ECDC postpones Main Streets block party
Economic development council postpones Main Streets block party due to staffing constraints. The Beverly ECDC on July 23 reported postponing the Main Streets event due to recent staff changes and insufficient funding, with the council refocusing on holiday stroll and restaurant week events.
Economic & Community Development Council · Meeting of July 23, 2026
BEVERLY — Economic development council postpones Main Streets block party due to staffing constraints. The Beverly ECDC on July 23 reported postponing the Main Streets event due to recent staff changes and insufficient funding, with the council refocusing on holiday stroll and restaurant week events. Economic Development Planner Erin Schaeffer reported the Economic Development Action Plan is complete and will be promoted through a press release and City Council presentation, with consultants preparing an action matrix.
The council also discussed the Beverly Shuttle and Council on Aging's two-day per week shuttle service, which survey data shows residents are using for work commutes and could support future transit grant applications.
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Source: the Economic & Community Development Council meeting of July 23, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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