fiesta Blowout No.2 | The Cut, Gloucester | 8:30 PM | $25-$35 | Info and Tickets

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Promenade | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $14.05 - $24.33 | Info and Tickets 

Sunday, 6/29

🎶 Summer Concert Series at Lynch Park: Nick Consone | Lynch Park | 6 PM | Info

🎤 The Music of Sinatra Starring Joey Chiarenza | The Cut, Gloucester | 6 PM | $15-$35 | Info and Tickets

🎥 Summer Movie Series: Mission Impossible | Lynch Park | 8:15 PM | Free | Info 

Monday, 6/30

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

😂 Improv Jam & Jelly | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $9 | Info and Tickets 

Tuesday, 7/1

🧘 Summer Community Yoga | Lynch Park Point | 6:30 PM | Free | Info

🎬 Essex Improv 101 Class Show | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $14.05 | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 7/2

🖥️ 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, 7/3

🎵 Summer Concert Series: Tilt-a-Whirl Unplugged | Beverly Commons Gazebo on Dane St | 6 PM | Free | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 6/25

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

🍼 Baby Group | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10:30 AM | Info

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

🔏 Free Henna Tattoos with Mandy - for all ages | Large Meeting Room, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library | 1:30-5 PM | Info

🫧 Bubble Mania! | Farms Branch Lawn | 3-5 PM | Info

Thursday, 6/26

🍁 Kidleidoscope: Ages 3-6 | Maudslay State Park, Park Headquarters | 10-11 AM | Free | Info

👶 Baby Storytime: 0-18 Months | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10 AM | Info and Register 

📕 Toddler Storytime: 18 Months - 3 Years | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 11 AM | Info and Register 

Friday, 6/27

🐄 Family Cow Connection | Appleton Farms | 4:15 PM | $24-$30 | Info and Tickets

🪰 Firefly Foray: Ages 6+ | Maudslay State Park, Park Headquarters | 8:30-9:30 PM on 6/27 and 6/28 | Free | Info

Saturday, 6/28

🥞 🇺🇲 Annual Red, White and Blue Breakfast | Tuck's Point Park, Manchester | 7:30-11:30 AM | $12-$15 | Info and Tickets

🐐 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

🎉 Farms Lawn Party | Farms Branch Lawn or Conrad Room | 1-3 PM | Info

Sunday, 6/29

🍓 Strawberry Festival 2025 | Swampscott Town Hall Lawn | 4-8 PM | Info 

Monday, 6/30

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

🎵 CFCE of the North Shore Music and Movement | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10 AM | Info and Register 

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

Tuesday, 7/1

📚 Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration | Children's Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers | 9 AM - 9 PM | Info

📙 Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 9:30 AM | Info and Register (Registration opens on 6/26 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 6/26 at 12 AM)

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

🕺 WildKat Hoops for Kids for Ages 6 + | Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers | 3 PM | Info and Register 

⭐ Starry Night Family Story Time | Conrad Room or Farms Branch Lawn | 5 PM | Info 

Wednesday, 7/2

📙 Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 9:30 AM | Info and Register (Registration opens on 6/26 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 6/26 at 12 AM)

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

TRASH AND RECYCLING

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