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Good morning, Beverly. It’s a great day to have a great day. So, don’t respond to any work emails and keep your zen about you on this lovely Wednesday.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• The Hero Next Door ❤️‍🩹 

• Beverly Secures Climate Leader Status 🎖️

• Commuter Rail Updates 🚆 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶 🎥 🧑‍🍳 🎤 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

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THE DIGEST

The Hero Next Door ❤️‍🩹 

Beverly’s own Amanda Neal was recently honored as a "Hero Among Us" at TD Garden for a truly life-saving act of kindness. After learning her 8-year-old neighbor, Beckett Connolly, needed a transplant, Amanda stepped up as a live donor last April at Lahey Hospital. Both are now thriving, and you can catch Amanda hitting the pavement for the Boston Marathon on April 20 to raise funds for Beth Israel Lahey and Dana-Farber. Click those links to support their recovery victory lap and help another family find their path forward.

Beverly Secures Climate Leader Status 🎖️

Beverly is officially a certified Climate Leader Community, making our town eligible for up to $1.15 million in state grants to slash municipal emissions. State Representative Hannah Bowen and Senator Joan Lovely are cheering on the designation, which requires Beverly to commit to fossil-fuel-free municipal buildings and a "zero-emission-vehicle first" policy by 2050.

A Brighter Signal For New Moms 🧡

Beverly Hospital is launching a vital safety initiative for new mothers by providing orange bracelets to patients who have recently given birth. This bright identifier signals to healthcare professionals and community members that a person is within the critical 12-week postpartum window, ensuring they receive prioritized, specialized care during a medical emergency. By streamlining the triage process, the hospital aims to treat potential complications — such as high blood pressure or infection — faster and more accurately. Please share this with any new moms you know!

Commuter Rail Updates 🚆 

Discounts this summer: Governor Healey just launched a $9 million transit initiative featuring free Fridays from June through August and half-priced monthly passes.

Shuttle this weekend: On the weekend of April 11-12, shuttle buses will replace service on the Newburyport/Rockport Line between North Station and Beverly.

Reminder: Through mid-May, the MBTA is suspending eight midday Newburyport/Rockport trains for track repairs, so check your departure times before heading to the station.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🍁 Leaf pickup occurs this week and next week on your trash day.

• 🏢 The main library will have a delayed opening this Friday and will open at 1 PM.

• 📚️ The Friends' Book Sale runs from April 11 through April 18 at the Beverly Main Library, featuring book prices ranging from $0.50 to $2.00 and a $5 "Bag Day" on the final Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM.

• 🍔 Craving a burger? Coastal cravings return the second week of April as Little Sister Burger reopens on Bearskin Neck. So head to Rockport for weekend service and those famous gluten-free onion rings.

• 🧑‍🍳 Reminder: Best Chef, the signature fundraiser for Beverly Bootstraps, takes place this Friday and there are still some tickets available!

• 📞 No, Tom Brady isn’t calling you to ask for gift cards. Watch out for the latest, and most New England scam of all time.

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet London, the resilient sweetheart from Lynn! He is a diabetic and has FIV+, but is perfectly regulated with insulin and a specialized diet. London is famous for greeting strangers with chirps and affectionate leg rubs. His ideal home? A cozy indoor sanctuary where he can follow you from room to room. If you have a little extra room in your heart for a brave, friendly companion, learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

41°/30° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 💧 0% 

Thursday

51°/36° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 💧 5%

Friday

63°/47° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 💧 6% 

Saturday

56°/37° 🌡️ | ⛅ Partly Cloudy | 💧 16% 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 4/8

💬 Trivia with Michael | Backbeat Brewing | 6:45 pm | Info

🎼 Sweeney Todd: Mainstage Musical Theater Production | Walter J. Manninen Center for the Arts | 7:30 pm | $5 - $20 | Info

Thursday, 4/9

🍛 Dinner Special: Curry Night | Backbeat Brewing | 5 pm | Info

📖 Francis Cabot Lowell, his Cabot Family, and the Birth of American Industry | Cabot House | 6:30 pm | $5 - $10 | Info

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

🐺 Live Music: The Wolff Sisters | Off Cabot | 8 pm | $29 - $34 | Info

Friday, 4/10

☕ Coffee & Conversation: Whaling in Essex County and MA | Cabot House | 10 am | Free | Info 

🖼️ Art Sale & Open Studios | Walter J. Manninen Center for the Arts | 2 pm | Free | Info

🎨 Drop-In & Create: No art experience is needed | The Space Between, 248 Cabot Street, Studio #217 | 5-8 pm | Free | Info

💃 Waltz to Wobble: Fridays 4/10 - 5/15 | Beverly Senior Center | 6 pm | $210 | Info

😆 Comedian Rachel Feinstein | The Cabot | 6:30 pm & 9 pm | $41.74 | Info

🍴 Adult Cooking Class: Handmade Gnocchi | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 pm | $74.20 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Mike Miksis Group | Sala Restobar | 7 pm | Info

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

🎼 Live Music: Candlepin Slim and Saeddyr | Chianti Cafe | 7:30 pm | $10 - $20 | Info

🪩 Mamma Mania - Premier ABBA Tribute | The Cut | 7:30 pm | $24.50 - $54.50 + fees | Info

Saturday, 4/11

🪦 Revolutionary Lives: A Walking Tour of Central Cemetery | Central Cemetery | 10 am | $5 - $10 | Info

💨 Pepper Spray Training with Safety Academy | Safety Academy | 10 am | $99 | Info

🐾 Sweet Paws Rescue Adoption Event | Coastal Mass Brewing | 12 pm | Info

😆 Comedian Rachel Feinstein | The Cabot | 6:30 pm & 9 pm | $41.74 | Info

🎶 Live Music: The Dudes | Sala Restobar | 7 pm | Info

🍺 Sips & Sparks Singles | Gentile Brewing | 7 pm | Info

🧑‍🍳 Adult Cooking Class: Classic French Countryside | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 pm | $74.20 | Info

🪕 Live Music: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | The Cabot | 8 pm | $69.00 - $329.00 | Info

🎵 2026 Dave Matthew Tribute Band | Larcom Theatre | 8 pm | $32.50 - $38.50 + fees | Info

🎵 Ryan Montbleau Band | The Cut | 8 pm | $24.40 - $49.50 + fees | Info

Sunday, 4/12

🏰 Castle Neck Hike in the Dunes | Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | 1 pm | $24 - $30 | Info 

🔮 Medium Lauren Robbins | Off Cabot | 3 pm | $54 | Info

🥩 Adult Cooking Class: Argentinian Steakhouse | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 pm | $84.80 | Info

🎺 Knickerbocker All-Stars | The Cut | 8 pm | $14.50 - $34.50 + fees | Info

Monday, 4/13

✈️ Monday Mornings: Amelia Earhart: The Boston Years | Sohier Room, Main Library | 9:30 am | Info

🎥 Free Matinee Series 2026 - My Fair Lady | The Cabot | 1 pm | Info

🖨️ Screen Printing Class | Beverly Senior Center | 6 pm | $45 | Info

🎹 Vi-Broadway Bar Spring Spectacular | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $15 |  Info

Tuesday, 4/14

📽️ Coda Pre-film Reception | The Cabot | 6 pm | Info

🌠 Dark Sky Week Star Party | Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | 7:30 pm | $5 - $10 | Info

Wednesday, 4/15

🎺 Intercollegiate Jazz Fest With EC Jazz Band | Walther J. Manninen Center for the Arts, Rose Theater | 6 pm | $5 - $15 | Info

💭 Community Conversations of The Science of Slim: Separating Hype from Health of GLP-1’s and Your Lifestyle | The Cabot | 6:30 pm | Info

😄 Resin Creations: Coasters, Lazy Susan & Boards Workshop | Hammer & Stain | 6:30 pm | $50 - $55 | Info

🪡 Sip + Stitch | Coastal Mass Brewing | 6:30 pm | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 4/8

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

🌧️ After-School Craftivity: Rain Cloud | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 3:30 pm | Info

Friday, 4/10

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

☀️ Resin Sun Catchers Workshop | Hammer & Stain | Ages 13+ | 2 pm | $65 | Info

🫗 Intro to Resin Pour Workshop | Hammer & Stain | Ages 14+ | 6:30/7 pm | $68 - $88 | Intro

🎼 Chicago Teen Edition | North Shore Music Theatre | 7 pm | $25 | Info

Saturday, 4/11

🎶 Musical Mornings With Miz Liz: Ages 0-5 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 10 am | Info

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

🧁 Caregiver & Me Cooking Class: Mermaid Cupcakes | Taste Buds Kitchen | Ages 2-8 w/ Caregiver | 9 am | $37.10 | Info

🦁 Disney’s The Lion King Jr. | North Shore Music Theatre | 10 am & 2 pm | $20 | Info

🦎 Vernal Pool Party: Big Night Celebration | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | 2 pm | $16 - $24 | Info

Sunday, 4/12

🎶 Laurie Berkner | The Cabot | 11 am & 3 pm | $26.75 - $86.50 | Info

Monday, 4/13

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

🐻 Beverly Reads: A Beary Cute Craft with Katie Bug: Ages 2+ | Arts & Crafts Room, Main Library | 3:30 pm | Info

Tuesday, 4/14

📙 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 | Appleton Farms | 1 pm | $5 - $10 | Info

🖼️ Tween Nights: Hack That Painting: Grades 3-5 | Arts & Crafts Room, Main Library | 7 pm | Info

TRASH AND RECYCLING

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