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Council Approves $2.8 Million in Grants

Beverly City Council approved nearly $2.8 million in grants and advanced a data center moratorium, in its first meeting outside City Hall.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 5

Government · Select Board

Beverly council drops address rule for speakers

Beverly City Council voted to drop the requirement that public speakers state their home address aloud. The council approved the rules change 7-0 in its last meeting inside current Council Chambers before City Hall's renovation sends sessions to the Beverly Middle School Library starting October 5.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 21

Government · Select Board

Council Votes 9-0 to Advance Crypto Kiosk Ban

Beverly's City Council voted 9-0 to advance a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks after police reported at least $195,029 in local fraud since 2024.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 8

Government · Select Board

Beverly City Council Delays Trash Fee Vote, Schedules Special May 27 Meeting

BEVERLY -- May 18, 2026, Beverly City Council punts on trash fee vote, schedules special meeting for May 27. The nine-member council declined to take a first-reading vote Monday on a proposed ordinance

Townbrief reporting · May 18

Government · Select Board

Beverly City Council sets June 1 public hearing for Order 127 in remote session

BEVERLY -- April 29, 2026, Beverly City Council votes 7-0 to set a June 1 public hearing for Order 127, a formal recognition measure. The council convened a brief special session entirely by remote

Townbrief reporting · Apr 29

Government · Select Board

Beverly Council Eyes April Vote on $26.5 Million City Hall Renovation Budget

Beverly City Council hears $8M water meter plan, City Hall budget vote expected in April.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 18

Government · Select Board

Beverly Council Eyes April Vote on $26.5 Million City Hall Renovation Budget

Beverly City Council hears $8M water meter plan, City Hall budget vote expected in April.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 18

Government · Select Board

Beverly Council Sets Hearings on $500K Ladder Truck and $150K Park Transfers

Beverly's joint City Council and School Committee session draws state budget warning and chronic absenteeism alarm.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 4

Government · Select Board

Beverly Council Sets Hearings on $500K Ladder Truck and $150K Park Transfers

Beverly's joint City Council and School Committee session draws state budget warning and chronic absenteeism alarm.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 4

Government · Select Board

Beverly Council Approves Parking Overhaul, Strips Overnight Ban at Restaurant Lot

Beverly's City Council overhauled downtown and waterfront parking rules and approved nearly $795,000 in year-end financial transfers at its June 26 meeting, the last before summer recess.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 26