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Do You Have Unclaimed Checks?

Posted on April 21, 2021

According to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 200A, Section 9A, checks issued by the Town of Danvers are void if not cashed within one year from the date of issue. You can, however, get the check reissued. If your name is on the list, to get your check reissued: - Fill out the unclaimed funds form...

Annual Spring Street Sweeping has Begun

Posted on April 15, 2021

On April 12, 2021, the Town of Danvers started its annual spring Street Sweeping activities. 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 be...

Arbor Day Tree Planting

Posted on April 15, 2021

The Department of Public Works is holding the Annual Arbor Day tree planting at the Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 10 A.M. in honor of Arbor Day. The Forestry Division will plant two Green Mountain Sugar Maples near the entrance of the building. Due to Covid-19,...

Rep. Kerans to Hold Virtual Office Hours April 12

Posted on April 7, 2021

State Representative Sally Kerans will hold Virtual Office Hours Monday, April 12, 2021, from 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. The first half hour, 4:30-5:00, will be reserved for constituents who make an appointment. 5:00 - 5:45 will be “drop- in” time. All are welcome. To receive the meeting link, email Katherine McGee ([email protected]) or leave a...

Danvers Electric Nationally Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider

Posted on March 31, 2021

Danvers Electric Division has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® Platinum-level designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Criteria include sound...

COVID Updates – Reopening Plan Changes, New Travel Guidance, and Business Grants

Posted on March 19, 2021

State Reopening Plan The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts will advance to Step 1 of Phase IV of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan on Monday, March 22. The Administration continues to take steps to reopen the Commonwealth's economy with public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction. This includes drops in average daily COVID...

Updates from the Baker-Polito Administration

Posted on March 17, 2021

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a timeline for all remaining residents to be eligible for a vaccine. The Administration also announced the weekly distribution of vaccine doses statewide for providers and a new $24.7 million investment in the Administration’s Vaccine Equity Initiative. To view the full release and eligibility timeline, click here.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Preregistration System for Mass Vaccination

Posted on March 16, 2021

The Baker-Polito Administration announced a new preregistration signup tool will be available for the state’s 7 mass vaccination sites starting Friday, March 12. The new system will make it easier to request and book an appointment at a mass vaccination site at a nearby location when they are available. More sites will be added to...

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...

Electric Customer Charge

Posted on March 11, 2021

Press Release - Electric Customer Charge - March2021

COVID: One Year Later

Posted on March 5, 2021

The Town of Danvers will recognize the effort and sacrifices our community members have made to support each other, pay honor to those we lost, and energize our hope for the future during a weeklong community event. The event, COVID: One Year Later, will take place the week of March 15 – 19. The week...

Rail Trail Temporary Closure (3-3-21)

Posted on March 3, 2021

DPW Update: The Rail Trail is temporarily closed today from Pickering St to Holten St. Please seek alternative route until re-opened by DPW.

State Advances to Step 2 of Phase 3

Posted on March 1, 2021

Starting today, Massachusetts will advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan, and the Baker-Polito Administration also announced its plan to transition to Step 1 of Phase IV on Monday, March 22. With public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, including drops in average daily COVID cases and...

Vaccination Update – Feb 17

Posted on February 17, 2021

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that effective tomorrow, February 18th, residents ages 65+, individuals (ages 16+) with two or more specific medical conditions (listed here), and residents and staff of public and private low income and affordable senior housing are eligible to receive the vaccine. Danvers residents who meet the criteria listed are encouraged to...

Local Boards of Health Partner to Offer Vaccination Clinics to Residents

Posted on February 12, 2021

The Town of Danvers has joined regional partners, Cities of Beverly & Salem, and Towns of Marblehead and Swampscott to host local vaccination clinics. Clinics are open to residents of these communities who are 75+ (or who meet the requirements of an earlier phase of the States vaccination plan). Clinic details & registration is below. ...

February 11 COVID Update

Posted on February 11, 2021

CAREGIVERS: Caregivers can now be vaccinated with residents who are 75+. Individuals accompanying a 75+ resident to their vaccination appointment at a mass vaccination location may also make an appointment to be vaccinated at the same location on the same day. More info here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccinations-for-people-ages-75-and-older CALL CENTERS: This week the State launched a call...

Danvers Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of 3:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday, February 9

Posted on February 9, 2021

The Danvers Department of Public Works has declared that a Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of (3:00 PM, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9). This ban prohibits on-street parking throughout the Town at any time. This ban will remain in effect until all winter operations related to the coming storm are completed. The Danvers DPW...

Danvers Winter Parking Ban Februray 7 at 3:00 PM

Posted on February 7, 2021

Danvers Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of 3:00 PM TODAY, Sunday, February 7. This ban prohibits on-street parking throughout the Town at any time. This ban will remain in effect until all winter operations related to the storm are complete. The Danvers DPW will notify you when the ban has ended.

2021 Annual Town Census Announcement

Posted on February 3, 2021

The Annual Town Census (Street Listing) will be sent out by mid February 2021. You should return your Annual Town Census (Street Listing) as soon as possible to Town Hall at 1 Sylvan Street. You may drop it off in the drop box at the bottom of the front steps to Town Hall or by...