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
Danvers Conservation Commission approved four residential development projects and ordered stream remediation. The board issued an Enforcement Order for 86 Elliott Street directing removal of unpermitted stream crossings within 30 days and requiring wetland restoration within 60 days, while
Danvers accessibility commission plans October Human Library, sets Route 128 as priority. The commission scheduled a Human Library event for October 17 at the Senior Center, featuring five to six confirmed participants representing diverse experiences including people with disabilities. Commission
Danvers Transportation Advisory Commission advanced evaluation of traffic and parking matters.
Danvers Retirement Board withdrew $500,000 from its Kayne Anderson fund, citing year-over-year underperformance. Investment advisor Rafik Ghazarian of Segal Marco recommended the systematic drawdown to gradually reduce exposure. In a 3-2 vote, the board terminated its special legal counsel
Planning Board approves barn expansion at 103 High Street following fire recovery. The board unanimously approved Special Permits and voted 4-0 to waive outdoor-amenity-space requirements for B. Dupont-Raesly, LLC's barn-style addition at the High Street corridor, which includes new kitchen prep,
Danvers River Committee advanced multiple waterfront projects at its May 21 meeting. The Crane River Marina, 80 percent grant-funded, is set to reopen Saturday after coming in under budget, with cost savings potentially directed toward additional work. Fendering repairs at Kernwood Bridge are
Danvers Council on Aging Board greenlights program expansion and Bistro growth. Director Matthew Mitchell reported the Transportation Revolving Account will receive $27,000 in approved TNC revenue, while the Program Revolving Account sits at $353,782.12. Two new fitness classes begin in June:
Danvers Library Trustees reorganized with Noah Leavitt elected chair in a close 5-4 vote. The Peabody Institute board chose Jessica Cargile as Vice Chair, Kenneth Yoon Lee as Treasurer, and Julie Curtis as Recording Secretary, all by unanimous vote. Director Noelle Boc welcomed Trustees Curtis,
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