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National Grid repaves Peabody Ave trench today

September 18, 2026

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National Grid to repave Peabody Avenue trench Friday

National Grid is scheduled to repave its trench on Peabody Avenue, from Holten Street past the library, on Friday, Sept. 18. Crews begin at 7 a.m. and expect to finish by the end of the day, weather permitting. No-parking signs will be posted early in the morning to give crews full access, so drivers should plan ahead and use caution through the area.

Town of Danvers

Goldfish Swim School hosts Back to School Bash Friday

Goldfish Swim School–Danvers holds its Back to School Bash Friday, Sept. 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with family swimming, games, crafts, face painting, balloon animals and community vendors. Registration is $10 per swimmer.

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Little Farmers Market returns to Danvers Art Association

The Little Farmers Market runs Friday, Sept. 18, from 3-7 p.m. at the Danvers Art Association, part of its 2026 third-Friday schedule.

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First-responder peer-support training held in Danvers Friday

A Level 3 First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training runs Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Danvers, open to those supporting fire, EMS, military and police first responders.

Serving Heroes

Danvers water/sewer payment portal down Monday for maintenance

Danvers' water and sewer payment portal will be unavailable Monday, Sept. 21, from 5-7 p.m. for maintenance; Quick Pay remains available for one-time payments.

Town of Danvers

ShinyCon Pokémon card show set for Danvers Indoor Sports

The ShinyCon MEGA Pokémon card show runs Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Danvers Indoor Sports, with 150 vendor tables and admission up to $5.

Treasure

Pickleball fundraiser to support LEAP for Education

The Serve Up Some Good pickleball tournament runs Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Picklr Danvers, benefiting LEAP for Education.

Salem Chamber of Commerce

Danvers Electric board to review Q3 finances Sept. 22

The Municipal Light Board meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8:30 a.m. at 2 Burroughs Street to review CY2026 third-quarter financials, the October power purchase agenda and a utility director update.

Town of Danvers

Danvers volleyball wins five-set thriller over Gloucester

Danvers beat Gloucester in five sets, 25-23, 18-25, 25-17, 22-25, 15-9. Gabrielle Lindeman had 26 digs, six kills and five aces; Lauren Garofalo added 18 digs and eight kills.

MaxPreps

Danvers field hockey rolls past Peabody, 8-3

Danvers beat Peabody High, 8-3, at Deering Stadium. Zoie Abell scored four goals, Kyla Moroney had a goal and three assists, and Addie Moore added four assists.

CNHI

Derby Summer House program set for Glen Magna Farms Saturday

The Danvers Historical Society hosts Reaper and the Milkmaid Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Glen Magna Farms, exploring the history and restoration of the Derby Summer House and its statues. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 20.

Danvers Historical Society

Art demonstration set for Saturday at Danvers Art Association

The Danvers Art Association hosts an art demonstration Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at 105 Elliott Street.

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St. John's Prep football visits Central Catholic Friday

St. John's Prep's varsity football team plays Central Catholic at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in Lawrence, in a non-conference road matchup.

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