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Extended-Stay Hotel Site Slated for 88 Apartments in Danvers

An extended-stay hotel in Danvers is being converted into an 88-unit apartment complex, according to a Salem News report published Thursday. The redevelopment would turn a Residence Inn-style property into housing, per Salem News, though the report did not detail a developer name or app…

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Parasite Cases Climb Statewide, Danvers Patch Reports

Cyclosporiasis cases continue climbing across Massachusetts, Danvers Patch reported Wednesday, Aug. 12, citing newly updated state tracking data. The outlet's "Parasite Cases Increasing In MA: See Latest Data, Products To Avoid" described the diarrhea-causing parasitic illness, tied to …

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Danvers Golfer Emmerich Misses Cut at US Amateur

A Danvers-area golfer's run at the U.S. Amateur championship ended this week with a missed cut, according to the Salem News. Golfer Emmerich failed to advance past the tournament's cut line, closing out the run before match play began, a brief mention in this week's regional golf covera…

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Danvers to Begin Multi-Street Paving Work Aug. 12

Danvers will begin paving work on multiple streets starting Aug. 12, town officials announced Monday in a News Flash advisory. The Department of Public Works said crews will work through town streets over the next several weeks, though specific roads were not yet listed. In business new…

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St. John's Prep Quarterback Commits to Ohio State

St. John's Prep quarterback Christopher Vargas committed to Ohio State's football program as a five-star prospect in the 2028 class. The Danvers-based recruit is ranked the second-best quarterback nationally and No. 4 overall by 247Sports, according to a report headlined "5-star QB Chri…

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Danvers Bond Rating Upgraded to AAA by S&P Global

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Danvers' general obligation bond rating to AAA from AA+ this week. The move, detailed in an S&P Global Ratings release dated Aug. 8, lifts Danvers into the top tier of Massachusetts municipal borrowers and could mean lower interest costs on future town borrow…

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Danvers Board Found in Violation of Open Meeting Law

A Danvers board has been found in violation of the state's Open Meeting Law, a Salem News report says. The story, headlined "Danvers board found in violation of Open Meeting Law," is bylined by reporter Caroline Enos and was published Friday, Aug. 7; it does not specify which board or d…

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Cherry Farm Creamery Marks 50 Years in Danvers

Cherry Farm Creamery, a longtime Danvers ice cream shop, is marking 50 years in business, a milestone reported today by the Salem News. The other notable item making the rounds involves School Street Foods, whose restaurant was damaged when a driver crashed into it; the owners are now a…

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Danvers Teen Named Finalist For National Flag Football Honor

A Danvers flag football player has been named a national finalist for a top NFL youth honor this week. St. Mary's High School student Sofia Lafontant is one of 10 finalists nationwide in the NFL and Toyota 2026 NFL Flag Player of the Year program, according to Danvers Patch's report hea…

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