North Shore Brewing Family Matriarch Celebrates 100th Birthday With Specialty Beer

Twisted Fate Brewing Co. of Danvers honored Mary Skafas with Mary Skafas 100 Saison.

Topsfield Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest Returns For 2026

The 8th annual contest is set for Oct. 3, with the first 12 eligible people to register competing at 3 p.m.

North Shore Student-Athletes Earn 2026 Bay State Games Sportsmanship Awards

Student-athletes from Danvers, Essex Tech and Swampscott were among those recognized for fairness, respect and leadership.

Danvers Playground Swing Set Removed After Vandalism

The Danvers Department of Public Works said the swing was removed while replacement parts can be ordered and installed.

Head-On Crash With Overturned Car Closes Topsfield Road Near Danvers: Reports

Topsfield and Danvers emergency responders were on the scene of the crash on Valley Road on Monday afternoon.

Danvers Police Officer Named New School Resource Officer At Essex Tech

Officer Chris Freepartner, a Peabody resident, joins Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School in the new campus role.

Danvers Truck Day Returns To Endicott Park For 2026

The long-running touch-a-truck event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a sensory-friendly hour.

Essex Tech Gets $1.2M For Free Adult Career Training Programs

State funding will help Essex Tech launch tuition-free adult career training programs in 10 trades by fall 2028.

Topsfield Fair Starts Advance Ticket Sales For 208th Annual Fair

Discounted admission and ride tickets are now available online and at the fairgrounds ticket booth starting this week.

Topsfield Fair Opens Entry Period For 2026 Contests, Pageants

The Topsfield Fair is accepting entries for dozens of competitions ahead of its Oct. 2-12 run in 2026.

Essex County Sheriff Honors 7 Staff After Facility Medical Emergency

Seven employees were recognized after a medical emergency inside an Essex County Sheriff's Department facility.

Danvers Flag Football Player Named Finalist For 2026 NFL Flag Player Of The Year

St. Mary's High School student Sofia Lafontant was named one of 10 finalists recognized by the NFL and Toyota.

Danvers Offers Free Curbside Textile Pickup

Residents can set out unwanted clothing, shoes and bedding for free curbside pickup through the town program.

Danvers State Police Site To Offer Free Car Seat Installations

Massachusetts State Police posted a public Danvers event offering free car seat installations by certified technicians.

Danvers Water Main Break Causes Disruption Wednesday Morning

Danvers Department of Public Works said residents in the area of Northshore Avenue may be experiencing water loss.

Danvers To Dedicate Purple Heart Monument At Town Hall

A public ceremony at Danvers Town Hall will honor Purple Heart recipients on Aug. 7.

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.

'Life-Threatening Confrontation': Danvers Officer Honored For Subduing Armed Suspect

Danvers Police Chief presented Officer Nicholas Strangie a commendation for his actions during a May CVS robbery and pursuit.

North Shore Police On Alert For Youth 'Takeover' Event Amid Social Media Posts

Danvers police said they were monitoring social media calls for the flash mob at the Liberty Tree Mall and Sky Zone on Friday.

Danvers Roadwork Set To Start On Maple Street Next Week

MassDOT's Maple Street pavement project in Danvers starts July 27 with weekday work and possible delays.

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.

Retired Gunnery Sergeant To Lead New Essex Tech Marine Marine Corps JROTC Program

The new Essex Tech elective will focus on leadership, service, fitness and classroom instruction this fall.

Danvers Adds Pet Waste Receptacles Near 2 Walking Paths

The town said the trial is meant to reduce pet waste litter and improve water quality at Sandy Beach.

Danvers FalconFest Fireworks Return This Summer

The Aug. 9 event at Danvers High School will include live music, food trucks, family activities and fireworks.

Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 95 In Both Directions On North Shore During Rush Hour

A Medflight helicopter was called to land on the highway Thursday afternoon.

MBTA Bus Service Returns To Danvers For First Time In 6 Years

The former 465 bus will return with a modified route from Danvers Square to Salem Depot on Sept. 6.

All Saints Church Hosts Joyful “Scoops & Stories” Summer Gathering for Foster Kids and Families

Dog BONES Certified Therapy Dogs served as reading companions for the children, and Melt Ice Cream, Salem, donated the event sweet treats

Danvers D.A.R.E. Golf Tournament Opens Registration

The Sept. 14 fundraiser at Ferncroft Country Club will support the Danvers Police Department's D.A.R.E. Program.

3 Injured After SUV Car Crashes Into Danvers Building: Reports

A driver and two people inside a hair and nail salon sustained non-life-threatening injuries on Thursday, according to reports.

Danvers St. John's Prep Awarded $25M Bond for New Student Commons

The tax-exempt bond will help renovate Memorial Dining Hall into a larger student commons by 2027-28.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Danvers For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Danvers.

Danvers Overnight Water Main Repair Work To Close Main Road

A stretch of Conant Street between Alden and Franklin streets will close at 10 p.m. as DPW crews complete repairs.

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.

Topsfield Fair Warns Vendors Of Scam Attempts

Fair organizers said someone is contacting potential vendors looking to charge for spots at this fall's festival.

Danvers Girls Soccer Team Dashes To MA Tournament Of Champions Title Match

The sixth-grade girls team won the first four games before falling in penalty kicks in the final.

North Shore Grandmother To Use $50K Lottery Win On College Fund

The winning ticket was bought in Georgetown.

Danvers Eases Outdoor Water Restrictions Despite Ongoing Drought

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

Danvers Library To Display 2 Rare 1776 Declaration Of Independence Broadsides

The limited Danvers viewing will include the two 1776 broadsides and a town record book with the Declaration hand-inscribed.

Danvers Historical Society Unveils 2026 Colonial New England Flags Ornament

The 2026 keepsake highlights early New England flags and is part of the society's ongoing ornament series.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Danvers Area

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Danvers.