Snow Squall Takes Toll On Danvers Flagpole

DANVERS, MA — A fast-moving burst of heavy snow and strong winds took a toll on the Danvers town flagpole Sunday night.

The Danvers Department of Public Works said Monday morning that the flagpole at the corner of Maple Street and Conant Street was damaged in the squall.

The DPW said the pole will need to be taken down, assessed and then repaired or replaced, if necessary.

Pole rehabilitation efforts affected parking and intersection access in the area on Monday

"Parking is currently not permitted in the CVS front parking lot and abutting on-street parking," Danvers DPW said. "During the time of the removal of the pole, street access may be temporarily closed.

"Please be cautious when driving through this area of downtown."

Those with questions are encouraged to call the DPW at 978-777-0001. Ext 3011.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)