Learn More About Danvers, MA

The Town of Danvers is a family-friendly suburb on Boston’s North Shore.  Known for its excellent public school system, Danvers is also home to Saint John’s Preparatory School, Essex Technical High School, North Shore Community College and St. Mary Annunciation School.   It is a stable, well run suburb with a strong tax base and a lively town center (Danvers Square), and features two industrial/research and development parks with excellent road access; the Cherry Hill Industrial Park is also directly adjacent to Beverly Municipal Airport, which provides private plane and corporate jet access as well.  Danvers enjoys a naturally sheltered harbor with ocean access that is made up of four rivers: Danvers, Waters, Cranes and Porter.  The crown jewel of the Town’s impressive park system is Endicott Park, a 165 acre public park that was the former estate of Joseph Peabody.  The Town is served by a Town Manager, a five-member Board of Selectmen, and a Representative Town Meeting.

Priority Development Sites

Community Leadership

Steve Bartha, Town Manager

978 777 0001 ext 3069

1 Sylvan Street Danvers, MA 01923

sbartha@mail.danvers-ma.org

Kate Day, Senior Planner

978 777 0001 ext 3029

1 Sylvan Street Danvers, MA 01923

kday@mail.danvers-ma.org

Karen Nelson, Planning Director

978 777 0001 ext 3019

1 Sylvan Street Danvers, MA 01923

knelson@mail.danvers-ma.org

  • Historical Sites:

    Danvers Historical Society

    Home

  • Beaches:

    Sandy Beach

  • Municipal Golf Course:

    Ferncroft Country Club

Site Name

New England Aquatics

Size

1.04 acres

Zone

Industrial -1

Ownership

Paul J. Lydon (46 Livingstone Avenue, Beverly MA 01915)

Description

This land currently houses a 12,000+ sq. ft. health and swimming facility. This site is located adjacent to the Liberty Tree Mall, Endicott Square Shopping Center and Route 1.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact:

Karen Nelson
knelson@danversma.gov
978-777-0001 x 3095

Site Name

(Former) Hollywood Hits

Size

24.37 Acres

Zone

Commercial III

Ownership

Valenti Samuel A Trustee (11 Wildwood Road, Danvers MA 01923)

Description

23,580 sq. ft. office building on 24 acres of land offering direct access to Route 1, Route I-95 and neighboring commercial areas such as the Liberty Tree Mall, North Shore Mall and Endicott Square Shopping Center.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact:

Karen Nelson
knelson@danversma.gov
978-777-0001 x 3095

Site Name

Econo Lodge / Denny’s

Size

4.2 acres

Zone

Commercial III

Ownership

Dilip Realty LLC (152 Endicott Street, Danvers MA 01923)

Description

20,000+ sq. ft. motel building located along the commercial area of Route-114 and Route-1.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact:

Karen Nelson
knelson@danversma.gov
978-777-0001 x 3095