Danvers Retirement Board voted to approve a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment on the $14,000 pension base, the first official COLA vote after months of prior discussion. The board also unanimously accepted a new Athletic Trainer position into the town retirement system; School Superintendent Dan
Danvers Zoning Board deferred a contested lot-buildability case pending legal review. The board continued the 8 Fairview Street variance and permit-appeal to July 27, awaiting town counsel review of whether the 2024 Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act preempts local lot-size requirements. Applicant
The Danvers Select Board approved a cooperation agreement with the Danvers Housing Authority and declined to grant a construction extension for a stalled 17 Elm Street project.
Select Board approved three licenses and denied a construction extension. The board unanimously licensed Daniella's Dolce bakery at 74 Holten Street and approved a one-day wine and malt beverage license for Twisted Fate Brewing's June 20 event at Liberty Marina. It renewed Robert Connors'
Danvers Council on Aging Board approved prior meeting minutes and discussed facility improvements and expanded programming to serve working seniors. The Transportation revolving account holds $96,587.54, while the DCOA Program account stands at $357,334.96. Program Coordinator Liz Barnes announced
Planning Board approved two major industrial site plans and advanced housing strategy. The board unanimously approved a Site Plan Review for a new 12,397-square-foot freezer building at 37 Popes Lane and 85 Newbury Street, an accessory use for DiLuigi Foods, with conditions addressing noise
Danvers zoning board unanimously approved a modification to an affordable housing permit to comply with state fair housing regulations. The board changed a special permit condition at 154 and 170 Water Street for the New England Home for the Deaf project, replacing perpetual "Danvers resident
Danvers Select Board approved donations, a Purple Heart memorial, and summer concert licenses. The Board unanimously accepted $20,200 from the Friends of Endicott Park for improvements including $10,000 for pasture shelter upgrades, $6,200 for footbridge repairs, and $3,800 for corral fencing, plus