Government & development in Danvers

Conservation Commission meets tonight at 25 Stone Street

Oct 8 · Town of Danvers →

Preservation Commission meets at 5 p.m. today

Oct 8 · Town of Danvers →

Library closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day

Oct 7 · Peabody Institute Library of Danvers →

Fire Prevention Week highlights safe battery charging

Oct 7 · Mass.gov →

Wrong-way driving safeguards tied to Danvers State Police barracks

Oct 7 · Patch →

Trash and Recycling Pickup Runs a Day Late After Oct. 12 Holiday

Oct 6 · Town of Danvers →

Healey Announces Up to $680 Heating Aid for Oil Users

Oct 6 · NBC Boston →

Zoning Board Hears Lowe's Parking and Display Request Tonight

Oct 5 · Town of Danvers →

Select Board Tuesday to Review Rail Trail Donation, Licenses

Oct 5 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Harbormaster Assists in Search After Boat Crash

Oct 5 · Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department →

Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing Monday, Oct. 5

Oct 4 · Town of Danvers →

Select Board Meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Oct 4 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Town Offices Closed Monday, October 12

Oct 4 · Town of Danvers →

Stoughton Man Charged in North Shore Lewd Crime Spree

Police reported Thursday, Oct. 1, that a Stoughton man faces indecent assault and breaking-and-entering charges after a string of lewd offenses across several North Shore communities.

Oct 2 · Patch →

Overnight Paving Starts Tonight on Downtown Streets

DPW crews continue downtown curb work, with paving from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Thursday, Oct. 1, on High, Conant, Maple and Elm streets.

Oct 1 · 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.

Oct 1 · 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.

Oct 1 · Patch →

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.

Oct 1 · Town of Danvers →

Retirement Board Meets Today at 9:30 a.m.

The board meets in the Town Manager's Conference Room at Town Hall. The agenda includes portfolio performance with Segal Marco, a Special Counsel RFP, possible investment rebalancing and disability applications.

Sep 30 · Town of Danvers →

Sewer Spot Repairs Under Way on Longbow Road

Work began Monday, Sept. 28, and runs 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect possible minor traffic impacts and delays.

Sep 30 · Town of Danvers →

Zoning Board Reviews Six Variance Requests Tonight

Danvers' Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. in the Toomey Room at Town Hall, considering variances for a retaining wall, sign, shed, porch, a return to single-family use, and a proposed day spa.

Sep 28 · Town of Danvers →

Police Offer Fingerprinting for Firearms License Applicants Tonight

Danvers Police will fingerprint firearms licensing applicants Monday, September 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the station on Ash Street.

Sep 28 · Town of Danvers →

Flood Watch Continues Through Monday Night

The National Weather Service's flood watch for Danvers, issued Sunday, September 27, remains in effect through Monday night, with up to 1-1.5 inches of additional rain possible in low-lying areas.

Sep 28 · National Weather Service →

Zoning Board of Appeals Meets Monday

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. in the Toomey Room, 1 Sylvan Street.

Sep 27 · Town of Danvers →

Police Offer Firearms Licensing Fingerprinting Monday

Danvers Police hold fingerprinting for firearms licensing Monday, September 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Police Station, 120 Ash Street.

Sep 27 · Town of Danvers →

Nor'easter brings high wind and coastal flood warnings to Danvers

The National Weather Service has issued a high-wind warning through 8 a.m. Sunday and coastal flood/high-surf warnings through 8 p.m. Sunday for Danvers, forecasting gusts over 60 mph, up to six inches of rain, and widespread power outages.

Sep 26 · National Weather Service →

Danvers DPW crews stand by ahead of nor'easter

Danvers' Department of Public Works said its Electric and Forestry divisions were standing by and monitoring conditions for weather-related outages and electrical issues ahead of the weekend storm.

Sep 26 · Patch →

Library hosts adult clothing swap for Climate Preparedness Week

The Peabody Institute Library of Danvers hosts a drop-in clothing swap Saturday, September 26, at 10 a.m.; adults can bring up to four clean clothing items and take up to four in exchange.

Sep 26 · Patch →

Danvers Municipal Light Board meets Friday morning

The Municipal Light Board meets Friday, September 25, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; the agenda is posted online.

Sep 25 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Sewer Work Prompts Dayton Street Detour

Danvers Public Works begins replacing the Dayton Street sewer main Sept. 29, with police-directed detours expected to last three to four nights. Spot repairs on Longbow Road are planned for Sept. 28, weather permitting.

Sep 24 · Town of Danvers →

Accessibility Commission Meets at Senior Center

The Danvers Accessibility Commission meets today, Sept. 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Danvers Senior Center to review community accessibility matters.

Sep 24 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Housing Authority Meets at 5:30 p.m.

The Danvers Housing Authority meets today, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m. at 14 Stone Street.

Sep 24 · Town of Danvers →

Planning Board Reviews Maple Street Redevelopment, Continues Dayton Street Case

The Danvers Planning Board held hearings Tuesday on a proposed mixed-use redevelopment at 156-158 Maple Street and continued the Dayton Street contractor's-yard proposal to a future meeting.

Sep 23 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Planning Board Meets Tuesday on Development Filings

The Danvers Planning Board meets Tuesday, September 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Toomey Room at Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street.

Sep 22 · Town of Danvers →

Conservation Commission to Review Cherry Hill Resource Delineation

The Danvers Conservation Commission has scheduled a public hearing Thursday, September 24, on an abbreviated notice of resource area delineation for 22 and 24-42 Cherry Hill Drive.

Sep 22 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Democrats Schedule Tuesday Meeting

The Danvers Democratic Committee meets Tuesday, September 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DCAT office, 87 Elm St.; the hybrid meeting is open to nonmembers.

Sep 22 · Danvers Democrats →

Danvers Firefighters Aid Four-Alarm Rockport Fire

Danvers firefighters joined mutual-aid crews Sunday, September 20, battling a four-alarm fire at a mixed-use Rockport building; no injuries were reported, but families and businesses were displaced.

Sep 21 · John Guilfoil Public Relations →

Conservation Commission Meets Thursday at Senior Center

The Danvers Conservation Commission meets Thursday, September 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Great Room at 25 Stone Street.

Sep 21 · Town of Danvers →

Water and Sewer Commissioners Set Thursday Meeting

The Danvers Water and Sewer Commissioners meet Thursday, September 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Conference Room at 2 Burroughs Street.

Sep 21 · Town of Danvers →

Planning Board Meets Tuesday in the Toomey Room

The Planning Board meets Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Toomey Room at 1 Sylvan St.

Sep 20 · Town of Danvers →

Water and Sewer Commissioners Meet Thursday

The Water and Sewer Commissioners meet Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Conference Room at 2 Burroughs Street.

Sep 20 · Town of Danvers →

Conservation Commission Meets Thursday

The Conservation Commission meets Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Great Room at 25 Stone Street.

Sep 20 · Town of Danvers →

Border to Boston Trail bike ride reaches Danvers

The Border to Boston Trail Coalition leads an approximately 11-mile ride Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., traveling from Topsfield through the Wenham Swamp Walk into Danvers Center with a lunch stop at Cherry Street Fish Market.

Sep 20 · Trails & Sails →

Town of Danvers Issues September 2026 Permitting Update

The town reports recent Planning Board approvals for expansions at 54 Cherry Hill Drive and 37 Popes Lane, plus conservation certificates and an Order of Conditions for the Endicott Street Pump Station generator.

Sep 20 · Town of Danvers →

Essex Corrections Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Charges

A 33-year-old Essex County corrections officer pleaded not guilty Sept. 17 in Salem District Court to charges of supplying drugs and a phone to inmates at the Middleton facility.

Sep 19 · Patch →

Danvers Police Assist in Peabody Drug Trafficking Arrest

Danvers police joined a multi-agency operation in Peabody Sept. 17 that led to an arrest after a six-month investigation into drug trafficking and child endangerment.

Sep 19 · Patch →

Maple Street Redevelopment Proposal Filed with Town

A Sept. 8 application proposes a mixed-use project at 156-158 Maple Street with 18 residential units and 12 rear townhouses; a separate Sept. 8 filing seeks medical-office use at 125 Liberty Street.

Sep 19 · Town of Danvers →

Planning Board Approves 125 Liberty, 6 Hobart Projects

At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Danvers Planning Board approved a special permit for 125 Liberty St. (Seasons Behavioral Services), approved the site plan for 6 Hobart St. with conditions, and continued the 156-158 Maple St. matter to Sept. 22.

Sep 19 · Citizen Portal →

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.

Sep 18 · Town of Danvers →

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.

Sep 18 · Town of Danvers →

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.

Sep 18 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Council on Aging Board Meets at Senior Center

The Council on Aging Board of Directors meets Thursday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Senior Center to review summer programming and discuss new automatic door openers and security cameras.

Sep 17 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers River Committee Convenes at Senior Center

The Danvers River Committee holds its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Senior Center's Conference Room on Stone Street.

Sep 17 · Town of Danvers →

Human Rights & Inclusion Committee Convenes Monthly Session

The Danvers Human Rights & Inclusion Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.; the agenda and room location will be posted 48 hours in advance.

Sep 17 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Affordable Housing Trust scheduled to meet

The Danvers Affordable Housing Trust meets today under an agenda posted by the town.

Sep 16 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Republican Town Committee holds public meeting

The Danvers Republican Town Committee holds its September business meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Danvers Fire Department, 64 High Street. Agenda includes essay contest, committee discussions, and public comment.

Sep 16 · Patch →

Danvers Zero Waste Recycling Weekend Set for October 24-25

The Danvers DPW will collect electronics, appliances, textiles, and offer paper shredding at Danvers High School on October 24 and 25.

Sep 15 · Patch →

Danvers Water and Sewer Commissioners Hold Regular Meeting

The Water and Sewer Commissioners met Monday, September 14, at 5:30 PM in the Burroughs Street conference room.

Sep 15 · Town of Danvers →

Danvers Police Hold Fingerprinting Session for Firearms Licensing

The Police Department holds an open fingerprinting session for license-to-carry and FID applicants today, September 15, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at headquarters on Ash Street.

Sep 15 · Town of Danvers →

Overnight Road Milling Starts Monday on Maple, Sylvan, and Elliott Streets

The Danvers Department of Public Works began overnight road work Sunday and will start milling Monday at 9 p.m. on sections of Maple, Sylvan, and Elliott streets.

Sep 14 · Town of Danvers →