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

Press Release – Danvers Bio-ready Community Bronze Status

Posted on February 13, 2019

Press Release - Danvers Bio-ready Community Bronze Status - Feb2019

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...

Preservation Commission Looking for New Members

Posted on January 29, 2019

The Town of Danvers Preservation Commission is looking for residents of Danvers with an interest or professional experience in the history of the community and historic preservation. The Preservation Commission administers the ‘Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings and Structures By-law’ for the Town. This by-law was adopted for the purpose of protecting and preserving significant...

Winter Parking Ban Extended

Posted on January 20, 2019

Winter Parking Ban is being extended through Sunday, January 20 at 10PM. This ban prohibits on-street parking throughout the Town.

Winter Parking Ban in effect

Posted on January 19, 2019

Winter Parking Ban will be in effect as of 1:00 AM on Sunday, January 20. This ban prohibits on-street parking throughout the Town from 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM. There is a possibility that the ban may be extended depending on storm conditions. This ban will remain in effect until all winter operations related to...

BOS Review Warrant for 2/4/19 STM

Posted on January 8, 2019

During the January 8, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board will review the Warrant for the February 4, 2019 Special Town Meeting. A copy of the Warrant & Explanation Report is available here.

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...

Chimney Scam Alert

Posted on November 28, 2018

The Town of Danvers has received reports concerning discount chimney sweep scams. In an effort to keep our residents informed, and thus reducing the number of victims, the Town of Danvers is alerting residents to the following scam: SCAM ALERT - Chimney - Nov2018

Danvers Holiday Festival

Posted on November 20, 2018

Saturday, December 1st from 2:00-5:00pm. Please see flyer for details. 2018 Holiday Festival

Hanukkah Celebration

Posted on November 16, 2018

Join with family & friends for the lighting of the menorah on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 6:00 pm on the grounds of the Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street by the Rotary Pavilion. The event will be a menorah lighting complete with sufganiot (traditional jelly donuts), potato latkes and hot chocolate (not so traditional...

Free Flu Clinic

Posted on November 14, 2018

Get Your Flu Shot! No Appointment Needed! Public Health Nurses from the North Shore area Boards of Health will be holding a FREE FLU CLINIC for all North Shore Residents, Infants 6 months to Adults. The clinic will be held at: Danvers YMCA 34 Pickering Street Danvers MA 01923 November 15, 2018 3pm to 6pm...

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...

Tobacco Retailer Training

Posted on November 13, 2018

November 13, 2018 To All Tobacco Sales Permit Holders: On May 3, 2018, the Danvers Board of Health, acting under authority of MGL Chapter 111, Section 31, voted to restrict the sales of flavored nicotine products. A copy of the regulation which takes effect January 1, 2019 may be found at danversma.gov/departments/board-of-health/. In sum, this...

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...