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Good morning, Beverly. Today is National Happy Hour Day. And if you’ve had a long week, happy hour starts whenever you’re ready.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Beverly Removes Four Stop Signs 🛑

• Beverly's New Youth Center Set to Double in Size 🏢

• Kelly Family Sells Beverly Ford Dealership 🚗

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

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THE DIGEST

Beverly Removes Four Stop Signs 🛑

Beverly police have permanently removed four stop signs at two key intersections to help traffic flow better following the recent installation of new traffic lights. At the Kernwood Avenue and Harris Street intersection, both stop signs on Kernwood Avenue were taken down while the Harris Street signs remain in place. This change was made to work with the new traffic lights at Bridge/Kernwood Avenue, which are now active.

The second location involves a four-way stop at River/Federal and McPherson Drive, where two signs were removed — one at River Street and Federal Streets near Salem Plumbing, and another at McPherson Drive and Federal Street. Police say this adjustment is necessary to accommodate new lights being installed at River and Bridge Streets, which will soon be active.

Beverly's New Youth Center Set to Double in Size 🏢

Nearly five decades after Beverly first opened a youth center in 1975, the city is preparing to unveil a dramatically expanded facility along the Bass River. The new McPherson Youth Center is twice the size of the old building, which was demolished earlier this year to make way for the $6 million project funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and a HUD community grant. The facility serves kids ages 11 to 18 for free. While construction continues, the center operates from a temporary Park Street location. The expanded center will feature a full gym, game rooms, arts and crafts space, kitchen, plus the existing outdoor basketball court and skate park when it opens in February.

Kelly Family Sells Beverly Ford Dealership 🚗

The familiar Kelly name has disappeared from Beverly's automotive landscape after six decades of selling cars in the city. The Kelly Ford dealership at 420 Cabot Street is now McGovern Ford, marking the end of an era that began when Roland Kelly opened his first dealership on Rantoul Street in 1965. Brian Kelly, Roland's son who expanded the family business into a North Shore auto empire, decided to sell the Beverly location last month to focus on his remaining dealerships on Route 1 and 114. Most of the 50 employees at the Beverly location were retained by the new owners, and Kelly still maintains a warehouse off Sohier Road where he stores classic cars and memorabilia from the family's automotive history.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🗑️ Trash and recycling pickup is delayed one day for the remainder of this week, and leaf pickup resumes next week.

• 🚧 If you’re interested in tracking the ongoing street paving projects, you can check out the city website for updates.

• 🏆 The Beverly Public Works Department was recognized as the Outstanding Public Works Department of the Year by the American Public Works Association New England Chapter.

• 🎨 The Mayor's Art Gallery at City Hall has returned with new artwork from 3rd-grade students at Cove School. The student artwork is now displayed in the first-floor hallway.

• 📚️ The Friends' Book Sale takes place at the main library from Saturday, November 15, through Saturday, November 22.

• ✈️ Logan Airport faces growing flight cancellations due to the government shutdown affecting air traffic controllers. The FAA ordered airlines to cut flights by 4% last week, rising to 6% Tuesday and 10% Friday.

• 🥪 The Modern Butcher in Danvers ranked 11th on Food & Wine's list of America's best sandwich shops. They make a great beef, but be prepared to wait in line.

• 📸 See the shortlist for Close-Up Photographer of the Year.

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Anita! Just over a year old, this low-slung, medium-sized cutie has the most gorgeous markings, expressive ears, and a spring in her step! Anita absolutely adores people and dogs alike. She's happiest when surrounded by her favorite humans or canine companions and thrives on attention and connection. She's looking for a dog-experienced home that can provide patience, structure, and continued support from a trainer or behaviorist. Anita would thrive in a home where someone is around more often than not, has another canine friend, and no young kids. Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

44°/37° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 16%

Thursday

48°/32° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Mostly Cloudy | 6%

Friday

44°/30° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Partly Cloudy | 4%

Saturday

44°/31° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 3%

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 11/12

🎄 A Very Merry Entryway: Craft your own personalized décor for a festive welcome! | Hammer & Stain | 6:30 pm | Info

⚖️ The Rights We Have. The Knowledge We Need | The Cabot | 7 pm | Info

Thursday, 11/13

💤 The Sleep Solution – Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep, Awake Restore | Greater Beverly YMCA | 6 pm | Info 

🖼️ Art Share Night | BevCam | 6 pm | Info 

🎨 Merry & Bright: Paint Your Own Holiday Nostalgic Ceramics! | Hammer & Stain | 6:30 pm | Info

😆 Comedy Coop Presents: Comedy Night | Coastal Mass Brewing | 7 pm | Info 

🎶 Live Music: Jorgan Trio | Sala Restobar | 7-10 pm | Info

🎵 Live Music: Bluegrass Jam | Backbeat Brewing | 7 pm | Info

🎩 Alchemy: Magic in the Grand Salon | Off Cabot | 7:30pm | Info

🎶 Gaelic Storm | The Cabot | 8 pm | Info

Friday, 11/14

🧀 Cheese, Please! Boards, Blooms & Bites Workshop | Hammer & Stain | 6:30 pm | Info

🎵 Live Music: 73 Duster | Backbeat Brewing | 7 pm | Info

🎶 Keb' Mo' Solo Performance | The Cabot | 8 pm | Info

😆 Off Cabot Comedy Showcase | Off Cabot | 8 pm | Info

🎸 DMTB - Dave Matthews Tribute Band | The Cut | 8 pm | Info

🎶 Live Music: Mike Miksis Trio w/ Charlie O'Neal | Sala Restobar | 8-11 pm | Info

🎵 Jimmy Three Times | Fibber McGee's | 9 pm | Info

Saturday, 11/15

🐦️ Beverly Bird Walks with Salem Sound Coastwatch | Lynch Park | 8 am | Info 

🎨 Make It Merry: Custom Trays & Signs Workshop | Hammer & Stain | 11 am | Info

🖼️ Art Crawl Pop-Ups | Various locations downtown | 12 - 4 pm | Info

🎬 Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY | The Cabot | 4 pm, 7:30 pm | Info

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

👩‍🍳 Julia's Kitchen Class (Adult BYOB / 21+) | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 pm | Info

🎶 Live Music: Whose Muddy Shoes | Sala Restobar | 7:30-10:30 pm | Info

🎵 A Night of Blues With Jeff Pitchell | Off Cabot | 8 pm | Info

🎸 The Eagles Experience | Larcom Theatre | 8 pm | Info

Sunday, 11/16

💃 In The Balance – BoSoma Dance Company | The Cabot | 1 pm | Info

✨ Sunday FUNday Intro to Resin Pour Workshop | Hammer & Stain | 3 pm | Info

🔪 Chinese Takeout Class | Taste Buds Kitchen | 5 pm | Info

🎬 Free Screening: Ken Burns' American Revolution: In Order to Be Free | The Cabot | 6 pm | Info

🎭 Betsi Feathers Burlesque presents À La Carte | Off Cabot | 7 pm | Info

Monday, 11/17

🍨 Monday Mornings: Celebrating New England Desserts | Sohier Room, Main Library | 9:30 am | Info 

🎲 Talk with Philip E. Orbanes, Author and Game Designer | Off Cabot | 6:30 pm | Info

🎬 Free Screening: Ken Burns' American Revolution: An Asylum for Mankind | The Cabot | 7 pm | Info

Tuesday, 11/18

🔭 Crane Beach Star Party | Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | 6 pm | Info

🎬 Free Screening: Ken Burns' American Revolution: The Times That Try Men's Souls | The Cabot | 7 pm | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 11/12

🏗️ Legopalooza at North Shore Children's Museum | North Shore Children's Museum | 9 am - 4 pm | Info

🎨 Mornings at the Museum | Wenham Museum | 10 am | Info

📕 Book Buzz: Story Time | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 11 am | Info

Friday, 11/14

👨‍🍳 Little Blooms Cooking Class | Bloom Kitchen | 10 am | Info

🍕 Fuel Up Fridays! | McPherson Youth Center | 3:30-8 pm | Info

Saturday, 11/15

🧁 Mermaid Cupcakes Class | Taste Buds Kitchen | 9 am | Info

🎪 FBC's 2025 Holiday Fair | 221 Cabot St | 9 am | Info

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

Sunday, 11/16

🏗️ Lego Challenge | North Shore Children's Museum | 2 pm | Info

Monday, 11/17

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

🎱 Billiards Tournament | McPherson Youth Center | 4:30 pm | Info

Tuesday, 11/18

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

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

📚 Barnyard Story Hour | Appleton Farms | 10:30 am | Info

TRASH AND RECYCLING

Visit the 2025 City of Beverly Holiday and Leaf Pickup Schedule for more information on each icon.

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