TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Beverly. It’s time to prepare for a seriously cold weekend. An arctic air mass will bring sub-zero wind chills this weekend with snow expected for Sunday night. The high temperatures are estimated to be 11° on Saturday and 14° on Sunday. May the odds be ever in your favor.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• New Life for Laurel Street 🏘️ 

• The Real Beantown 🫘 

• North Shore Eats this Winter 🥘 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶 🎥 🧑‍🍳 🎤 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEVERLY CREDIT UNION

Feeling the Post-Holiday Bill Hangover?

By now, you’ve probably packed all of the decorations away. There are no more cookies left. You may have run out of aspirin from the in-law-induced headaches. But the one thing that remains…the bills.

If you have received your January credit card statement and the minimum payment is more than what you expected, or you’re still in shock after seeing your credit card interest rate, a Beverly Credit Union personal loan may be a smart way to regain control.

By paying off your high-interest debt with one personal loan, you can simplify your finances with a fixed interest rate and a predictable monthly payment. That means no surprises and a clear payoff timeline, which can help you plan ahead with confidence.

Whether you’re looking to reduce interest costs or just want the peace of mind that comes with one fixed payment, a personal loan could help you start 2026 off right.

Fixed rates start at 9.99% APR. You can apply online in just a few minutes or simply reach out if you have any questions.

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THE DIGEST

New Life for Laurel Street 🏘️ 

The U.S. General Services Administration has officially begun the divestment process for 16 vacant federal houses on Laurel Street. These three-bedroom ranches were built by the U.S. Army in 1958 for soldiers working in Beverly, and the Coast Guard took ownership in the 1990s. However, these houses sat empty for the last three years.

Why are they being sold now? In 2023, it was determined an environmental review was needed to check for things like lead paint and asbestos. Per the GSA, the sale is moving forward now after no concerns were found with the review, and “To right-size the federal real estate portfolio, cut costs for American taxpayers and optimize the space agencies need to achieve their missions.” There will likely be many interested parties in these houses, and one is the Beverly Housing Authority.

The Real Beantown 🫘 

Move over, Boston. It turns out Beverly was the original "Beantown" thanks to the Beverly Pottery Company. Back in 1890, founder Charles Lawrence crafted tiny commemorative beanpots using clay from the Gettysburg battlefield for a massive Civil War veterans' convention. The souvenirs were such a hit that when attendees brought them home, they mistakenly credited the pots to the host city, Boston, effectively swiping the nickname and leaving Beverly in the dust. To reclaim our local bragging rights, stop by the Cabot House to see Lawrence’s legendary redware in person — just don't tell your friends in the city.

North Shore Eats this Winter 🥘 

Looking for something new to try during these colder months? North Shore restaurants are embracing curated, small-scale winter menus. In Salem, Bernadette offers "Bistro Wednesdays," featuring steak frites with exclusive wine pairings. Woburn’s Sogno hosts "Sagra" festivals, monthly themed menus celebrating seasonal ingredients like truffles and artichokes. Meanwhile, Tonno in Gloucester and Wakefield provides "Petite Portions," offering smaller, affordable weekday plates for health-conscious diners.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🗑️ Trash pickup is delayed one day this week.

• 🎨 Arts Fest 2026 is officially accepting applications! Whether you’re an artist, food vendor, performer, retailer, or local nonprofit, we want you to be part of the magic. All applications must be received by February 16.

• 🏈 Being a Patriots fan can be good for your mental health, expert says. I wonder if it was good for your mental health before Belichick and Brady.

• ⚾️ Registration is open for the upcoming Beverly Little League spring season.

• 🎟️ Essex Tech received a record 1,746 applications for 550 seats this year. It is the first year of the new state-mandated lottery system designed to make admissions more equitable.

• 📲 Verizon will offer a $20 credit to customers affected by last Wednesday’s service interruption.

• 🐕️ Did you know that dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping?

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Mayan! Mayan is an adorable three-month-old Retriever/Lab mix and is the perfect mix of playful and sweet. Like many puppies, he can be a little shy when he first meets new people, but give him a bit of time and patience and he truly blossoms. Once he feels safe, Mayan really shows his loving side. He enjoys playing with his toys and curling up right in your lap for cuddles (sometimes both at the same time). Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

28°/25° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Partly Cloudy | 💧 3%

Thursday

43°/22° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Partly Cloudy | 💧 24% 

Friday

32°/3° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 💧 3% 

Saturday

11°/2° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 💧 0%

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 1/21

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

🎥 Screening of It Was Just an Accident | The Cabot | 7 pm on 1/21 or 1/22 | $13.50 - $16.50 | Info

Thursday, 1/22

🦉 Owl Prowl Hike | Appleton Farms | 4:15 pm | $10-$20 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Jorgan Trio +1 | Sala Restobar | 6-9 pm | Info

😆 Off Cabot Improv Night | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $21.19 | Info 

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

🎯 Pub Trivia | Coastal Mass Brewing | 7 pm | Info

Friday, 1/23

🧶 Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop! | Hammer & Stain | 5:30 pm | $95 | Info

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

🍝 Adult Cooking Class: Authentic Handmade Pasta | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 pm | $70 | Info

🎵 Live Music: Jack Senier Trio | Backbeat Brewing | 7-10 pm | Info

🎸 Dead To The Core: Grateful Dead Cover Band | The Cut | 8 pm | $20-$37 | Info

😂 Comedy Showcase | Off Cabot | 8 pm | $31.47 | Info

🎼 The Infamous Stringdusters | The Cabot | 8 pm | $28.75-$69 | Info

Saturday, 1/24

🥚 Irish Breakfast | Backbeat Brewing | 9 am-12 pm | Info

⚔️ Revolution, Up Close: A Slow Looking Experience | Cabot House | 10 am | $5-$10 | Info

🌱 Native Seed Sowing Workshop with Cole Campbell | Long Hill | 11 am | $65 | Info

🎩 Magic Show with Robert Clarke | The Cut | 1 pm | $17-$32 | Info

🎵 Live Music: Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing | 4-8 pm | Info

🧑‍🍳 Adult Cooking Class: Tasty Thai | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 pm | $70 | Info

🎹 Bennie and The Jets: The Premier Elton John Tribute Band | Larcom Theatre | 8 pm | $32.50-$38.50 | Info

😂 Comedy Showcase | Off Cabot | 8 pm | $31.47 | Info

🎸 Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl | The Cabot | 8 pm | $25.75-$69 | Info

🎤 The Beautiful Losers - A Tribute to Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band | The Cut | 8 pm | $32-$52 | Info

Sunday, 1/25

🍕 Adult Cooking Class: Incredible Handmade Pizza | Taste Buds Kitchen | 2 pm | $70 | Info

🎤 Couch 2 Mic Workshop: 4 Sunday Classes & Class Show on 2/20 | Off Cabot | 3 pm | $365.40 | Info

🦸 Marvelous Marvel-esque | The Castle: Restaurant and Bar | 7 pm | $25-$30 | Info

🎥 When Harry Met Sally… | The Cabot | 7 pm | $13.50-$16.50 | Info

Monday, 1/26

🧑‍🎨 Printmaking: 3-Week Series - Monday evenings through 2/9 | Beverly Senior Center | 6 pm | $120 | Info

🎤 Improv Jam & Jelly | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $8.92 | Info

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

Tuesday, 1/27

😆 Off Cabot Essex Improv Class 101: 8 Classes, Class Show on 3/31 | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $340 | Info

Wednesday, 1/28

👥 Live Like It Matters: Living Fully In The Face Of Uncertainty | The Cabot | 7 pm | Free | 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, 1/21

📙 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

👷 Lego Club | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 3:30 pm | Info

Thursday, 1/22

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

🎨 Sweatshirt Painting | McPherson Youth Center | 3-7:30 pm | Info

▶️ Teen Hangout! Grades 6-12 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 4 pm | Info

Friday, 1/23

🦊 Terrific Toddlers - Animal Senses | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | 9 am | $13-$15 | Info

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

Saturday, 1/24

⛄ Caregiver & Me Cooking Class: Favorite Snowman Cupcakes | Taste Buds Kitchen | 9 am | $35 | Info

❄️ Tracking Mammals in Winter | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | 10 am | $18-$22 | Info

🌊 Water Science Wonders: Dive Into Learning about the Water Cycle with Salem Sound Coastwatch! Ages 4-8 | Main Library | 10 am | Info

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

Sunday, 1/25

🍕 Family Cooking Class: Incredible Handmade Pizza | Taste Buds Kitchen | 5 pm | $60 | Info

Monday, 1/26

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

🐕 Hangin' with Hootie the Therapy Dog: Ages 4+ | Story Hour Room, Main Library | 3:30 pm or 4:15 pm

Tuesday, 1/27

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

TRASH AND RECYCLING

Visit the 2026 City of Beverly Holiday and Leaf Pickup Schedule for more information on each icon.

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