Good morning, Beverly. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, meaning your lawns will be covered in snow for six more weeks — or as we call it in New England, spring.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Zoning Conflict in North Beverly 🗼

• What’s New at Northshore Mall 🛍️ 

• An Important Update from the Beverly Fire Department 🚒 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶 🎥 🧑‍🍳 🎤 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

Zoning Conflict in North Beverly 🗼 

Residents of the North Beverly neighborhood near Brimbal Avenue are opposing a proposed 124-foot Verizon cell tower off of Tozer Road. Verizon contends that a new tower is essential to close a "substantial gap" in wireless service affecting key North Beverly hubs, including Route 128, Brimbal Avenue, and the MBTA commuter rail station. To proceed, Verizon needs Zoning Board variances to bypass city limits on tower height and property setbacks, as the proposal currently violates both municipal ordinances.

However, The neighborhood controversy may become moot as Mayor Cahill investigates a "communications breakdown" regarding a 2023 proposal to place the equipment on the city-owned Brimbal Hill water tower instead.

What’s New at Northshore Mall 🛍️ 

The Northshore Mall is on a roll: Old Navy officially opened its doors last weekend, and a wave of new retailers is set to follow shortly. Below is the list of upcoming stores and restaurants you’ll find at the mall.

• Fogo de Chão: A full-service Brazilian steakhouse.

• iFixFast: A shop specializing in expert phone and tablet repairs.

• Claire's: A shop specializing in jewelry, fashion accessories, and ear-piercing services.

• Shake Shack: A burger joint known for its menu of smash burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun milkshakes. You will find me here while my wife is in Old Navy.

An Important Update from the Beverly Fire Department 🚒 

After responding to 36 calls during this arctic blast, the Beverly Fire Department is asking residents to clear snow from low-lying appliance exhausts to prevent carbon monoxide buildup, as “many high-efficiency appliances exhaust lower to the ground than our older boilers, hot water heaters, and the like.” If you’re able, please also shovel out your local fire hydrant — it saves crews important time in emergency situations.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 💝 Need a last-minute Valentine’s Day reservation? Northshore Magazine highlights some great spots nearby, like Davio’s in Lynnfield, Ledger in Salem (great burger!), Settler in Salem, Tonno in Gloucester, Ithaki in Peabody, Bernadette in Salem, and more.

• 🏙️ Fall in love with downtown: Our local businesses have some awesome deals and ways to celebrate the month of love.

• 🌊 Marblehead officials gave snowbanks the "Boston Tea Party" treatment by dumping them directly into the harbor.

• 🪪 Starting on February 1, Massachusetts domestic air travelers aged 18+ without a REAL ID or acceptable alternative will be required to pay a $45 “ConfirmID” fee.

• ⚡️ Looking to save a little cash? Beverly Community Electric is currently providing residents with lower electricity prices than National Grid’s latest residential basic service rate.

• 🦭 ICYMI: Lynchbert enjoyed some of the snow last week.

• ❄️ Why snow matters. (A good read for anyone sick of the snow, like me.)

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Adrian! 🐾 From the shores of Puerto Rico to the heart of Massachusetts, Adrian is ready for his next big adventure! This 4-month-old bundle of joy is full of puppy energy and island spirit. Adrian is looking for a calm, adult-only home (16+) where he can enjoy his beauty sleep uninterrupted and continue learning his manners. As an Extended Stay resident, his adoption fees are waived! Ready to give this resilient pup the structured, loving home he deserves? Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

32°/13° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Partly Cloudy | 💧 7%

Thursday

31°/14° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 💧 6%

Friday

27°/18° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 💧 6% 

Saturday

24°/-1° 🌡️ | 🌨️ AM Snow Showers | 💧 56%

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 2/4

🎨 Resin Sun Catchers Workshop! | Hammer & Stain | 6:30 pm | $65 | Info

🎥 Screening of The Secret Agent | The Cabot | 7 pm | $13.50-$16.50 | Info

🔮 Medium Lauren Robbins | Off Cabot | 7:30 pm | $57.15 | Info

Thursday, 2/5

🀄 Madeleines & Tea & An Introduction to Mahjong! | Jolie Tea Company | 11 am | Info 

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

🎵 Live Music: Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing | 7-10 pm | Info

🎥 The Secret Agent | The Cabot | 7 pm | $13.50-$16.50 | Info

🎷 The Music Box Open Mic hosted by Brian Donnelly | Off Cabot | 7:30 pm | $14 | Info

🎸 Terrafunk & The Rupert Selection | The Cut | 8 pm | $22-$42 | Info

Friday, 2/6

🧶 First Friday: Spinning & Fabrics in Colonial America | 2 pm | Cabot House | Free | Info

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

🎥 Screening of One Battle After Another | The Cabot | 7 pm | $13.50-$16.50 | Info

😵‍💫 Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $34 | Info

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

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

🎤 Little Lies - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | The Cut | 8 pm | 27.50-$46.50 | Info

Saturday, 2/7

🐚 CraneExplorer: Valentine's Coastal Crafts | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | 10 am | $8-$25 | Info

🍁 Adult Maple Strolls | Appleton Farms | 11 am, 12:15 pm, or 1:30 pm | $15-$25 | Info

🎥 Screening of One Battle After Another | The Cabot | 3 pm or 7 pm | $13.50-$16.50 | Info

🃏 Tarot Pop-up with Lizz Glow | Coastal Mass Brewing | 4 pm | Info

🎭 Midnight at the Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner! | Off Cabot | 6 pm | $72 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Saturday Serendipitudes with The Dudes Abide | Sala Restobar | 6-9 pm | Info

⚾ Fenway Punk Book Release Party | Bridge Nine Records | 7 pm | Info

🥩 Adult Cooking Class: Argentinian Steakhouse | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 pm | $80 | Info

🎤 Mamma Mania! ABBA Tribute Band | Larcom Theatre | 8 pm | $34.50-$39.50 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Reach for the Sun | Backbeat Brewing | 8-10:30 pm | Info

🎵 Back to Black Live - A Tribute to Amy Winehouse | The Cut | 8 pm | $31.50-$51.50 | Info

🎺 Dub Boat Live | Chianti Cafe | 8-10:30 pm | $17.85 | Info 

Sunday, 2/8

🍣 Adult Cooking Class: Sushi & Dumplings | Taste Buds Kitchen | 2 pm | $70 | Info

🎥 Screening of One Battle After Another | The Cabot | 3 pm | $13.50 | Info

🏈 Super Bowl Party in the Venue: First come, first served | The Cut | 8pm | Info

Monday, 2/9

🎥 Free Matinee Series 2026 – Sabrina | The Cabot | 1 pm | Info

Tuesday, 2/10

🌷 Resin Pressed Flower Workshop! | Hammer & Stain | 6:30 pm | $50-$85 | Info

🎨 Who Gives a Craft? | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 7 pm | Info

🎥 Beverly 400 Free Screening: The Proposal | The Cabot | 7 pm | Info

Wednesday, 2/11

♥️ Valentine Blockprinting Workshop | Coastal Mass Brewing | 6 pm | $50 | Info

💐 About Sip & Stem: Galentine's Day Floral Workshop | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | 6 pm | $120-$150 | Info

🍪 Galentine's Day Cookie Decorating with La Messy Baker | Beverly Senior Center | 6 pm | $65 | Info

🎥 Screening of Marty Supreme | The Cabot | 7 pm on 2/11 or 2/12 | $13.50-$16.50 | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

⛸️ SBLI Rink is open through 2/22/26

MarketStreet | 3 pm - 8pm Mon-Fri, 10 am - 8 pm on Sat, 11 am - 8 pm on Sun | $12 to skate, $6 for skate rentals | Info

Wednesday, 2/4

📙 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

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

📕 Graphic Novel Club: Grades 3-5 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 4 pm | Info

Thursday, 2/5

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

Friday, 2/6

🐦 Terrific Toddlers - Winter Birds | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | 9-11:45 am | $13-$15 | Info

🎼 Music & Movement | Sohier Room, Main Library | 10 am | Info

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

🦉 Owl Prowl for Families | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | 5:30-7 pm | $19-$23 | Info

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

Saturday, 2/7

🧁 Caregiver & Me Cooking Class: Lovebug Cupcakes | Taste Buds Kitchen | 9 am | $35 | Info

🍁 Children's Maple in the Barnyard | Appleton Farms | 10:45-11:30; 12-12:45; 1-1:45; 2:15-3:00 | Free-$20 | Info

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

🦉 Pre-K Owl Prowl | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | 4-5:30 pm | $18-$22 | Info

Sunday, 2/8

🍣 Family Cooking Class: Sushi & Dumplings | Taste Buds Kitchen | 5 pm | $60 | Info

Monday, 2/9

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

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

Tuesday, 2/10

📙 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

🍁 Maple Story Hour | Appleton Farms | 10:30 am | Free-$10 | Info

TRASH AND RECYCLING

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