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1. Beverly To Roll Out New Automated Trash Collection With City-Issued Carts (patch.com) — Beverly residents will soon see big changes to curbside trash and recycling as the city rolls out automated collection with standardized carts and new annual fees starting July 1. Households will receive city-issued trash and recycling carts, can request smaller sizes or opt out with proof of private hauling, and must decide on changes or opt-outs by mid-August while old barrels are collected later in the summer.
2. Beverly Library Branches To Reduce Hours, Services Amid City Budget Crunch (patch.com) — Beverly library users will face reduced hours and services starting July 1 as the city trims spending amid a budget crunch. The main library’s Children’s Room will close earlier on weeknights, the Farms branch will lose weekend hours for the summer, and these cutbacks are part of broader reductions tied to higher trash fees and a multimillion-dollar deficit.
3. Arts Fest This Weekend Marks Start Of Beverly Main Streets Transition (patch.com) — Beverly residents will see this weekend’s Arts Fest on Cabot Street kick off a major shift for Beverly Main Streets, which is moving to an all-volunteer model. The group is canceling this year’s Fall Fest and pausing other events while new volunteer committees rethink how to best support downtown businesses, tourism, and community life.
4. Beverly City Council Settles On 'Unhappy Medium' Trash Fee Increase (patch.com) — Beverly residents face a steep jump in annual trash fees after the City Council approved a compromise increase from $100 to $300 for the standard 64-gallon bin, with smaller and larger-bin options at $200 and $400. Officials say the move still leaves a $1.4 million budget gap and only patches a deeper structural deficit, so more difficult choices about services and projects may be coming.
5. Beverly's Reynolds, Swampscott's Collins receive Moynihan honors (itemlive.com) — Beverly High lacrosse standout Madeline Reynolds has been honored as a Moynihan Lumber Student-Athlete of the Month after a record-setting career in goal and extensive volunteering with Beverly organizations. She’s heading to the University of New England to continue playing, while fellow honoree Michael Collins of Swampscott is recognized for excelling in baseball, golf, academics, and community service.
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