Select Board — June 2, 2026
The meeting was professional and largely celebratory, focusing on donations, memorial projects, and routine licensing approvals.
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At the June 2 Select Board meeting, several routine but impactful decisions were made regarding local business licensing and public access.
Regarding local hospitality, the board approved the transfer of the Sonesta Select liquor license to CRM Hospitality, LLC. After questioning the owners regarding management presence and hours, the board included a specific stipulation: alcohol sales in the market/convenience store area are restricted to the hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
On the topic of traffic, the board approved a street closure application for Park Street on June 14 for a service held by Lyons Funeral Home. Recognizing the potential for congestion, a board member raised concerns about traffic flow on Bavaro Pass. In response, the board approved the closure only with the requirement that the applicant works with the police department to manage one-way traffic during the closure.
Additionally, the Town Manager reminded residents that Level 5 water restrictions remain in effect. Please continue to follow all conservation guidelines to ensure community resource stability.
Public impact
Changes to alcohol availability and hours of operation at a local hospitality site.
The transfer was approved with a stipulation that market sales are limited to the hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Level five water restrictions currently in effect.
The board received the report.
Topics discussed
The board discussed a public hearing regarding utility work on Maple Street, specifically requesting minimum tree trimming.
The board closed the public hearing and approved the utility work permit.
The board considered the reappointment of Karen to the Human Rights and Inclusion Committee.
The board voted to reappoint Karen to the HRIC.
The board reviewed a request to accept a gift from Danvers High School DECA students for a Purple Heart memorial.
The board approved the acceptance of the gift, including a request for a formal letter of thanks to the donors.
The Town Manager will send updated drawings regarding the memorial's placement.
The board considered two separate donations for Endicott Park: one from the Friends of Endicott Park and one for a memorial bench.
The board approved both sets of donations, including formal letters of thanks.
A revisit of a public hearing regarding a change of category for an all-alcoholic beverage license for Panini Pizzeria.
The board closed the public hearing and accepted the application as re-presented.
Application for a street closure on Park Street for a celebration of life service.
The board approved the closure, with the added stipulation to work with police regarding one-way traffic on Bavaro Pass.
Two applications for one-day wine and malt beverage licenses: one for a Rotary Club bocce tournament and one for a summer concert series.
Both applications were approved.
Transfer of an all-alcoholic beverage license to CRM Hospitality, LLC for Sonesta Select.
The board approved the transfer with the stipulation that market sales occur from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Application for a livery license for one vehicle for reservation-based transportation.
The board approved the application.
The Town Manager provided several administrative and community updates.
The board received the reports.
The Town Manager will post the Town Accountant job description; the town will conduct interviews in July; the Town Manager will follow up on land use summit agenda questions.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Lyons Funeral Home Street Closure
Split votes
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
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