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Greetings Beverly! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Beverly girls hockey turn conditioning into a perfect 3–0 start?
  • Meet Beverly’s 105-year-old Marine honored as the city’s oldest veteran
  • How one new homeowner is making Beverly’s hot housing market work

Also on today's calendar: End of the Year Thrift Haul Celebration and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Very cold; a bit of a.m. snow, with a high of 23 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 33, low: 26.
  • Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 45 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kick Saves girls hockey column: Fresh start, fresh legs have Beverly off to outstanding start (cnhi.com) — Beverly High’s girls hockey team is off to a 3–0 start under new head coach Chris LeBlanc, powered by tougher conditioning, strong third periods, and standout veterans like captain Morgan Linskey. With deep lines, fearless shot-blocking, and promising eighth-grade goalie Avery Mason, the Panthers aim to carry this momentum into 2026 against NEHL rivals.
   

2. ‘You'd think I won the war!': state, veterans celebrate 105th birthday of Beverly WWII marine (boston25news.com) — Beverly residents and state officials gathered Friday to celebrate World War II Marine veteran Louis Tanzer’s 105th birthday, honoring him as the city’s oldest living veteran. The party at his Beverly home, organized by the local veterans council, drew first responders, more than 1,000 birthday cards, and tributes from state leaders and the Patriots organization.
   

3. I'm 37, I Bought a Duplex in Beverly, Massachusetts for $780K—and 1 Year Later It's Worth $950K (realtor.com) — A 37-year-old software developer explains how he bought a duplex in Beverly for $780,000 and, within a year, saw its value jump to $950,000 while offsetting his mortgage with rental income. He describes why Beverly’s beaches, downtown, and easy Boston commute convinced him to stay long term, offering a detailed look at financing, renovations, and life in the city.
   

4. Local students named to Pingree School honor roll (thelocalnews.news) — Several Beverly students at Pingree School in Hamilton have earned High Honors, Honors, or a place on the Head of School’s List for the first trimester of 2025–26. The honor roll recognizes the top 30% of each class, highlighting strong academic achievement from Beverly and neighboring North Shore communities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Danvers firefighters extinguish a barn fire on Christmas, with heavy fire showing from a structure used as a workshop.
    2:03PM on Dec 25: Danvers fire department receives calls about a structure fire on Center Street. (Nextdoor )
  • There are two seats available at Sushi Sang Lee in Gloucester tomorrow at 8:15.
    We had to cancel our reservation. I know that it is hard to get a seat there so grab them if you can! (Nextdoor Pearl - Corning)
  • Massachusetts Staffing posted a job opening for Food Service Worker-40 HR rotating schedule in Beverly. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beverly here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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