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Good morning, Beverly. The last time the US won Olympic gold in men’s hockey, Kramer vs. Kramer won best picture, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was the Billboard Hot 100 number one song, and gas was $1.25 per gallon.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• Beverly Snow Recovery: Everything You Need to Know ❄️

• Taking the Plunge for Shoebert 🦭 

• Dispatch Deficit 🚨 

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶 🎥 🧑‍🍳 🎤 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEVERLY CREDIT UNION

Eventually all this snow will be a distant memory — we promise! When the last flakes melt and the days get longer, you’ll be spending more time outside. Whether you love relaxing at the beach, heading to the mountains, firing up the backyard barbecue, or getting your hands dirty in the garden, Beverly Credit Union is here to be your warm-weather buddy.

Thinking about home improvements this season? Beverly Credit Union can help you fund all of your projects. Whether you’re looking for the stability of a fixed-rate home equity loan or the flexibility of a variable-rate home equity line of credit, Tom and the team will walk you through your options and make you their top priority.

If approved, we’ll work to get your funds to you on your timeline — so you can get started on the projects that make your house feel even more like home. Apply online or come on in anytime!

_{All loans subject to credit approval. Rates, terms, and conditions subject to change. Property insurance required. Additional restrictions may apply. Membership eligibility required. Equal Housing Lender.}

THE DIGEST

Beverly Snow Recovery: Everything You Need to Know ❄️ 

Below is a rundown of everything you should know related to our recent blizzard:

• 🚗 The parking ban has been lifted and all municipal offices are open again.

• 🗑️ Trash and recycling pickup are delayed one day this week.

• ❄️ Beverly maintains a Snow Center page where you can find updates like parking status, trash delays, and more.

• 🚆 The MBTA stated we should expect reduced parking availability as snow clearing operations are expected to last several days. Also, signal improvement work is ongoing this weekend, so shuttle buses will replace trains between North Station and Swampscott on the Newburyport/Rockport Line.

• 🚒 A reminder to keep fire hydrants accessible and clear them out if you can, as this saves crews important time in emergency situations.

• 🧑‍🚒 The Beverly Fire Department reminds residents to clear snow from low-lying appliance exhausts to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.

• 🏒 ICYMI: Check out the awesome way school cancellation was announced earlier this week.

• 🌨️ And….We might see 1 to 3 more inches of snow today.

Taking the Plunge for Shoebert 🦭 

Beverly’s favorite wayward seal is the inspiration behind the “Shoebert Goes Home” polar plunge at Lynch Park on March 1. The event runs from 11 am - 1 pm, and you can register here to take the dip at noon to support Lifebridge and Family Promise in their mission to aid unhoused neighbors across the North Shore.

Dispatch Deficit 🚨 

Beverly’s City Council just approved $160,000 to cover a sudden overtime shortfall in the newly combined emergency dispatch department. High turnover and training requirements created a "perfect storm" that local leaders hope to stabilize before 2027 budget talks begin. Beverly budget analyst Gerry Perry noted he did not anticipate this request, though he was assured that Mayor Cahill’s office “does not intend” to ask for additional funds this year. This overtime request hits the books just as Beverly prepares for a projected $3.9 million deficit heading into FY 2027.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🛒 Despite the recent $6 million sale of the property to Goldberg Properties, Henry’s Market is staying exactly where it is.

• 🏕️ Registration for Summer Camp at Lynch Park will open to residents on March 2 at 10 am. Registration will be first come first served.

• 🔪 Best Chef tickets are now on sale! The event takes place on April 10 at the Boston Marriott Peabody.

• 🎨 Calling all artists! Applications are open for the Red Fence Gallery mural in downtown beverly (due March 2), and the Garden Party Art Installation with Beverly 400+ (due March 16).

• 🥘 Shovel your car out and head downtown for Restaurant Week Beverly, which ends this Sunday. You won’t want to miss out on these deals.

• 🍴 Northshore Magazine shared a list of 10 great spots for clam chowder on the North Shore, including some nearby spots like Woodman’s in Essex, Turner’s Seafood in Salem, and Decklyn’s in Gloucester.

• 📸 UK’s Best Wedding Photographer (and dad!) shares his favorite pics.

PET OF THE WEEK

Looking for the full package? Say hello to ABooBoo, a distinguished gentleman! This handsome guy originally arrived from a crowded home of 11 cats, making him a total pro with feline friends. ABooBoo is ready to trade his shelter kennel for a cozy lap. He’s a world-class snuggler who literally reaches out for pets! He’d love a home with a kitty playmate to keep him company. Ready to fall in love? Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

38°/27° 🌡️ | 🌨️ AM Snow | 💧 92%

Thursday

38°/18° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 💧 4% 

Friday

37°/26° 🌡️ | ☀️ Sunny | 💧 6% 

Saturday

45°/29° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 💧 7%

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 2/25

👂 Relaxing Sound Bath | Holistic Therapies 4 Life | 6 pm | $35 via venmo @Mandy-Lubas | More info: [email protected] 

🚙 JOYRIDE! The Future of Transportation in Beverly | The Cabot | 6:30 pm | Free | Info

🐕 Paint a Pet Portrait | Coastal Mass Brewing | 7 pm | $50 | Info

Thursday, 2/26

🧑‍🎨 Reception & Meet the Artist | Manninen Center for the Arts | 4 pm | Free | Info

🦉 Owl Prowl Hike | Appleton Farms | 5 pm | $10 - $20 | Info

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

🎶 An Evening with Corinne Bailey Rae | The Cabot | 8 pm | $47.50 - $79.50 | Info

🎤 Comedy Open Mic | Off Cabot | 8 pm | $6 | Info

Friday, 2/27

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

😆 Comedian Judy Gold | Off Cabot | 6:30 pm or 9 pm on 2/27 and 2/28 | $41.74 | Info 

🎨 Resin Coaster Night: Floral & Color Pour Options | Hammer & Stain | 7 pm | $55 | Info

🍜 Adult Cooking Class: Ramen Bowls | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7 pm | $74.20 | Info

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

🎸 Dead to the Core | The Cut | 8 pm | $22 - $46.50 | Info

🎵 Melvin Seals & JGB | The Cabot | 8 pm | $39.50 - $69 | Info

Saturday, 2/28

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

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

🎵 Live Music: Irish Session, Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing | 12 - 3 pm, 4 - 8 pm | Info

🧑‍🎨 DIY Resin Seascape Windows: Ages 13+ | Hammer & Stain | 4 pm | $70 | Info

🧑‍🍳 Adult Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Cooking | Taste Buds Kitchen | 4:30 pm | $74.20 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Whose Muddy Shoes | Sala Restobar | 6-9 pm | Info

🏌️ Golf Simulator Night | Gentile Brewing | 6-10 pm | $50 | Info

🎹 Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience | The Cabot | 8 pm | $47.50 - $58.50 | Info

🥁 Earth - Black Sabbath Tribute USA | The Cut | 8 pm | $26.50 - $46.50 | Info 

Sunday, 3/1

🥓 1st Sunday Jazz Brunch with Krewe de Roux | CK Pearl | 11 am - 2 pm | Info

📚 Book Lovers Sunday FUNday Workshop | Hammer & Stain | 11 am | $40 | Info

🍽️ Adult Cooking Class: Tasty Thai | Taste Buds Kitchen | 5 pm | $74.20 | Info

Monday, 3/2

🎹 Broadway Bar: Mixed Up March – Gender Bender Style! | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $16 | Info

Tuesday, 3/3

🧱 Let's Craft: Air Dry Clay | Sohier Room, Main Library | 7 pm | Info

Wednesday, 3/4

🍪 St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating Class | Beverly Senior Center | 6 pm | $65 | Info

🎨 Live Figure Drawing in the Taproom | Coastal Mass Brewing | 7 pm | $10 | Info

🎥 Screening of Hamnet | The Cabot | 7 pm on 3/4 and 3/5 | $13.50 - $16.50 | Info

Thursday, 3/5

💀 Hamlet | North Shore Music Theatre | 7:30 pm | $25 | 1.5 Hours | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 2/25

📙 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

🎮 2K Tournament | McPherson Youth Center | 4 pm | Info

Friday, 2/27

🍁 Terrific Toddlers - Maple Sugaring | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | 9 am or 10:30 am | $13 - $15 | Info

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

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

Saturday, 2/28

🧁 Caregiver & Me Cooking Class: Unicorn Cupcakes | Taste Buds Kitchen | 9 am | $37.10 | 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

Sunday, 3/1

🧑‍🎤 K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party and Sing-A-Long | The Cut | 12 pm | $35 - $50 | Info

🧑‍🍳 Family Cooking Class: Tasty Thai | Taste Buds Kitchen | 2 pm | $63.60 | Info

Monday, 3/2

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

🦚 Drop-in Kids' Arts & Crafts: Bleeding Tissue Paper Peacocks | Arts & Crafts Room, Main Library | 3:30 pm | Info

♟️ Chess Nights: Ages 12+ | Barnet Gallery, Main Library | 5:30 - 7:30 pm | Info

Tuesday, 3/3

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

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