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
Water Supply Board, Salem and Beverly
The Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board will consider approving FY2026 year-end financial activities, an agreement for FY2026 financial audit services, and amendments to construction phase engineering services for Contract 2022-1 (facilities upgrades). They will also review an engineering services agreement for manganese treatment process evaluation and a temporary intern position. The board will enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy and compliance matters.
- Approve FY2026 year end financial activities
- Approve agreement for FY2026 financial audit services
- Approve construction phase engineering services amendment related to Contract 2022-1 (Facilities Upgrades)
- Approve engineering services agreement for Manganese Treatment Process Evaluation
- Approve summer and school year 2026-2027 temporary intern
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will review the application process and materials for the Round 14 grant cycle. The body will also evaluate the completion status and financial documentation for several city projects.
- Round 14 CPA Grant Cycle application process and modifications
- Lynch Park (OOC-2_2024) closeout report review
- Independence Park (OOC-1_2024) cost and disbursement review
- Girdler House Generator (OOC-3_2024) status update
Beverly Housing Authority
The Beverly Housing Authority will authorize $384,786 in payables and $143,153 in payroll, approve $1,013,972 in Section 8 and MRVP housing assistance payments for May 2026, and consider a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Courtney Drive Rebid Project. Other business includes updates on RAD research, the 250th anniversary celebration, and ACOP/Admin Plan revisions.
- Authorize payables of $384,786 and payroll of $143,153 for May 31, 2026
- Approve $1,013,972 in Section 8 and MRVP housing assistance payments for May 2026
- Certificate of Substantial Completion for Courtney Drive Rebid Project #030095
- Update on RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration) research
- 250th Anniversary Celebration at The Cabot on June 25, 2026
Harbor Management Authority
The Authority is reviewing recreational marina rates for the upcoming winter season. Discussions include infrastructure improvements at Glover Wharf, such as pier repairs and electrical upgrades, alongside updates on Harbor Fest planning.
- Review and approve winter recreational marina rates
- Glover Wharf: public pier and walkway code compliance/replacement
- Glover Wharf: recreational float electricity upgrade
- Harbor Fest parking, vendors, and beer garden updates
- E-engine charging project consideration
Clean Energy Advisory Committee
The Clean Energy Advisory Committee will meet to review findings from a city fleet assessment, receive a clean transportation update, and coordinate with the Planning Board on clean energy initiatives. They will also discuss plans for the September meeting and beyond, following a summer recess.
- Fleet assessment findings presented
- Clean Transportation Update
- Coordination with Planning Board on Clean Energy
- CEAC plans for September and onward
City Council
The Finance and Property Committee will hold departmental budget sessions to review the Mayor's proposed FY2027 budget for the Dispatch (Fire and Police), Beverly Schools, and Essex Tech.
- Mayor's FY2027 Budget review
- Department of Dispatch (Fire and Police)
- Beverly Schools budget
- Essex Tech budget
- Finance and Property Committee meeting
City Council
The Finance and Property Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to review the Mayor's proposed FY2027 budget. The sole agenda item is a budget session for the Community Services department.
- Mayor's FY2027 budget – Community Services department review
City Council
The Beverly City Council will consider a $1.5 million transfer for road resurfacing, approve various grants for police and veterans programs, and vote on final passage of amendments to the Beverly Zoning Ordinance and trash removal fees.
- Transfer of $1,500,000 for road resurfacing
- Grant of $499,974 for Complete Streets project
- Final passage of Beverly Zoning Ordinance ADU amendments
- Final passage of trash removal fee ordinance amendments
- Appointment of Christine Bertoni to Conservation Commission
Licensing Board
The Beverly License Board will discuss and vote on a temporary local option allowing on-premise licensees to sell alcoholic beverages for an extra hour, until 2:00 am, through July 31, 2026. The meeting also covers other provisions of the law regarding public alcohol consumption areas and off-premises sales. The meeting is held remotely via Google Meet.
- Motion to approve temporary extension of on-premise alcohol sales until 2:00 am, expiring July 31, 2026
- Discussion of local provisions for public alcohol consumption areas and off-premises sales by on-premises licensees
Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control (NEMMC) and Wetlands Management District
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the previous meeting's minutes and vote on a six-month contract extension for J. Moak. The meeting includes an executive session regarding district operations and personnel.
- Approval of May 14, 2026, minutes
- J. Moak six-month contract extension
Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control (NEMMC) and Wetlands Management District
The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control board will review last month’s minutes and approve a six-month contract extension for J. Moak. Most of the session covers standard administrative updates and public comment. The agenda contains no major policy changes or budget allocations.
- Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
- Vote on a six-month contract extension for J. Moak
- Public comment period
- Routine district operations and wetlands management updates
City Council
The Finance and Property Committee will hold budget sessions for the FY2026 fiscal year. Department heads will present their funding requests and operational plans for council review.
- Library budget review
- Solicitor budget review
- Police Department budget review
- Parks and Recreation/Enterprise Fund review
- Public Services, Engineering, Airport, Golf, Tennis, and Water & Sewer budgets
Conservation Commission
The Commission issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for a deck and stairs at 228 Common Lane, with conditions. A partial Certificate of Compliance was granted for 47 Corning Street. Several public hearings were continued to June 30, 2026. The Mayor discussed a sidewalk project near a vernal pool at Boyles Street.
- Issued Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for deck at 228 Common Lane (3-0)
- Granted partial Certificate of Compliance for 47 Corning Street (3-0)
- Continued hearing for 58 West Street to June 30, 2026 (3-0)
- Continued hearing for 15 Wirling Drive to June 30, 2026 (3-0)
- Continued hearing for 8 Upland Road to June 30, 2026 (3-0)
- Continued certificate of compliance for 12 Fosters Point to June 30, 2026 (3-0)