DANVERSDEMS EVENTS

Join us for our Saturday morning breakfast at New Brothers Restaurant (31 Maple St) on March 14 at 9:30 am. Enjoy a nice breakfast while visiting with our community members outside of our business meetings.  If you would like to more about the DanversDems but don’t want to go to a meeting, this is an informal setting to chat with members. It has become a place where candidates come to...

The March Meeting will be held on March 26 @ 7:00 in the DCAT event room. It will be hybrid meeting as usual. Candidate Jamie Belsito for Congress Sixth District is to be our guest speaker. Contact us to get the Zoom information. You do not need to be a Democrat to join us all you need is to share democratic value. Feel free to contact Lou for information about the meeting or the DanversDems...

The Massachusetts Democratic Convention will be at the DCU Center, Worcester ob  Friday, May 29 (6:30–8:45 PM) and Saturday, May 30 (7:30 AM–3:00 PM) This is a nominat1ng convent1on for statewide Democrat1c candidates. Candidates need 15% of delegate votes to appear on the primary ballot (September 1). A candidate receiving 50% + 1 earns the Party endorsement. • All votIng occurs on Saturday....

📣 Special Town Meeting — Monday, February 9 at 7:30 PM📍 Danvers High School Auditorium (Cabot Road) A majority of the warrant articles focus on updates to the Town Manager Act and Town Meeting Act. The Warrant & Explanation Report was approved by the Select Board on January 7. Review everything in advance on the Town Meeting Warrants...

Meeting will be on Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 PM at the DCAT office at 87 Elm St. Due to Thanksgiving, we are moving back our meeting 1 week. Additional information and the agenda will be posed as the meeting date approaches. The meeting will be hybrid. For meeting information, contact lou@danversdemocrats.org You don’t need to be a Democrat to join us, you just need to support...

The Blue Crew presents: Big, Beautiful Ax Throwing The Likes of Which Have Never Been Seen !!!! DATE: Friday, November 14TIME: 6:00 – 7:15 PMPLACE: GameTime – in the North Shore Mall                (Next to LL Bean)COST: $80 per lane Cost is dependent upon the number of people attending and how full each lane is.   Cost...

DanversDems LibertyFest was a big success on Saturday. Our Democrat leaders joined a packed house following No Kings Day rallies across the country, the state and the north shore. The theme for this event was celebrating 250 years of liberty but looking forward to the task ahead to protect our liberty from the MAGA forces undermining it every day. Many times throughout history starting with the...

The State Convention was Saturday Sept. 13, 2025 at the Massachusetts Mutual Center in Springfield. Thousands of delegates descended on the MassMutual Center in Springfield for the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s annual convention. The Danvers delegation consisted of 14 Democrats making their voice heard. Chair Steve Kerrigan opened the convention with “We denounce political violence...

As the new Town Manager for the Town of Danvers, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and share an invitation to a new initiative I’m launching this summer: Danvers Community Roundtables.  These informal conversations are designed to bring residents, local leaders, and Town staff together to talk openly about what matters most in our neighborhoods. It’s an opportunity for all of us to listen,...

State Rep. Sally Kerans will hold office hours across the district on Aug. 1. She will be in Danvers from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Danvers Senior Center.

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people. On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. Thursday,...

DanversDem Charlotte Jordan and her band, Stroke of Luck, perform at Summer Beer Garden at Glen Magna. Date: July 22nd Time:  5:00 – 8:00 PM  (Rain Date is July 23rd) Classic rock, soul and blues $10 per person admission.   Children 10 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the venue or online on EVENTBRITE Cash bar with local craft beer and soft drinks Snacks...

Come join The Danversdems on July 1st at Danversport Party on the Patio! The band that night is featuring our re-elected Select Board Member: Gardner Trask and his band: Decades of Rock. If you haven’t attended one of these Party on the Patio events, they are fun! You are outside enjoying early evening July weather while overlooking the beautiful River, listening to great music, enjoying...

Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence sponsored by State Representative Sally Kerans. I attended for the first time last year.  It was more impactful than I expected. It is a moving tribute to our democracy made by ordinary citizens. Public is invited to read a portion of the document. People who wish to read should arrive between 10:20 and 10:40. 

Join us in front of Town Hall on Tuesday, June 17 at 2:00 PM, for the 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration. The North Shore Juneteenth Association will be back to lead our ceremony of poetry, song, and remarks.

Danvers Pride Party 2025 SATURDAY, JUNE 7 1:15—3:30 PM Library LawnPeabody Institute Library of Danvers. 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923Rotary PavilionPeabody Institute Library of Danvers 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923 The Town of Danvers Human Rights and Inclusion Committee and Peabody Institute Library presents Danvers Pride 2025 Community Celebration June 5 & 7 Thursday,...

jMeet with Sally in Danvers on Saturday, February 22 from 2:00 PM to 3 PM at Brothers Deli.

DanversDems were out holding signs from 7AM to 8PM supporting Democrat candidates. Obviously horrified by the Presidential results but all state/local candidates appear to be on the way to victory. Thanks everyone.

Thank you to the speakers last night.  All were very informative and we appreciate them taking the time to join and speak with us. State Representative Sally KeransState Senator Joan LovelyTomas O’Brien from Yes On 4 (Ballot Question 4)Mitch Gaynor and Frank Mozell from Yes on 5 (Ballot question 5) At the meeting, we mentioned that longtime DanversDems Gerald Clark...

Our theme is “We Choose Freedom!” Our first FreedomFest was very successful. The room was full, the speakers were great, the enthusiasm was high, the food was great and the rookie host was OK. Who knew that just about every speaker we invited wanted to attend FreedomFest. With 12 scheduled speakers, I was concerned that the event could drag on but each speaker was crisp, inspiring and informative...

The DanversDems acted as the distribution center for Harris/Walz signs for North Shore cities and towns. 600 Harris/Walz signs were delivered and will be picked up by North Shore Democratic Committees over the weekend. We’re Not Going Back!

The September Meeting was held on Tuesday, September 17. All the speakers did a great job- Beth Kontos was convincing explaining why we should vote to eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement (Ballot Question 2), she  came with signs, buttons, & literature to support the cause. Joan Lovely followed Beth by discussing a variety of noteworthy issues of the day & recent legislative accomplishments,...

Only two contested races: Tom Driscoll won Essex County Clerk of Courts Eileen Duff won Essex County Register of Deeds

My Notes from DanversDems August 15 Meeting Hello everyone, My notes from last nights meeting for those who were unable to attend. Presentation slides are available here: August Meeting Presentation The transition from Joe Biden to Kalama Harris was top of mind with members expressing gratitude and respect for Joe Biden and enthusiasm, hope and dare I say joy with Kamala Harris and...

DanversDems held a Toiletries Drive for the Danvers Food Pantry on Saturday and Sunday August 10 & 11 at the CVS downtown at 1 Maple Street. DanversDems turned out to collect items for the Danvers Food Pantry. First time we held such an event at a business location. We collected many items from DanversDems and from people visiting the CVS. If anyone wished to donate but was unable...

3rd Annual LDCC Ice Cream Social! Join us for a Sunday of sundaes, speeches, socializing, & the ever popular DEMOCRATIC DESSERT CONTEST! I have attended the last couple of years and there has been a pretty good array of speakers and of course they make ice cream sundaes!   Sunday, July 28 2pm-4pm  Lynn Museum Courtyard & Park 590 Washington Street  $15...

Our annual OctoberFest event will be held on September 28.. More details as we get closer to the date

The North Shore Race Amity Multicultural Festival will be held on July 13 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM  at the 97 Elm Street parking lot across from the Danvers Town Hall.Come celebrate our multicultural community with this opportunity to elevate kindness, respect and civility across racial and ethnic differences!This events features Afro Beats Boston, Tactical Bouzouki, a cross-racial interview with...

Rep. Sally Kerans and June Curtis sponsored the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4 AM at the Library Pavilion. I learned from MaryAnn Kowlowski that this is the 10th year for this event. It was my first time attending and wasn’t quite sure what to expect. It was a very well attended event with many people taking time out on their 4th of July morning to come to...

Debate Night Watch Party was held on June 27 at the Polish Club.  It was a great event attended by about 25 people including members from Topsfield, Middleton and Peabody. It provided an opportunity for us to discuss what we are doing and plan to work together going forward. Thanks to Liz Brennan for recommending to do this event and for her effort planning the event and preparing the room....

Marilyn graciously hosted the DDTC Annual Cook-Out and Scholarship Presentation again this year on June 29. State Representative Sally Kerans and State Senator Joan Lovely presented the DanversDems Scholarship to Gabrielle Griffin-Fetsch. Gabrielle will be attending Boston College and majoring in Political Science. The weather held up until the very end when we got a few sprinkles. Lou George...

An event to meet a fabulous foursome of areas top woman leaders. Senator Joan Lovely State Representative Sally Kerans Governors Council Member & Candidate for South Register of Deeds Eileen Duff Candidate for Governor’s Council Eunice Ziegler Introduction by Lieutenant Governor, Kim Driscoll Event is at home of John Archer at 10 North St., Danvers. Event starts at 4:00...

Julie Curtis award the DanversDems Scholarship to Gabrielle Griffin-Fetch at DHS Scholarship Night on June 6.

The Kerans Committee will be holding an Almost Summer Reception at the Danversport Yacht Club on Thursday, June 13 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.