Weekend nor'easter puts trees, power lines at risk

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Nor'easter raises concern about trees and power lines

A nor'easter this weekend could bring damaging winds and rain to coastal Massachusetts communities, raising concerns about downed trees and power outages. With leaves still on the trees, deciduous trees such as maples are especially vulnerable to breaking branches, according to Bartlett Tree Experts arborist Jack Ingram. Eversource says it is monitoring the forecast and preparing to increase staffing, though flooding and closed roads could keep crews from reaching some repairs.

WCVB

Beverly volleyball falls 3-0 to Danvers

Beverly's varsity volleyball team lost 3-0 to Danvers on the road in a conference match Wednesday.

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'Come From Away' plays North Shore Music Theatre Thursday

North Shore Music Theatre presents 'Come From Away' Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m., running through Sept. 27; tonight's show doubles as the theatre's Out at the North Shore evening with a post-show cast reception.

North Shore Music Theatre

Free bluegrass jam at Backbeat Brewing

The Bluegrass Union's jam is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Backbeat Brewing; pickers, singers and bluegrass fans are invited, and admission is free.

Boston Bluegrass Union

Comedy open mic returns to Off Cabot

Open Mic at Off Cabot runs Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8 to 10:30 p.m.; sign-up starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Beverly Main Streets

Music with Dara at the Farms library branch

Beverly Public Library hosts this interactive music program Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Farms branch; no registration required.

Beverly Public Library

Family story time scheduled at the Farms branch

Starry Night Family Story Time runs Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. at the library's Farms branch, with read-alouds, songs and activities; no registration required.

Beverly Public Library

Glen Urquhart School hosts Back-to-School Night

Glen Urquhart School's Back-to-School Night for parents and caregivers runs Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., with classroom visits starting at 6:30 p.m.

Glen Urquhart School

Board of Assessors meets Thursday afternoon

Beverly's Board of Assessors meets Thursday, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m.; the agenda is posted online.

City of Beverly

Commission on Disabilities meeting set for noon

Beverly's Commission on Disabilities meets Thursday, Sept. 24, at noon at the Council on Aging, 90 Colon Street.

City of Beverly

Endicott hosts Helen Popinchalk's 'Bee Vision' reception

A free reception for Helen Popinchalk's 'Bee Vision' exhibition runs Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Endicott College's Manninen Center for the Arts.

Endicott College

Chamber schedules free chair-massage pop-up

The Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce offers free 10-minute chair massages with Julanne Tutty Thursday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Cummings Center office.

Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce

Library offers hands-on printmaking workshop Thursday evening

Beverly Public Library's 'Introduction to Printmaking' runs Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the main library; registration is full, but the library is taking waitlist requests.

Beverly Public Library

Beverly girls soccer visits Marblehead

Beverly's girls soccer team plays at Marblehead Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m.

Marblehead Weekly News

Live DJ night at the Pickled Onion

A live DJ plays at the Pickled Onion, 355 Rantoul St., Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Friday.

Beverly Main Streets