Government & development in Beverly

Board of Health Meets Tonight on Tobacco Permit, Noise Rules

Oct 21 · City of Beverly →

Clean Energy Advisory Committee Meets Tonight

Oct 21 · City of Beverly →

Harbor Management Authority Meets Tonight on Marina Winterization

Oct 21 · City of Beverly →

NTSB: Loose Spark Plug Preceded Fatal Beverly Plane Crash

Oct 21 · WCVB →

Water Supply Board meets today on pump-station and resilience plans

Oct 20 · City of Beverly →

Council committees review license plate readers Monday night

Oct 19 · City of Beverly →

City Council meets Monday; 348 Rantoul waiver, National Grid hearing on agenda

Oct 19 · City of Beverly →

Early voting at temporary City Hall, Mon.–Tue., Oct. 19–20

Oct 18 · City of Beverly →

Mon., Oct. 19: Committees review license-plate reader contracts

Oct 18 · City of Beverly →

Guided mushroom walk at Beverly Commons this afternoon

Oct 18 · Massachusetts Mushroom Foragers →

Free autumn nature walk at Phillips Preserve today

Oct 17 · Patch →

"No Kings: Vote Early" gathering at Odell Park today

Oct 17 · Women's March →

Early voting open today at Temporary City Hall

Oct 17 · City of Beverly →

Connolly Brothers Completes Hangar at Beverly Regional Airport

Oct 16 · Connolly Brothers →

Retirement Board Meets Today to Interview Assistant Director Candidates

Oct 16 · City of Beverly →

Community Preservation Committee Meets Tonight on Round 14 Applications

Oct 15 · City of Beverly →

Water Supply Board to Review Canal Pump Station Agreement

Oct 15 · City of Beverly →

Deficit Reduction Committee Meets Tonight

Oct 15 · City of Beverly →

Housing Authority meets at 11 a.m. today

The Beverly Housing Authority meets at 11 a.m. at 137R Bridge St. The agenda includes September financials and reports on public housing, rental assistance and maintenance.

Oct 14 · Beverly Publick →

Budget analyst screening committee meets at 2:30 p.m. today

The City Council Budget/Management Analyst Preliminary Screening Committee meets at 2:30 p.m. today. The city has posted an agenda.

Oct 14 · City of Beverly →

Airport mission subcommittee meets at 4 p.m. today

The Beverly Regional Airport Subcommittee on Mission meets at 4 p.m. today. The city has posted an agenda.

Oct 14 · City of Beverly →

Parking panel reviews 179-unit Enon Street proposal today

The Parking & Traffic Commission meets at 8:30 a.m. today. Its agenda includes site-plan and special-permit review for 179 apartments at 37 Enon Street, a proposed one-way section of Chase Street, and traffic-safety concerns at two intersections.

Oct 13 · City of Beverly →

Council on Aging board meets at 2:30 p.m.

The board meets today at 2:30 p.m. Its agenda includes two grants, new members, choosing a chair and vice chair, and an update from Friends of the Beverly Council on Aging.

Oct 13 · City of Beverly →

Airport commission takes up noise, PFAS and budget tonight

The Beverly Regional Airport Commission meets at 6 p.m. in the airport conference room, 50 L.P. Henderson Road. The agenda includes operational and year-to-date budget reports, noise complaints, PFAS-release tracking, and a proposed airport-user survey.

Oct 13 · City of Beverly →

Golf and Tennis Commission reviews FY27 budget tonight

The commission meets at 7 p.m. at the Golf and Tennis Clubhouse, 134 McKay Street. It will discuss the FY27 budget and project updates, including clubhouse repairs, irrigation, and the Hole 18 fairway.

Oct 13 · City of Beverly →

Teens invited to clean up downtown Beverly today

A downtown cleanup for teens in grades 6–12 runs 3:30 to 5 p.m. today, starting at the Main Library's Winter Street Courtyard. Supplies and pizza will be provided.

Oct 13 · Beverly Public Library →

No Burials in Beverly Cemeteries Today

Beverly's 2026 cemetery schedule lists Monday, Oct. 12, Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day, as a burial blackout date.

Oct 12 · City of Beverly →

Tue: Parking and Traffic Commission meets on Chase Street proposal

The commission considers a Chase Street one-way proposal and pedestrian-safety concerns Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 8:30 a.m. at Temporary Beverly City Hall, 195 Cabot St.

Oct 11 · City of Beverly →

Three arrested after cooking-oil theft at Beverly restaurants

On October 10, Beverly police arrested an 18-year-old and two juveniles after used cooking oil was taken from the Anchor Pub & Grille and a nearby Cabot Street business. Police said more than 750 gallons were allegedly taken, and the recovered oil was valued at about $2,750.

Oct 11 · CBS Boston →

Tue: Airport Commission meets on noise complaints, PFAS tracking

The Beverly Regional Airport Commission reviews airport operations, noise complaints and PFAS tracking Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. at 50 L.P. Henderson Road.

Oct 11 · City of Beverly →

Plan would replace 37 Enon Street supermarket with 179 apartments

The applicant would demolish the existing supermarket and build 179 apartments, 60% one-bedroom and 40% two-bedroom.

Oct 11 · City of Beverly →

Mayor proposes one-year moratorium on data center permits

Mayor Mike Cahill submitted a proposed zoning ordinance on October 8 to pause data center permits for one year, referring it to the City Council and Planning Board. The City Council will hold a public meeting on it at its November 9 meeting.

Oct 9 · Patch →

Beverly man pleads guilty to 19 weapons charges

Matthew Scouras pleaded guilty on October 2 in Salem Superior Court. The Salem News reported the judge also ordered him to stay away from all synagogues and temples in Massachusetts.

Oct 9 · The Salem News →

Bird walk at Sally Milligan Park marks World Migratory Bird Day

A Beverly Bird Walk explores Sally Milligan Nature Park for fall migrants Saturday, October 10, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Expect rocky trails and tree roots.

Oct 9 · Green Beverly →

Design Review Board meets tonight on sign applications

The board meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Beverly Regional Airport. The agenda includes signage applications, including Rising Star Preschool at 323 Elliott Street.

Oct 8 · City of Beverly →

Parks and Recreation Commission meets tonight

The commission meets at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon Street. Topics include Balch Playground, the Holcroft Park splashpad and Gillis Park Pavilion.

Oct 8 · City of Beverly →

Beverly Landing hosts home-buying and downsizing luncheon

From noon to 2 p.m. today at 50 Balch Street, a luncheon covers financing, downsizing and legal and financial considerations for moving. Attendees can tour model homes.

Oct 8 · Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce →

Trash Pickup Delayed a Day After Monday's Oct. 12 Holiday

Monday, Oct. 12, is a city holiday, and trash pickup is delayed one day. Put trash and recycling out by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.

Oct 7 · City of Beverly →

Beverly man killed in Singing Beach boat crash identified; Hamilton man still missing

Essex County officials said Monday that Carl Potter, 67, of Beverly died in Saturday's boat crash off Singing Beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea. James Wolcott, 37, of Hamilton remains missing, and the crash is under investigation.

Oct 6 · Patch →

Man arrested after hammer thrown at woman on Beverly sidewalk

Beverly police arrested Robert Connors, 32, on Monday after surveillance video showed a man throw a hammer that struck a woman's leg. He was arraigned in Salem on assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and related charges, and investigators are checking for other victims.

Oct 6 · WHDH 7News →

Mayor seeks pause on new data-center applications

The mayor and planning director asked the City Council to pause data-center applications until zoning rules are adopted or November 30, 2027, whichever comes first. The proposal names no specific project and would need public hearings and six of nine council votes.

Oct 6 · jameslaurenti.com →

Planning Board tonight to set hearings on 179-unit Enon Street plan

At its 7 p.m. meeting, the Planning Board is scheduled to set hearing dates for 37 Enon Street, where 179 apartments and about 2,600 square feet of retail could replace the Stop & Shop if its lease is not renewed. The plan includes 22 affordable apartments and seeks fewer parking spaces than zoning requires.

Oct 6 · City of Beverly →

Conservation Commission meets online tonight at 6:30

The Conservation Commission meets virtually Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. The city calendar lists the session as online only.

Oct 6 · City of Beverly →

Budget analyst screening committee meets tonight at 6

The Budget Management Analyst Preliminary Screening Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m., according to the city calendar.

Oct 6 · City of Beverly →

Deficit Reduction Committee meets Thursday

The Deficit Reduction Committee meets Thursday, October 8, starting at 6 p.m.

Oct 6 · City of Beverly →

Beverly City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m.

The City Council's regular meeting is Monday, October 5, at 7 p.m. at Beverly City Hall. The agenda was posted October 2.

Oct 5 · City of Beverly →

Budget analyst screening committee meets at 9 a.m.

The Budget/Management Analyst Preliminary Screening Committee meets Monday, October 5, at 9 a.m.

Oct 5 · City of Beverly →

Beverly dive team joined response to fatal boat crash

The Coast Guard suspended its search Sunday for a missing boater after Saturday's crash off Manchester-by-the-Sea. Beverly Fire's dive team had joined the rescue response. CBS reported one person died and another is in critical condition.

Oct 5 · CBS Boston →

Tue: Conservation Commission meets online

The Conservation Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. online via Google Meet.

Oct 4 · City of Beverly →

Work starts on Brimbal Avenue and Dunham Road roundabout

The City of Beverly announced the start of an 18-month project to build a roundabout at Brimbal Avenue, Dunham Road and the Route 128 southbound ramps. Early work will focus off the roadway while traffic is maintained.

Oct 4 · City of Beverly →

Green Beverly leads Gillis Park cleanup this morning

Volunteers meet from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the Porter Street entrance to the Gillis Park / Pleasant View playground. Bags, gloves and grabbers will be provided.

Oct 4 · Green Beverly →

Two Beverly Residents Rescued After Car Enters Chebacco Lake

Two Beverly residents in their 80s were pulled from Chebacco Lake in Hamilton on Oct. 2 after their car entered the water. A good Samaritan helped them to shore; they were treated at the scene and are expected to be OK.

Oct 3 · WCVB →

Misery Island Mushroom Walk Sets Sail This Afternoon

Essex Heritage's guided mushroom walk runs 4:30–6:30 p.m. today on Great Misery Island; the boat leaves from Salem's ferry dock. A mycologist will help identify fungi along the trails.

Oct 2 · salem.community →

Open Space Committee meets tonight on seven-year action plan

The Open Space and Recreation Committee holds a special meeting tonight, 7–9 PM, in the Fogg Room at Beverly Public Library. It will discuss a seven-year action plan for the 2022 Open Space Plan update.

Sep 30 · City of Beverly →

State Funding Forum Set for Tuesday at Beverly Farms Library

A hybrid forum on state aid and grants for local priorities runs Tuesday, September 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beverly Farms Library and online, followed by discussion.

Sep 29 · Beverly Main Streets →

Harbormaster to Discuss Ghost Gear Recovery at Library Talk

Beverly Harbormaster Capt. Peter Dickman presents the Harbor Derelict Trap Recovery Project Monday, Sept. 28, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Sohier Room at Beverly Public Library, covering scuba efforts to remove abandoned lobster traps from local waters.

Sep 28 · Green Beverly →

Deficit Reduction Committee Reviews Research Monday

Beverly's Deficit Reduction Committee meets Monday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers to review benchmarking data and first-round fiscal recommendations.

Sep 28 · City of Beverly →

Screening Committee Reviews Budget Analyst Candidates

Beverly's Budget/Management Analyst Preliminary Screening Committee holds candidate review sessions Monday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sep 28 · City of Beverly →

Camp Paradise Plant Walk Rescheduled to Nov. 1

The Beverly Recreation Department has moved its Camp Paradise plant walk, originally set for today, to Sunday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Sep 27 · Beverly Recreation Department →

Beverly Posts Proposed FY2027 Operating Budget

The City of Beverly has posted its proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget for residents, business owners, and City Council review.

Sep 27 · City of Beverly →