Baker-Polito Administration Announces COVID Metrics Update

Posted on November 10, 2020

This past Friday, the Commonwealth released updated COVID-19 metrics for municipalities and school districts, which put Danvers back in the lower risk (green) category.  This change means that local businesses will remain in phase III, step 2 of the reopening plan. The new criteria being used to determine green risk level is now <10 average...

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Targeted Measures to Curb Rising COVID-19 Cases | November 3, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

November 3, 2020 | 12:30 PM Yesterday, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a series of targeted measures to disrupt the increasing trend of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Governor Charlie Baker announced these changes at a time where public health data has indicated that cases are rising, with cases up by 278% and hospitalizations up by...

COVID Update: Message from the Town Manager | October 29, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

October 29, 2020 | 6:00 PM Good evening.  This is Town Manager Steve Bartha calling to encourage residents to remain vigilant as COVID19 cases spike locally and regionally once again. This afternoon, Danvers moved into red or high-risk status because our positive infection rate increased to 8.8 cases per 100,000, up from 6.5 cases last...

Joint Statement from the Town on Resurgence of COVID19 in the Community | October 26, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

October 26, 2020 | 2:00 PM  The Town Manager and School Superintendent are issuing a joint statement on the anticipated affect to the Town's services over the coming weeks as a result of a resurgence of COVID19 in the Community.  The statement can be viewed here.

Danvers Halloween Information | October 14, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

October 14, 2020 | 1:30 PM For a safe and happy Halloween, we recommend that residents follow the Halloween guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and adjust the traditional method of Trick-or-Treating to a safer method.  However, trick-or-Treating will be held from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM this year.  For households that do not want...

Baker-Polito Administration announces move to Step 2 of Phase 3 | September 29, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

September 29, 2020 | 3:00 PM The Baker-Polito administration this afternoon announced that lower-risk communities will be permitted to move into Step 2 of Phase 3 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan effective Monday, Oct. 5.  Danvers is currently classified as a lower-risk community. Effective Oct. 5, in lower-risk communities only, a limited number of sectors will be...

Town Hall to Re-Open on October 5 | September 28, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

September 28, 2020 | 4:00 PM  Town Hall will be re-opening to the public on Monday, October 5. We have been busy preparing for the public to access the building - new plexiglass has been installed, hand sanitizer stations and social distancing markings. We encourage customers to continue to conduct transactions online, over the phone,...

Comprehensive Community Data Map | August 20, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

August 20, 2020 | 3:00 PM Last week the Baker-Polito Administration released a comprehensive community level data map to help cities and towns to slow the spread of the virus. This map show data on the case numbers, identifies risk levels and helps slow the spread. Danvers is currently a green community, which means we are doing the right...

State Initiatives to Aid in Stopping the Spread | August 13, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

August 13, 2020 | 3:00 PM Governor Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. While Massachusetts has seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since May, there has been a slight uptick in certain communities in recent days.   The Administration announced a set of initiatives,...

Governor Announces Travel Update Effective August 1 | July 30, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

July 30, 2020 | 3:00 PM Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a responsibility to help us keep transmission levels as low as possible.  All...

Danvers Plastic Bag Ban Suspension Extended through September | July 23, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

July 23, 2020 | 12:30 PM Public Health Director Mark Carleo announces that the emergency suspension of the town’s ban on single use plastic bags will remain in effect through September.  The Town recognizes the challenges that both businesses, and residents continue to face during the phased reopening of the Commonwealth. Extending the suspension will...

Summer Travel Guidance | July 17, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

July 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM Thinking about traveling out of Danvers or Massachusetts this summer? Both the State and the CDC offer guidance on things you should take into consideration before traveling including quarantine periods upon departure/return, COVID-19 test requirements, how to protect yourself during travel and how to slow the spread.  Please talk some time and review...

Governor Announces move to Phase III , Part 1 of State’s Reopening Plan | July 2, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

July 2, 2020 | 5:30 PM Today, the Baker-Polito Administrations announced that move to Phase III, Part 1 of the State's Reopening Plan. The following businesses will be eligible to reopen in Step One of Phase III, subject to industry-specific rules concerning capacity and operations: Movie theaters and outdoor performance venues; Museums, cultural and historical...

Governor Announces Travel Update | June 30, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

June 30, 2020 | 6:00 PM  All travelers arriving to Massachusetts – including Massachusetts residents returning home – are instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days, except that, beginning July 1, 2020, travelers from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, and New Jersey arriving in Massachusetts are exempt from this directive and need...

Governor Announces move to Phase II, Part 2 of State’s Reopening Plan | June 21, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

June 21, 2020 | 10:30 AM  On June 19, the Governor announced that Step Two of Phase II of the Commonwealth’s four-phase reopening plan, Reopening Massachusetts, will begin on Monday, June 22.  Detailed information on what is included under this phase is available on the State website.  Restaurants will be able to begin to offer service indoors (under new state...

COVID Update: Town Updates | June 20, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

June 20, 2020 | 10:00 AM Town offices will re-open to the public, by appointment only, starting on July 6.  Information on how to schedule appointments will be available by contacting departments directly.  However, starting on Monday, June 29th, Town offices will be operating under new public office hours.  The hours are: Town Hall 1...

COVID Update message from the Town Manager | June 10, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

June 10, 2020 | 6:00 PM Good evening. This is Town Manager Steve Bartha calling with four community updates related to our ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 and to start reopening parts of our community and economy in a safe and orderly way. First, on Monday, June 8, the Governor moved the Commonwealth to the...

Board of Selectmen Approve Temporary Regulations to Support Businesses | June 9, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

June 9, 2020 | 8:00 PM At their meeting on Tuesday, June 9, the Board of Selectmen approved temporary regulations to support the business community during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Public health requirements for social distancing have placed new burdens and challenge on the business community to provide more physical space between customers and staff.  To...

Baker-Polito announces Phase 2 of Reopening Massachusetts Plan | June 8, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

June 8, 2020 | 9:00 AM The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Phase II of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan will begin today, June 8th.  As we approached this announcement, the State released several sets of guidance and mandatory safety standards to help businesses reopen safely and the Town has been working to adopt them.  The Danvers Board of...

Recreation Facilities Re-Opening Plan | June 5, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

June 5, 2020 | 3:30 PM  Today, the Town released our Recreation Facilities Re-Opening plan.  The plan contains multiple phases in compliance with the Governors guidelines. We are currently in Phase 1 of our plan. It is important to note, while the Governor announces the general phasing, the Town may not always be able to reopen...

Statement Regarding McKinnon’s | May 26, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

May 26, 2020 | 10:15 AM The Town of Danvers is not able to confirm specific cases of COVID19 due to privacy concerns; however, we have been in communication with McKinnon’s about their recent decision to close and conduct a deep cleaning of their Danvers location.  We have found McKinnon's to be following all guidance,...

COVID Update: A Message from Town Manager | May 19, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

May 19, 2020 | 6:15 PM This is a message sent by the Town Manager using the town notification system, which you can register for here: Good Evening, this is Town Manager Steve Bartha calling. Yesterday, the Baker-Polito Administration released the Reopening Massachusetts report, which details a four-phased strategy to responsibly reopen businesses and activities while continuing...

Baker-Politio Administration Announces Phase 1 Re-Openings/Guidance & Safer At Home Advisory | May 18, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

May 18, 2020 | 7:00 PM Today, the Baker-Polito Administration released the Reopening Massachusetts report, which details a four-phased strategy to responsibly reopen businesses and activities while continuing to fight COVID-19.  Starting today, based on current public health data and trends, Massachusetts will begin Phase 1 of a cautious reopening, and workplaces that are permitted to...

Town Buildings to Remain Closed to Public Unit No Earlier Than June 1 | May 17, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

May 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM Town office buildings will remain closed to the public until no earlier than June 1, however, staff continues to work remotely and from certain offices to ensure services continue and residents/customer needs are addressed. Governor Baker weeks ago identified this coming Monday (May 18th) as a key date with...

Important Information Regarding Board of Selectmen Budget Review | May 8, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

May 8, 2020 | 3:30 PM The Board of Selectmen will hold their FY21 budget review meeting on Thursday, May 14 at 3:00 PM via WebEx. The agenda will be available on line 48 hours in advance of the meeting here.  The budget document is available for review here. The meeting will be conducted over Webex for...

Important Updates Regarding June 2 Annual Town Election | May 7, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

May 7, 2020 | 3:30 PM Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are several changes to our election process for the June 2, 2020 Annual Town Election: The Polls in the Danvers High School Field House will be open on Election Day from 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M. Early voting BY MAIL (not in person) will...

Governor Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings | May, 1, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

May, 1, 2020 | 4:30 PM Today, the Baker-Polito Administration released an order requiring face coverings in grocery stores, pharmacies and other retail stores and public places where social distancing is not possible.  This order is effective May 6.  You can read the full order here.

Message from Town Manager | April 30, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 30, 2020 | 6:00 PM  This is a message sent by the Town Manager using the town notification system: Good Evening, this is Town Manager Steve Bartha calling.  I have a few updates, but mainly I am calling to check in and let the residents of Danvers know we appreciate the continued support and cooperation...

Action taken by Baker-Polito Administration | April 28, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 28, 2020 | 6:00 PM  Today, Governor Baker extended the essential services emergency order to May 18th and launched a Reopening Advisory Board that will produce a plan to the Governor by May 18th. The Administration also announced that the Department of Public Health’s Stay At Home Advisory remains in effect and gatherings of...

Information for Small Businesses on the Paycheck Protection Program | April 24, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 24, 2020 | 11:30 PM  On Thursday, $320 billion in additional funds were approved for the Paycheck Protection Program for small business.  Local small businesses are encouraged to work directly with their current local lender (the bank you use for business and checking accounts) to apply for these funds. If you need more assistance,...

Message from School Administration | April 17, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 17, 2020 | 2:30 PM  Good Afternoon DPS Families, We hope you and your families are doing well and staying healthy. This afternoon the Governor announced that schools will remain closed through the end of the school year in June. We expect additional guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education by the...

BOH Advisory Regarding Face Coverings & Cloth Masks when Entering an Essential Business | April 17, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 17, 2020 | 2:30 PM After much thought and with input and feedback from residents and essential businesses alike, the Danvers Board of Health has determined that any person entering an essential business in Town, such as a grocery store, pharmacy or entering a restaurant for pick-up, must be using a cloth face covering....

Attorney General Releases Website w. Resources for Frontline Workers | April 16, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 16, 2020 | 8:00 AM Yesterday, Attorney General Maura Healey launched a new website to provide resources for health care workers and first responders in Massachusetts and information to the public about how to help and thank our frontline heroes responding to the COVID-19 crisis. The website – FrontlineMA.org – is an initiative spearheaded by the AG’s...

COVID-19 Q&A: This Friday | April 14, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 14, 2020 | 2:00 PM  We are answering your COVID-19 questions! On Friday, April 17 at 10:00 AM the Town Manager, Director of Public Health and our Public Health Nurse will answer questions from the Danvers community.  Submit your questions to [email protected] and put COVID19 Q&A in the subject line or send us a DM on...

COVID Update: Bulky Item Stickers | April 14, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 14, 2020 | 11:00 AM Starting Tuesday, April 14, stickers for bulky item pickup can now be purchased online and at Danvers Hardware. You may choose to pay for your Bulky Item Sticker online with electronic check, credit or debit card.  Your sticker will then be sent to you in the mail.  Once you have your...

COVID Update: Message from Town Manager | April 10, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 10, 2020 | 5:00 PM  This is a message sent by the Town Manager using the town notification system: Good Evening, this is Town Manager Steve Bartha calling with some important updates. On April 3rd, the Governor signed into law Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, which included important relief for Massachusetts taxpayers, including an...

Revised BOH Order: Larger Essential Retailers Customer Limits | April 10, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 10, 2020 | 11:30 AM The Danvers Board of Health has issued a revised order on the number of people that are allowed inside grocery stores, per the Governor's new orders.  Grocers are now limited to 40% capacity allowed by building and fire code.  Additionally and to clarify, this order restricts sales of non-essential portions of essential...

Relief for Taxpayers: Extension and Waiving Penalties & Interest on Certain Tax Payments | April 7, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 7, 2020 | 4:00 PM This past Friday, the Governor signed into law Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, which included important relief for Massachusetts taxpayers in several areas identified by local officials. The information available here details some of the key areas this bill addressed. They include extensions for claiming exemptions and deferrals as well...

BOH Order: Moratorium on Evictions & Other Real Estate Business | April 6, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 6, 2020 | 11:00 AM Today the Board of Health has issued an order that imposes a moratorium on evictions, limits access to tenant's dwellings and provides restrictions on real estate "open houses".  The full order can be viewed here. Community members that need financial assistance relating to housing and utilities can contact the North Shore Community Action...

Update: Resources for Small Businesses | April 4, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 4, 2020 | 10:00 AM In our continued support of local small businesses we have developed a resource page filled with helpful information and links! Please visit Danvers’ Small Business Resource page for information on business support and employee assistance.  This link is also available on the side bar to the right.   We’re here to help...

BOH Order: Larger Essential Retailers Customer Limits

Posted on November 4, 2020

April 4, 2020 | 10:00 AM  Earlier this week, the Town issued an  order to  larger essential retailers about how many customers can be in the business at the same time to help ensure social distancing.  You can read the guidance here.

Message from Town Manager | March 31, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 31, 2020 | 5:00 PM This is a message sent by the Town Manager using the town notification system: Good evening.  This is Danvers Town Manager Steve Bartha with some important local updates on the impacts of the Coronavirus in Danvers and a request to stay vigilant as we continue to work through this public health...

Weekend Update | March 27, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 27, 2020 | 8:30 AM Good Afternoon Danvers.  Thank you for continuing to follow the Governor’s Stay at Home Advisory and practicing social distancing when you do need to leave your home.  As we head into the weekend, we have a few updates/reminders for the community: If you call 9-1-1 for emergency services, please...

Guidance to Essential Retailers: Social Distancing | March 24, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

Late yesterday afternoon, the Town issued guidance to essential retailers about ensuring customers are maintaining social distancing.  You can read the guidance here.

Governor Update – Essential Services | March 23, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 23, 2020 | 12:00 PM Today, March 23rd, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until Tuesday, April 7th at noon. These...

Announcement of First Positive Case | March 21, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 21, 2020 | 4:00 PM The Danvers Board of Health today announced its first positive case of COVID-19. The test results came back very recently, and the case is currently under investigation to identify close contacts if any. “These results confirm what was already understood, and that is this disease has already been present...

Takeout and Delivery Service Offerings | March 19, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 19, 2020 | 4:10 PM We have compiled a list of local restaurants that are offering take out and delivery services.  The listing is available here and to the right under Food Resources.  We hope having this information all in one place will help our residents and business community.

Business Community Update | March 19, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 19, 2020 | 1:15 PM To the Danvers Business Community: Yesterday afternoon, I announced a state of emergency for the Town of Danvers and ordered all public buildings to remain closed, at least through April 5, 2020.  Following this declaration, the Director of Public Health, on behalf of the Board of Health, is issuing...

Message from Town Manager – COVID Update | March 18, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 18, 2020 | 7:45 PM A Message from Danvers Town Manager Steve Bartha: Good Evening. This is Danvers Town Manager Steve Bartha. I am calling tonight to update you on the impacts of the Coronavirus in Danvers. Today, in consultation with the Chair of the BOS and the Director of Public Health, I declared...

DANVERS ISSUES EMERGENCY DECLARATION ON COVID-19 | March 18, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 18, 2020 | 4:30 PM DANVERS ISSUES EMERGENCY DECLARATION ON COVID-19 Town Manager Steve Bartha, in consultation with BOS Chair Dan Bennett and Public Health Director Mark Carleo, has declared a state of emergency in Danvers as of March 18, 2020. This declaration was made under the authority granted in the Danvers Town Manager...

Social Restrictions – March 15, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 15, 2020 | 8:15 PM This evening Governor Baker ordered social restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including, no gatherings of over 25 people, restaurants & bars to only offer take out & delivery effective Tuesday (however, Danvers establishments are free to implement this change effective immediately) and closure of all schools...

Expansion of School Lunch Service During Closure

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 15, 2020 | 1:30 PM Afternoon Danvers Community, In order to better serve families in need, we have decided to expand our school lunch service during the closure. We will be offering the program to all Danvers citizens in need. If you would like to receive a prepared lunch, please email [email protected] or call 978-777-0001 (and...

A LETTER FROM DANVERS TOWN MANAGER STEVE BARTHA: Preparing for Coronavirus in our Community

Posted on November 4, 2020

March 12, 2020 | 3:30 PM A LETTER FROM DANVERS TOWN MANAGER STEVE BARTHA: Preparing for Coronavirus in our Community Danvers, MA – I am writing this letter to you as your Town Manager, but I am also a resident, a parent, and a husband who, just like many of you, feels at times confused...