5 Things to Start the Day: Aug. 30

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. Don't forget: Senate candidate with readers at noon today. Get your questions ready!

2. Montserrat's newest exhibit, "Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerrilla Girls in the Artworld + Beyond" will host an opening reception tonight from 5-8 p.m. . 

3. We've received a lot of inquiries about . Find the answer to this question , and be sure to let us know if you think spraying is a good or bad idea. 

4. Beverly Community Blood Drive, sponsored by the , will be held today from 2-7 p.m. To make an appt., please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. 

5. Mayor Bill Scanlon will tonight at 5 p.m. at the Beverly Depot. 

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