Beverly Chamber To Host Mayoral Candidate Breakfast Forum

Mayor Michael Cahill and City Councilor Brendan Sweeney will discuss business-related issued in a moderated forum.

North Shore Communities Awarded Nearly $200K In Traffic Safety Grants

Beverly, Danvers, Peabody and Salem were each awarded between $40,000 and $55,000 for traffic safety programs and initiatives.

What To Do With Beverly's Former Family Dollar Downtown Building?

Residents, civic leaders and officials shared their thoughts on potential reuses of the building during a Tuesday night public forum.

Beverly Mulls Former Family Dollar Store's Future After Temporary City Hall Reversal

The city spent $8 million in 2023 for what was described as a "friendly taking" of the building and adjacent parking lots.

What Should Beverly Prioritize For Community Preservation Act Funding?

Beverly will launch its annual Community Preservation Committee funding designations for 2025-26 with an informational hearing at City Hall

Beverly To Bypass Preliminary Election In September

A contested race for mayor will be among the races on the ballot for the Nov. 4 general election.

Beverly Officials Decry Broken Promises, Eye Financial Recourse Amid Trash Strike

The Beverly City Council held a special meeting on what the city is doing - and what legal actions can be taken - against Republic Services.

'Dirty Deeds' Project Removes Discriminatory Language From Essex County Property Deeds

The restrictions were common practice as a tool to exclude certain religious, racial, and ethnic groups from accessing the housing market.

Trash Strike Update: Gov. Healey Scolds Republic, 6 Cities, Towns File Court Complaint

UPDATE: Gov. Maura Healey calls on Republic Services "to come to the table and reach a fair deal."

North Beverly Residents Raise Questions, Concerns About Historic Church's Future

The Second Congregational Church is set to be sold to Lifebridge North Shore amid a member decline and desire to "best honor its legacy."

Lifebridge North Shore's Beverly Church Purchase Spurs Neighborhood Meeting

Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill said Wednesday night's meeting will address the transition of the historic church into a day resource center.

Beverly Tops $5 Million In Grants For First Half Of 2025

Grants include a $3.5 million Mass Works Grant to support the Rte. 128/Exit 19 infrastructure project at Brimbal Avenue and Dunham Road.

Beverly City Hall Projection Rises $2M, 'Within Reasonable Range' Of Authorization

Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill said the city is scrapping plans to relocate staff to the former Family Dollar during the two-year renovation.

Beverly Mayor: Washington Actions 'Threaten' City Residents

Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill ended his State of the City address with a staunch defense of immigrants, people of color and LGBTQ+ community.

Beverly Short-Term Rental Policies Go Under Microscope

The City Council is looking for tenants and property owners to join a Special Committee on Rental Policies in Beverly.

Beverly City Councilor Hannah Bowen Wins 6th Essex Special Election

Bowen won the special election to fill the seat vacated by former State Rep. Jerry Parisella.

Beverly, Wenham Special Election Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote

Democrat Hannah Bowen and Republican Medley Long III are on the ballot to represent the 6th Essex District.

Beverly Special Election Candidates Talk Taxes, Housing, Regulations

Democrat Hannah Bowen and Republican Medley Long are the two candidates on the ballot to represent the 6th Essex District.

Greater Beverly Chamber To Host Special Election Candidates Night

The Beverly Chamber of Commerce will host the candidate meet-and-greet ahead of the May 13 special election.

Beverly Hospital Nurses Ratify New 3-Year Contract

The nurses had staged a one-day picket on March 25 amid stalled negotiations.

Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill Declares Re-Election Bid

Cahill said intends to run as the mayoral term shifts from two to four years beginning with this fall's election.

Beverly City Councilor Hannah Bowen Wins 6th Essex Democratic Primary

Hannah Bowen topped fellow City Councilor Todd Rotondo by about 600 votes within Beverly during Tuesday's special primary.

Beverly 2025 Special Primary Election Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote

Voters will head to the polls to choose candidates to face off in the May 13 special election to represent the 6th Essex District.

Beverly City Councilors Bowen, Rotondo Make Final State Primary Push

Hannah Bowen and Todd Rotondo are facing off for the Democratic nomination for 6th Essex State Representative on Tuesday.

Beverly To Examine Short-Term Rental Ban, Form Special Committee

The Beverly City Council voted to form the committee to consider allowing the rentals or taking steps to better enforce the ban.

Beverly To Spend $7.5 Million On New Water Meters; Rates To Rise 10%

The City Council approved the borrowing Monday night in a special meeting to get ahead of potential federal tariff price cost increases.

Beverly City Councilors Bowen, Rotondo Meet Ahead Of Special Primary

The City Councilors are vying for the Democratic nomination in the race to represent the 6th Essex District on Beacon Hill.

3 Candidates On Beverly State Representative Special Election Ballots

Two Democrats and one Republican are on the ballots for the April 15 primary.

Beverly Hospital Picket Planned Amid Stalled Nurses Contract Talks

Beverly and Addison Gibert hospital nurses are demanding increased staffing, competitive wages and to maintain current insurance coverage.

Beverly's Sinking Whole Foods Market Deemed 'Safe' For Customers

Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill said he required inspections amid a suit between Whole Foods and its builder and landlord over the sinking store.

Beverly Airport Director Says Noise Complaints Take Nosedive

Beverly Airport Director Gabriel Hanafin told the City Council Monday that complaints have dropped about 90 percent over the past year.

'Frightening Time': For Beverly Immigrant, Transgender Residents

Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill issues set of "Laws and Resources Related to Transgender and Immigrant Rights."

Beverly, Wenham State Representative Special Election Dates Set

Three candidates have announced their bids to fill the seat vacated by Jerry Parisella after he was confirmed to the state court.

Beverly City Councilor Officially Launches State Representative Bid

Hannah Bowen is one of three candidates who have stated their intention to run in the special election.

Speaker To Set Special Election Dates For Beverly State Representative

Three candidates have lined up to replace Rep. Jerry Parisella after he was confirmed as an Associate Justice of the District Court​.

Beverly Neighbors Voice Concern Over Proposed Trask Lane Development

The proposed six-building, 440-unit development is set to be back in front of the Beverly Planning Board on Wednesday.

Beverly Candidates Line Up For Open State Representative Seat

Former State Rep. Jerry Parisella was confirmed and sworn in as Associate Justice of the District Court.

Beverly City Councilor Brendan Sweeney Launches Mayoral Challenge

The At-Large Councilor announced his campaign Thursday for what will be a four-year mayoral term elected this November.

Beverly Hall-Whitaker Bridge Replacement Update Coming Soon

The public forum, which was postponed in November, will be held in January at the Beverly Middle School auditorium.

Beverly Teachers Form 'Political Education' Committee Following Strike

While a proposed recall of Mayor Michael Cahill and School Committee members appears moot, the BTA is seeking influence on future elections.