Beverly brief: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Endicott College jumps 19 spots in U.S. News' latest regional university rankings.

Today in Beverly

• Endicott College rises 19 spots in U.S. News rankings. Beverly Patch reports Endicott College moved up to No. 19 among Regional Universities North in the new 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, citing gains in innovation, teaching and internships.Beverly Patch
• Beverly man wins nearly $110,000 in online lottery. A Beverly man won nearly $110,000 playing the Massachusetts Lottery online, according to a Wicked Local report carried by Yahoo News.Wicked Local

Coming up

• Thu, Sep 24, 8:30 a.m.: Economic development council meets Thursday morning. Beverly's Economic and Community Development Council holds its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8:30 a.m. in City Council Chambers, 191 Cabot St.Town of Beverly
• Thu, Sep 24, 9:00 a.m.: Screening panel meets three times over budget analyst hire. The Budget/Management Analyst Preliminary Screening Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. and again Monday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to review candidates for the town post.Town of Beverly
• Thu, Sep 24, 11:00 a.m.: Beverly Housing Authority meets Thursday. The Beverly Housing Authority holds its regular board meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m.Town of Beverly
• Thu, Sep 24, 12:00 p.m.: Commission on Disabilities meets Thursday. Beverly's Commission on Disabilities holds its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at noon.Town of Beverly
• Thu, Sep 24, 4:00 p.m.: Board of Assessors meets Thursday afternoon. The Beverly Board of Assessors holds its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m.Town of Beverly
• Thu, Sep 24, 5:00 p.m.: Veterans Council Advisory Board meets Thursday evening. The Veterans Council Advisory Board meets Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. to discuss veterans' services and programs in Beverly.Town of Beverly
• Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m.: Beverly Retirement Board meets Thursday evening. The Beverly Retirement Board holds its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m.Town of Beverly
• Mon, Sep 28, 6:00 p.m.: Deficit Reduction Committee meets Monday. Beverly's Deficit Reduction Committee meets Monday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. to continue its work on closing the town's budget gap.Town of Beverly
• Wed, Sep 30, 7:00 p.m.: Open Space and Recreation panel meets at library. Beverly's Open Space and Recreation Committee holds a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fogg Room at Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St.Town of Beverly

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