Good morning, Beverly. Today is Shirley Temple’s birthday, and I bet you didn’t know she hated the drink named after her. She also served as the Ambassador to Czechoslovakia from 1989 to 1992. That’s all I have on Shirley Temple for today.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Beverly Hospital nurses close on new three-year contract 🧑‍⚕️ 

• We have a new superintendent 👨‍🏫 

• Two city-hosted events this Saturday, April 26 🏢 

• Upcoming events 😆 🍺 💃

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

Beverly Hospital nurses close on new three-year contract 🧑‍⚕️ 

Beverly Hospital nurses have ratified a new contract featuring an 18.5% pay raise over three years, plus annual wage scale increases. The union states the agreement aims to improve nurse recruitment and retention, ultimately enhancing patient care at Beverly and Addison Gilbert hospitals. The contract addresses concerns about lagging wages compared to other North Shore facilities.

Now you can stop trying to self-diagnose with WebMD and seek out the care of our great local nurses.

We have a new Superintendent 👨‍🏫 

The Beverly School Committee voted to select Dr. Peter Cushing as the next Superintendent of Beverly Public Schools, effective July 1, 2025, pending contract negotiations. Dr. Cushing comes from the Medford Public School District, where he has been the Assistant Superintendent of Enrichment and Innovation since 2019. He takes over for Superintendent Sue Charochak, who will retire on June 30.

The School Committee expresses excitement about Dr. Cushing's leadership and promises to provide updates on his transition and opportunities for the community to meet him. They also thank everyone involved in the search process.

Two city-hosted events this Saturday, April 26 🏢 

💊 Medication Disposal Day: Stop by the Beverly Police Station at 175 Elliott Street between 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday with any prescription or over-the-counter medications, vitamins, veterinary medication, or narcotics. Note: Sharps will not be accepted at this event, but they can be dropped off 24 hours a day in sharps boxes in the lobby at the Police Station or the Beverly Hospital emergency room.

🗑️ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day: This event will occur from 8 AM to noon at Beverly High School. It’s $25 per car and is open to Beverly and Salem residents. Here is a list of things you can dispose of on Saturday.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🍺 🌯 You can snag a burrito and a beer for $20 this week at La Qchara from 11 AM - 3 PM.

• 🚰 We are still facing a Level 2 Drought. As a reminder: Nonessential outdoor water use is limited to watering of ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand-held hoses, or watering cans after 5 PM and before 9 AM.

• ⚾️ Beverly’s own, the late Pete Frates, will be honored during the 13th annual Boston College Baseball ALS Awareness Game at Fenway Park this Sunday, April 27, at noon. Pete brought international attention to ALS through the Ice Bucket Challenge, helping to raise over 220 million dollars toward research for a cure.

PET OF THE WEEK

Mr. Waffles is a lovable little oddball who enjoys being near people but prefers not to be touched. He's not a cuddler, but he'll happily lounge at your feet and keep you company, especially if treats are involved! Mr. Waffles would thrive in a home with another social cat to buddy up with. He's not a fan of dogs but can coexist if they give him space. Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

67°/43° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Partly Cloudy | 2% | 💨 WNW 11 mph

Thursday

61°/51° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 4% | 💨 SSE 12 mph

Friday

63°/50° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Mostly Cloudy | 8% | 💨 ENE 11 mph

Saturday

64°/45° 🌡️ | 🌧️ Rain | 61% | 💨 SW 15 mph

Source: Weather.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 4/23

🗣️ Presidential Speaker Series featuring Sean Astin | Cleary Lecture Hall | 6 PM | Free | Info and Register 

📹️ The Power of Story: Creating Content that Connects | 261 Cabot St | 6 PM | Members: $15; Non-members: $30 | Info and Tickets 

🎸 Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(Postroph)y Tour | The Cabot | 8 PM | $58.50 - $357 | Info and Tickets

Thursday, 4/24

⛳️ Mini Masters: After Dark (FORE ADULTS ONLY) | 600 Market Street, Lynnfield | 5 PM | $23 | Info and Tickets

🎥 Bittersweet: The Survivor Nest Project Documentary | 261 Cabot St | 7 PM | Donation | Info

🎦 Movie Night: Princess Mononoke (93% on Rotten Tomatoes!) | The Cabot | 7 PM | $12.75 - $14.75 | Info and Tickets

🤣 Comedy Open Mic | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $5 | Info and Tickets

Friday, 4/25

🗝️ Pieces of Local History from the Beverly Room | Sohier Room, Beverly Main Library | 10 AM | Info

🎨 Artrageous! The Emerald Ball | Danversport | 6 PM | Info

🤣 Comedian and Actor Paul Reiser | The Cabot | 8 PM | $35.75 - $69 | Info and Tickets

😆 Comedian Jeff Allen | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $45 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 4/26 

🏋️ Intro to CrossFit for Beginners (Free!) | CrossFit Route 1A | 8 AM | Info

🏌️ New England Home, Golf & Food Truck Show | Coolidge Hall & Trade Center Building - Topsfield Fairgrounds | 10 AM - 6 PM | Info

☕️🧱 Coffee & Clay | Clay Dreaming Pottery Studio | 10AM | $75 | Info and Tickets

🖼️ Spring Open Studios | Porter Mill | 11 AM - 5 PM | Info

🍪 Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating Workshop | Brissonte` Gifts & Home Decor | 12 PM | $65 | Info and Tickets 

🍺 Beverly Beer Mile: Spring Fling | Participating breweries listed below | 12 PM | Info

• Backbeat Brewing Company 

• Coastal Mass. Brewing 

• Gentile Brewing Company

• Old Planters Brewing Co.

🍷 Boston Wine School Wine Festival | Stone Zoo, Stoneham | 3 - 5:30 PM or 6 - 8:30 PM | $71-$108 | Info and Tickets 

😂 Comedian and Actor Mike Hanford | Off Cabot | 6:30 PM or 9 PM | $33 | Info and Tickets

🎤 Rock Voices North Shore Spring Concert 2025 | Beverly High School | 7 PM | $12.51 - $23.18 | Info and Tickets

🎵 The Breakers - A Tribute to Tom Petty | The Cabot | 8 PM | $35.75 - $47.50 | Info and Tickets 

🎶 Mamma Mania! NYC’s Premier ABBA Tribute | Larcom Theatre | 8 PM | $31-$35 | Info and Tickets

Sunday, 4/27

🏃 Greater Beverly YMCA Rhino Run 10K | Start and finish at Lynch Park | 9 AM | $35 for adults; $15 for children | Info and Register 

Monday, 4/28

😆 Improv Jam & Jelly | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $5 | Info and Tickets

Tuesday, 4/29

🃏 Party Game Social | The Castle: Restaurant & Bar | 6 PM | Info

😂 First Baptist Church Benefit (Comedy show) | The Cabot | 7 PM | $35 | Info and Tickets

Thursday, 5/1

🎷 Endicott Singers presents "All That Jazz" | 406 Hale St, Beverly | 7:30 PM or 5/3 @ 2 PM | $0-$15 | Info and Tickets

🎼 Jefferson Starship 50th Anniversary Tour | The Cabot | 8 PM | $47.50 - $247.50 | Info and Tickets 

🎤 Francoix Simard | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $20 | Info and Tickets 

Friday, 5/2

🤣 Comedian Pete Lee | Off Cabot | $35 | 5/2 @ 6:30 or 9 PM; 5/3 @ 6:30 or 9 PM | Info and Tickets 

🎶 Top of the World - A Carpenters Tribute | The Cabot | 8 PM | $47.50 - $69 | Info and Tickets

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Shriners Circus School Vacation Week: 4/24 - 4/27

🎪 Aleppo Shriners "All New" Circus | Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington | $20 | Info and Tickets

Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring: Through 4/27

🍂 🥾 Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | 9 AM - 5 PM | Member Family: $9; Nonmember Family: $15 | Info and Register 

Discounted Play! Spring Afternoons through Memorial Day

🛝 🧒 Create & Play Kids | 100 Cummings Center- Suite 206K | Monday - Friday, 1-5 PM | $12 Open Play

Wednesday, 4/23

🌌 💃 Intergalactic Dance Party | Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers | 10 AM | Info

🎸 Make a simple instrument: Ages 4+ | 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Free | Info 

🎶 Drop-In musical activities: Kids of all ages | 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester | 11 AM or 11:30 AM | Free | Info 

📘 Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 11:15 AM | Info and Register 

🐸 Introduction to Vernal Ponds | Brenner Room, Rockport Public Library | 2 PM | Info 

🎨 Crafternoon: Watercolor: Grades 6-12 | Sohier Room, Beverly Main Library | 3:30 PM | Info

Thursday, 4/24

📕 Baby Storytime: Newborn - 18 months | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10 - 10:30 AM | Info and Register 

🎨 Drop-in Art Making: Make a paper model of a pipe organ: Ages 4+ | 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Free | Info 

📘 Toddler Storytime: 18 months - 3 years | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10 - 10:30 AM | Info and Register 

Friday, 4/25

🎶 Jammin' With Jessica: Ages 0-5 | Children's Program Room, Salem Public Library | 10 AM | Info and Register

🎨 Drop-in Art Making: Make a design inspired by stained glass: Ages 4+ | 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Free | Info 

🧔‍♂️ Dad & Me Playgroup | Children's Play Area, Salem Public Library | 11 AM - 12 PM | Info

🧪 STEM-sational Fun: Ages 3+ | Children's Programming Room, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library | 1 - 3 PM | Info 

Saturday, 4/26

🐦️ Family Day at the Bird Banding Station: Ages 6 - 12 | Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport | 9 AM - 10:30 AM | $8-$12 | Info and Register 

🏗️ Family Lego Fun | Children's Library, Peabody Main Library | 10 - 11 AM | Info and Register 

🏗️ Lego Club: Ages 4+, siblings welcome | Children's Program Room, Salem Public Library | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Info and Register

🎹 Make a simple instrument: Ages 4+ | 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Free | Info 

🎵 Drop-In musical activities: Kids of all ages | 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester | 11 AM or 11:30 AM | Free | Info 

🧚 Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk | Pettengill Farm, Salisbury | 11 AM - 3 PM | $8 for single ticket; $25 for family of 4 | Info and Tickets

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

Sunday, 4/27

🛒 Todd Farm Flea Market | 275 Main St, Rowley MA | 5 AM - 2 PM | $5 Parking | Info

🚒 Endicott Police and Beverly Police Touch-A-Truck | Parking Lot 14, Endicott College, 376 Hale St | 10 AM - 2 PM | Info

Monday, 4/28

📚️ Friends Book Donation Day | Large Meeting Room, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library | 10:15 AM - 4 PM | Info 

Tuesday, 4/29

🦋 Toddler Craft-Torn Paper Butterflies | Community Room, Peabody West Branch | 10 - 11 AM | Info and Register

▶️ Sensory Bins: Ages 18 months - 3 years | Children's Program Room, Salem Public Library | 10 - 10:30 AM | Info and Register

🐐 Barnyard Story Hour: Infants - age 6 | Appleton Farms | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | $5-$10; Children under 2 are free | Info and Register 

📗 Baby Bookworms: Newborn - 18 months | Large Meeting Room, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library | 11:30 AM - 12 PM | Info

📙 Storytime with Miss Simone: Ages 0-5 | Children's Program Room, Salem Public Library | 3:30 - 4 PM | Info and Register

Wednesday, 4/30

👶 New Parents Group | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10:30 AM - 12 PM | Info and Register

TRASH AND RECYCLING

Holiday and Leaf Pickup Schedule

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