Danvers Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Park Street exempted from parking overhaul

From Danvers News

• Library trustees take up town MOU, budget concerns Peabody Institute Library trustees took up a Memorandum of Understanding with the town after a Sunday closure tied to a staff resignation amid tightening budgets, as a treasurer's report surfaced a $5,000 withdrawal no one could recall and investment returns far outpacing projections.Danvers News
• ZBA previews zoning drafts ahead of Select Board vote The Danvers Zoning Board of Appeals previewed five draft zoning bylaw changes on signs, lighting, accessory dwelling units, short-term rentals and dwelling conversions, with members split over whether short-term rentals should extend beyond downtown ahead of the Select Board's vote.Danvers News
• Maple Street redevelopment permits draw board scrutiny The Danvers Planning Board considered two Maple Street redevelopment permits: a 22-foot buffer waiver for 30 units at 156-158 Maple Street and a contested conversion of the 1850s fire station at 135 Maple Street into 13 units, amid objections over the restaurant space's limited parking.Danvers News
• Housing Trust reviews financial report, assistance policy The Danvers Affordable Housing Trust reviewed its financial report and weighed a formal development assistance policy, as staff reported the town's development pipeline has added roughly 500 units, including 160 to 170 newly affordable units, since the last census.Danvers News
• Transportation panel shields Park Street from parking changes The Danvers Transportation Advisory Committee excluded Park Street from proposed downtown parking changes after residents raised speeding and pedestrian safety concerns, sending the remaining changes to the Select Board while also reviewing a Danversport walk audit that flagged safety issues near Route 128.Danvers News
• Textile recycling bins arrive at Danvers schools Danvers Public Schools has partnered with Bay State Textiles to place textile recycling bins at schools, with proceeds supporting school programs.Danvers News

Coming up

• Tue, Nov 3, 7 a.m.: State election polls open Tuesday in Danvers Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at the Danvers High School Field House, 60 Cabot Road, for the state election.Town of Danvers
• Tue, Nov 3, 5 p.m.: Fingerprinting for gun licenses offered Nov. 3 The Danvers Police Department offers fingerprinting for firearms licensing applicants from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at 120 Ash Street.Town of Danvers
• Wed, Nov 4, 6 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Wednesday evening The Danvers Cultural Council holds its regular meeting Wednesday, November 4, at 6 p.m.Town of Danvers
• Thu, Nov 5, 3 p.m.: Pumpkin composting drop-off returns Nov. 5 Residents can drop off jack-o'-lanterns for composting Thursday, November 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 15 Sylvan Street.Town of Danvers
• Thu, Nov 5, 6 p.m.: Board of Health meets Thursday The Danvers Board of Health meets Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. in the Town Manager's Conference Room at Town Hall.Town of Danvers
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board meets Thursday evening The Danvers Select Board meets Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Toomey Room at Town Hall.Town of Danvers

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