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Bulky Item Phone Line Out of Service

October 13, 2017

The Bulky Item Sticker Telephone line 978-762-0252 is currently out of service.  Residents can call … Continued

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.
Linemen volunteer Hurricane Irma

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.
Help for Houston Drive

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

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...

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!

FINAL PAVING – North Belgian Road, Brookvale Drive (between Grove and Belgian) and Cabot Road (between Morningside and Coolidge)

Posted on April 24, 2017

Aqua Line Utility Inc., under the supervision of CDM Smith, Inc. and the Town of Danvers is scheduled to overlay pave on North Belgian Road, Brookvale Drive and Cabot Road on: Wednesday April 26, 2017 from 7 am – 5 pm Thursday April 27, 2017 from 7 am – 5 pm (if needed) Access to...

FINAL PAVING – Maple Street (small section near Essex Tech) and Sunset Avenue

Posted on April 24, 2017

Aqua Line Utility Inc., under the supervision of CDM Smith, Inc. and the Town of Danvers is scheduled to overlay pave on Sunset Avenue and Maple Street on: Wednesday April 26, 2017 from 7 am – 5 pm Thursday April 27, 2017 from 7 am – 5 pm (if needed) Access to driveways as the...

Water Main Flushing in Zone 6

Posted on April 24, 2017

The Water Division will be conducting its annual flushing program of the water distribution system beginning on Monday, March 27.  Flushing is done annually in the spring to remove sediment which has settled out and collected in the system during the past year. We expect flushing to take approximately 4 weeks to complete.  A combination...

Yard Waste Pickup next week starting April 24

Posted on April 20, 2017

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

Start-up of Beacon Street and Bradley Road Water Main Replacement Project – Temporary Water Bypass Installation

Posted on April 20, 2017

Construction will soon begin on Beacon Street and Bradley Road 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 Beacon Street and Bradley Road by the Town’s Contractor R&D Site Development, LLC and their subcontractors. In order to...

Street Sweeping Update

Posted on April 20, 2017

Sweepers are in the Summer Street and Lindall Hill areas, moving up to the side streets off Maple Street to the Middleton line.

Water Main Flushing in Zone 5

Posted on April 20, 2017

The Water Division will be conducting its annual flushing program of the water distribution system beginning on Monday, March 27.  Flushing is done annually in the spring to remove sediment which has settled out and collected in the system during the past year. We expect flushing to take approximately 4 weeks to complete.  A combination...

Water Main Break

Posted on April 18, 2017

Water main break on Bowdoin St in front of #12. Water is shut down and we are mobilizing the crew now. This break is most likely due to flushing in the area. Water will be shut down for at least 4 hours. We will update as work progresses.

Trash & Recycling Delay next week due to Patriot’s Day Holiday

Posted on April 14, 2017

Trash & Recycling Pickup will be delayed by one day next week due to the Patriot’s Day Holiday on Monday, April 17.

Street Sweeping

Posted on April 14, 2017

On April 18, the Town of Danvers will start its annual spring Street Sweeping (weather permitting). American Sweeping will begin sweeping the following areas along with our Street Division sweeper: Locust Street and all side streets Northfield/Summer Street area The street sweeping schedule will be updated as work progresses.  All street sweeping is scheduled to...

Water Main Flushing Moving into Zone 4

Posted on April 14, 2017

The Water Division will be conducting its annual flushing program of the water distribution system beginning on Monday, March 27.  Flushing is done annually in the spring to remove sediment which has settled out and collected in the system during the past year. We expect flushing to take approximately 4 weeks to complete.  A combination...

Sidewalk Reconstruction – Alden Street

Posted on April 13, 2017

Starting Tuesday, April 18 (weather permitting), the Street Division will be reconstructing the sidewalks on Alden Street between Hunt and Park Street. The work to be accomplished will include digging out the old sidewalk and driveway aprons and forming, grading and pouring the concrete sidewalk and driveway aprons. This process will take approximately two weeks. ...

Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony at Highlands School

Posted on April 12, 2017

Friday April 28, 2017  10:00 am @ Highlands Elementary School 190 Hobart St, Danvers MA An Arbor Day tree planting ceremony will be held at the Highlands Elementary School on Friday April 28, 2017 at 10:00 am in celebration of Arbor Day.  There will be representative students of the school participating in the ceremony as...

Update: Water Main Flushing Program in Zone 3

Posted on April 12, 2017

The Water Division will be conducting its annual flushing program of the water distribution system beginning on Monday, March 27.  Flushing is done annually in the spring to remove sediment which has settled out and collected in the system during the past year. We expect flushing to take approximately 4 weeks to complete.  A combination...

NOTICE OF WATER MAIN SHUT DOWN – Residents of 23 – 48 North Belgian Rd and 39 – 46 Coolidge Rd    

Posted on April 7, 2017

On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 water service in your neighborhood will be shut down from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  This shut down will be done in two phases. The first shut down will be from 8:00 AM to approximately 11 AM and will affect homes 23 – 37 North Belgian Rd.  The second shut...

Update: Water Main Flushing Program in Zone 2

Posted on April 7, 2017

The Water Division will be conducting its annual flushing program of the water distribution system beginning on Monday, March 27.  Flushing is done annually in the spring to remove sediment which has settled out and collected in the system during the past year. We expect flushing to take approximately 4 weeks to complete.  A combination...

Now Hiring! Water/Sewer Division

Posted on April 6, 2017

Now Hiring! Water/Sewer Division – Operator II Water Distribution – Max Rate $25.99/hr. View posting & apply today.

North Belgian Road Update

Posted on April 6, 2017

Aqualine Inc. and their subcontractors will remobilize on Wednesday, April 12 on North Belgian Road to complete their roadway milling. Final paving is tentatively scheduled for April 25 or 26.

Poplar/Locust Street Update

Posted on April 6, 2017

Charles Contracting is getting ready to mobilize 2 crews to complete the roadway improvements on Poplar & Locust Streets. The tentative start date is April 10 with work occurring M-F from 7am – 4pm.

Opening Construction Date for Street Opening Permits or Excavating and Trench Opening Permits will be April 3, 2017

Posted on March 29, 2017

BONDED CONTRACTORS: Please be advised the opening construction date for Street Opening Permits or Excavating and Trench Opening Permits will be April 3, 2017. Any work under Permit to the Town of Danvers will be subject to the following conditions: All excavation within the confines of the Town Street Layout, including sidewalk areas, must be...

Recycling Update:

Posted on March 24, 2017

One of JRM’s two dual-stream recycle packers in Town is broken down today and is being temporarily replaced with a single stream packer. We appreciate your cooperation with separating your recycling, but due to this breakdown some recycling will be picked up single stream today.

Water Main Flushing Program

Posted on March 21, 2017

The Water Division will be conducting its annual flushing program of the water distribution system beginning on Monday, March 27.  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 done annually...
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