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Danvers Approves Hazard Plan and Election Procedures

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Board denies construction extension, advances housing agreement

The Select Board voted not to extend the public-way occupancy connected to 17 Elm Street after citing incomplete work, poor communication, and unreliable timelines. The project team must return July 14 with detailed schedules and complete information.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Select Board Approves Utility and License Requests

The Select Board voted 4-0 to approve relocating a condemned joint-owned utility pole on Maple Street near house 395, with trimming limited to what is needed for safety and clearance. The Town Manager also reminded residents that a Level 5 water restriction remains in effect while the Wenham Street water main replacement moves into home reconnections.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Select Board Meeting Summary

The Board voted 5-0 to elect Dutrochet Djoko as chair for the coming year. Members also paused the proposed downtown community gathering space after mixed public feedback and reviewed an updated Housing Production Plan that is expected to return for a vote this summer.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Board approves $750,000 for special education

The Select Board unanimously authorized Danvers Public Schools to withdraw $750,000 from the Special Education Stabilization Fund for unexpected residential-placement and service costs, leaving $500,000 in the fund.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Board approves license transfer and safety measures

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve transferring the Common Victualler License for Johnnie’s Beef and Pizza at 67 High Street. The Board also reviewed safety improvements at Sky Zone after a January 31 disturbance involving 75–100 youths, about 15 additional officers, and two arrests.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Select Board Advances Town Meeting Warrant

The Select Board voted 5-0 to recommend a broad set of warrant articles for the May 18 Annual Town Meeting, including $317,000 for pavement and sidewalks, $652,000 for building improvements, $500,000 for water treatment, and $400,000 for an emergency generator. The board also recommended using $621,503 in PFAS-related settlement funds for treatment design at Wells 1 and 2 and prohibiting virtual currency kiosks because of fraud concerns.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Select Board Advances Town Meeting Articles

The Select Board advanced multiple articles for the annual Town Meeting, including a vacant-building registration bylaw by a 4-1 vote, electronic voting by a 4-1 vote, and a $20,000 annual maintenance-dredging request by a unanimous vote. The board also recommended unfavorable action on two citizen zoning petitions.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Board Advances Open Space Plan Review

The Select Board reviewed a draft Open Space and Recreation Plan shaped by nearly 500 public comments and scheduled additional committee review before seeking final approval and state submission by the end of May. The plan is needed to remain eligible for several state grants supporting open-space projects.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Select Board reviews finances and public safety

The board unanimously closed the warrant for the March 20 Annual Town Meeting and received a clean FY2025 audit, including roughly $10.6 million in budgetary favorability. The town is about $770,000 over its snow budget, with another $200,000 in costs anticipated.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Transfer Station Options Favor Private Operation

A consultant’s analysis found that operating the Danvers Transfer Station in-house could create annual losses of about $3.7 million, rising to approximately $3.9 million with expanded construction and demolition materials permits. The consultants recommended seeking private-sector proposals or negotiations; the Select Board took the report under advisement.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Snow Budget Exhausted as Solar Project Advances

Danvers reported that its snow budget was fully spent after the largest snowstorm in years, with 80–90 pieces of equipment deployed and funding options under review for the deficit. The board also received an update on Phase 1 of the 52.5-acre landfill soil project, which will prepare the site for a future solar array.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Select Board Approves Dealer License

The Select Board voted 4-0 to approve a secondhand dealer’s license for Fashion Jewelry and Repair at Liberty Tree Mall. The Town also agreed to double waterway slip fees to $2 per foot for residents and $4 per foot for nonresidents.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Danvers Approves Hazard Plan and Election Procedures

The Select Board unanimously adopted a 427-page Hazard Mitigation Plan, a requirement for the Town to seek FEMA relief if needed, and approved 2026 election procedures including vote by mail and one day of in-person early voting. The Board also approved most articles for the February 9 Special Town Meeting, including an amended recall-election article by a 4-1 vote.

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