Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How did Danvers hold Concord-Carlisle to just 15 total yards?
You won't want to miss Thrift Haul - 50% off Everything on the Danvers Patch calendar

Hello Danvers! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Danvers hold Concord-Carlisle to just 15 total yards?
- Why were Danvers officers called into this Peabody drug investigation?
Also on today's calendar: Thrift Haul - 50% off Everything and 23 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 62, low: 52.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Moving The Chains high school football column: Seven teams, seven positives found from opening weekend (cnhi.com) — Danvers football fans can celebrate a dominant 16–0 season-opening shutout of Concord-Carlisle, where the Falcons' defense allowed just 15 yards and no first downs. A deep group of returning starters, including standouts like Nick Xerras and Hunter DeDominics, powered relentless pressure, and tonight's road test at Melrose is framed as an early litmus test for how far this Danvers squad can go.
![]()
• Man arrested on drug, child endangerment charges in Peabody (newportdispatch.com) — Danvers residents should know that their local police department helped Peabody officers investigate a serious drug trafficking and child endangerment case tied to a Goodale Street home, culminating in the arrest of Duarte Silva. Multiple regional departments and the State Police K9 unit assisted, and Silva now faces cocaine trafficking, animal cruelty, ammunition, and child endangerment charges following a six‑month investigation.
![]()
📸 Around Danvers
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Danvers
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Thrift Haul - 50% off Everything →
Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop, 198 Rantoul St, Beverly
10:00 am - Free Concert - An evening of "Neo Baroque" music with Brandenburg & Beyond →
80 Main St, Topsfield
7:00 pm - Anthony Gomes – Praise Out Loud 2026 Tour →
Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
8:00 pm - Fortune - Vinyl Era Class Rock Tribute Band →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Open House →
72 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA,
11:00 am - Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof →
13 Page St, Danvers
2:50 pm - 2026 Peabody Community Market →
Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
3:00 pm - Third World →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:30 pm - Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover
7:00 pm - Gods, Gold, & Lost Worlds: Aegean Culture From Atlantis To Alexander →
Wenham COA, 10 School St, Wenham
2:00 pm - Guitar Monsters Benefit Concert feat. Jon Butcher, Johnny A. & Dave Amato →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm - Cape Ann Symphony 75th Fantastique →
Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School, 36 Lincoln St, Manchester-by-the-Sea
2:00 pm - Prince of Darkness – The Ultimate Ozzy Experience →
Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 10
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- National Historic Landmark →
29 Ingersoll St, Danvers
9:00 am - Essex sports center →
, Middleton
10:00 am - Art Demo! →
Danvers Art Association, 105 Elliott St, Danvers
10:30 am - Skating →
, Middleton
10:30 am - The Gentlemen Songsters Barbershop Chorus →
Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford
8:00 pm - Protect Your People Tour: 4 Must Have Documents for Everyone 55+ →
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers
2:00 pm - Zoom Program: "Improving Your Life Through Meditation" →
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers
7:00 pm - Gods, Gold and Lost Worlds at WenhEmbark on a captivating armchair travelogue expam Council on Aging →
10 School St, Wenham
9:00 am - Essex County Habitat for Humanity's Building Dreams Gala 2026 →
, Danvers
6:00 pm - Music Trivia Night →
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers
7:00 pm - The Music of McCartney →
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers
2:00 pm - The Music of McCartney comes to Peabody Institute Library in Danvers →
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers
2:00 pm - Danvers High School Class Of 1976 50th Reunion →
Ferncroft Country Club, 10 Village Rd, Middleton
6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
📣 Danvers Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Danvers PatchAM possible:
- Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church — (978) 774-3163
- CRoy Plumbing and Heating LLC — (978) 979-9236
- Skyeburst Wealth Management – Ameriprise Financial — (617) 500-4957
- MIK Roofing — (978) 972-9500
- All in a touch Cleaning — (978) 815-2777
- Podiatry and Wound Care Solutions — (617) 877-4756
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Project Sales Associate Wanted
Position Summary:... (More info) - Thrift Shop Volunteers Needed!
On the last day of every month, the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop holds its $1 sale!We're looking for one-time volunteers to help keep our Thrift... (More info) - Job Posting- CNA/PCA Needed for Advanced Alzheimer's Care- Part Time
Job Posting: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Advanced Alzheimer's Care (Beverly, MA)... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Parade of Trees Elves are seeking creative, imaginative and innovative folks to make it happen! —Danvers Historical Society Read on Patch
- A Warm and Fuzzy Welcome: Meet the New Pastor at All Saints Annual North Shore Blessing of the Animals —F. Weil Read on Patch
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Danvers. Apply here.
- Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danvers here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peabody
- AFT Massachusetts Endorses Koh for Congress (aft.org)
- Chabad and Peabody schools to bring former Israeli hostage to the North Shore (jewishjournal.org)
Beverly
- NEIBA Fall Conference Emphasizes Community, Engagement (publishersweekly.com)
- HighRes, Involve Data Partner on Digital Transformation for Pharma and Biotech (bostonlifesciencestimes.com)
Ok Danvers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.