Danvers, MA

School Council

The Danvers School Advisory Council is meeting to discuss the DPS Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and the School Improvement Plan. The agenda includes a welcome/check-in and setting meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of DPS Strategic Plan 2025-2030
• Discussion of School Improvement Plan
• Meeting dates set for 2026-2027: 11/18, 1/13, 3/10, 6/9

Board of Health

Board of Assessors

The Danvers Board of Assessors is meeting to review and approve minutes from April 30, 2026, and to discuss the Beverly Airport PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes). The board will also enter executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board (ATB) cases for three properties, receive an update on FY27 property values, and handle any new business.

• Review & approve minutes from April 30, 2026
• Discuss Beverly Airport PILOT
• Executive session on ATB cases: 230 Independence Way (Best Buy), 153 Andover Street (Lowes), 301 Newbury Street
• Update on FY27 values

Historic District Commission

The Danvers Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on an application for a single-family home at 6 Southside Road. The commission will also review a proposed property letter and approve minutes from the July 23 meeting.

• Public hearing on single-family home at 6 Southside Road (HDC-26-5)
• Review of proposed property letter
• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026

Accessibility Commission

The Danvers Accessibility Commission is meeting to discuss accessible parking violation fines with Town Manager Jill Cahill, review an incident report update, and plan the Human Library event. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Guest Town Manager Jill Cahill to discuss accessible parking violation fines
• Incident report update by M. Mitchell
• Human Library planning: roster of books/training
• Human Library planning: Facebook event creation, lobby welcome TV, signs, advertising

Danvers Housing Authority

The Danvers Housing Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve year-end certifications for FY2026 and wage match certifications for FY2027. The board will also discuss the RAD closing next steps, capital project updates, and a board member vacancy.

• Vote on FY2026 Year End Certifications
• Vote on FY2027 Wage Match Certifications
• RAD update: closing next steps, resident materials distributed Aug 19, bank accounts and lockbox
• Capital projects: Perry Terrace electrification (awaiting asbestos spec), Hawkes Manor generator (ordered, due Oct), Scattered Sites siding (rot extends project), Maple Street chimneys (awaiting EOHLC approval), Tapley Manor electrification (design)
• Board member vacancy: applications due to Town by Aug 28

Conservation Commission

The Danvers Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss two items related to 35 Doty Avenue: an update on an enforcement order and a request for a certificate of compliance, both under DEP File No. 14-0883. The commission will also review minutes from its August 13, 2026 meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live.

• Enforcement Order Update for 35 Doty Avenue; DEP File No. 14-0883; Applicant: Edward Doherty
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 35 Doty Avenue; DEP File No. 14-0883; Applicant: Edward Doherty
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2026 meeting

Retirement Board

The Danvers Retirement Board is meeting to review portfolio performance with investment managers and Segal Marco, and may approve rebalancing or cash movements. The board will also discuss the staff evaluation process and potentially vote on a payback schedule for excess earnings. Routine items include approving minutes, cashbooks, warrants, and various member transactions.

• Discussion and potential approval of investment or movement of cash
• Update on portfolio performance from Segal Marco
• Potential approval of portfolio rebalancing based on Segal Marco's recommendation
• Discussion and potential vote on a payback schedule of excess earnings
• Review of staff evaluation process

Select Board

The Danvers Select Board will discuss actions taken on August 18, 2026, regarding liquor license compliance violations. The review involves US Sushi Inc. (d/b/a J&J Asian Cuisine and Lounge) at 156 Andover Street and Danvers Kappy’s Inc. (d/b/a Kappy’s Fine Wine and Spirits) at 158 Andover Street. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of liquor license compliance violations for US Sushi Inc. at 156 Andover Street
• Discussion of liquor license compliance violations for Danvers Kappy’s Inc. at 158 Andover Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

River Committee

The Danvers River Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several local waterway projects, including the Kernwood Bridge, dredging efforts, private piers and docks, and improvements to the Crane River Marina. They will also address traffic, parking, and maintenance issues at Pope's Landing. The committee will review the minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting.

• Updates on Kernwood Bridge
• Updates on dredging
• Updates on private piers and docks under Wetlands Regs (UHI)
• Updates on Crane River Marina improvements
• Pope's Landing traffic, parking, ramp, and float maintenance

River Committee

The Danvers River Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several river-related projects, including the Kernwood Bridge, dredging, private piers and docks, and Crane River Marina improvements. They will also address Pope's Landing traffic, parking, and ramp maintenance. The committee will first review the minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting.

• Updates on Kernwood Bridge
• Updates on Dredging
• Updates on Private Piers and Docks - Wetlands Regs (UHI)
• Updates on Crane River Marina Improvements
• Pope's Landing - Traffic & Parking (OFBA) and Ramp & Float Maintenance (OFBA)

Danvers Affordable Housing Trust

The Danvers Affordable Housing Trust is meeting to discuss a policy inquiry about financially assisting developments that exceed zoning bylaw minimums, and to receive an update on the Housing Production Plan, which the Planning Board has approved but the Select Board has not yet scheduled. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comments, approval of minutes, and a finance report.

• Discussion of policy on financial assistance for developments exceeding zoning minimums
• Update on Housing Production Plan: Planning Board approved, awaiting Select Board date
• Finance report summary
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2026

Select Board

The Danvers Select Board will consider appointments, accept a gift of Life Vac equipment, hear a police report on liquor compliance, and discuss Preston Street traffic rules. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for a change of manager at Stop & Shop on Newbury Street and one for a sign over the public way on Maple Street. The board will also receive updates from the Town Manager and Town Clerk.

• Appointment of Grace Leete to HRIC
• Appointment of Town Accountant Conor MacCorkle
• Accept gift of Life Vac equipment from Danvers Rotary
• Public hearing: Change of Manager for Stop & Shop, 301 Newbury Street
• Public hearing: Sign for Winchester Savings Bank at 44 Maple Street

Conservation Commission

The Danvers Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several conservation-related items, including certificates of compliance for properties on Tibbetts Avenue and Middleton Road, a Notice of Intent for a generator at the Endicott Street Pump Station, an enforcement order update for 86 Elliott Street, a minor modification for 40 Riverside Street, and a bridge repair discussion at Endicott Park. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live.

• Certificate of Compliance for 17 and 19 Tibbetts Avenue (DEP File No. 14-1423)
• Certificate of Compliance for 99 Middleton Road (DEP File No. 14-1382)
• Notice of Intent for Endicott Street Pump Station Generator (DEP File No. 14-1456)
• Enforcement Order Update for 86 Elliott Street
• Bridge Repair at Endicott Park discussion

Board of Health

The Danvers Board of Health will hold a regular public meeting on August 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Town Manager's Conference Room. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June 25, 2026, and updates from the Public Health Nurse and Sanitarian. No votes on specific items are listed; the meeting is largely procedural with routine staff reports.

• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026
• Public Health Nurse update
• Sanitarian update
• Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance

Planning Board

School Committee

The Danvers School Committee is meeting virtually to vote on several items, including the DPS Handbook, the 2026-2027 list of accounts and maximum balances, a new cell phone policy for Danvers High School, and a reduction of one bus in the Salter Bus Contract. They will also discuss the superintendent's evaluation, a school attorney update, and receive financial and summer program updates.

• Vote on DPS Handbook (roll call)
• Vote on 2026-2027 list of accounts and maximum balances (roll call)
• Vote on DHS Cell Phone Policy (roll call)
• Vote on Salter Bus Contract Adjustment - Reduction of 1 bus (roll call)
• Consent agenda: fundraising and home school applications (roll call)

School Committee

The Danvers School Committee will hold a workshop with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) to review district planning and policy matters. This is a working session, not a formal vote.

Retirement Board

The Danvers Retirement Board will hear a presentation on the 2026 actuarial valuation and consider adopting a funding schedule. They will also receive a portfolio performance update from Segal Marco and may approve rebalancing or cash movements. Other business includes approving minutes, reviewing cashbooks and warrants, and discussing a supplementary regulation for a new Athletic Trainer position.

• Presentation and potential vote on I-1-2026 Actuarial Valuation funding schedules
• Portfolio performance update from Segal Marco and possible rebalancing
• Discussion and potential approval of investment or cash movements
• Review and potential acceptance of supplementary regulation for Athletic Trainer membership
• Discussion of Annual COLA Hearing process per M.G.L. Chapter 32, Sect. 103(i)

Select Board

The Danvers Select Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on appointing the Assistant Town Accountant as Interim Town Accountant, and to authorize that person to approve payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Consider appointment of Assistant Town Accountant as Interim Town Accountant
• Potential vote to authorize interim accountant to approve payroll and accounts payable warrants

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Danvers Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on variances, special permits, and administrative matters for seven properties. Items include requests to modify zoning rules for single-family homes, parking reductions, accessory dwelling units, and signage during construction.

• 8 Fairview Street: Variance to build single-family home on undersized lot (10,000 sq ft vs. 30,000 sq ft required)
• 153 Andover Street: Finding and special permit for reduced parking and retail sales display
• 8 Michael Drive: Administrative matter to expunge deed restriction for accessory dwelling unit
• 154 and 170 Water Street: Modification of variance condition to adjust resident preference rules
• 50 Independence Way: Variance for oversized temporary construction signage (454 sq ft vs. 32 sq ft allowed)

Accessibility Commission

The Danvers Accessibility Commission will discuss planning for a Human Library event, including registration, book roster/training, and Facebook event creation. They will also review an incident report update and consider walk audit amendments.

• Human Library Planning: Registration
• Human Library Planning: Roster of Books/Training
• Human Library Planning: Facebook Event Creation/Lobby Welcome TV/Signs
• Incident Report Update - AAB follow up
• Walk Audit Amendments/Spillover from Previous Agenda Item

Conservation Commission

The Danvers Conservation Commission will hear three wetland-related permit applications under state regulations. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person, via Microsoft Teams, or livestreamed.

• Request for Determination of Applicability at 264 Centre Street (DCC File No. 2026-03)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance at 2 Ipswich River Road (DEP File No. 14-1436)
• Request for Determination of Applicability at 51 Newbury Street/48 Crane Brook Drive (DCC File No. 2026-04)

The Danvers Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue negative determinations of applicability for 264 Centre Street and 51 Newbury Street/48 Crane Brook Drive, meaning the projects are not subject to wetlands jurisdiction. It also issued a Certificate of Compliance for 2 Ipswich River Road, confirming the completed addition matches the approved permit. All votes were unanimous.

• Issued negative determination under Wetlands Protection Act for 264 Centre Street (4-0)
• Issued negative determination under Danvers Bylaws for 264 Centre Street (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 2 Ipswich River Road, DEP 14-1436 (5-0)
• Issued negative determination for 51 Newbury Street/48 Crane Brook Drive, DCC 2026-04 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Danvers Housing Authority

The Danvers Housing Authority will discuss and vote on the FY2027 Annual Plan and a revised Admin Plan incorporating RAD Project-Based Voucher provisions. Other business includes updates on capital projects such as Perry Terrace and Tapley Manor electrification, and a tenant board member vacancy.

• Vote to approve the FY2027 Annual Plan
• Vote on revised Admin Plan incorporating RAD PBV provisions
• Perry Terrace Electrification capital project
• Hawkes Manor Generator capital project
• Tenant Board Member vacancy and appointment timeline

Historic District Commission

The Danvers Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing to review three applications for property additions and one proposal for a new single-family home. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment, with no minutes ready for review at this time.

• 84 Forest Street (HDC-26-4) — addition to principal structure
• 69 Centre Street (HDC-26-3) — addition to detached garage
• 6 Southside Road (HDC-26-5) — permission for single-family home
• Proposed property letter review

River Committee

The Danvers River Committee will meet to review old business including updates on the Kernwood Bridge, dredging grant submissions, private piers and docks under wetlands regulations, and Crane River Marina improvements. New business includes Pope's Landing ramp and float maintenance and Rule 14 navigation rules. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting.

• Updates on Kernwood Bridge
• Dredging grant submission (June 3)
• Private piers and docks under wetlands regulations
• Crane River Marina improvements
• Pope's Landing traffic, parking, ramp, and float maintenance

River Committee

The Danvers River Committee will meet to discuss several ongoing projects, including updates on the Kernwood Bridge, dredging grant submissions, private piers and docks, and Crane River Marina improvements. The committee will also consider Pope's Landing traffic and parking issues, as well as ramp and float maintenance.

• Updates on Kernwood Bridge
• Updates on dredging grant submission (June 3)
• Updates on private piers and docks related to wetlands regulations
• Updates on Crane River Marina improvements
• Pope's Landing traffic, parking, ramp, and float maintenance

Planning Board

The Danvers Planning Board will hold public hearings on three items: a signage waiver for Winchester Savings Bank at 44 Maple Street, a site plan review continuation for the Freight House project at 6 Hobart Street, and a major mixed-use redevelopment at 156-158 Maple Street. The redevelopment proposal includes 18 residential units in a mixed-use building, 12 townhouses, and an existing single-family house, with requests for special permits, waivers, and site plan review. The board will also consider meeting minutes.

• 44 Maple Street: Signage waiver for Winchester Savings Bank, proposed blade/projecting sign exceeds 20 sq ft limit
• 6 Hobart Street: Continuation request for Freight House site plan modifications (Maple Square project)
• 156-158 Maple Street: Mixed-use redevelopment with 30 total residential units, special permits and waivers requested
• 156 Maple Street (I-1 zoning) and 158 Maple Street (R-1 zoning) in Maple Street Traditional Development Neighborhood Overlay District

The Danvers Planning Board approved a signage waiver for Winchester Savings Bank at 44 Maple Street, allowing a total sign area of 24.8 sq ft (exceeding the 20 sq ft limit) by a 5-0 vote. The board also continued hearings for 6 Hobart Street and 156/158 Maple Street to August 11, 2026, and approved minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved signage waiver at 44 Maple St (5-0)
• Continued 6 Hobart St site plan review to Aug 11, 2026 (5-0)
• Continued 156/158 Maple St special permits and site plan review to Aug 11, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 9, 2026 (5-0)

Select Board

The Danvers Select Board will discuss restoring MBTA bus service downtown, hold a public hearing on a liquor license change for Danversport Yacht Club, and consider a one-day alcohol license for a wedding party at Endicott Park. The board will also vote on election requirements for the September 2026 State Primary.

• Restoration of MBTA bus service downtown (LUCS Director Aaron Henry)
• Public hearing on Danversport Yacht Club's change of officers/manager for all-alcohol license at 161 Elliott Street
• One-day wine & malt beverage license for Creative Catering at Endicott Park, July 18
• Block party request for August 1 on Overlook Drive
• Vote on early voting location and hours for September 1 State Primary

Preservation Commission

The Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed renovation at 59 Lindall St that involves partial removal of a historically significant structure. The Housing Authority will also seek informal guidance on chimney treatment at 80 Maple Street. No old business is scheduled.

• Public hearing for 59 Lindall St (PRS-26-4) — partial removal and reconfiguration of a historically significant structure
• Pre-application guidance for 80 Maple Street — Housing Authority seeks advice on chimney treatment
• No old business items scheduled

Conservation Commission

The Danvers Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for a property at 264 Centre Street. The commission will also review and approve minutes from its June 25, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Request for Determination of Applicability under 310 CMR 10.05(3) for 264 Centre Street, applicant Dorjan Sulaj
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026

The Commission continued the hearing for a Request for Determination of Applicability at 264 Centre Street to allow for a second site visit. The board also approved the minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting.

• Continued hearing for 264 Centre Street (DC-2026-03) to July 23, 2026 for a second site visit (5-0)
• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes

Municipal Light Board

The Danvers Municipal Light Board will receive public comments, consider approval of May 19 meeting minutes, and discuss the election of a new chair. The board will also review CY2026 second-quarter financial packets and the July 2026 Power Purchase & Fuel Adjustment. The utility director will provide an update on various items of interest.

• Election of new MLB chair
• CY2026 Q2 financial packets
• July 2026 PP&FA