TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Beverly. Holiday season is here, so don’t procrastinate buying gifts for your loved ones. Check out the Holiday Stroll this weekend!

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• 🎄 Get Your Holiday Stroll On

• 🦞 Beverly Secures Grant for Harbor Debris Removal

• 🏛️ Beverly Approves Max Tax Shift to Businesses

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEVERLY CREDIT UNION

One Bank May Be Closing. Your Credit Union Remains.

You may have heard a bank is closing its long-time location in Downtown Beverly – but Beverly Credit Union, steps away at 139 Cabot Street, is here for you and here to stay.

We’re a stable, trusted part of Downtown Beverly and have been for nearly 75 years. We would like to welcome the new members who have recently joined us! If you are also affected by the branch closure – or just looking for a local, dependable place to bank – we would be honored to serve you!

Whether you need a checking account, mobile and digital banking conveniences, a high-yield money market savings, or a lending solution such as a mortgage, home equity loan, auto loan, or Mass Save HEAT Loan, we offer the full range of consumer products and services you’d expect from a big bank – right here in your hometown.

Open an account online or stop in at 139 Cabot Street. If you have any questions, email us or call 978-922-5254. We look forward to supporting your financial needs. Discover how local banking with personal attention never closes up shop.

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THE DIGEST

🎄 Get Your Holiday Stroll On

Beverly Main Streets is bringing back the Downtown Holiday Stroll (formerly the Winter Market) this Friday and Saturday from 4-8 pm. You’ll find a full event catalog on their website which details the shopping passport you’ll use to obtain stamps from downtown businesses, some of the treats you can look forward to (like free cookies at A&B and Beverly Credit Union), and a full listing of participating shops and pop-up vendor markets. The annual lighting of the Memory Tree in Odell Park will take place on Saturday at 4:30 pm. Also, the city is offering free parking from December 11-25.

🦞 Beverly Secures Grant for Harbor Debris Removal

The city of Beverly has received a $124,700 grant to initiate the removal of "derelict" lobster traps and abandoned fishing gear from Beverly Harbor. The project, led by Harbormaster Peter Dickman and Assistant Harbormaster David Caldwell, is scheduled to begin next winter using SCUBA divers for retrieval. This effort addresses the environmental issue of "ghost fishing" and reduces debris interference for marine life and boaters. Beverly is set to be the first Massachusetts city to undertake a harbor cleanup project. Work like this was never previously allowed as “abandoned gear was treated as private property even when it was unclaimed and no owner could be identified.”

🏛️ Beverly Approves Max Tax Shift to Businesses

The Beverly City Council approved the maximum 1.75:1 tax shift toward commercial properties this week, continuing a five-year trend. Despite this shift, the average single-family homeowner will see a $406.80 tax hike, a 4.3% increase. Despite lower tax rates, rising home values mean homeowners will still receive a higher tax bill.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• 🧸 The 29th annual Officer Sean R. Connolly Memorial Toy Drive invites residents to donate new, unwrapped toys for Beverly children in need. Beverly police will be collecting donations at the North Beverly Plaza on December 14 from 9 am to 1 pm.

• 🌎️ Beverly's aggregate electricity program secured a new 22-month contract with First Power Point, starting in January, offering "near-level prices" and 100 percent renewable energy for the standard option. Mayor Cahill noted the program already saved residents $2.3 million and reduced emissions.

• 🐕️ The MSPCA-Angell is hosting "Snow Place Like Home," offering waived adoption fees for dogs 1 year or older at multiple shelters statewide. The event runs from Monday through December 14 to find homes for over 100 dogs before the holidays.

• 🥪 Wondering what’s going on with the former Subway on Gloucester Crossing? The Beverly Beat covers the latest here for paid subscribers.

• 🎤 Why singing is good for your health.

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Tweety Bird! This little lady is full of love, and she shows it most adorably: with excited, happy little whines whenever she greets you. It's her way of saying, "I'm so glad you're here!" Though Tweety Bird adores people, she hasn't been too fond of the other dogs she's met here at the shelter, so she'd do best as your only love, where she can enjoy a peaceful environment and all the affection she's been waiting for. If you're looking for a loyal little friend who will brighten your days with her sweet greetings and gentle heart, Tweety Bird may be the one. Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

45°/32° 🌡️ | 🌧️ PM Light Rain | 73%

Thursday

35°/20° 🌡️ | 💨 Mostly Sunny/Wind | 4%

Friday

33°/19° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 0%

Saturday

35°/27° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Partly Cloudy | 7%

UPCOMING EVENTS

🎄 A Christmas Carol: 12/4 - 12/21

North Shore Music Theatre | 2h 20m; Includes intermission | $40 - $100 | Info

Wednesday, 12/10

🤼 Acting and Stage Combat Showcase | Manninen Center for the Arts | 5 pm | Free | Info

😆 Essex Improv Art of the Scene Class Show | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $14.05 | Info

🎥 Die Hard | The Cabot | 7 pm | $13.50-$16.50 | Info

🧘 Meditations in Beverly | Sohier Room, Main Library | 7 pm | Free | Info

Thursday, 12/11

🎭 Musical Theater Showcase | Manninen Center for the Arts | 5 pm | Free | Info

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

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

🎹 Luminare Christmas! | The Cabot | 8 pm | $35.75 - $69 | Info

Friday, 12/12

🛒 Special Sale Friday | Beverly Bootstraps | 9:30 am - 6 pm | Info

☕ Free event - Coffee & Conversation: Frederick Coffay Yohn | Cabot House | 10 am | Info

🚲 Surprise Deals | Third Wheel Bikes | Until 8 pm | Info 

🫠 Sauna Session By The Sea | Lynch Park | 3-5 pm | $40 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Mike Miksis Trio | Sala Restobar | 6:30-9:30 pm | Info

🎵 Live Music: 73 Duster | Backbeat Brewing | 7-10 pm | Info

🎤 Tab Benoit: I Hear Thunder Tour | The Cabot | 8 pm | $39.50 - $69 | Info 

😂 Comedian Joey Avery | Off Cabot | 8 pm | $41.74 | Info 

🎸 Abraxas: Santana Tribute Band | Larcom Theatre | 8 pm | $32.50 - $36.50 | Info

Saturday, 12/13

🧑‍🎨 Gingerbread House Decorating | A&B Burgers | 10 am - 12 pm | Info 

🖼️Historic Beverly’s Annual Holiday House Tour | Cabot House | 11 am - 3 pm | $40-$50 | Info

🧑‍🎄 Milk & Cookies with Santa | Coastal Mass Brewing | 1-3 pm | Info

🍸 Gingerbread & Cocktails: An Appleton Culinary Workshop (21+) | Appleton Farms | 4-6 pm | $88-$110 | Info

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

😂 Comedian Joey Avery | Off Cabot | 6:30 pm or 9 pm | $41.74 | Info 

🍝 Adult Cooking Class: Rustic Italian Cooking | Taste Buds Kitchen | 7:30 pm | $140 | Info

🎶 Live Music: The Dudes | Sala Restobar | 7:30-10:30 pm | Info

🎤 Tribute to Elvis: Christmas Special | Larcom Theatre | 8 pm | $34.50 - $38.50 | Info

🎹 Holidays & Wintertide with Chris & Joe, Renee & Joe, Dennis Monagle, and Friends | The Cut | 8 pm | $37-$47 | Info

Sunday, 12/14

🧑‍🎨 Gingerbread House Decorating | A&B Burgers | 10 am - 12 pm | Info 

🍪 Winter Cookie Decorating Workshop | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | 11:30 am - 1 pm | Info

🧑‍🎄 Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | 2-4 pm | $28-$35 | Info

🎄 Christmas with the Celts | The Cabot | 7 pm | $35.75 - $69 | Info

Monday, 12/15

🎥 Beverly Film Society Presents: Edge of Tomorrow | Sohier Room, Main Library | 4 pm | Info

😂 Essex Improv Holiday Party | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $8.92 | Info

Tuesday, 12/16

🐦 Winter Bird Walk | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary |  8:30 am | $18-$22 | Info

🧑‍🎨 Merry Makes: Holiday Resin Coasters & Boards Workshop! | Hammer & Stain | 6:30 pm | $55 | Info

🤣 Essex Improv 101 Class Show | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $14.05 | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 12/10

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

📖 Graphic Novel Club: Grades 6-8 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 4:30 pm | Info 

Thursday, 12/11

👷 Lego Club: Grades PreK-5 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 3:30 pm | Info

Friday, 12/12

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

🎮 Mortal Kombat Tournament | McPherson Youth Center | 4-7 pm | Info

Saturday, 12/13

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

🧑‍🍳 Gingerbread House Decorating | A&B Burgers | 10 am - 12 pm on 12/13 and 12/14 | $40 | Info

🎵 Kids at The Cabot: DJ Willy Wow | The Cabot | 10:30 am | $10 - $17.50 | Info

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

Monday, 12/15

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

Tuesday, 12/16

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

🎨 Decorate a Tote Bag: Grades 6-12 | Sohier Room, Main Library | 4 pm | Info 

⭐ Starry Night Family Story Time | Conrad Room, Farms branch | 5 pm | Info

TRASH AND RECYCLING

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