Beverly 2023 Preliminary Election Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote

Beverly residents will go to the polls on Tuesday to narrow the field of mayoral candidates to two for the Nov. 7 general election.

Beverly Overnight Delivery Ban, Free Veteran Parking Approved

The Beverly City Council approved several measures debated in recent meetings while closing the public hearing on accessory dwelling units.

Beverly Accessory Dwelling Unit Support Strong At Public Hearing

The ordinance allowing expanded ADUs was debated during Tuesday night's joint hearing of the City Council and Planning Board.

Beverly's New Downtown Parking App Set To Go Live Friday

The "Passport" app is replacing the current "GoParkIt" app for municipal lots.

Beverly Welcomes Nearly $2 Million In State, Federal Grants

The grants include $200,000 for a Jail Arrest Diversion program and $1.3 million for the Massachusetts Task Force 1 site in Beverly.

Beverly Preliminary Mayoral Election Race Set For September

The mayor's race will have three candidates and is the only office requiring a preliminary election in the city for 2023.

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2027 Targeted For Beverly Temporary Hall-Whitaker Bridge: MassDOT

Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill told a community forum Tuesday night the hope is to streamline the permit process to speed up that timeline.

3 Beverly City Hall Renovation Plans Proposed To City Council

The three plans differ on the level of reuse of the former police station building and could determine cost and efficiency.

$75K Beverly Grant To Support City's Summer Literacy Program

Building a Better Beverly was among 150 nonprofits to share in $30 million in Cummings Foundation grants for 2023.

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Beverly Mayor Presents $157 Million, 4.6 Percent Increase, 2024 Budget

For the first time this year, the budget will be available digitally through a link on the municipal website.

Beverly Offers Free COVID-19 Test Kits As Insurance Exemption Expires

Residents can pick up four test kits at several locations in the city while supplies last.

Beverly Hall-Whitaker Bridge Public Update Meeting Date Set For June

State Department of Transportation officials will be on hand to provide a progress report one year after the drawbridge's emergency closure.

Beverly City Hall Renovation Design Firm Picked

Boston-based Finegold Alexander Architects was tabbed to lead the two-year design and reconstruction project.

Beverly Hospital To Drop COVID-19 Mask Requirement

Starting May 12, employees, patients and visitors will no longer need to wear masks in all areas of the medical facilities.

Beverly $8 Million City Cabot Street Property Purchase Approved

The City Council on Monday voted to back Mayor Mike Cahill's plan for "friendly taking" of the Family Dollar site and parking lot.

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Beverly To Hold Accessory Dwelling Unit Public Hearing

A public meeting on possibly expanding the Beverly ordinance for so-called "in-law apartments" will be on May 2 in City Council chambers.

National Grid Drops Beverly Bid To Install Second Hale Street Gas Line

The petition was withdrawn a month after what had been seen as a largely symbolic City Council attempt to block the fossil fuel project.

$8 Million Beverly Eminent Domain Purchase Public Hearing Set

Mayor Mike Cahill proposed $8 million to purchase the Cabot Street stores and parking lot that had been slated for a five-story development.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton To Hold Public Town Hall In Beverly

The Salem Democrat will talk about pressing issues and answer constituent questions at Beverly's Council on Aging on Thursday at 6.

Beverly Design Standards Talk Key In Developing New Zoning Bylaws

A public forum on the city's Master Plan priority will be held Wednesday night at Beverly City Hall.

Former Beverly City Council President Paul Gaunci To Run For Mayor

Guanci said he took out nomination papers for this fall's election on Wednesday and will likely challenge five-time incumbent Mike Cahill.

Beverly City Councilor At-Large Brendan Sweeney To Run For Re-Election

Sweeney is seeking his second term on the City Council after being first elected in 2021.

Estelle Rand Will Not Seek Re-Election To Beverly City Council

The Ward 2 City Council said on Monday night that she will not be a candidate this fall.

Beverly Municipal Election Nomination Papers Now Available

Nominations papers for City Council, School Committee and mayor were made available as of Monday.

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Beverly Hits Apparent Road Block On National Grid Gas Line Opposition

City Council members' hopes to influence reliance on fossil fuels by denying the Hale Street gas main installation may hit a dead end.

'The State Of Beverly Is Strong And Resilient': Mayor Mike Cahill

Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill addressed the Varian site cleanup, bridge replacements, and climate change during his State of the City address.

Beverly To Name Harbormaster Building After Daniel McPherson

The longtime harbormaster was considered a mentor to many in the Beverly Police Department.

Nomination Papers For Beverly Election Available Early Next Month

Nominations papers for City Council, School Committee and mayor will be available as of April 3.

Beverly Budget Transfer Request Triggers Veterans Services Debate

A hearing on unused Chapter 115 funds launched a spirited City Council discussion on properly supporting city veterans.

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Beverly Zoning Changes Sweep Through City Council

The changes end the "tall building overlay" district on Rantoul Street, restrict new building heights downtown, add affordability marks.

Beverly Airport Commission Recommends New Manager Hire

Gabriel Hanafin, from the Quincy Regional Airport of Illinois, was unanimously recommended for hire Monday night.

Beverly City Council Could Vote On Charter, Zoning Changes Monday

A special city council meeting could resolve the months-long debate on several significant shifts in city development and governance.

New Beverly Airport Manager Recommendation Expected Monday Night

The four finalists were interviewed on Tuesday with deliberation and a vote of the Airport Commission expected at its Monday night meeting.

Beverly Airport Commission Pushes City On $250K To Fix 'Building 45'

Beverly Airport Commission Chair Paul Trefry told the City Council the city has repeatedly failed to follow through on renovation promises.