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2022 Danvers Electric Rate

Posted on January 13, 2022

During the Municipal Light Board meeting held on December 21, 2022, the Board discussed the electric rates for 2022. The rate discussion was broken down into two components: fuel charge and the operational costs. The fuel charge covers the cost for Danvers Electric to purchase electricity on the wholesale market and have it delivered (transmitted)...

COVID Update: Testing, Vaccination & Boosters Available for Danvers Residents

Posted on January 13, 2022

The Town of Danvers continues to offer FREE COVID testing to residents of Danvers. See below for dates and times. Additionally, the Town will offer a vaccination and booster clinic for all eligible residents, details below. TESTING The Town of Danvers, in partnership with Cataldo Ambulance, will offer FREE PCR testing for residents at the...

Trash/ Recycling Cancelation Friday January 7th

Posted on January 7, 2022

Due to the weather, trash and recycling collection is canceled today, Friday, January 7th. The collection of Friday's route will occur on Saturday, January 8th. If you have any questions, please call the Danvers DPW at 978-774-0001 x3011.

Non-essential Town Offices Closed 1/7/22

Posted on January 6, 2022

In light of the expected snow overnight and tomorrow, non-essential Town offices will be closed to walk-in services on Friday, January 7. Employees will be available via email and will be returning voicemails (view contact information here, https://www.danversma.gov/contact/). We appreciate your cooperation. Please have a safe snowstorm.

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...

Board of Health Adopts Mask Mandate

Posted on December 28, 2021

On December 22, 2021 the Danvers Board of Health voted to adopt measures to re-establish a town-wide, indoor mask regulation as a mitigating measure to combat an alarming increase in COVID cases over the last week. Already high, the number of cases has jumped dramatically over the past week and is expected to increase more...

Update to the Statement from Town Officials

Posted on December 23, 2021

Community Letter - Dec2021

2022 Student Calendars Now available

Posted on December 21, 2021

The Town of Danvers Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to present our 2022 calendar. This year’s calendar recognizes the creative talents of the sixth-grade art students at the Holten Richmond Middle School who participated in a Poster Contest to publicize ELECTRIFICATION. This year students met with DPW staff in early October to discuss...

Statement from Town Officials on Recent Incident

Posted on December 20, 2021

Press Release - Statement on Recent Incident - Dec2021

COVID Update: Testing, Vaccination & Boosters Available for Danvers Residents

Posted on December 18, 2021

The Town of Danvers wishes all residents a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. With cases again on the rise, residents are advised to exercise caution when meeting with friends and family or gathering in public places such as malls, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The Commonwealth's Department of Public Health is tracking worrisome trends related...

Danvers Municipal Light Board Meeting – 12/21/2021 8:30am

Posted on December 16, 2021

The Danvers Municipal Light Board (MLB) will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, December 21 at 8:30am located at the 2 Burroughs Street Conference room. During this meeting, the Danvers MLB will discuss the updated electric rates for the year 2022. This discussion will include an ongoing topic related to the electric customer charge, represented...

Danvers Winter Parking Ban – December 1

Posted on December 1, 2021

DANVERS WINTER PARKING BAN: The Winter Parking Ban is in effect for snow events in order to perform winter operations Danvers, MA – Town officials announce the winter parking ban for the 2021-2022 season. The winter parking is intended to keep streets open and safe, allowing the DPW crews to remove snow during winter storm...

Select Board Letter on Recent Events

Posted on November 17, 2021

Select Board Letter on Recent Events - Nov2021

Town Officials Issue a Community Letter Regarding an Incident at the Holten Richmond Middle School

Posted on November 9, 2021

DPS Community Community Letter

Police & Fire Memorial Flags

Posted on October 21, 2021

In 2017, the United States Congress passed a resolution designating October 28 as National First Responders Day, which honors firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and all those who are first on the scene in stressful situations. During the week of October 24 – 30, in honor of this day, the Town of Danvers will fly public...

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...

Danvers Moves to Level 1 Outdoor Water Use Restrictions

Posted on October 1, 2021

On October 1, the Town of Danvers will move 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...

Fall 2021 Roadway Improvements

Posted on September 24, 2021

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS River St., Mead, Kent, Short, Rodgers Rd., Reservoir Dr. Beginning September 29, 2021 (weather permitting). The Town of Danvers will begin making roadway improvements to the above street. The work to be accomplished includes the following: Brox Industries will begin milling the existing roadway surface. McIver Brothers will begin Handicap work once milling...

Scheduled Phone Maintenance – Today

Posted on September 17, 2021

The phone system at the DPW Business Office will undergo scheduled maintenance starting at noon today, Friday, September 17. During the approximate two-hour maintenance window, all phone lines will be down, which affects the Electric, Street, Water, and Sewer divisions. If a resident/customer is experiencing an emergency and needs to reach one of the previously...

Statement from Danvers Town Officials Following Allegations of Racial Profiling at a Local Business

Posted on September 9, 2021

Yesterday, the Town of Danvers received a letter describing an incident and alleged racial profiling at a Danvers business, which included a racially insensitive comment made by the Danvers Police Officer who was called to respond. The Town extends its apologies for the unsettling experience the family had at a local business and for the...