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split vote and ideological disagreement on school property use
At the May 19 Select Board meeting, the board voted 5-1 to approve a one-day wine and malt license for an event at Essex Tech. Member Bennett stood alone in opposition, stating: "I disagree with selling on school property." https://meetingwatch.org/ma/danvers/select-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #DanversMA
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dismissed community concerns regarding business engagement
Downtown business owners continue to report being excluded from communications regarding major streetscape projects. Despite these concerns, the Town Manager attributed the gap to email bouncebacks. Business owners deserve a... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/danvers/select-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #DanversMA
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long-term impact of housing decisions
The Danvers Housing Production Plan is a "moving target." As the town discusses senior and affordable housing strategies, the board must ensure these long-term zoning changes are driven by data, not just speed. #Danvers #Housing https://meetingwatch.org/ma/danvers/select-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #DanversMA
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What is happening behind the scenes in Danvers? The May 19 Select Board meeting revealed growing tensions regarding how our town is managed—from alcohol sales on school grounds to the exclusion of downtown businesses. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #DanversMA
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First: A split vote. The Board approved a one-day liquor license for a retirement party at Essex Northshore Agricultural and Technical School. Member Bennett voted NO, arguing against the sale of alcohol on school property. 🏫🍷
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Second: Downtown businesses feel ignored. Despite paying commercial taxes, owners report being left out of the loop on downtown streetscape projects. The Town Manager cited email errors, but the lack of direct engagement remains a major concern.
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Finally: The Housing Production Plan is moving forward. With significant implications for senior housing and town demographics, residents need to stay engaged to ensure these land-use decisions are transparent and evidence-based. #Danvers https://meetingwatch.org/ma/danvers/select-board/2026-05-19/
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During the May 19 Select Board meeting, several issues surfaced that highlight a disconnect between town administration and the community. First, the board held a split vote (5-1) regarding a one-day wine and malt license for an event at Essex Tech. While the majority approved the license for a retirement party, Member Bennett voted against it, raising a principled objection to the sale of alcohol on school property. Second, the meeting highlighted ongoing frustrations from our downtown business community. Business owners continue to report that they are being excluded from critical communications regarding the downtown streetscape project. While the Town Manager suggested that email bouncebacks might be to blame, the recurring issue of business owners feeling unheard regarding projects that directly affect their livelihoods needs a more permanent solution than just verifying email lists. As the town moves forward with the Housing Production Plan—a high-stakes initiative that will reshape Danvers through zoning and land-use changes—residents should remain vigilant to ensure these decisions are made with full transparency and community input. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/danvers/select-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #DanversMA