Danvers Conservation Commission Approves Compliance Certificates Amidst Concerns Over Stormwater Management and Wildlife.

Overview: The Danvers Conservation Commission convened on April 24, 2025, to address a range of requests for certificates of compliance and notices of intent, with a focus on ensuring adherence to regulatory standards in property development and environmental preservation. The meeting saw discussion on stormwater management, tree removal concerns due to nesting birds, and ongoing projects within wetland buffer zones.

License Revocation and Warning Issued at Lawrence Licensing Board Meeting

Overview: The Lawrence Licensing Board convened to address various licensing requests and compliance issues, resulting in the revocation of MT Motorsports’ license due to violations, and a written warning issued to Aqua Lounge after concerns about a sexual assault incident and underage drinking. Additionally, the board approved several liquor licenses for community events and granted patio extensions for local businesses.

Pickleball Court Approved Amid Rising Concerns Over Noise in Manchester-By-The-Sea

Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting focused primarily on deliberations surrounding the approval of a special permit for constructing a pickleball court on Smith’s Point Road. The board approved the permit with conditions addressing concerns about noise and operational hours. Additional topics included upcoming site visits and administrative matters.

Lawrence City Council Grapples with Venue Challenges for Festival Amid Parking Woes

Overview: The recent Lawrence City Council meeting saw members navigating issues surrounding the logistics and finances of an upcoming festival, while also addressing resident concerns over parking shortages. Discussions included the feasibility of festival venues, the management of parking availability, and the approval of various community events.

Danvers Planning Board Greenlights Indoor Pickleball Facility, Debates MBTA Zoning Impact

Overview: The Danvers Planning Board approved a special permit for a new indoor pickleball facility on Endicott Street during its April 22, 2025, meeting, while also engaging in discussions about the implications of MBTA zoning regulations on local development. Board members expressed support for the pickleball project, citing potential community benefits, and voiced concerns over public misconceptions about zoning changes related to recent developments.