Top Beverly Patch Stories in 2016

BEVERLY, MA – What a year it's been for Beverly. A new middle school is in the works, everyone's favorite mystery pizza shop moved, and it seemed like every street was under construction this summer. Here are some of the highlights:

Largest Ice Bucket Challenge Takes Place as Endicott Honors Pete Frates: When Endicott College named its newest dorm after Beverly's hometown hero and ALS advocate, they did it with a bang (and a lot of ice water).

Beverly Inspiration Riley Fessenden Passes Away: Riley, the young girl that taught thousands how to be positive in the face of adversity, passed away this summer.

Beverly Woman Wins $1 Million: She planned to do what many her age would – nip those student loans in the bud.

Beverly Drug Bust Nabs 2 Salem Men: The undercover work of Beverly's finest took seven grams of crack cocaine, 14 grams of heroin, and stacks of cash off the streets.

Joe's Pizza is Back: When Joe's disappeared from 507 Rantoul St., the question was the same. When is the late-night pizza joint making its return?

Happy New Year, Beverly.