Danvers 2026 Voter Guide: Ballot Questions, Candidates, Polling Hours

Essex County residents will vote on the 6th Congressional District successor to Seth Moulton in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Danvers Electric Bills To Jump 10 Percent Starting In October

The Municipal Light Board said the rate increase reflects higher costs of purchasing power and delivering electricity to customers.

Danvers To Host Zero Waste Recycling Weekend

The two-day Danvers DPW event will offer textile, electronics, metal and paper recycling with some fees.

Danvers State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Races, Candidates

Danvers voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose candidates for the November general election.

Danvers Early, In-Person Voting For MA State Primary Runs Through Friday

Voting takes place at Danvers Town Hall at 1 Sylvan Street.

Danvers Water Repairs To Shut Off Service Overnight Monday On 26 Streets

Crews plan repairs between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Danvers Bans Car Washing, Sprinklers Under Level 5 Water Restriction

Hand-held hoses and cans are allowed overnight only as Danvers cites low Ipswich River flow and reservoir levels.

Danvers Water, Sewer Rates To Rise Starting In July

The Danvers Water & Sewer Commission said rates for an average family will rise about $21 per quarter.

Danvers Eases Outdoor Water Restrictions Despite Ongoing Drought

Found out when residents can now use sprinklers to provide some relief to their lawns.

Danvers Eases Outdoor Water Restrictions Ahead Of Summer

Residents can now use sprinklers or irrigation systems on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m. under Level 4 rules.

Danvers Eases Outdoor Water Rules Amid Recent Improvements

Danvers residents may still only water plants and gardens by hand under Level 5 rules that took effect this week.

North Shore Community Short Circuits Electronic Town Meeting Vote Push

Danvers town meeting voters rejected the bid with an amendment related to the citizens' petition failing 70-52.

Danvers Trash Collection Delay, Town Offices Closed For Memorial Day

Town offices will be closed on Monday with a parade beginning at 9 a.m. at the Holten Richmond School.

Danvers DPW Seeks Summer Seasonal Staff

The town is hiring summer seasonal staff for 13-week weekday positions in several public works divisions.

Danvers Elects New School Committee Member In Annual Town Vote

Beth Kontos was one of two School Committee members elected for a three-year term on Tuesday.

Former Danvers-Based CEO Minogue Earns MA Republican Gubernatorial Endorsement

Peabody City Councilor and Lt. Gov. candidate Anne Manning-Martin gained enough support to qualify for the September ballot.

Proposed Danvers Hockey Rink Faces Uphill Climb At Town Meeting

The citizens' petition to change zoning for the Andover Street lot was forwarded "unfavorably" by the Select Board and Planning Board.

Danvers Launches Curbside Food Waste Pilot for Up to 1K Households

Residents can sign up for the pilot and receive a free compost cart and liners while space remains available.

Danvers Names New Department Of Public Works Director

Stephen King has served as the town's engineer since 2018.

Danvers Looks To Close 'Significantly Larger' Budget Gap Ahead Of Town Presentation

Danvers Town Manager said the town is working to produce a balanced budget amid a "perfect storm" of adverse factors.

Danvers Special Town Meeting Debates Town Manager Residency Requirement, Recall Votes

The special town meeting approved changes to the town charter related to town meeting and the town manager act.

Danvers To Host Special Town Meeting On Bylaw Changes

The majority of the warrant reflects updates on the town meeting and the town manager act.

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Average Danvers Single-Family Tax Bill To Rise $160 Under New Classifications

The Danvers Select Board voted to shift more of the tax burden onto commercial and industrial businesses for the next year.

Danvers To Consider Shift To Electronic Voting At Town Meeting

The Select Board at its next meeting will discuss a proposal to explore the cost of switching from voice voting to electronic voting.

North Shore Commemorates 9/11 Terrorist Attack Victims On 24th Anniversary

Essex Tech history department staff and students placed 3,000 flags on campus this week.

State Rep. Sally Kerans Touts $6.2 million In North Shore Road, Bridge Repair Funding

The 13th Essex District funding includes $2.2 million for Peabody, $1.6 million for Danvers and $313K for Wenham.

Rep. Sally Kerans To Hold Office Hours In August

Kerans will hold office hours on Aug. 1 in Danvers, Peabody, Topsfield, Middleton and Wenham.

Trash Strike Talks Resume As Towns Scramble, MA Leaders Mount Pressure On Republic Services

Danvers had to shut down a community recycling drop-off event early on Tuesday because of an "overwhelming response."

'Public Health Concerns Are Escalating': Trash Strike Crisis Grows On North Shore, Greater Boston

Municipal leaders from 13 affected cities and towns sent Republic Services a letter decrying costs, delays and dangers of the 11-day strike.

Danvers Resident Named MA Environmental Police Colonel

John Monaghan succeeds Colonel Christopher Mason, who has served as Interim Colonel since September 2024.

Danvers Electric, Water, Sewer Rates To Rise Effective July 1

The Municipal Light Board approved a 5.5 percent increase to the average residential electric bill.

Danvers Town Hall Closed For Cleanup; Paper Shredding Offered

The Danvers Town Hall and DPW business office will close for one day this coming week to help clear the desks for new business.

Danvers Seeks Feedback On Hazard Mitigation Plan

A town planning committee developed the plan in the face of existing threats and future threats related to climate change.

Danvers Eases Extreme Water Restrictions Amid Stormy Spring

The town backed off its rare Level 5 restriction this early in the season to a Level 2 restriction.

'We Do Not Fear New Residents': Danvers Town Meeting Debate Fallout

Select Board member Michael Bean apologized on Tuesday night for some of his comments during Monday's annual town meeting.

Danvers Town Meeting Voters Reject Revisiting MBTA Zoning

Voters were judged to have voted against requests for the Planning Board to reexamine the zoning changes related to the MBTA Community Act.

New Danvers Town Manager Takes Reins Ahead Of Annual Town Meeting

Gloucester Chief Administrative Officer Jill Cahill was named as the new Danvers town manager pending contract negotiations in March.

Daniel Bennett, Gardner Trask Win Danvers Select Board Seats

The current Select Board Chair and former Select Board member were elected out of a crowded seven-person field.

Danvers 2025 Annual Town Election Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote

Danvers residents will go to the polls to vote in contested elections for Select Board and School Committee on Tuesday.