DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 6 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on August 29, 2022

The Town of Danvers announces a change in the outdoor water restrictions to Level 6 effective August 29, due to low flow in the Ipswich River, coupled with insufficient seasonal rainfall.   Level 6 drought conditions do not permit any outdoor water use. This means NO OUTDOOR WATER USE IS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. The use...

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS 2022

Posted on July 19, 2022

Beginning July 19, 2022 (weather permitting), roadway improvements including milling, raising structures, handicap work, and final paving will begin on Strawberry Hill (Buttonwood-Ledgewood), Drury Ln., Kenmore Dr., Pine St., Rowell Rd., Reservoir Dr., and Tanager Dr. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the roadway during the hours of 7:00AM and 5:00PM until this...

2022 Danvers Electric Rates

Posted on July 8, 2022

During the Municipal Light Board meeting held on June 28, 2022, the board discussed the electric rates for the remainder of the 2022 calendar year. The board decided there will be no change in the current electric rates and no increase will be applied. Danvers Electric is committed to providing reliable electric service for all...

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 5 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on July 6, 2022

Danvers, MA – The Town of Danvers announces a change in the outdoor water restrictions to Level 5 effective July 6, due to low flow in the Ipswich River, coupled with insufficient seasonal rainfall.   Level 5 drought conditions permit outdoor lawn & garden watering with hand-held hoses and cans ONLY, from 7:00 PM to 8:00...

FY23 Water and Sewer Rates

Posted on July 5, 2022

The Water & Sewer Commissioners conducted a Public Hearing on the Water & Sewer rates on Thursday June 23, 2022.  After consideration, the Water & Sewer Commissioners, based on analysis and recommendations from staff, voted to increase the FY23 Water & Sewer rates by 3% and 3.5%, respectively, effective July 1, 2022. Under this model,...

Danvers Water System Improvements

Posted on June 14, 2022

Danvers, MA – On Tuesday June 21, 2022, the Town of Danvers will be commissioning the startup of a Chlorine Booster Station, located at the Folly Hill water storage tank. This new station will add chlorine to the water at Folly Hill rather than relying on adding chlorine at the Treatment Plant in Middleton. The...

Drive Electric Earth Day Event – Beverly and Danvers

Posted on April 12, 2022

To celebrate Earth Day 2022, the City of Beverly Clean Energy Advisory Committee and the Town of Danvers Electric Division are partnering to hold a Drive Electric Earth Day Event! Saturday April 23, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Beverly Middle School, 502 Cabot Street, Beverly MA Have you thought about purchasing an electric vehicle but...

Christmas Tree Curbside Pickup 2022

Posted on January 4, 2022

Due to staffing issues, Christmas Tree Pickup has been re-scheduled for this Saturday, January 15th. This is the ONLY curbside pickup for Christmas trees. Trees must be curbside by 7AM. Trees will be composted and must be bare.  No ornaments, tinsel, lights, tree stands, plastic bags, etc. If you have any questions, please call the...

Danvers Zero Waste Recycling Event

Posted on October 13, 2021

DANVERS HOSTS ZERO WASTE RECYCLING EVENT 2021 -Zero Waste Recycle Event PR Danvers Zero Waste Recycle Event Flyer 2021 Danvers, MA – Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day.  More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the...

Transfer Station Service Update Aug 11, 2021

Posted on August 11, 2021

Transfer Station Update (8/11/21):  The Transfer Station is closed to residential and commercial trash disposal Wednesday 8/11/21 for equipment repairs.  The Transfer Station will be open for ONLY Yard Waste and Recycling drop off.  This will NOT impact residential curbside pickup.  The DPW will post updates as we receive them.  Reminder that next week is...

Danvers moves back to Level 2 Outdoor Water Restriction 7/12/2021

Posted on July 12, 2021

Danvers, MA – On July 12, the Town of Danvers will move back 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 P.M. & 8:00 A.M. ONLY.  The rain volume experienced so far in month of July...

Danvers moves back to Level 3 Water Restrictions 7-7-2021

Posted on July 8, 2021

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS   Danvers, MA – On July 7, 2021, the Town of Danvers announces a change in outdoor water restrictions to Level 3.  Level 3 drought conditions allow outdoor lawn & garden watering with sprinklers and/or irrigation systems on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ONLY, from 7:00 PM to 8:00...

Danvers Moves to Level 4 Water Restrictions July 1

Posted on July 1, 2021

Danvers, MA ­- The Town of Danvers announces a change in outdoor water restrictions to Level 4 on July 1, 2021, 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. Hand watering...

DANVERS DPW Spring Road Resurfacing

Posted on March 16, 2021

DANVERS DPW Spring Road Resurfacing Danvers, MA – As the winter is winding down, the Danvers Department of Public Works is already hard at work planning for the Spring 2021 construction season and road paving program.  To no one’s surprise, at the top of the list is the repaving of Hobart Street.  The Town had...

DPW WATER DIVISION Water Main Flushing Program 2021

Posted on March 16, 2021

Danvers, MA - The Water Division will be conducting its’ annual flushing program of the water distribution system beginning on Monday, March 22nd.  By having the program start in the last full week of March there may be days in which flushing may not occur due to the potential of the water freezing on the...

DANVERS DECREASES TO LEVEL 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on August 3, 2020

Today, Monday, August 3 the Town of Danvers will decrease 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 and...

Hobart Street Water Main Replacement Project Update

Posted on July 17, 2020

On Tuesday, July 21, 15 feet of 12 inch water main will be installed at the intersection of Hobart Street and Pine Street on the Clark Street side.  Residents potentially affected will receive a notification today.  Water will be shut down on Tuesday from approximately 8AM-2PM.  Thank you for your patience was we work to...

Danvers DPW has Recycling Carts & Bins and Compost Bins back in stock!

Posted on July 7, 2020

Items are available for purchase with CHECK ONLY made out to the Town of Danvers: 32 gallon wheeled recycling carts with covers – $40 22 gallon recycling bins – $5 80 gallon Earth Machine backyard compost bins – $25 Residents must call 978-762-0231 to make an appointment for pickup at 95 Hobart Street. Pickup is...

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS 6-17-20

Posted on June 17, 2020

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. ...

West Street Force Main Replacement Project Update

Posted on June 11, 2020

Woodall Construction Company is tentatively scheduled to mobilize erosion controls, heavy construction equipment, traffic control barrels and barriers, and begin construction during the week of June 8. The construction working times will be Monday- Friday, 7am-4pm. The major components of the work include removal, disposal & installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) sewer force main, reconnection...

Yard Waste Stickers now available for purchase online

Posted on May 13, 2020

Starting Wednesday, May 13, stickers for yard waste drop off at the Danvers Transfer Station can now be purchased online. You may choose to pay for your yard waste sticker (Danvers resident with passenger vehicle - $15/year) online with electronic check, credit or debit card. Your sticker will then be sent to you in the...

Water Main Shut Down

Posted on May 5, 2020

Due to an unforeseen emergency issue with a valve on Centre Street, the water main between Ingersoll and Collins Streets has been shut down. This shut down will be affecting more homes than originally anticipated. Affected residents will be notified. The water will be shut down for a minimum of 5 hours. We apologize for...

DANVERS MOVES TO SEASONAL LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on May 1, 2020

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...

Curbside Textile Recycling Resumes Monday, May 4

Posted on April 29, 2020

Our curbside textile recycling program by Simple Recycling is starting back up on Monday!! Please place your pink bags curbside by 7am on your trash day for pickup. Are you out of pink bags? Residents may call call Simple Recycling at 866-835-5068 or visit www.SimpleRecycling.com to request more bags or report missed pickups. Remember, textiles...

Curbside TEXTILE Recycling Suspended

Posted on March 24, 2020

Due to the State of Massachusettes Executive Order, effective March 24, please be advised that ALL Simple Recycling collection operations in the state are temporarily suspended. This will remain in effect until further notice. Thank you very much for your understanding.

Transfer Station Update:

Posted on March 24, 2020

National Grid natural gas main replacment 43-190 Hobart St

Posted on February 4, 2020

National Grid & RJ Devereaux Corp will be replacing the natural gas main in the area of 43-190 Hobart St from February 3-May 30, 2020, 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday, with school restrictions at times.   As part of this project, natural gas service piping that connects the main to the customer’s gas meters will also be replaced....

Water Main Break on Patricia Road

Posted on January 28, 2020

At around 12:30 pm this afternoon, a water main break was detected on Patricia Road.   Water service was shut down, affecting seven homes on Patricia Road.  Additional work to repair the break is required and water service is expected back today by 8:00 pm. If you experience discolored water, please flush your system by...

DANVERS UNVEILS NEW PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

Posted on January 14, 2020

The 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. Danvers has been awarded $25,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s...

MassDOT Advisory: Danvers/Middleton January 13 – 17

Posted on January 9, 2020

Daytime Lane Restrictions on Route 114 (Andover Street) Bridge over the Ipswich River   The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced daytime lane restrictions on Route 114 to support necessary water main repairs. Each day, the westbound lane on the bridge carrying Route 114 over the Ipswich River will be closed during the hours of 9:00...

Christmas Tree Pickup Saturday, January 11

Posted on January 8, 2020

Christmas Tree Pickup is scheduled for this Saturday, January 11. These guidelines must be followed: * Your tree must be curbside by 7:00 AM * Your tree must be accessible and free of snow * Trees are composted and must be free of tinsel, ornaments, lights, tree stands and plastic bags * No metal is...

Green Street Booster Station

Posted on January 7, 2020

Danvers DPW will begin testing new pumps at the Green Street booster station on January 8 from 8AM to 4PM. Due to high pressure, residents  may experience water loss, water pressure fluctuations or discolored water for a short period of time. Please also be aware that pressure reducing valves, water filters or individual booster pumps...

FREE CURBSIDE TEXTILE RECYCLING SERVICE STARTING DECEMBER 16

Posted on December 12, 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...

FROST FISH BROOK EMBANKMENT RESTORATION PHASE II

Posted on December 11, 2019

As a result of sealed bids opened September 19, 2019; a contract has been awarded to T. Ford Company, Inc., 124 Tenney Street, Georgetown, MA; for the Frost Fish Brook Embankment Restoration Phase II Project, from Massachusetts Avenue to Cabot Road. The contractor will be performing these improvements under the supervision of the Town's consulting...

TOWN OF DANVERS ELECTRIC DIVISION RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC METER UPGRADE PROGRAM

Posted on December 6, 2019

Danvers Electric crews will be starting a year-long residential meter upgrade program beginning December 9. You may see a Danvers Electric truck in your neighborhood and our meter technicians going door to door. The technicians will notify residents upon arrival and leave a door hanger before doing the meter upgrade which typically takes less than...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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.