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…
Danvers Light Board voted unanimously to maintain summer power purchase and fuel adjustment charges unchanged.
Danvers Human Rights Committee elected new co-chairs for 2027-2028 and voted to require meeting attendance. Paul Pawlak and Dr. Charles Desmond were unanimously elected co-chairs, with Luis Velazquez as vice chair and Paola Garcia as treasurer. The committee voted unanimously to require members
Danvers Conservation Commission approved waivers for a wetland project at 267 Centre Street. The board voted 3-2 to allow an accessory dwelling unit within protected buffer zones after the applicant proposed significant mitigation including debris removal and native vegetation restoration. Board
Massachusetts Office on Disability offered to host 2027 accessibility training in Danvers. The state agency, represented by Assistant Director Jeff Dougan and Access Specialist Ralph DeCicco, presented resources on compliance, training programs, and disability-rights advocacy at Thursday's
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
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
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