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Danvers Winter Parking Ban

December 4, 2018

When is it? The winter parking ban may be enacted from December 1 to April 1 … Continued

The Water Division continues to battle discolored water issues due to Manganese from Well 2. This water will not cause health hazards even though it appears dirty. We currently have 3 crews out flushing various areas of Town to clear the discoloration in the system as quickly as possible.. If you have concerns, please contact...

UPDATE: MAPLE STREET AND SUMMER STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – FINAL PAVING

Posted on November 13, 2018

Allied Paving Corporation will be on site to complete final paving at the intersection of Summer and Maple Street. A traffic detour will be implemented by the Contractor, with assistance from the Danvers Police Department on Thursday, November 15 from 7:00am to 5:00pm, weather dependent. Maple Street EASTBOUND Traffic shall be detoured. Beginning at Pine...

MAPLE STREET AND SUMMER STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – ROADWAY MILLING

Posted on October 18, 2018

Allied Paving Corporation will be completing roadway milling operations at the intersection of Summer and Maple Street. A traffic detour will be implemented by the Contractor, with assistance from the Danvers Police Department from Monday October 22-23, weather depending. Maple Street EASTBOUND Traffic shall be detoured. Beginning at Pine Street, all eastbound traffic will follow...

Reusable Bag Drive

Posted on October 16, 2018

Danvers passed a Plastic Bag Reduction By-law at our May 2018 Town Meeting. Effective June 1, 2019, disposable plastic checkout bags will no longer be allowed in Danvers. To help any residents who may be impacted by this ban, Danvers is working with Danvers Interfaith Partnership's Earth Stewards to organize "Reusable Bag Drives". The first...

Catch Basin Cleaning

Posted on October 12, 2018

BMC Will be in Town for the next two weeks cleaning 1,200 catch basins. They will be starting in the Northfield area. We will update their location as information becomes available. If you have any questions, please contact the Street Division at 978-762-0231.

Locust Street & Wenham Street Sewer Main Cleaning

Posted on October 12, 2018

National Water Main Cleaning Company is scheduled to continue with sewer cleaning and investigative work on Saturday, October 13 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Due to the nature of this type of construction, you will experience some temporary inconveniences such as noise, small vibrations and temporary traffic controls used to circumvent your vehicles around the equipment....

Maple Street & Summer Street Update

Posted on October 12, 2018

Allied Paving is scheduled to continue with sidewalk pavement preparation and site cleanup on Saturday, October 13 from 8:00am to 4:00pm (weather permitting). Due to the nature of this type of construction, you will experience some temporary inconveniences such as noise, dust, small vibrations and temporary traffic controls used to circumvent your vehicles around the...

Water Treatment Plant Repairs Completed

Posted on October 12, 2018

Please be advised that the Water Treatment Plant is back up and running. Water in the distribution system will be changing direction, so sediment in the pipes is expected to stir and you may experience discolored water. The water is safe to use and drink. If you experience discolored water, please flush out your system...

Water Treatment Plant Repairs

Posted on October 9, 2018

Please be advised that the Water Treatment Plant is undergoing repairs due to a pump failure. In the interim, water for the Towns of Danvers & Middleton is being supplied by our wells and Danvers will be purchasing water from the Salem/Beverly Water District. Water in the pipes will be changing direction, so sediment in...

MAPLE STREET AND SUMMER STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Posted on October 4, 2018

The construction of the new traffic island on Summer Street will begin on Tuesday, October 9, weather dependent. This will create a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Maple Street and Summer Street. All traffic traveling southbound on Summer Street that wishes to take a left onto Maple Street MUST stay to the left...

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 1 – NORMAL WINTER CONDITIONS

Posted on September 27, 2018

On October 1, the Town of Danvers moves to Level 1 – Normal Winter Conditions of our Outdoor Water Use Restrictions policy. This means that there are no longer water restrictions in place. This level normally runs from October 1 through April 30. The Town would like to thank its residents for following these water...

Final Paving – Locust Street

Posted on September 27, 2018

FINAL PAVING Locust Street - Friday, September 28. In the event of rain, this work will be rescheduled to Monday, October 1. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway from 6:15am-5:00pm. The Roadway will be closed at times. You can expect delays, so please bear with us. The outcome of the project...

SIDEWALK PAVING

Posted on September 13, 2018

On Friday, September 14 (weather permitting), sidewalks will be replaced on Charter Street. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway for the duration of this project. If you have any questions regarding this work now or during construction, please do not hesitate to call the Street Division at 978-762-0231.

STREET DIVISION UPDATE:

Posted on September 7, 2018

Center Line Painting On Sunday, 9/9, center line painting of all main roadways will take place from 11PM-6AM (weather permitting). Roadway Improvements Beginning Monday, 9/10 (weather permitting), roadway improvements will be made to Locust Street from #315 to the Topsfield Town Line. The existing roadway surface will be Hot in-placed. This process will heat, smooth,...

Peak Events August 28 & 29

Posted on August 28, 2018

Danvers Peak Savings Program is calling an EMERGENCY Peak Event TODAY, Tuesday, August 28 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Please conserve energy during this time. An e-mail notification will be sent to subscribers shortly - there's no need to sign up if you've participated in the past. We also anticipate another Peak Event tomorrow, Wednesday,...

FINAL PAVING

Posted on August 27, 2018

FINAL PAVING: Thursday, August 30: Page, Charter, Mill, Hemlock & Sycamore Friday, August 31: Jalbert Lane & Great Oak School Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway between 6:15am-5:00pm. In the event of rain, this work will be rescheduled. The Roadway will be closed at times. You can expect delays, so please...

WATER MAIN BREAK

Posted on August 22, 2018

Water Main Break at 10 Liberty Street at Conant & Burley Sts (in front of Yellow Barn). 2 buildings on Liberty St and 1 on Orchard will be without water for approximately 6 hours. A 100 foot section of Liberty Street that bears right onto Conant is shut down. You can expect delays.

Final Road Paving

Posted on August 20, 2018

Final Road Paving will take place: Tuesday, August 21: Pine St. & Pat Dr Wednesday, August 22: College Pond, Jalbert Lane & Naumkeag Row Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway from 6:15am-5:00pm. In the event of rain, this work will be rescheduled. The Roadway will be closed at times; you can...

Maple Street Detour

Posted on August 17, 2018

Eastbound traffic on Maple Street will be detoured starting Monday August 20 to install underground electrical conduit. This work should take 2-3 days, weather dependent. Maple Street Eastbound Traffic will be closed at Pine Street. Traffic will be directed down Pine Street, left onto Hobart Street, through Pickering Street, Maple Street, and detour will end...

Street Division Update:

Posted on August 17, 2018

National Grid is upgrading the gas main on Page Street. Work will be ongoing for approximately 2 weeks. D&R construction is in Town raising structures on Pine Street in preparation of paving on Monday and Tuesday of next week.

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS – Page St, Charter St, Pine St & Mill St

Posted on July 30, 2018

Beginning Thursday, August 2, 2018 the Town of Danvers will begin making roadway improvements to the above streets. The existing roadway surface will be milled and overlaid. This project (weather permitting) will be completed within two weeks. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway from 7:00AM to 5:00PM. If you have any...

SIDEWALK PAVING – Charter Street

Posted on July 30, 2018

On Friday, August 3, 2018 (weather permitting), the Town of Danvers Street Division along with EJ Paving, will be replacing the sidewalks on Charter Street. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway for the duration of this project. If you have any questions regarding this work now or during construction, please do...

FINAL PAVING – Kimberly Dr, Carolyn Dr, Essex St, Coolidge Rd

Posted on June 19, 2018

Final Paving of Kimberly Dr, Carolyn Dr, Essex St, Coolidge Rd will be starting Wednesday, June 20 and continue through Thursday, June 21 (weather permitting). Vehicles will NOT be allowed to park along the roadway from 6:15am-5:00pm. The Roadway will be closed at times. You can expect delays so please bear with us. The outcome...

Sign up for the Danvers Peak Savings Program!

Posted on June 18, 2018

Danvers Peak Savings Program kicked off June 15! Do you want to conserve energy at your home or business and help keep electric rates low? And be entered into a drawing for a credit to your electric bill? Learn more @ www.peaksavingsprogram.com and sign up today!

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on June 18, 2018

The Town of Danvers announces an increase in outdoor water use restrictions to Level 4. This means outdoor watering with sprinklers and/or irrigation systems is allowed on Tuesday and Saturday ONLY from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Hand watering (hand held hoses with nozzles and watering cans) is allowed anytime. Car washing is also allowed....

Maple and Summer Street Intersection Improvements

Posted on June 14, 2018

Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday June 18 for the new traffic signals and roadway improvements at the Maple Street and Summer Street Intersection. The work will be performed under the supervision of the Town of Danvers consulting engineer, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin(VHB). The Contractor performing this work will be Allied Paving Corporation. Allied Paving...

FINAL PAVING – Burley Farm Rd, Coolidge Rd, Mildred Rd, Sheffield Ave, Stafford Rd

Posted on June 14, 2018

Final Paving will be starting Monday, June 18 and continue through Wednesday, June 20 (weather permitting). Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway between 6:15am-5:00pm. In the event of rain, this work will be re-scheduled. The Roadway will be closed at times. You can expect delays, so please bear with us. The...

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on June 4, 2018

The Town of Danvers announces a change in outdoor water restrictions to Level 3 due to low flow in the Ipswich River. Level 3 drought conditions allow outdoor lawn & garden watering with sprinklers and/or irrigation systems on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ONLY, from 7:00PM to 8:00AM the next day. Hand watering (hand held hoses...

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Posted on June 1, 2018

Bradley Road, Bradstreet Avenue, Cardinal Road, Garfield Avenue and Riverview Avenue Beginning Monday, June 4 (weather permitting), the Town of Danvers along with Garrity Asphalt and D & R General Contracting will begin making roadway improvements to the above streets. The work to be accomplished includes the following: The existing roadway surface will be Milled...

WATER MAIN BREAK

Posted on May 22, 2018

WATER MAIN BREAK on Elliott Street (Route 62) between Conant and Liberty Streets. Water is estimated to be off for 5 hours for several homes in that area. Please take this into account with your evening commute as you can expect traffic delays.

Smith Elementary Community Forum 5-3-18

Posted on May 1, 2018

The Town of Danvers invites you to join us at a Community Forum to learn about the progress of the Ivan G. Smith Elementary School Builing Project. Please join us on Thursday, May 3 from 7:30-8:30pm at the Smith Elementary Media Center at 15 Lobao Drive to add your voices to the conversation about educational...

DANVERS MOVES TO SEASONAL LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on April 30, 2018

On May 1, the Town of Danvers will move to Level 2 - Seasonal Conditions of our Outdoor Water Use Restrictions policy. This means Outdoor Lawn and Garden Watering is allowed between the hours of 7:00 PM & 8:00 AM ONLY. These water restrictions were instituted when the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) mandated...

Small Business Mercury Products Collection

Posted on April 19, 2018

On Wednesday, April 25 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Small Businesses can bring their mercury containing products to the Danvers Transfer Station on East Coast Road. Covanta Energy will be collecting these products free of charge for proper disposal. Items being collected include: Thermostats Thermometers Fluorescent Lighting Button Cell Batteries Elemental Mercury Barometers Blood...

PUBLIC MEETING: 71 PURCHASE STREET – BROWN POND

Posted on April 17, 2018

Public Meeting Site Staging Map Public meeting_Brown_Pond_04-23-18presentation_skingFINAL SF_FS_AshSt_FAQ The Danvers DPW and Public Health Department, along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will hold a public informational meeting regarding Brown Pond at the Riverside Elementary School, 95 Liberty Street, on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:30 PM. All abutters are encouraged to attend a brief informational...

Water Main Flushing is now in Zone 3

Posted on April 9, 2018

Water Main Flushing is now in Zone 3. For more information and to see where we are flushing in real time, please click the link below. Water Main Flushing Program

Water Main Flushing is now in Zone 2

Posted on April 5, 2018

Water Main Flushing is now in Zone 2. For more information and to see where we are flushing in real time, please click the link below. Water Main Flushing Program

Yard Waste Pickup starts next week

Posted on April 3, 2018

Yard Waste pickup for the season starts next week. Pickup is on your trash/recycling day. Please follow these rules and have your yard waste out by 7:00 AM to ensure pickup. • Place unlimited yard waste in open barrels separated from your trash or in paper yard waste bags (no larger than 45 gallons or...

Water Main Flushing Program 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018

The Water Division will be conducting its annual flushing program of the water distribution system beginning on Monday, March 26, weather permitting. By having the program start the last week of March, there may be days in which flushing may not occur due to the potential of the water freezing on the roadway. Flushing is...

RECYCLING CARTS & BINS AVAILABLE FOR SALE MARCH 29!

Posted on March 27, 2018

Danvers DPW will be selling Recycling Carts & Bins at the DPW at 95 Hobart Street starting on Thursday, March 29 from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Items are available for purchase with CASH or CHECK made out to the Town of Danvers: • 32 gallon wheeled recycling carts with covers - $40 • 22...

2018 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

Posted on March 22, 2018

Friday April 27, 2018 9:00 AM @ Riverside School 95 Liberty Street, Danvers MA An Arbor Day tree planting ceremony will be held at the Riverside Elementary School on Friday April 27, 2018 at 9:00 AM in celebration of Arbor Day. There will be representative students of the school participating in the ceremony as well...

Winter Parking Ban Effective Wednesday 3/21 at 6:00pm thru Thursday 3/22 at 6:00am

Posted on March 20, 2018

The Danvers Department of Public Works has declared that a Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 21. This ban prohibits on-street parking throughout the Town. This ban will end on Thursday, March 22 at 6:00 am. If you do not have off-street parking, you may park at...

Storm Updates: Parking Ban and Trash/Recycling Cancelation

Posted on March 12, 2018

The Danvers Department of Public Works has declared that a Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of 1:00 am on Tuesday, March 13. This ban prohibits on-street parking throughout the Town. This ban will remain in effect until all winter operations related to the coming storm are completed. The Danvers DPW will notify...

Trash & Recycling Delay

Posted on March 9, 2018

JRM was unable to finish both Thursday & Friday routes today. The remaining routes will be picked up tomorrow, Saturday, March 10. Routes affected include: * Locust St area from Neal Rd to Danvers Square * East Danvers area * Folly Hill (former King's Grant) area Thank you for your patience as we continue to...

Danvers DPW to host Storm Debris Drop Off Area for branches and tree material

Posted on March 9, 2018

Due to the large number of trees and limbs down from the last few storms, the Danvers DPW will be allowing Danvers residents to bring loose branches and tree material ONLY to Plains Park near Holten Richmond Middle School at the intersection of Damon and Porter Streets for recycling. Drop off will be allowed...

Power outage update

Posted on March 8, 2018

Danvers currently has 10 broken utility poles and 180 different incidents reported due to downed wires as a result of the heavy wet snow with this storm. All Danvers Electric crews are in the field and private crews have been called in. We are prioritizing calls based on severity and will get to each issue...

Trash & recycling pickup has been canceled today, Thursday, March 8

Posted on March 8, 2018

Trash & recycling pickup has been canceled today, Thursday, March 8. Thursday & Friday routes will both be picked up tomorrow, Friday, March 9. Please have your items out by 7 am and clear of any snow. Stay safe today!

Trash & Recycling Schedule Update

Posted on January 5, 2018

Friday's trash & recycling pickup routes will follow the holiday schedule and will be picked up on Saturday. If your trash & recycling gets missed, please hold your items until next week. There will be unlimited trash pickup next week for these routes. Thank you.

Winter Parking Ban has Ended

Posted on January 5, 2018

Winter Parking Ban has ended. Thank you for your cooperation as we cleared the roads from the storm.

Trash & Recycling Update

Posted on January 5, 2018

Clarification for curbside pickup. Wednesday & Thursday routes will be picked up today. Friday routes will be picked up Saturday. If your trash & recycling gets missed, hold your items until next week. There will be unlimited trash pickup next week for these routes.

Parking Ban in Effect as of Thursday, January 4 at 2:00 AM

Posted on January 3, 2018

The Danvers Department of Public Works has declared that a Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of Thursday, January 4 at 2:00 AM. This ban prohibits on-street parking throughout the Town. This ban will remain in effect until all winter operations related to the coming storm are completed. The Danvers DPW will notify...

Trash & Recycling pickup has been canceled for Thursday, January 4

Posted on January 3, 2018

Due to the impending storm tomorrow, trash & recycling pickup has been canceled for Thursday, January 4. The schedule for the remainder of the week will be as follows: Holiday Week pickup schedule: Thursday Pickup (normal Wednesday) will be picked up on Friday and into Saturday if necessary Friday Pickup (normal Thursday) will be picked...

Christmas Tree Pickup – January 13, 2018

Posted on December 20, 2017

Christmas Tree Pickup is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2018. No tinsel, ornaments, tree stands or plastic bags - trees are composted. Your tree must be accessible and free of snow. Please have your tree out by 7:00 AM. You will be reminded through Blackboard Connect and other media. NOTE: THIS WILL BE THE ONLY PICKUP DATE—YOUR TREE...

Important Recycling Update

Posted on December 20, 2017

Contamination levels in recycling has become a serious issue with unmarketable materials. Residents continue to include diapers, wooden crates, gas jugs, paint cans, garden hoses, Christmas lights, and worst of all plastic bags in recycling receptacles. As a reminder, JRM cannot accept plastic bags in with recycling material. The bags get tangled in the sorting...

Danvers Winter Parking Ban

Posted on December 1, 2017

When is it? The winter parking ban may be enacted from December 1 to April 1 if weather conditions warrant. How is parking affected? The Danvers Winter Parking Ban prohibits parking on public ways between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM only if the parking ban is implemented. The fine for violating the parking ban is...

SIDEWALK REPAIR – MOHAWK STREET & HURON AVENUE

Posted on November 3, 2017

EJ Paving, under the supervision of the Town of Danvers is scheduled to begin a sidewalk reconstruction project on Mohawk Street and Huron Avenue starting on November 6, 2017, weather dependent. During this work, you will experience inconveniences to vehicular travel as sections of the roadway will be closed. On-street parking will not be allowed...

Limited quantity of recycling carts for sale November 6

Posted on November 1, 2017

32 gallon wheeled recycling carts with covers will be available for purchase at the DPW @ 95 Hobart Street on Monday, November 6 from 7:00 AM-3:00 PM for $30 cash or check made out to the Town of Danvers. Limit of one per residence due to limited quantities. We expect to sell out that day!...

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 1 WATER USE RESTRICTIONS – NORMAL WINTER CONDITIONS

Posted on November 1, 2017

On November 1, the Town of Danvers moved to Level 1 – Normal Winter Conditions of our Outdoor Water Use Restrictions policy. This means that there are no longer water restrictions in place. This level normally runs from October 1 through April 30, but the reduction in restriction level was delayed due to low flow...

Bulky Item Phone Line Out of Service

Posted on October 13, 2017

The Bulky Item Sticker Telephone line 978-762-0252 is currently out of service. Residents can call 978-762-0231 to leave their information (address and item) for pickup this Saturday or Monday. We anticipate the phone line being back up and functioning on Monday, 10/16.

Locust Street Water Main

Posted on October 13, 2017

On Monday, October 16, water supply to the below streets will be temporarily shut off starting at 8:00 AM. The Fraser Company will begin to install an upgraded water main across the frontage of 309 Locus Street. The water supply will be turned on before the end of the work day. The affected streets will...

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS: 17, 21, 22 Burley, Burley @ Conant, Franklin @ Cottage, 83 Conant St.

Posted on September 25, 2017

From Tuesday, September 26 - Wednesday, September 27 (weather permitting), the Town of Danvers along with EJ Paving will begin milling and paving certain areas on the above streets. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along these roadways from 7:00AM-3:00PM. Traffic will be able to travel along the roadway during this procedure.

Danvers Electric sends workers to restore power lost during Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 15, 2017

Danvers Electric Linemen Brian Cole and Noah Bradley, along with local power crews from Marblehead, Middleton, Rowley, Groveland, Georgetown, Wakefield, Ipswich and Merrimac, are currently working to restore power in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. We are very proud of them for volunteering to make this trip to help restore power to those affected by Hurricane...

UPDATE: Belgian Road

Posted on September 14, 2017

Due to inclement weather, final paving has been postponed until Monday, September 18.

UPDATE: Foster Street Cul-de-sac

Posted on September 14, 2017

Due to inclement weather, final paving has been postponed until Monday, September 18.

ELM STREET PARKING LOT UPDATE:

Posted on September 14, 2017

Due to inclement weather, final paving has been postponed until Monday, 9/18 and Tuesday, 9/19. The parking lot will be closed Monday at 7:00am and will reopen Tuesday upon completion of line painting (weather permitting).

FINAL PAVING: Belgian Road

Posted on September 12, 2017

Bit-Con Crews will begin Final Paving on Friday, September 15 (weather permitting). Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway between 7:00am-5:00pm. In the event of rain, this work will be re-scheduled. The Roadway will be closed at times; you can expect delays so please bear with us.

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS: Foster Street Cul-de-sac

Posted on September 12, 2017

This week the cul-de-sac in front of #4 Foster St will be re-graded by EJ Paving & on Friday, 9/15, Final Paving will be completed by Bit- Con. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway from 7:00am-5:00pm. In the event of rain, this work will be re-scheduled. The Roadway will be closed...

Elm Street Parking Lot Update #2

Posted on September 12, 2017

Bit-Con will be completing the final paving of the Elm Street Parking Lot on Friday, 9/15 & Saturday morning, 9/16. Highway Safety will then be line striping the parking Lot. Elm Street Parking Lot will reopen Saturday afternoon following completion of the line striping. Thank you for your patience during this restoration

Elm Street Parking Lot Update

Posted on September 8, 2017

Bit-Con will be raising the structures in the Elm Street Parking Lot Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9 to prepare for future paving. A Police Detail is on site and the Parking Lot will remain open to all vehicles.

Danvers to Collect Donations for “Help for Houston” Drive to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey

Posted on August 30, 2017

The Town of Danvers, with the help of Moore GMC, is collecting donations for Boston's "Help for Houston" Drive to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Donations will be collected at Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street Danvers: Today, Wednesday, August 30 from 10:00am - 6:00pm Tomorrow, Thursday, August 31 from 8:00am - 6:00pm The following...

Roadway Improvement – Little Dr, Longbow Rd, Princeton St, Scarlett Ln, Seneca Dr, Trinity St

Posted on August 23, 2017

From Monday, August 28 through Wednesday, August 30 (weather permitting), the Street Division along with Sealcoating, Inc. will begin the final phase of micro surfacing to the above streets. This process takes three days to complete as it is put down in two layers. During construction, vehicles will not be allowed to park along the...

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS-Final Paving

Posted on August 9, 2017

FINAL PAVING Harbor St., Webb St., St. Hilaire Ave. Starting on Harbor Street, Bit-Con Crews will begin the Final Paving on Friday, August 11, 2017 (weather permitting). Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway between 6:15 AM-5:00 PM. In the event of rain, this work will be re-scheduled. The Roadway will...

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on August 9, 2017

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS Water Department -The Town of Danvers announces a change in outdoor water restrictions to Level 4 due to low flow in the Ipswich River. Level 4 drought conditions allow outdoor lawn & garden watering with sprinklers and/or irrigation systems on Tuesday and Saturday ONLY, from 7:00PM to 10:00PM....

Former Ash Street Tannery Update

Posted on August 3, 2017

The Town of Danvers is working with the Environmental Protection Agency to excavate contaminated soil at the Former Ash Street Tannery. For details, please see the attached document. Ash Street Tannery Update

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 3 OUTDOOR WATER USE RESTRICTIONS

Posted on August 3, 2017

Start-up of Bowdoin Street Water Main Replacement Project

Posted on July 26, 2017

Construction will soon begin on Bowdoin Street between Cabot Road and Massachusetts Avenue to improve the service and reliability of the municipal water distribution systems. The project will involve installation of new water mains, fire hydrants and valves on Bowdoin Street by the Town’s Contractor R&D Site Development, LLC and their subcontractors. Sequence and Schedule:...

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS – Briarwood Dr., Belgian Rd. (From Poplar to North Belgian), Harbor St., Highland Ter., St. Hilaire Ave., Southside Rd., Webb St.

Posted on July 25, 2017

Beginning Friday, July 28 and ending Monday, July 31 (weather permitting) the Town of Danvers will begin making roadway improvements to the above streets. The work to be accomplished includes the following: The existing roadway surface will be ground down and leveled. This procedure will take approximately two days to complete. The structures will be...

Peak Event Thursday, July 20 from 3 PM – 6 PM

Posted on July 19, 2017

Danvers is calling a Peak Event tomorrow, Thursday, July 20 from 3 PM - 6 PM for both residences and businesses signed up for the Peak Savings Program. We understand we just called an event, but would appreciate any effort you could make to reduce your energy use again. It's difficult to predict which day of...

Peak Event TODAY, July 19 from 3 PM – 6 PM

Posted on July 19, 2017

Danvers is calling an EMERGENCY Peak Event TODAY for both residences and businesses signed up for the Peak Savings Program. There will be an event TODAY, Wednesday, July 19 from 3 PM - 6 PM. Due to unanticipated circumstances beyond our control, a peak event is now being called. We understand you may not be...

Planning for the future of water supply in the Ipswich River Basin

Posted on July 18, 2017

Last summer we experienced one of the worst droughts since the 1960s and there was heightened awareness regarding water management, especially in the Ipswich River Basin where the communities of Danvers, Hamilton, Lynnfield Center Water District, Middleton, Topsfield and Wenham withdraw water. As good environmental stewards, our communities know we must plan ahead and be...

Princeton Street French Drains – Numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 & 12

Posted on July 17, 2017

From July 19 - 26, the Town of Danvers will be installing a French Drain in the grass strip area in front of the homes at the above locations. Work to be completed includes: installation of a drain line in the grass strip crossing targeted driveway aprons replacement of the grass strip and driveway aprons...

Update on Roadway Improvements (Longbow Rd, Princeton St, Scarlett Ln, Seneca Dr, Trinity St)

Posted on July 10, 2017

Highway Rehab Corp. will be working on Trinity Street today, Monday, July 10, 2017 from 8:00am-6:00pm.

Update on Roadway Improvements (Longbow Rd, Princeton St, Scarlett Ln, Seneca Dr, Trinity St)

Posted on July 6, 2017

Highway Rehab Corp. will be completing work on Longbow Road and then moving onto Princeton Street, Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 8:00am-6:00pm.

Update on Roadway Improvements (Longbow Rd, Princeton St, Scarlett Ln, Seneca D Trinity St)

Posted on July 5, 2017

Highway Rehab Corp. will be working on Longbow Road, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 8:00am-6:00pm.

Trash & Recycling delay for remainder of week

Posted on July 3, 2017

Trash & Recycling Pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week due to the Independence Day Holiday on Tuesday, July 4. Have a Happy & Safe Holiday!.

Update for the Roadway Improvements (Longbow Rd, Princeton St, Scarlett Ln, Seneca Dr, Trinity St)

Posted on June 29, 2017

Highway Rehab Corp. has moved all equipment into Town of Danvers. Work will begin on Seneca Drive today, Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 10:00am.

Update for Roadway Improvements (Longbow Rd, Princeton St, Scarlett Ln, Seneca Dr, Trinity St)

Posted on June 27, 2017

Highway Rehab Corp. will be moving all equipment into Town of Danvers (Plains Park) on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Work will begin on Seneca Drive, Thursday, June 29, 2017.

Roadway Improvement – Longbow Rd., Princeton St., Scarlett Ln., Seneca Dr., Trinity St.

Posted on June 22, 2017

Starting the week of June 26 (weather permitting), the Street Division along with Highway Rehab Corp. will begin making roadway improvements to the above streets. The work to be accomplished will include hot in-place recycling to heat, smooth and restore the existing road pavement. We will be following up this work with a complete surface...

Maple Street at Nichols Street – Left Hand Turn Lane

Posted on June 22, 2017

Starting Saturday evening June 24, 2017 between 11:00pm and 7:00am (weather permitting), the Street Division with HiWay Safety Systems will be changing and updating the pavement markings on Maple Street at the intersection of Nichols Street to install a passing/left hand turn lane onto Nichols St. The process will involve removing existing street markings and...

Sign up for the Danvers Peak Savings Program!

Posted on June 15, 2017

Danvers Peak Savings Program kicked off today! Do you want to conserve energy at your home or business and help keep electric rates low? And be entered into a drawing for a prize package that includes a credit to your electric bill? Learn more @ www.peaksavingsprogram.com and sign up today!

WATER MAIN BREAK: Vicinity of 165 Locust Street

Posted on June 15, 2017

Crews are onsite and working to restore water to residents. The crew has encountered ledge. Time for service to be restored is TBD. We will update as more information becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS: Prince Place, Ash, Locust, Worthington, Burley, Maple, Fidelity/Endicott from June 16-June 19

Posted on June 15, 2017

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS: Prince Place, Ash, Locust, Worthington, Burley, Maple, Fidelity/Endicott from June 16-June 19 (weather permitting). 11 Prince Place Prince Place and Centre Street 7 Ash Street 11 Ash Street Fidelity on Endicott Street 160 Locust Street 12 Worthington Ave 6 Worthington Ave 3 Burley Street 17 Burley Street 526 Maple Street 332 Maple Street...

Delay in Trash/Recycling Pickup Today

Posted on June 6, 2017

Due to an unforeseen circumstance, trash & recycling pickup will be delayed today. JRM will be adding a second truck around noon to get them back on schedule.

Yard Waste Pickup this week

Posted on June 5, 2017

Yard Waste pickup is this week on your trash/recycling day. Please follow these rules and have your yard waste out by 7:00 am to ensure pickup.

Danvers Earth Day Zero Waste Recycling Weekend 2017 Stats

Posted on May 26, 2017

Our Earth Day Zero Waste Recycling Weekend Stats are in! Check it out! Thank you to all of our residents for making this event successful in SO many ways!

Poplar & Locust Street Final Paving

Posted on May 18, 2017

Final Paving of Poplar and Locust Streets will occur Thursday, May 18 - Friday, May 19 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

The Town’s 2016 Water Quality Report is now available

Posted on May 16, 2017

The 2016 Water Quality Report is available at Town buildings as well as electronically from the link below. You may also obtain a copy by contacting Jason McCarthy at dmccarthy.watertreatment@gmail.com or 978-774-5054. 2016 Annual Water Quality Report

Poplar & Locust Street Paving

Posted on May 5, 2017

Roadway milling & cold-planing on Poplar Street and Locust Street will occur on: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 9 & 10, 2017 from 7am – 5pm Please do not park vehicles on the street or sidewalks areas located within the construction zone. Manhole and water gate castings will be adjusted during the next few weeks in...

DANVERS MOVES TO SEASONAL LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on May 2, 2017

On May 1, the Town of Danvers moved to Level 2 - Seasonal Conditions of our Outdoor Water Use Restrictions policy. This means Outdoor Lawn and Garden Watering is allowed between the hours of 7:00 PM & 8:00 AM ONLY. These water restrictions were instituted when the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) mandated regulations...

DPW Summer Help Wanted – All Divisions!

Posted on April 24, 2017

Summer help wanted!