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COVID-19 TESTING & VACCINATION INFORMATION

Posted on July 21, 2022

FREE AT-HOME TEST KITS AVAILABLE AT TOWN HALL Free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at Town Hall, Public Health Department, 1 Sylvan Street, 2nd floor. Test kits are available during regular business hours while supplies last. Test Kit Expiration Date Extended The Food and Drug Administration has granted a three-month shelf life extension...

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...

Message From Danvers Police Department

Posted on July 13, 2022

The Danvers Police Department is aware that a group called “The Nationalist Social Club” has been distributing materials throughout the town and around the North Shore. This self-proclaimed “pro-white, street-oriented fraternity” has left literature at various residences advertising their message. We are aware of similar incidents in neighboring communities and ask that anyone with information...

Water Main Replacement Project Notice

Posted on July 11, 2022

Construction for a water main replacement project will soon begin on Cabot Rd. (from Chestnut St. to Exeter St.) and Amherst St. 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 Cabot Rd. and Amherst St. by the...

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 MOVES TO LEVEL 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on June 21, 2022

The Town of Danvers announces a change in outdoor water restrictions to Level 4 on June 21, 2022, 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 (hand held hoses...

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...

WATER & SEWER COMMISIONERS

Posted on June 13, 2022

Passing of Town Manager Wayne Marquis

Posted on June 10, 2022

The Town is saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Town Manager Wayne Marquis. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and many colleagues.

DANVERS MOVES TO LEVEL 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on May 23, 2022

On May 23, 2022, 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 AM the next day. Hand watering (handheld hoses with nozzles and...

Do You Have Any Unclaimed Funds?

Posted on May 18, 2022

Do you have an uncashed check from the Town of Danvers? Click here to view our lists of unclaimed funds and view instructions on how to claim them.

DANVERS MOVES TO SEASONAL LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Posted on April 29, 2022

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 P.M. & 8:00 A.M. ONLY. These water restrictions were instituted when the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) mandated...

2022 Danvers Zero Waste Recycling Event

Posted on April 26, 2022

For over 40 years, Earth Day—April 22—has inspired and mobilized individuals and organizations worldwide to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. In Danvers, we are celebrating Earth Day by offering residents a one day, all day event where they can recycle a variety of items not collected by curbside pickup! The Town of...

Town of Danvers 2022 Arbor Day Celebration

Posted on April 19, 2022

Danvers, MA – The Town will hold a tree planting ceremony at the Thorpe Elementary School on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 10:00 am to celebrate Arbor Day. There will be student representatives participating in the ceremony, and the planting of two Sweetgum trees donated by the Danvers Garden Club and the Corliss Brothers Nursery. ...

Cyclical Property Inspection Program

Posted on April 13, 2022

The Assessors’ Office has contracted with Patriot Properties to assist with our Cyclical Property Inspection Program. Property Inspections will begin the last week of April and run through mid-May. This year’s inspections will be concentrated on properties located within Assessor Maps 1, 2, 6, 7, 11, 12, and 18. In addition to properties located in...

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...

Town of Danvers Announces Director of Equity & Inclusion

Posted on April 12, 2022

The Town of Danvers has chosen Ms. Jasmine Ramón to serve as the community’s first Director of Equity and Inclusion. A brand-new position for the Town, Ms. Ramón will provide leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion in partnership with staff, residents, and stakeholder groups. The position will also serve as a resource...

DANVERS ELECTRIC RECOGNIZED For Reliable Electric Service to the Community

Posted on April 6, 2022

Danvers, MA – Danvers Electric has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2021. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. Once per year, APPA’s Reliability Team compares electric utilities power outage and restoration data to national statistics...