Danvers Planning Board Grapples with Lengthy Continuances in Development Projects

Overview: The Danvers Planning Board, during its meeting on October 28, 2025, primarily focused on the issue of continuances requested by developers, which raised concerns about the implications of allowing extensive delays without sufficient justification. The board also reviewed a site plan for a sewage treatment facility and addressed several procedural matters, including parking requirements and future planning initiatives.

Danvers Conservation Commission Faces Debate Over Pier Length and Compliance Issues

Overview: At its recent meeting, the Danvers Conservation Commission tackled several matters, with the most contentious being the discussion of a proposed pier on Riverside Street.

Danvers Select Board Faces Construction Delays, Citizen Petitions, and Community Engagement Challenges

Overview: During the October 21st, 2025 meeting of the Danvers Select Board, members tackled issues ranging from construction project delays impacting public spaces to the complexities surrounding citizen petitions and community events. The board focused heavily on ongoing construction delays on Elm Street, the need for clearer traffic management, and enhancements to community engagement through electronic voting and legal reviews of citizen petitions.

Danvers Zoning Board Approves Three-Family Conversion Amid Parking Debate

Overview: The Danvers Zoning Board convened to deliberate on several pressing zoning matters, with focus placed on the approval of a special permit to convert a two-family dwelling into a three-family dwelling at 9 MacArthur Boulevard. This decision came amid extensive discussion about parking configurations and the impact of such changes on the neighborhood. Other notable cases included a variance request for additional signage for a new hotel and ongoing compliance issues with a contractor’s yard.

Danvers Conservation Commission Grapples with Quorum Challenges Amid Compliance Requests

Overview: The Danvers Conservation Commission meeting on October 9, 2025, focused on compliance requests and regulatory procedures but was notably marked by discussions on quorum challenges due to limited member attendance. The commission, operating with only three members present, addressed the intricacies of decision-making under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and local bylaws, emphasizing the need for unanimous votes in the absence of a full quorum.