Boy throws first pitch at Fenway after cancer

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Beverly boy throws first pitch at Fenway after cancer treatment

Ten-year-old Beckett Connolly threw a ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park on Sept. 13, before the Red Sox played the Kansas City Royals, with his twin sister Ailish and his parents on the field. Diagnosed with aggressive liver cancer in late 2024, he had chemotherapy and surgery at Boston Children's Hospital before receiving a living-donor transplant; Beverly resident Amanda Neal donated 40% of her liver at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, according to Boston 25 News. Beckett has since returned to school, soccer and bike riding, and he and Neal appeared together as grand marshals in a Beverly parade.

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Beverly economic-development council posts amended Sept. 24 agenda

Beverly's Economic and Community Development Council meets Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8:30 a.m., after the city posted an amended agenda.

City of Beverly

Ernest J. Delpero, 88, to be laid to rest today

Ernest Joseph 'Ernie' Delpero, who died Sept. 16 at age 88, will be honored with a graveside service today at St. Mary Cemetery in Salem.

The Salem News

Tidepooling program explores Lynch Park shoreline today

Salem Sound Coastwatch leads a family-friendly tidepooling program at Lynch Park today, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to identify marine life along Beverly's rocky shore.

Trails & Sails

Anthony Gomes brings blues-rock tour to Larcom Theatre tonight

Anthony Gomes performs at the Larcom Theatre tonight at 8 p.m.; doors and the bar open at 7 p.m.

Larcom Theatre

Vintage market pops up at Bridge Nine Records today

Bridge Nine Records hosts a free vintage market today, noon to 5 p.m., with multiple vendors selling vintage clothing and records spinning throughout.

Bridge Nine Records

MomBall softball tournament continues at Harry Ball Field today

Beverly's MomBall tournament, which opened Sept. 18 with 417 players on 26 teams, continues today with games from 7 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Harry Ball Field; proceeds benefit North Shore charities.

WCVB

ICE Out For Good rally set for Odell Veterans Park today

Indivisible holds an ICE Out For Good gathering at Odell Veterans Memorial Park today, 11 a.m. to noon, describing it as a nonviolent action urging lawful, de-escalated participation.

Swing Blue Alliance

Budget analyst screening committee meets Sept. 24

Beverly's Budget/Management Analyst Preliminary Screening Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 24.

City of Beverly