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TOWN OF DANVERS ELECTRIC DIVISION RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC METER UPGRADE PROGRAM

December 6, 2019

Danvers Electric crews will be starting a year-long residential meter upgrade program beginning December 9. … Continued

CURBSIDE PICKUP CANCELLED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 – DELAYED FOR REMAINDER OF WEEK

Posted on December 2, 2019

Due to the hazardous road conditions expected tomorrow morning, all curbside pickup for Tuesday, December 3 has been cancelled. Please do not put your items curbside tomorrow. Trash, recycling and yard waste pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Please have your items out by 7am on your delayed...

DANVERS WINTER PARKING BAN

Posted on November 29, 2019

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 for “normal” operations prohibits on-street parking between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM only if the parking ban is implemented. During a “major” winter storm, the parking...

FREE CURBSIDE TEXTILE RECYCLING SERVICE COMING TO DANVERS

Posted on November 21, 2019

Beginning Monday, December 16, 2019 , Danvers residents with curbside trash and recycling pickup will be able to recycle unwanted textiles simply by bagging them and leaving them at the curb on their regular scheduled recycling collection day. The Danvers Department of Public Works (DPW) is providing this new service, free to the residents of...

Storm debris drop off offered to Danvers Residents at Transfer Station through Saturday

Posted on October 18, 2019

Due to the quantity of debris from the storm, Danvers is opening up the yard waste area of the Transfer Station to Danvers residents through Saturday. Residents may drop off brush and limbs up to 4 feet in length and 18 inches in diameter without a sticker and will not be charged. A Danvers ID...

WATER MAIN SHUTDOWNS:

Posted on September 25, 2019

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 on Green Street between Shawmut Avenue and West Street to install a cap on the existing 8” water main (for future water booster station installation). Thursday September 26, 2019 on Shawmut Avenue only to install a check valve on the existing water main on Shawmut Avenue. Residents affected have been...

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS – Crane, Fowler, Hampshire, Laurel, Lawrence

Posted on August 14, 2019

Beginning Thursday, August 15 (weather permitting), the Town of Danvers along with Brox Industries and D & R General Contracting will begin making roadway improvements to the above streets. The work to be accomplished includes the following: Brox Industries will begin milling the existing roadway surface August 15. D & R General Contracting will begin...

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS – Mass Ave., Bowdoin St

Posted on August 8, 2019

Beginning Monday, August 12 (weather permitting), roadway improvements will be made to the above streets including: • Milling existing roadway surface the week August 12 • Raising structures August 14 • Final paving the week of August 26 Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway from 7AM - 5PM. NOTE: Traffic will...

Peak Savings Events July 20 & 21 from 3PM-7PM

Posted on July 19, 2019

Danvers Peak Savings program will be calling events this weekend on both Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21 from 3PM-7PM. Please make sure you click "Yes" in the emails you receive to participate and qualify to win a credit to your electric bill. Even if you're not enrolled in the program, please reduce your...

UPDATE: WATER MAIN SHUTDOWN

Posted on July 18, 2019

On Thursday, July 18, water service on Conant St, Burley Farm Rd & Stafford Rd (see previous post) will be shut down starting at 11:30PM and continuing to 10:00AM on July 19, weather dependent. If weather is an issue the work will be rescheduled, and you will be notified of the change. The Water Division...

WATER SHUTDOWN FOR VALVE REPLACEMENT

Posted on July 17, 2019

Conant Street from Burley Farm Rd to Prospect St Burley Farm Rd from Conant St to Stafford Rd Stafford Road (entire street) Residents in the above areas may experience water loss for a 4 hour period as the Water Division works to isolate broken valve issues. More information will be shared once the valve...

TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION – SUMMER STREET AT MAPLE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Posted on July 15, 2019

The Electric Division, under the supervision of the Town's general contractor, Allied Paving Corporation, is scheduled to be on site to perform mast arm and signal installation from Wednesday, July 17 through Friday, July 19. Due to the nature of this type of construction, you will experience some temporary inconveniences. The Contractor will make every...

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on July 11, 2019

The Town of Danvers announces a change in outdoor water restrictions to Level 3 on July 12, 2019 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...

FY20 WATER & SEWER RATES

Posted on June 28, 2019

The Water & Sewer Commissioners conducted a Public Hearing on Water & Sewer rates last night, June 27, 2019. After considerable debate, the Water & Sewer Commissioners, based on analysis and recommendations from staff, voted to increase the FY20 Water & Sewer rates by 15% and 1%, respectively, effective July 1, 2019. Under this model,...

DANVERS BATTLES RECYCLING CONTAMINATION

Posted on June 27, 2019

It’s Back to Basics Last year, recycling, as we knew it, changed with China’s crackdown on acceptable contamination levels known as “National Sword”. China’s < 0.5% acceptable contamination rate threshold now characterizes most of the US’s recycling exports as trash. The Town of Danvers and our recycling hauler, JRM, are working together to decrease “recycling...

NEW ONLINE UTILITY PAYMENT SOLUTIONS!

Posted on June 19, 2019

Payment Service Offers More Choices for Customers To provide utility customers easy access to make payments and offer more bill payment options, Danvers has upgraded our online payment system to an advanced electronic billing and payment solution through Invoice Cloud. Starting June 19, 2019, customers can choose to pay their utility bills by phone or...

TRAFFIC DETOUR – GREEN STREET

Posted on June 18, 2019

Starting June 18, Green Street will be closed to traffic due to the installation of a new water main. Work will take place Monday – Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm through July 12. The following streets will be closed: WEST STREET, eastbound traffic (Dayton Street to Green Street) will be closed, with access to abutters...

Valve Exercising Program in Progress

Posted on June 4, 2019

The purpose of the Valve Exercising Program is to exercise main line valves throughout the water distribution system to assure reliable operation and maintain water quality. Exercising valves tells the Water Division both the location and condition of the more than 3,000 valves across Danvers. Valves are exercised on a regular cycle that is...

PAVING PROJECTS

Posted on May 16, 2019

Town of Danvers will be paving the following areas on Monday, May 20: Tibbetts Ave School Street Parking Lot Atrium Parking Lot There will be no parking that day in the above lots starting at 7:00am. If you have any questions regarding this project now or during construction, please do not hesitate to call the...

MassDOT Advisory: Danvers – Endicott Street

Posted on May 15, 2019

UPDATE: Adjusted start time Saturday, May 18, 5:30am Early morning lane closures Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. Crews will implement lane closures during the early morning hours on Endicott Street between Hutchinson Drive and Route 35 (Water Street) in Danvers on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. These lane closures will be...

Roadway Improvements – Updated Schedule

Posted on May 13, 2019

Town of Danvers will begin paving the following streets from 7am-5pm unless otherwise noted(weather permitting): Monday, May 13 - Appleton St, Broad St & Rainbow Ter. Tuesday, May 14 - Walter Road, Ipswich River Rd &Tibbetts Ave. Wednesday, May 15 (starting at 4am-1pm) - Endicott Street. There will be a detour - no westbound traffic allowed...

Maple Street & Summer Street – Final Phases of Construction Work

Posted on May 13, 2019

Allied Paving Corporation is scheduled to re-mobilize on site the week beginning May 13, 2019. The Contractor will begin the final phases of the project along with final clean up and restoration. Allied Paving will have one construction crew onsite to complete the traffic island, place loam and seed, fix any damages and address all...

Press Release – Clarification Regarding Accounts of PFAs in Danvers Drinking Water

Posted on May 10, 2019

Press Release - Clarification Regarding Accounts of PFAs in Danvers Drinking Water

Roadway Improvements

Posted on May 9, 2019

Town of Danvers will begin paving the following streets from 7am-5pm unless otherwise noted(weather permitting): Monday, May 13 - Appleton St, Broad St & Rainbow Ter. Tuesday, May 14 (starting at 4am-1pm) - Endicott Street. There will be a detour - no westbound traffic allowed on Endicott St from Water St. Wednesday, May 15 -...

WATER MAIN BREAK – Perry St.

Posted on May 2, 2019

Crews are mobilizing to the scene. If you experience discolored water, when break is repaired, flush out your system by running your cold water from the highest point in your house for at least 10 minutes. If problems persist, call 978-762-0231.

WATER MAIN BREAK – Tibbets Ave

Posted on May 1, 2019

WATER MAIN BREAK - Tibbets Ave. Water to affected homes will be shut down for 4-5 hours. If you experience discolored water, flush out your system by running your cold water from the highest point in your house for at least 10 minutes. If problems persist, call 978-762-0231.

DANVERS MOVES TO SEASONAL LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on May 1, 2019

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...

2019 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION FRIDAY April 26, 2019

Posted on April 24, 2019

An Arbor Day tree planting ceremony will be held at the Holten Richmond Middle School, 55 Conant St, Danvers on Friday April 26, 2019 at 10am in celebration of Arbor Day. There will be representative students of the school participating in the ceremony as well as planting the Sugar Maple tree donated by the Danvers...

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Posted on April 23, 2019

Ipswich River Rd., Walter Rd., Broad St., Rainbow Terr., Appleton St., Tibbetts Ave., Endicott St. (from Market Basket to Water St) Beginning Monday, April 29 (weather permitting), the Town of Danvers along with Brox Industries and D & R General Contracting will begin making roadway improvements to the above streets. The work to be accomplished includes...

2018 Water Quality Report Available

Posted on April 16, 2019

The Danvers Annual Water Quality Report for 2018 is now available. If you have any questions, please call the Water Treatment Plant Manager, Jason McCarthy, at 978-774-5054. 2018 Water Quality Report

Water Main Flushing 2019 Program Resumes

Posted on April 5, 2019

The Water Division will resume its annual flushing program of the water distribution system on Monday, April 8, weather permitting. 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...

First Yard Waste Pickup of Season is next week

Posted on April 1, 2019

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 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019

The Water Division will be conducting its annual flushing program of the water distribution system beginning on Monday, March 25, 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...

WATER DIVISION UPDATE

Posted on March 19, 2019

On Wednesday, March 20 starting at 8:30AM, water will be shut down at the below locations to replace a hydrant valve: *Sylvan Street between Ash & Collins Streets *Pine Street between Sylvan Street & McDermott Farm Road This water shut down is expected to last from 4-6 hours. If you experience discolored water...

Danvers Launches New EV Awareness and Rebate Program – Danvers Drives Electric

Posted on March 7, 2019

Danvers Electric Division is committed to providing high quality, reliable and affordable electricity and other related services to its customers. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of personal transportation and are already offering both excellent efficiency and performance at increasingly affordable costs. That’s why Danvers Electric is pleased to announce its new EV awareness program,...

The Danvers Winter Parking Ban has ended

Posted on March 4, 2019

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

Winter Parking Ban will be in effect from 1:00 AM – 6:00 AM on Monday, March 4

Posted on March 3, 2019

Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of 1:00 AM on Monday, March 4. This ban prohibits on-street parking throughout the Town from 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM. This ban will remain in effect until all winter operations related to the storm are completed. The Danvers DPW will notify you when the ban has...

Parking Ban Ended

Posted on March 2, 2019

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

Danvers Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of 1:00AM on Saturday, March 2

Posted on March 1, 2019

Danvers Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of 1:00AM on Saturday, March 2 prohibiting on-street parking throughout the Town. This ban will remain in effect until all winter operations related to the storm are completed. The Danvers DPW will notify you when the ban has ended.

RECYCLING CARTS & BINS BACK IN STOCK

Posted on February 14, 2019

Danvers DPW has Recycling Carts & Bins back in stock at the DPW at 95 Hobart Street, Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Items are available for purchase with CHECK made out to the Town of Danvers: • 32 gallon wheeled recycling carts with covers - $40 • 22 gallon recycling bins...

Winter Parking Ban in Effect starting at 1:00 AM

Posted on February 12, 2019

Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of 1:00 AM on Wednesday, February 13. This ban prohibits on-street parking throughout the Town from 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM. This ban will remain in effect until all winter operations related to the storm are completed. The Danvers DPW will notify you when the ban has...

Danvers Winter Parking Ban

Posted on December 4, 2018

Discolored Water Issues

Posted on November 30, 2018

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...

Locust Street Roadway Improvements

Posted on September 13, 2018

Due to inclement weather, roadway improvements to Locust Street from #315 to the Topsfield Town Line were delayed and will now take place on Saturday, September 15, Monday, September 17 and into Tuesday, September 18 (weather permitting). The existing roadway surface will be Hot in-placed. This process will heat, smooth, and restore the existing road...

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

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

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 by CHECK made out to the Town of Danvers: • 32 gallon wheeled recycling carts with covers - $40 • 22 gallon recycling...

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...