Beverly City Council Special Meeting 06/25/2026

The Beverly City Council held a special meeting on June 25, 2026, primarily focused on three public hearings related to capital improvement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement discussions included a $1.5 million transfer from the road resurfacing account to the road and sidewalk capital account to fund resurfacing work on streets impacted by the National Grid 115 kV project and other local repairs. The council also approved a $45,000 transfer from the city's free cash balance to cover supplemental MEPA permitting work for the Lynch Park Climate Resiliency Project, which aims to protect vulnerable park areas from flooding and storm damage. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved National Grid's petition to install underground facilities on River Street, with ongoing negotiations about appropriate city reimbursement for repaving costs. Both orders were referred to relevant committees for further action and ultimately approved by the full council. Other agenda items included appointments to city committees and a waiver request for alcohol consumption on public property, both of which were approved without opposition.