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Hey there, Danvers! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How much more Danvers households will pay on electric bills now
  • Heading to CrimeStery Fest at the Danvers DoubleTree this weekend?
  • Why Marblehead canceled its game with Danvers and what comes next

Also on today's calendar: Grunge Fest - Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilots Tribute Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Danvers Raising Electric Rates, Worrying Residents (iheart.com) — Danvers residents will see their municipal electric bills rise by nearly $12 a month starting now, after the town's light board approved a rate increase to cover higher power supply costs. Local customers are split between frustration and understanding, while officials say they're monitoring global energy prices heading into winter and stress the hike isn't meant to generate profit.
   

• The Weekender, Oct. 8-11: 2026 Milford Pumpkin Festival, Napoleon Dynamite Live, Hallo-Qween Dance Party + more » Nashua Ink Link (inklink.news) — True crime fans in and around Danvers can dive into CrimeStery Fest 2026 this Friday through Sunday at the DoubleTree Boston North Shore, with podcasters, authors, forensic experts, panels, and interactive experiences. The broader Weekender guide also highlights pumpkin festivals, movie nights, fashion shows, and Halloween-themed events across New Hampshire and the region for the October 8–11 stretch.
   

• Crystal ball time: Week 5 high school football Pickorama (bostonherald.com) — High school football pickers note that Marblehead canceled last week's scheduled game against Danvers after the death of Magicians captain Owen Coyne, and now returns to the field aiming to honor him. The column surveys several key Week 5 matchups statewide, offering predictions and context on teams' early‑season fortunes. Danvers fans get a brief but meaningful mention amid broader coverage.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 3 Acclaimed Authors to Explore Love, Loss, and Remembrance in Virtual Pet-Loss Roundtable Oct. 17 on Zoom —F. Weil Read on Patch
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Danvers. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danvers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peabody

  • Peabody Holiday Pops Concert Tradition Returns For 2026 (patch.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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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