Danvers, MA

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)

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

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)

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Human Rights & Inclusion Committee

The Danvers Human Rights & Inclusion Committee will hold a public meeting at the Danvers Police Station Training Room to approve minutes, hear liaison updates, and receive reports on Juneteenth, education, and Pride. The committee will also elect officers and discuss a letter from town administration.

• Election of Officers
• Juneteenth Report
• Education Committee Update
• Pride Report
• Director of Community Engagement Update

Conservation Commission

The Danvers Conservation Commission will hear two wetland-related permit applications under state regulations. No decisions are listed; only notices of intent and requests for applicability are on the agenda.

• Notice of Intent for 267 Centre Street (DEP File No. 14-1454)
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 264 Centre Street (DCC File No. 2026-03)

The Commission voted 3-2 to grant two waivers allowing work in the 35-foot No-Disturb Zone and the 50-foot No-Build Zone at 267 Centre Street, despite opposition from members Splaine and Wilson. The project involves debris removal, regrading, and native planting to restore a degraded wetland area. A separate Request for Determination of Applicability for two isolated wetlands at 264 Centre Street was continued to July 9, 2026, pending a site visit.

• Granted waiver for work in 35-ft No-Disturb Zone at 267 Centre St (3-2)
• Granted waiver for work in 50-ft No-Build Zone at 267 Centre St (3-2)
• Granted waiver for work in 50-ft No-Build Zone with added debris-removal condition (3-2)
• Continued Request for Determination of Applicability at 264 Centre St to July 9, 2026, for site visit (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2026 (4-0)

Danvers Housing Authority

The Danvers Housing Authority will hold its annual meeting to elect officers, then a regular meeting to discuss and vote on key business items. The board will consider entering into ground leases and agreements for Highland Manor and Rand Circle under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, adjust a low bid for PH Performance from $588,842 to $558,842 due to a clerical error, and approve the Federal Operating Budget.

• Vote on ground lease, HAP contract, and management agreements for Highland Manor
• Vote on ground lease, HAP contract, and management agreements for Rand Circle
• Vote to adjust PH Performance bid from $588,842 to $558,842
• Vote to approve Federal Operating Budget
• Acceptance of May 2026 meeting minutes and review of bills paid

Recreation Committee

The Danvers Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss several updates, including town issues with teens, natural resources, the Fun Club, CTRS, summer programs, OSRP, FDR, the budget, and recreation facility updates. The meeting will also include a call to order, acceptance of minutes, and members' updates.

• Town issues with teens update
• Summer Program Update
• Budget update
• Recreation facility updates
• Next meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026

Historic District Commission

The Danvers Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on three properties: a continuance for 84 Forest Street, a garage addition at 69 Centre Street, and a single-family home by Northeast Arc at 6 Southside Road. The Commission will also review a property letter and discuss benches and signage at 85 Centre Street.

• 84 Forest Street — property owner requests continuance to July meeting
• 69 Centre Street — owner seeks addition to a detached garage
• 6 Southside Road — Northeast Arc seeks permission for a single-family home
• 85 Centre Street — Commission to discuss benches and signage

Accessibility Commission

The Danvers Accessibility Commission will meet on June 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Danvers Senior Center. The agenda includes a presentation from the MA Office on Disability, an incident report update, and discussions on snow removal volunteers and a mural/crosswalk project.

• MA Office on Disability (MOD) Presentation
• Incident Report Update
• Snow Removal Volunteers / Human Library Books Update
• Mural/Crosswalk Update
• Rail Trail Video/JD Book Presentation

The Danvers Accessibility Commission heard a detailed presentation from the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) on available resources, including training, grants, and technical assistance. No votes were taken; the only action was to carry approval of prior meeting minutes to the next meeting. The commission discussed potentially hosting an on-site Community Access Monitor training in 2027.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes held and carried to next meeting
• Discussed hosting 2027 on-site CAM training; chair and liaison to reply to MOD to confirm interest

Historic District Commission

The Danvers Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a continuance for 84 Forest Street, a garage addition at 69 Centre Street, and a single-family home proposal by Northeast Arc at 6 Southside Road. The Commission will also review a proposed property letter and discuss benches and signage at 85 Centre Street. The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Toomey Hearing Room at Danvers Town Hall.

• 84 Forest Street (HDC-26-4) — property owner requests continuance to July meeting
• 69 Centre Street (HDC-26-3) — property owner seeks addition to a detached garage
• 6 Southside Road (HDC-26-5) — Northeast Arc seeks permission for a single-family home
• 85 Centre Street (HDC-25-15) — Commission to discuss benches and signage
• Commission to review proposed property letter

Board of Health

The Danvers Board of Health will meet on June 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Town Manager’s Conference Room to reorganize and vote on a new chair. The board will also discuss House Bill 111, which proposes restricting Boards of Health authority in public health matters, and receive updates from the Public Health Nurse and Sanitarian.

• Reorganize and vote to choose a Chair
• Discuss House Bill 111: Restricting Boards of Health authority in public health matters
• Public Health Nurse Update
• Sanitarian update

Water & Sewer Commission

The Danvers Water and Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss and hold a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2027. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a financial update, and project updates.

• FY2027 Water & Sewer Public Rate Hearing scheduled for 6:30 PM
• Financial Update and Project Update on the agenda
• Discussion of new, old, and ongoing business

Water & Sewer Commission

The Danvers Water & Sewer Commissioners will hold a public hearing on June 25, 2026, to consider and discuss proposed water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2027. The meeting will take place at the Department of Public Works Business Division, 2 Burroughs St, at 6:30 PM. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY2027 water and sewer rate proposals

Retirement Board

The Danvers Retirement Board will consider a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), review a new membership proposal from the School Administration, and discuss potential investment or cash movements. The board will also enter executive session to discuss security matters. Several routine items such as minutes, warrants, and reports are on the agenda.

• School Administration to present a new position for membership
• Board to discuss and potentially vote on COLA
• Board to discuss and potentially approve any investment or movement of cash
• Board to enter executive session for security personnel/devices discussion and insurance review
• Board to declare Mike Hagan elected for another term (7/1/26 - 6/30/29, uncontested)

Planning Board

This meeting was canceled. The only item was a public hearing for a mixed-use redevelopment at 156 and 158 Maple Street, including 18 residential units in a mixed-use building, 12 townhouses, and an existing single-family house. The applicant requested a continuance to the July 14, 2026 Planning Board meeting.

• 156 and 158 Maple Street — mixed-use redevelopment with 30 total residential units
• Applicant requests special permits, waivers, and site plan review
• Properties in Maple Street Traditional Neighborhood Development Overlay District
• Meeting canceled; continued to July 14, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on continued and regular items, including a variance request to build a single-family home on a 10,000 sq ft lot where 30,000 sq ft is required at 8 Fairview Street, and an appeal of the building commissioner's permit denial for the same property. Other items include setback and parking reduction requests for properties on Endicott, Grove, Andover, and Pine Streets.

• 8 Fairview Street: variance for single-family home on undersized lot and appeal of permit denial
• 34 Endicott Street: finding to build accessory building closer to front property lines than allowed
• 9 Grove Street: finding for second-story addition encroaching into side setback
• 153 Andover Street: reduction in required parking spaces and special permit for retail sales
• 187 Pine Street: finding for front setback encroachment of proposed addition

River Committee

The Danvers River Committee will meet to review and approve the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting. The main agenda item is an update on the Kernwood Bridge, presented by Town Liaison Christopher Sanborn. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on June 18, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
• Update on Kernwood Bridge by Christopher Sanborn

Danvers Council on Aging

The Danvers Council on Aging will review and approve minutes from previous meetings, discuss fiscal updates for revolving accounts, and receive programming updates. Old business includes a parking lot update and an actuator update, followed by a Friends report.

• Fiscal updates on revolving accounts
• Parking lot update
• Actuator update
• Programming updates
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026