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Mission

Hastings House is designed to serve as a welcoming community center for Beverly, Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing, offering a safe and inclusive space for cultural, recreational, educational, and social activities that foster community engagement and strengthen community life.

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A hand-drawn sketch of a large, three-story house with a porch, trees, and bushes in the yard. The text reads "Farms - Prides Community Assn., Inc.," and it is for the dedication of the Hastings House on August 16, 1958, at 2 p.m.

History

Hastings House, located in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, has been a cornerstone of the community since 1958, when it was donated by local resident Merrill G. Hastings. Originally a private home, it was transformed into a welcoming community center, with additions like a gymnasium and function hall to host local events. Today, Hastings House offers space for cultural, recreational, and social activities, including holiday celebrations, fundraisers, and meetings for local organizations. Managed by dedicated volunteers, it remains a vibrant hub for the Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing communities.

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The FPCA Involvement

The Farms-Prides Community Association (FPCA) is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to supporting and enriching the Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing communities. Established to manage Hastings House and its programs, the FPCA organizes events, fundraisers, and activities that bring neighbors together, from holiday celebrations to community meetings. Through its ongoing efforts, the FPCA fosters a strong sense of community, providing a welcoming space for residents of all ages to connect, celebrate, and engage in local life.

Why Are Community Houses Important?

Our Team

  • Kevin Smith, President

    Rick Lord, Vice President

    David O'Brien, Treasurer

    Pete Johnson, Assistant Treasurer

    Bob Jones, Secretary

  • Curtis Bowman

    Stephen Brickles

    Lauren Cole

    Jerome Kyllingstad

    Joe Manzi

    Stefani Palazzi

    Bethany Prettyman

    Greg Smith

  • Meredith Alfred

    Katie Carlson

    (for questions for the Caretakers please email hastingshouse.rentals@gmail.com)

Local Business Opportunities

Community Partner and Sponsorship Program

White historic house with a porch, large windows, and a flagpole with a yellow and blue flag and an American flag in front of the house. A sign nearby reads: 'Hastings House, 14 Oak Street, FPCA, hastingshouse.org.' There are flowering bushes and a green lawn surrounding the house under a partly cloudy sky.

Are you a local business or organization looking to grow your presence in the Beverly Farms community? We’d love to partner with you!

Through the Hastings House Partner and Sponsor Programs, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to our facilities, featured recognition across our website and events, and the opportunity to align your brand with a trusted local institution.

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