Daily brief · Danvers, MA
Overnight Downtown Paving Starts Tonight, 8 p.m.
October 1, 2026
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Overnight Paving Starts Tonight on Downtown Streets
DPW crews and D&R Paving begin overnight paving downtown Thursday, Oct. 1, working from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and continuing Friday night into Saturday morning, weather permitting. Work starts on High Street, then moves to Conant, Maple and Elm streets. No-parking signs will be posted in active work areas, and the public downtown lots will remain open throughout the project.
Town of Danvers
Board of Health Meets Tonight at Town Hall
The Board of Health meets in regular public session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Town Manager's Conference Room at Town Hall, 1 Sylvan St.
Town of Danvers
Library Talk Tonight on Massachusetts Hawks, Owls and Eagles
Educator Dave Williams gives an illustrated presentation on more than 20 hawk, owl and eagle species from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St.
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Free Dementia Workshop Today at Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church
Mary Crowe of Care Dimensions presents "Understanding Dementia: Signs, Stages and Daily Challenges" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at 323 Locust St. The free program includes Q&A and light refreshments; online participation is available by registration.
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St. Vincent de Paul Group Meets Tonight
The Danvers Catholic Collaborative lists its St. Vincent de Paul monthly meeting for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. The listing does not give a location.
The Danvers Catholic Collaborative
HAWC Working to Heal Breakfast Is This Morning at Danversport
HAWC's annual Working to Heal Breakfast is Thursday morning, Oct. 1, at Danversport. Registration closed Sept. 29; late inquiries go to the organizer.
HAWC
Virtual Panel Tonight on Abuse Recovery and Support
The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women hosts "Overcoming Abuse: Stories and Support" online from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Leaders from Amirah, Saheli Boston and HAWC discuss support for survivors.
Essex County Commission on the Status of Women
Danvers Freshman Football Plays at Whittier RVT Today
Danvers' freshman football team plays Whittier RVT in Haverhill at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1.
MaxPreps
Zero-Interest Loans Available for Home Energy Improvements
Massachusetts' Municipal Light Plant Z-Loan Program offers zero-interest loans up to $25,000 to eligible homeowners served by municipal light plants, including Danvers Electric.
Town of Danvers
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