Beverly
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South Essex Sewerage Board
The board will meet to approve warrants and consider authorization to file legislation. The agenda consists of standard administrative business.
- Approval of warrants
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Water Supply Board, Salem and Beverly
The Waste Reduction Committee will hear updates from city sustainability and solid waste officials, review subcommittee reports on school waste reduction and the CHaRM facility, and discuss upcoming events including Styrofoam collection and LobsterFest. They will also vote on approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Vote to approve minutes from June 4, 2026 meeting
- City updates from Chief of Staff/Sustainability and Solid Waste Officer
- Waste Reduction in Schools recap for 2025-2026 school year
- CHaRM facility status report
- Planning for Styrofoam Collection and LobsterFest (August 5)
Licensing Board
The Beverly License Board will consider a new Farmer's Brewery Pouring Permit and Entertainment License for Old Planter's Brewing Co at 232 Rantoul Street. They will also discuss an alteration of licensed premises for Reds on the Rail at 112-114 Rantoul Street and review the license usage and closure of Prides Pizza. Other items include a one-day license for a Tapped Beer Truck event and a common victualler application for Fresh Brew Café.
- New Farmer's Brewery Pouring Permit and Entertainment License for Old Planter's Brewing Co at 232 Rantoul Street
- Alteration of Licensed Premises, Change of Manager, and Change of DBA for Reds on the Rail at 112-114 Rantoul Street
- Discussion with Prides Pizza (dba Prides Deli & Pizzeria) about license use and recent closure at 644 Hale Street
- One-Day License for Tapped Beer Truck at Krohne on July 17
- Common Victualler Application for Fresh Brew Café at 289 Rantoul Street
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The Open Space & Recreation Committee will review several land-use projects and infrastructure updates across city wards. The body is discussing trail improvements, new signage, and the appointment of a representative to the Community Preservation Committee.
- Open space parcel for The Commons at 0 Trask Lane
- Norwood Pond Bridge construction update
- Kiosks and maps for Hannah School/Solar Farm trails
- Trail extension in Sally Milligan to Cross Lane/Boyles Street
- New stairs at Sally Milligan/Pearl St. Extension
Library Trustees, Board of
The Beverly Public Library Board of Trustees will hear a public presentation and receive committee reports. They will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and a waiver application for State Aid to Libraries, review updates on the main library's HVAC system and leaks at the Farms branch, consider changes to operational hours and discontinuation of the Morningstar database, and review four policies: Standards of Conduct, Public Internet Use, Security, and Meeting Room Policy.
- Review of FY2027 Budget and State Aid waiver application
- Updates on HVAC system at main library
- Leaks at Farms branch library
- Changes to operational hours and discontinuation of Morningstar database
- Review of Meeting Room Policy and three other policies
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several residential projects, including a new home and pool construction. The board will also discuss a potential delineation policy and approve membership dues.
- 40 Prince Street: Proposal to raze house and build new home, pool, and repair seawall
- 58 West Street: Invasive species treatment and stair reconstruction
- 15 Wirling Drive: Addition and patio construction
- 8 Upland Road: Carport, driveway, and patio construction
- Approval of FY27 MACC membership dues
Affordable Housing Trust
The Beverly Affordable Housing Trust will consider a request from Harborlight Homes to extend a $160,000 grant for the Turtle Woods Housing Preservation and Decarbonization project. They will also vote on meeting minutes from March 25, 2026.
- Request for time extension of $160,000 grant for Turtle Woods housing project by Harborlight Homes
Veterans Advisory Committee
The council is coordinating efforts to install a memorial wall and seeking volunteers for labor. Members are also planning a July 4th cookout and discussing funding for Warrior Weekend.
- Moving Wall installation and labor assistance
- Warrior Weekend funding updates
- July 4th Cookout at 27 Wirling Dr
- Fundraising via 50/50 raffle and ticket sales
- Financial report review
Economic & Community Development Council
The council will discuss how to communicate the Economic Development Action Plan (EDAP) to the public and determine the plan's priorities. The meeting also includes the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair.
- Election of Council Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of public communication tools for the Economic Development Action Plan (EDAP)
- Strategizing priorities for the EDAP
Disabilities, Commission on
The Beverly Commission on Disabilities will meet to review progress on ADA transition plans, including wheelchair accessibility at Dane Street, and discuss upcoming CDBG funds for accessibility projects.
- Review ADA transition plan and Dane Street wheelchair accessibility
- Discuss CDBG funds for ADA improvements
- Review ASL accessibility requests and trends
- Plan beach access and equity initiatives
- Approve meeting minutes
Contributory Retirement Board
The Beverly Contributory Retirement Board will discuss an OPEB update, vote on an involuntary retirement application for Patrol Officer Nicole Phillips, and decide on a buyback discrepancy for Mary Sullivan. The board will also approve seven superannuation retirements and review financial warrants totaling over $1.56 million.
- Involuntary retirement application for Patrol Officer Nicole Phillips (9 years, 1 month service)
- Buyback discrepancy vote for Mary Sullivan's creditable service
- Seven superannuation retirements including Firefighter Robert Atherton Jr. (38 years) and Library Custodian Ralph Palmer (22 years)
- Retiree payroll warrant $1,411,383.87; Disbursements warrant $155,528.02
- OPEB update
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on three items: a $1.5 million transfer for road resurfacing, a $45,000 transfer for Lynch Park climate resiliency permitting, and a National Grid petition to install underground electric conduits on River Street. The council will also consider appointments to the Human Rights Committee and Conservation Commission, and alcohol waiver requests for The Bubble Bar and The Bottle Shop at Beverly Commons.
- $1.5M transfer from road resurfacing account for resurfacing work on Lothrop Street and utility route
- $45,000 transfer for supplemental MEPA permitting for Lynch Park Climate Resiliency project
- National Grid petition to install underground electric facilities on River Street (3000 ft duct bank, 9 manholes)
- Appointment of Brad Willenbrock to Human Rights Committee
- Alcohol waiver requests from The Bubble Bar and The Bottle Shop for Beverley Commons
South Essex Sewerage Board
The South Essex Sewerage Board will vote on accepting a Gap IV Energy Grant from MADEP and approving related agreements with Resource & Energy Consulting, LLC for energy improvements. They will also review bids for activated carbon, fill a vacant Chief Operator position, and handle year-end fiscal matters including transfers and reserve fund establishment. Other items include approval of warrants, appointments, and bond amounts.
- Accept Gap IV Energy Grant and approve grant agreement with MADEP
- Approve agreements with Resource & Energy Consulting, LLC for grant-funded energy improvements
- Consider and act upon bids received for activated carbon
- Review and approve filling vacant position of Chief Operator
- Approve annual appointments of Treasurer and Clerk and bond amount for Treasurer
South Essex Sewerage Board
The Board will review grant agreements for energy improvements and potential contracts with Resource & Energy Consulting, LLC. They are also considering bids for activated carbon and filling the Chief Operator vacancy. Additional items include end-of-fiscal-year financial transfers and annual appointments.
- Gap IV Energy Grant agreement with MADEP
- Contracts with Resource & Energy Consulting, LLC
- Bids for Activated Carbon
- Filling of Chief Operator position
- Annual appointments of Treasurer and Clerk
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two demolition delay applications: one for a property at 38 Paine Ave and another for the Glen Urquhart School at 206 Greenwood Ave. The commission will also receive updates from the Demolition Delay Ordinance Subcommittee, the Historic Resource Survey Project, and other committee representatives.
- Public Hearing: Demolition Delay Application DD-26-3 for 38 Paine Ave
- Public Hearing: Demolition Delay Application DD-26-5 for 206 Greenwood Ave - Glen Urquhart School
- Update from Demolition Delay Ordinance Subcommittee
- Update on Historic Resource Survey Project: Cabot-Rantoul Residential Neighborhood
- Approval of minutes from April 29 and May 27, 2026
Appeals, Zoning Board of
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings for five new residential project requests and one continued hearing regarding a wireless communications facility. Decisions will focus on setback variances and special permits for additions and new construction.
- Variance for building addition at 78 Old Standley Street
- Variance for 20’x20’ carport at 340 Old Essex Road
- Special Permit for addition at 11 Sunnyvale Street
- Variance for detached one-family dwelling at 29 West Street
- Special Permit and height/setback variances for 124-foot monopole at 12 Tozer Road
City Council
The Beverly City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on the mayor's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. This single agenda item covers the city's planned spending and revenue for the upcoming fiscal period. No other policy changes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Vote on Order #15 for Mayor Cahill’s FY27 proposed budget
Aging, Council on
The Beverly Council on Aging Awards Committee is meeting to select the Senior of the Year award recipient. This is the primary decision item on the agenda.
- Select Senior of the Year award recipient
Aging, Council on
The Beverly Council on Aging Board will review minutes and the director's report, including updates on finances, programs, and personnel. They will discuss new board members, the summer schedule, and vote on Senior of the Year. The retirement of building manager Ralph 'Chip' Palmer is noted.
- Vote on Senior of the Year
- Discussion on potential new board members
- Update from Friends of BCOA
- Review of summer schedule and Senior Day in the Park
- Retirement of building manager Ralph 'Chip' Palmer effective June 29
Stormwater Management Advisory Committee
The Stormwater Management Advisory Committee will receive updates on stormwater programs, including dry/wet weather monitoring, IDDE sampling, and asset inspections. They will also discuss ordinance revisions, LID guidelines, and Year 9 objectives, along with the budget.
- Program status update
- Ordinances, rules, and regulations discussion
- IDDE sampling update
- City asset inspections and maintenance
- Budget discussion
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on Mayor Cahill's proposed FY27 budget (Order #151), then vote to approve it. They will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with police and fire unions and litigation against the police union.
- Public hearing and vote on FY27 proposed budget (Order #151)
- Executive session on police and fire collective bargaining
- Executive session on litigation: City of Beverly v. Beverly Police Superior Officers Association