TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Beverly. This is the final Beverly Buzz edition. It’s been a great sixteen months with you all, but I’m moving on to something I’m more passionate about — writing April Fools’ jokes. Stay on your toes today, you never know what kind of malarkey someone will say.

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• The Sinking Whole Foods Saga Continues 🛒

• The Y Grows Its Footprint 👟

• High School Hockey: Pay to Play 🏒

• Upcoming events 💃 🍺 🎶 🎥 🧑‍🍳 🎤 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEVERLY BOOTSTRAPS

Who will be the next Best Chef? Find out on April 10th!

Join Beverly Bootstraps for the return of our signature fundraiser, Best Chef, on Friday, April 10, from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Boston Marriott Peabody. Enjoy a lively cook-off featuring Chef Aaron Chambers (Settler & Bernadette), Chef Julio Varela (Mission Boathouse & Mission on the Bay), and Chef Mogorosi “Mogs” Moremong (ROOT).

Guests will enjoy tastings from 15+ top North Shore eateries during a Taste of the North Shore and can bid on exciting live auction items—all in support of Beverly Bootstraps’ essential programs.

Tickets start at $125. Learn more here! 👈️ 

THE DIGEST

The Sinking Whole Foods Saga Continues 🛒

A U.S. District Court judge just denied a motion to dismiss from Jacobs Engineering Group, the lone holdout in a massive lawsuit over our local grocery store’s "differential settlement" issues. While seven other builders have agreed to play nice in a working group, Jacobs argued they weren't directly responsible for the five-inch concrete floor that’s currently sinking. Judge Indira Talwani disagreed, meaning the store — which remains open — will keep pushing for a permanent fix beyond the current remediation work. Expect more clarity soon, as the next official status report was due yesterday.

The Y Grows Its Footprint 👟

The YMCA of the North Shore is officially acquiring the Beverly Athletic Club, adding the 40,000-square-foot main facility on Reservoir Road and the Cummings Center express spot to its campus. Executive Director Tim Flaherty says the move provides much-needed relief for the packed Sterling Center parking lot, and the site will be renamed the Edwin J. Soul Center in honor of its founder. BAC members can now switch their memberships to the YMCA, with no payments beginning until June 1. The deal is expected to close in mid-May and members will be able to enjoy the amenities at both locations very soon.

High School Hockey: Pay to Play 🏒

Superintendent Peter Cushing is proposing a hike in student athletic fees to help bridge a $2 million budget gap and preserve educator jobs. While most sports are looking at a modest 10% increase, ice hockey fees could leap from $315 to a staggering $1,000 per season due to ice rental costs that left him “flabbergasted and floored.” The proposal also includes higher tuition for full-year preschool and increased bus fees, all aimed at keeping the district’s core programs afloat. The Superintendent noted athletics cost the district about $900,000 last year, and fees have not increased across the board since 2013.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

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

• 🚆 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 if everyone in Beverly read the same book? Grab your copy of The Bear by Andrew Krivak and join the Beverly Public Library for a community-wide read from April 6 through May 15, culminating in a festive author keynote, book signing, and cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m.

• 🐇 The Easter Bunny will be at Northshore Mall for pictures through this Saturday. The pictures are free if you can hop out of the mall before security catches you.

• ✈️ Beverly Regional Airport has been flagged as one of six Massachusetts "hot spots" by the FAA for runway collision risks, so keep an eye on the skies as federal authorities push for heightened pilot attention at our local tarmac.

• 🇺🇸 The United States at 250: How the country has changed in the past 50 years.

PET OF THE WEEK

Say hello to Elowen, a 4-month-old pup who journeyed all the way from Puerto Rico to find her Massachusetts forever home! This little love is a total heart-stealer with her signature Shar-Pei wrinkles and sweet, squished face. While she's a bit shy at first, Elowen blossoms with a little patience and a warm lap. Her ideal home is one filled with toys, gentle socialization, and plenty of puppy cuddles. Ready to be the one she trusts? Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

64°/37° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 💧 24%

Thursday

39°/36° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 💧 24% 

Friday

57°/53° 🌡️ | ☁️ Cloudy | 💧 24%  

Saturday

56°/40° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Mostly Cloudy | 💧 17% 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 4/1

🎥 Stop Motion Animation 101: Learn the Basics | BevCam | 6:30 pm | $10 - $30 | Info

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

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

Thursday, 4/2

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

🍿 Screening of Sinners | The Cabot | 7 pm | $13.50 - $16.50 | Info

🚶‍♂️Full Moon Hike - Spring | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | 7 pm | $18 - $22 | Info

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

🎺 Live Music: Backyard Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing | 7 pm | Info

🎤 The Music Box Open Mic hosted by Brian Donnelly | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $11 | Info

🪕 12/OC | The Cut | 7:30 pm | $14.50 - $29.50 + fees | Info

Friday, 4/3

✉️ First Friday: The Journey of Mail Post History and the Zip Code | Cabot House | 2 pm | Info

🌎 Green Beverly Presents: EarthSpring Kick-Off | Gentile Brewing Company | 4-8 pm | Info

🧘‍♀️ Friday Flow & Frequencies | Seven Spinning Wellness | 6:30 pm | $30 | Info

😆 Comedy: Karen Morgan | Off Cabot | 7 pm | $41.77 | Info

🍝 Adult Cooking Class: Fresh Handmade Pasta | Tastebuds Kitchen | 7 pm | $74.20 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Dexter Handy Organ Trio | Backbeat Brewing | 7 pm | Info

🎸 BOSTYX – The Ultimate Boston Styx Tribute | The Cabot | 8 pm | $24.75 - $47.50 | Info

🎤 Rustic Overtones | The Cut | 8 pm | $25 - $44.50 + fees | Info

🎶 Moby Dick: A Led Zeppelin Tribute | Chianti Cafe | 8 pm | $23.18 | Info

Saturday, 4/4

💸 Garage Sale: Proceeds benefit the McPherson Youth Center | 48 Park Street | 9 am - 3 pm | Info

🎶 Live Music: Jazz Jam | Backbeat Brewing | 3-7 pm | Info

🧑‍🎨 Resin Pour Clock Workshop | Hammer & Stain | Ages 15+ | 4 pm | $85 - $120 | Info

😆 Comedian Karen Morgan | Off Cabot | 6 pm | $41.77 | Info

📻 A Healing in This Night – A Celebration of Bob Franke | The Cabot | 7 pm | $35.25 - $68.50 | Info

🍜 Adult Cooking Class: Ramen Bowls | Tastebuds Kitchen | 7:30 pm | $74.20 | Info

🎶 Live Music: Fast Times | The Cut | 8 pm | $19.50 - $29.50 + fees | Info

🎵 Live Music: Reach for the Sun | Backbeat Brewing | 8-11 pm | Info

Sunday, 4/5

🚶‍➡️CraneOutdoors: Castle Neck Hike in the Dunes | Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | 1 pm | $24 - $30 | Info

Monday, 4/6

🖼️ Monday Mornings: Arpilleras: Wall Hangings from Political Statements to Folk Art | Sohier Room, Main Library | 9:30 am | Info

Tuesday, 4/7

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

Wednesday, 4/8

🌲DIY Sea Glass Trees & Gnomes Workshop | Hammer & Stain | Ages 12+ | 6:30 pm | $50 - $75 | Info

🎥 Screening of EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert | The Cabot | 7 pm | $13.50 - $16.50 | Info

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

Wednesday, 4/1

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

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

🌙 CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes | Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | 6:30 pm | $36 - $45 | Info

Thursday, 4/2

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

Friday, 4/3

🍕 Fuel Up Fridays! Free Dinner Program | McPherson Youth Center | Grades 6-12 | 3:30 pm | Info

Saturday, 4/4

🧁 Caregiver & Me Cooking Class: Easter Bunny Cupcakes | Taste Buds Kitchen | Ages 2-8 w/ Caregiver | 9 am | $42.40 | Info

🎶 Laura Doherty & the Heartbeats | The Cabot | 10:30 am | $10 - $17.50 | Info

📕 Sensory-Friendly Family Story Time | Story Hour Room, Main Library | 10:30 am | Info

🎨 Drop-In Crafting & Shopping | Hammer & Stain | Ages 4+ | 11 am | Starts at $8 | Info

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

Monday, 4/6

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

☂️ Drop-in Kids' Arts & Crafts: Paper Umbrellas | Arts & Crafts Room, Main Library | 3:30 pm | Info

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

♟️ Chess Nights: Ages 12+ | Sohier Room, Main Library | 5:30 pm | Info

Tuesday, 4/7

📙 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

🧹 Downtown Clean Up: Free pizza! Grades 6-12 | Winter Street Courtyard, Main Library | 3:30 pm | Info

⚾ Red Sox Field Trip | McPherson Youth Center | Ages 11+ | 5 - 9:30 pm | $35 | Info

TRASH AND RECYCLING

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