NEWS

The DanversDems have endorsed the following votes on the 9 ballot questions.

Make your plan to vote! This post contains information on how, when and where to vote. These midterms are very important to elect candidates to fight back against the Trump agenda. Contained are our endorsements on the 9 ballot questions plus our strong field of candidates. You may download the voter information and take to the polls. voter info 3a1Download

We’re working to make sure Democratic candidates are represented throughout Danvers. We currently have the following signs and campaign materials available: * Maura Healey–Kim Driscoll lawn signs* Andrea Campbell lawn signs* Dan Koh lawn signs* Eunice Zeigler lawn signs* Diana DiZoglio lawn signs* Yes On 1 lawn signs * lots of buttons Please use the following form to submit your request: Request a...

MBTA bus services will return to the heart of Danvers for the first time in six years this fall with the restoration of the 465 route, canceled amid the COVID-19 health crisis. Danvers Land Use & Community Services Director Aaron Henry told the Select Board on Tuesday that the MBTA was restoring the service from Danvers Square to Salem Depot as of Sept 6. The route will be on a one-year pilot...

State legislators recently approved a bill filed and fought for by Sen. Joan Lovely that officially closes an age of consent loophole in Massachusetts to better protect 16- and 17-year-olds from sexual abuse. The bill stipulates that while the state’s age of consent is 16, children under the age of 18 cannot consent to a sexual relationship with an adult who is a mandated reporter, has authority...

Our Sixth District Congressional Candidate Forum was a tremendous success, bringing together six outstanding Democratic candidates and a full house of engaged voters for an evening of thoughtful discussion and civic engagement. Held during our nation’s 250th anniversary year, the historic Tapley Memorial Hall provided a fitting backdrop for this important event. The hall was filled to capacity...

State Rep. Sally Kerans, left, and Sen. Joan Lovely, at right, with Danvers police Lt. Rob Sullivan present the Commonwealth Pride Award to former Danvers selectman and retired judge David Mills on Saturday.

Over 4,000 Democrats convened at the Massachusetts Democratic Convention at the DCU Center in Worcester on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30. This included our Danvers delegation of 23 delegates, our largest delegation in my memory. It was an incredible two days, marked by record turnout, remarkable energy, and undeniable momentum. We are thrilled to announce the candidates who received...

We are proud to announce that all 10 of our DanversDems members running for town office were elected! Beth Kontos was the top vote getter in the race for School Committee. Ellen Graham was the top vote getter in the race for Library Trustee. Three members were the top vote getters in the race for Town Meeting Member: Patricia Maloney in Precinct 2, Julie Curtis in Precinct 5 and Lizz...

After a nominating convention marred by long lines, hiccups in vote tallying, and a delay so long that one candidate opened bar tabs for attendees, the Massachusetts Republican party endorsed Mike Minogue as their candidate for governor. The day stretched hours past schedule, to the point where a good number of delegates — more than 150 — left the arena, tired and frustrated, in between...