5 Things to Start the Day: Aug. 31

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. Congratulations to fourth grade teacher Laurie Stantial and Director of Building and Grounds, Tim Howland. Both were recognized for their above and beyond efforts at Wednesday night's School Committee meeting. Today's 5 Things Pic is of Stantial and the students that joined to congratulate her at the meeting. 

2. Don't forget, with readers this afternoon from noon til 1 p.m. Get your questions ready!

3. If you missed them, John Slattery, Joan Lovely, and Mary-Ellen Manning have all participated in Live Chats within the past two weeks here on Beverly Patch. You can find all of them here. 

4. Beverly Fire Department assisted in Salem yesterday, while their department battled a blaze on Brittania Circle. Check out the .  

5. Wishing everyone a relaxing Labor Day Weekend! Check out what's open and closed on Labor Day in Beverly . 

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