Danvers's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
78 items across 8 meetings.
June 17, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Opening of the joint land-use summit.
💬 Discussed
Update on the town's long-range planning work, coming up June 17.
💬 Discussed
Land Use & Community Services staff updates.
💬 Discussed
Preview of all potential upcoming zoning and town-meeting articles, coming up June 17.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of articles proposed for the 2027 Special Town Meeting, coming up June 17.
💬 Discussed
Open discussion among the boards.
💬 Discussed
Presentation on the Green Communities program (state energy-efficiency designation) by Kim Lundgren Associates.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Open public comment, limited to three minutes per speaker.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on replacing one utility pole, wires, and fixtures along Maple Street near house #395 (Danvers Electric/Verizon joint pole).
📍 Maple Street near House #395
📋 Proposed
Board to consider a reappointment to the Human Rights and Inclusion Committee.
📋 Proposed
Vote to accept a gift to the Town from DECA under state gift law.
📋 Proposed
Vote to accept gifts from the Friends of Endicott Park, a nonprofit.
📍 Endicott Park
📋 Proposed
Vote to accept a memorial bench donated to the Town.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on Panini Pizzeria's request to upgrade from wine-and-malt to an all-alcohol license at 1 Maple Street.
📍 1 Maple Street
📋 Proposed
Application to close the street in front of 16 Park Street on June 14, 12:30-4:30 PM for a celebration of life honoring Paul Danehy.
📍 16 Park Street
📋 Proposed
Wine and malt license for Danvers Rotary Club Bocce Tournament at Endicott Park, July 23 (rain date July 30).
📍 Endicott Park, 57 Forest Street
📋 Proposed
Wine and malt licenses for a summer concert series on the Peabody Institute Library lawn, 5:30-8 PM across twelve dates July through August.
📍 Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on transferring an all-alcohol inn holder license at the hotel, 275 Independence Way.
📍 275 Independence Way
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on a one-car livery license for reservation-based transportation, based at 19B Hardy Street.
📍 19B Hardy Street
📋 Proposed
Town Manager to update the Board on various items of interest.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider consent items including the July 4 Highlands Horribles Parade and a DHS Soccer Boosters car wash on the Elm Street lot Sept 12.
📍 Elm Street lot; Centre Street Training Field
📋 Proposed
Routine correspondence, new business updates, and closing comments.
May 19, 2026 · minutes
🗳️ Voted on
Dutrochet Djoko unanimously elected Chair for the coming year, nominated by Member Bernard, voted 5-0.
✅ Approved
Minutes from May 7 approved 3-0-2; Members Bennett and Bean abstained.
💬 Discussed
Resident Bill Kossowan renewed his request to designate One Federal Street as a historic site, citing written support from archivist Richard Trask; Board took no action but was asked to reconsider.
📍 One Federal Street
✅ Approved
Essex Tech's one-day liquor license for a June 3 retirement party (6–9 PM), served by Premier Bar Service and Catering, approved 4-1.
📍 565 Maple Street, The Larkin Center
💬 Discussed
Progress reported on lighting, signage, street furniture, and paving, but the proposed community gathering space is paused due to mixed feedback; construction will affect downtown businesses, with a business meeting set for May 26 at 8:30 AM.
💰 Funded by state grants, Chapter 90 funds, and developer contributions
📍 Downtown Danvers
💬 Discussed
Updated Housing Production Plan (HPP) presented, focusing on accessory dwelling units, deeper affordability, and ownership opportunities; plan is non-mandatory and will return for a formal vote after further review with Planning and Select Boards this summer.
✅ Approved
Board accepted a $330 donation from the Danvers Garden Club for April Arbor Day tree planting, voted 5-0.
💰 $330 gift
💬 Discussed
Highlights included a successful Annual Town Meeting, Memorial Day Parade (Monday, 9 AM from HRMS), upcoming Resilient Danvers Plan webinar June 3, and a reminder to respect public parks ahead of summer.
✅ Approved
Gas storage permits approved 4-0 for Home Depot #2663 (92 Newbury St), J.A. LLC/Concord Gas (112 Water St), CarMax (161 Andover St), and Roy's Place (Wenham & Locust Sts).
📍 92 Newbury Street; 112 Water Street; 161 Andover Street; Wenham & Locust Streets
💬 Discussed
Member Bean flagged growing concerns about motorized bikes and motorcycles using the rail trail and suggested the Board address the issue.
💬 Discussed
Member Bean urged the Board to be more proactive between meetings on cost-saving initiatives given increasing financial pressures on residents; plans to bring specific ideas to a future meeting.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Annual reorganization to select a Chair for the coming year, coming up May 19.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Open public comment, limited to three minutes per speaker.
📋 Proposed
One-day wine and malt license for a June 3 nonprofit fundraiser and retirement party at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School, 565 Maple Street.
📍 565 Maple Street
💬 Discussed
DPW Director and Land Use & Community Services Director to brief the board on downtown developments.
📍 Downtown Danvers
💬 Discussed
Land Use & Community Services Director to present a Housing Production Plan, coming up May 19.
📋 Proposed
Vote to accept a gift to the town from the Danvers Garden Club under MGL Ch. 44, §53A.
💬 Discussed
Town Manager to report on various items of interest.
📋 Proposed
Gas storage license items for Home Depot (92 Newbury St), J.A. LLC/Concord Gas (112 Water St), CarMax (161 Andover St), and Roy's Place (Wenham & Locust Sts).
📍 Various
💬 Discussed
Correspondence, new business updates, and closing comments.
May 7, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Minutes approved 3-0.
✅ Approved
Board voted 3-0 to appoint two alternates: McNulty, a professional wetland/soil scientist, and McCarthy, a Danvers River advocate with data/AI background.
✅ Approved
Christopher Chigas, serving since 2008, reappointed 3-0 for another three-year term as civil constable.
✅ Approved
Temporary street closure approved 3-0 for a first-time block party celebrating a college graduation, with all neighbors in support.
✅ Approved
New food-service license approved 3-0 for chef Jacqueline Field operating independently inside the Polish Club, Thursday–Sunday for club members.
📍 12 Cheever Street
🔄 Postponed
Application tabled pending Chair Bernard's arrival; no vote taken.
✅ Approved
Panini Pizzeria's Beer & Wine license upgraded to All-Alcohol Common Victualler 3-0, after nearly 20 incident-free years; board reminded applicant about alcohol restrictions on the public way.
📍 1 Maple Street
✅ Approved
License transferred 4-0 from New Bridge Variety & Deli (9 Bridge St) to Village Food Shop; a neighbor above the store raised concerns about public drinking and property values, applicant pledged close monitoring.
📍 37 High Street
✅ Approved
Three summer beer garden events approved 3-0-1 (Trask abstained) at Glen Magna Farms on June 23, July 21, and August 25, 5–8 PM, each with a rain date.
📍 Glen Magna Farms
✅ Approved
Board voted 4-0 to let Danvers Public Schools withdraw $750,000 from the Special Ed Stabilization Fund for unexpected residential placements; an additional $1M will be sought at Special Town Meeting, leaving $500K in the fund.
💰 $750,000 withdrawal; $1M additional at Special Town Meeting; $500,000 remains in fund
💬 Discussed
SESD warned of ~$390M in urgent capital projects (aging treatment systems, pipeline replacements including the Danvers/Beverly harbor crossing) and sludge-disposal costs rising $1.5–$2M/year, requiring Prop 2½ relief legislation; board stressed that costs flow directly into local water/sewer rates and demanded ratepayer protections.
💰 ~$390M capital need; sludge costs up $1.5–$2M/year; direct impact on Danvers water/sewer rates
💬 Discussed
Danvers is under a Level 6 water restriction banning all outdoor water use; community roundtables on conservation and watershed issues are planned.
💬 Discussed
National Grid has started a 12-week project on Conant, Berry, Alden, and Park Streets with overnight and daytime work and police details.
📍 Conant, Berry, Alden, and Park Streets
💬 Discussed
Roadwork and paving have begun on multiple streets; schedules depend on weather.
💬 Discussed
Annual Town Meeting is May 18; Memorial Day parade is May 25 with Town Hall closed.
💬 Discussed
Local election turnout was 6.9% (1,567 voters); results posted online; State Primary September 1 and State Election November 3.
✅ Approved
Walk approved for May 20, 6:30–8:30 PM at the Library Pavilion, Sylvan Street.
📍 Library Pavilion, Sylvan Street
💬 Discussed
Preservation Commission revised the demolition bylaw (Article 14) to streamline the process for property owners; update heads to Town Meeting for approval.
💬 Discussed
Affordable Housing Committee's Housing Production Plan is expected before the Select Board in June.
💬 Discussed
Essex Tech's purchase of the Waco building discussed, including office-space needs, parking coordination on Preston Street, and winter sidewalk maintenance for student pedestrian access.
📍 Preston Street
💬 Discussed
Board observed a moment of silence for State Trooper Kevin Traner, killed in the line of duty.
April 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Minutes from April 7 and April 9, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Open floor for public comment, limited to three minutes per speaker.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on transferring the Common Victualler License to new owner Lejja Ram Saini at Johnnie's Beef and Pizza.
📍 67 High Street #3
💬 Discussed
Sky Zone Danvers manager will appear to discuss events that occurred at the trampoline facility on January 31, 2026.
📍 100 Independence Way
📋 Proposed
Board will consider reappointing a member to the Board of Registrar of Voters.
📋 Proposed
Town Manager updates the Board on various items of interest.
📋 Proposed
Routine approvals including a Fellows Street block party and annual gas-storage licenses for several local retailers.
📋 Proposed
Board correspondence, updates on prior public business, and closing comments.
📋 Proposed
31 Fellows Street annual block party August 1, 2026 (rain date August 2), closing Fellows Street from Weston.
📍 31 Fellows Street
📋 Proposed
Gas-storage license renewals for Wal-Mart, Costco (two locations), Merrimack Valley Distributing, Eastern Propane, LP Gas Equipment, M,M&D Energy, and Lowe's.
📋 Proposed
Annual Town Election Tuesday, May 5 (7AM-8PM, DHS Field House); Annual Town Meeting Monday, May 18, 7:30PM, DHS Auditorium.
📍 Danvers High School