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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Peabody edged Beverly in Saturday's football matchup to stay unbeaten this season.

Today in Beverly

• Peabody edges Beverly to stay unbeaten. Quarterback Dominik Mercier helped Peabody edge Beverly in a close football matchup Saturday, extending the Panthers' unbeaten season, the Boston Herald reported.Boston Herald

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 5, 9:00 a.m.: Analyst screening committee adds two sessions. The Budget and Management Analyst Preliminary Screening Committee meets Monday morning and again Tuesday evening as the city continues reviewing candidates for the position.Town of Beverly
• Mon, Oct 5, 7:00 p.m.: City Council holds regular meeting Monday. The Beverly City Council meets for its regular session Monday at 7 p.m. to take up the business on its posted agenda.Town of Beverly
• Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Tuesday evening. The Beverly Conservation Commission convenes Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to review wetlands and conservation matters on its posted agenda.Town of Beverly
• Tue, Oct 6, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets at police headquarters. The Beverly Planning Board holds its Tuesday session from 7 to 10 p.m. at the police department on Elliott Street instead of its usual meeting place.Town of Beverly
• Thu, Oct 8, 6:30 p.m.: Design Review Board meets at airport Thursday. The Design Review Board meets Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Beverly Regional Airport on L.P. Henderson Road.Town of Beverly
• Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Parks and Recreation Commission meets Thursday. The Parks and Recreation Commission holds its regular meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. to go over city recreation programs and facilities.Town of Beverly

Recent editions

• Thursday, October 1, 2026 — North Shore Disabled American Veterans officer Andrea Gayle-Bennett wins national Gomes Service Award
• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — YMCA of the North Shore dedicates new Edwin J. Soul facility at former BAC site in Beverly
• Monday, September 28, 2026 — Beverly's school subcommittee debuted a shorter meeting format and pressed the superintendent on a still-unlaunched parent advisory committee
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Beverly's Deficit Reduction Committee convenes Monday evening for its latest budget session
• Friday, September 25, 2026 — North Shore braces for weekend nor'easter with winds over 60 mph and up to six inches of rain
• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — Endicott College jumps 19 spots in U.S. News' latest regional university rankings
• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Rescuers freed a Canada goose tangled a week in fishing line near Endicott Lake
• Sunday, September 20, 2026 — Beverly School Committee adopts law enforcement policy, funds $1.5 million in special education hires