Beverly Overnight Delivery Ban, Free Veteran Parking Approved

New Beverly ordinances banning overnight deliveries to most businesses, providing free downtown parking to veterans and a contract extension for Police Chief John LeLacheur’s contract through 2027 were approved at Monday night’s Beverly City Council meeting. The approvals wrapped discussions and debates that spanned several recent meetings, while the public hearing on a proposal to […]

Beverly Patch: Beverly Zoning Changes Sweep Through City Council

“While most Councilors said the restrictions — in conjunction with new proposed citywide design standards — will help curb overdevelopment and preserve the unique character of downtown, Councilor Hannah Bowen, who opposed both the height restrictions, said that they would not accomplish the stated goals while they could limit affordable housing opportunities and send a […]