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Danvers Historical Society Schedules Colonial Dance at Tapley Hall

Danvers Historical Society plans a Colonial Dance at Tapley Memorial Hall, with dates set for July 15 and July 19. The event, open to the public with donations appreciated, offers accessible parking near the Elm Street lot and along Page and Cherry streets; those with questions can reac…

Danvers Resident Among Women Named Massachusetts Commonwealth Heroines

A Danvers resident was among women honored by the state with a Commonwealth Heroine Award, Salem News reports, as the town closed out a Fourth of July weekend defined by the nation's 250th anniversary. The recognition, tied to Sally Kerans in Salem News coverage, highlights local commun…

Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

Three Danvers obituaries appear in this week's column for the period June 29 through July 5, 2026. Frederick, Michael (age 45, died June 30); Tracy, Nancy Joan (Pasquale) (age 66, died July 2); and Casale-Riley, Danielle M. (age 40, died July 2). Arrangements for Michael Frederick were …

A Danvers sixth-grade girls soccer team reached the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions title match before falling in penalty kicks.

A Danvers sixth-grade girls soccer team reached the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions title match during the week of June 29–July 5, winning four games before falling in penalty kicks in the final. It was the period's standout local sports story, with no high school games reported a…

Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

One Danvers obituary was recorded for the week of June 22–28, 2026: Woodbury, Wayne W., 72, of Danvers, who died June 25, 2026, with services scheduled June 30 at C. R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors in Danvers; the notice was posted through Lyons Funeral Home.

This Week in Danvers: Jun 15 - Jun 21

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Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026

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Danvers Select Board Unanimously Accepts Student-Funded Purple Heart Memorial for Town Hall

Danvers Select Board unanimously accepts student-funded Purple Heart memorial for Town Hall and clears $22,700 in park gifts.

Danvers Conservation Commission Approves Four Permits at One Busy Meeting

Danvers Conservation Commission approved four wetlands permits and issued an enforcement order at its May 28 meeting, completing a six-item agenda in under two hours.

Danvers Finance Committee Votes to Ban Crypto ATM Kiosks Linked to $249,000 in Losses

Danvers Finance Committee recommends crypto ATM kiosk ban and $1 million school transfer at warrant review night two.

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