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Danvers Accessibility Commission votes Craig to full membership and reviews code enforcement. Chair J.D. Martz presided over the March 26 meeting, at which Building Commissioner Tim Hudon briefed the commission on 521 CMR (Massachusetts Architectural Access Board) enforcement, including renovation

Danvers Retirement Board rebalances $193.6M portfolio and approves new school position. The board unanimously adopted a revised Investment Policy Statement increasing International Equity and Core Fixed Income allocations while trimming Real Estate Core, a recommendation from Segal Marco Investment

Planning Board continues two zoning petitions to April 6. The board continued public hearings on a proposed rezoning of 249 Andover Street to Highway Corridor Zone for an ice skating rink and a bylaw amendment to allow kennel and commercial dog boarding in residential districts by Special Permit.

Municipal Light Board holds rates, approves 2024 audit and Q4 financials. Members Mike Landers and Steve Horn (Chair Bill Hayes absent) unanimously accepted the CY2024 CBIZ audit and CY2025 Q4 financial packet, finding the division profitable, solvent, and liquid. The board also unanimously

Danvers Council on Aging approves bylaw revisions and reviews FY27 budget. The board unanimously approved changes to its bylaws updating Article II, Section D from "Age Span" to "Aging Service Access Points." Matthew Mitchell, Director of Senior and Social Services, presented the FY27 budget for