🌱 Patch AM: Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill Vows To Meet City's 'Financial Challenges' In First 4-Year Term

Hello Beverly! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Beverly PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
• Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church — (978) 774-3163
  Do you love Music?
• Mark Gordon CPA & Associates — (603) 884-1180
  There is a 10 percent discount for all new clients
• True North Gallery — (978) 469-1962
  Open Weds through Sat 10 to 4

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

• Beverly’s mayor warns of budget strain and possible higher taxes
• How close is Beverly star Jacob Klass to 1,000 career points?

Also on today's calendar: Luciano Messenjah with Soul Rebel Project and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 41, low: 30.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 45 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill Vows To Meet City's 'Financial Challenges' In First 4-Year Term (patch.com) — Beverly residents are being urged by Mayor Mike Cahill to brace for a tough budget year as he starts the city’s first four-year mayoral term, promising a balanced budget despite revenues lagging behind expenses. He outlines plans to pursue efficiencies, state aid, grants, and potentially higher local taxes while emphasizing civil public discourse and strong community involvement to keep Beverly thriving.
   

• Beverly handles Danvers in Northeastern Conference matchup (bostonherald.com) — Beverly High’s boys basketball team opened 2026 in dominant fashion, routing Danvers 80–36 on the road as senior guard Jacob Klass moved within 31 points of the 1,000-point milestone. With Danvers’ defense focused on Klass, fellow Panthers like Domenic Panniello and Danny Pierce stepped up, setting the stage for Klass’s next shot at history when Beverly hosts rival Salem on Friday night.
   

📸 Around Beverly

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Beverly

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 8

• Luciano Messenjah with Soul Rebel Project
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Winter Panto: The BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS (A Prop-Trunk Pantomime!)
  Gould Barn - Topsfield Historical Society, 1 Howlett St, Topsfield
  8:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Saturday Morning Strolls-January Theme: Animal Tracks and Signs
  Choate Farm Parking Lot, 349-389 Locust St, Danvers, MA, 01923,
  10:00 am
• Tantric
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  9:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Admissions Open House
  Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot St, Beverly
  10:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Monday January 5

• Librarians Recommend: Best Books of 2025
  32 Essex St , Salem
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Let's Craft: Intro to Acrylic Painting
  Sohier Room Main Library , 32 Essex Street , Beverly
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months
  Story Hour Room Main Library , 32 Essex Street , Beverly
  9:30 am

Saturday January 10

• Cape Ann Contra Dance, New Year Barn Dance
  Movement Arts Gloucester MA , 11 Pleasant St , Gloucester
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• WhiskeyTalk Third Thursday (music) Therapy FREE SHOW
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar , 177 Main St , Gloucester
  7:00 pm

Friday January 16

• A Special Film Screening: TOWNIE, Starring Steve Sweeney
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar , 177 Main St , Gloucester
  7:03 pm

Saturday January 17

• Annie Brobst with Whiskey-6 & Ross Livermore
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar , 177 Main St , Gloucester
  8:00 pm

📣 Beverly Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Beverly Bootstraps Seeks Volunteers to Help with Tax Season —Beverly Bootstraps Read on Patch

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions posted a job opening for Early Child Care Center Toddler Teacher in Beverly. Apply here.
• Barnes & Noble Education posted a job opening for Endicott Bookstore Campus Retail Associate (Seasonal) in Beverly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beverly here.

🗞 Nearby News

Salem

• Second Salem School Approved For Dual-Language Learning (patch.com)
• Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo Campaigns For New High School In Inaugural Address (patch.com)

Danvers

• North Shore Pop-Tab Campaign Collections Donated To Ronald McDonald House Charities (patch.com)

Manchester-by-the-Sea

Ok Beverly! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I mist you!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook