This Week in Danvers History

Have you ever wondered what was happened this week in Danvers, many years ago? Our new column, This Week in History, is devoted to sharing snippets of news that were making the headlines in Danvers. 

This Week in History In...1959

• The town began discussing plans to have Route 1 relocated so that it would bring drivers through Danvers.

• A 16-year-old Paul Fagg pitched a no-hitter and helped Ferncroft defeat Danversport in a 5-0 victory.

• 400 National Guardsmen from the North Shore, including 100 Danvers residents, left for active duty field training with the 26th Infantry Division in Camp Drum, NY.

• The Danvers Recreation Department held the “Playground Season,” which invited children to participate in events such as a trip to Pine Island Park, a fishing rodeo, and a visit to Fenway to see the Red Sox play.

• The Cubs won the Danvers Babe Ruth League Championship with an 11-5 record.