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Kids corral bike skills in Danvers Kiwanis Bike Safety Rodeo With sunshine, warm temperatures and a cloudless sky, the Danvers Kiwanis Club couldn’t have asked for a better Saturday than May 12 for its annual Bike Safety Rodeo. — Wicked Local Danvers Danvers resident to give commencement address at Salem StateDanvers native Julianna Andrews, better known as “Anna” has the same gumption and positive attitude as her namesake, Julia Andrews. “My mother was a huge “Sound of Music” fan,” Andrews explains. — Wicked Local Danvers Former Danvers softball star Ashley Burnham chosen CAA Player of the Year at James Madison againFour years ago, Ashley Burnham was an accomplished All-Star on the Danvers High School softball team. Her athletic ability caught the eye of scouts near and far, and eventually she proudly made the announcement that James Madison University in Harrisburg, Va. was her college choice. — Wicked Local Danvers Winter warm-up for the spring for the Boston Azzurri soccer teamThe U-10A Boston Azzurri girls soccer club team, consisting of players from Saugus, Salem, Peabody and Lynnfield, came in second in the Danvers Indoor Winter Soccer League. Shown celebrating their winning season, from left, front row, Isabella Visone (Lynnfield), Alexis Nickole (Saugus), Tori Morelli (Lynnfield), Olivia Scarpa (Melrose), Alexis Brown (Lynnfield), Jessica Carter (Saugus) and Olivia Garvey ( — Wicked Local Melrose Danvers Police Chief requests public hearing for questionable downtown shopThe Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 15. Here are a few of the topics that were discussed that evening: — Wicked Local Danvers
Mega-voke in Danvers breaks ground after decades of planningAfter decades of discussion and planning, the vision of merging the region’s two vocational high schools has finally become a reality. On Wednesday, May 9, a massive crowd of state and local officials, voke students, school committee members and administrators from multiple communities gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new $133.7 million regional vocational school in Danvers. — Wicked Local Danvers Highlights from the Middleton Police log week of April 30April 30 7:39 a.m. Suspicious activity reported on Lake Street. 11:48 a.m. Shoplifting reported on South Main Street. 1:15 p.m. Motor vehicle accident reported on Rte. 114 in Danvers. 12:20 p.m. Solicitors registered at police station. 2:16 p.m. Solicitor for Comcast registered at police station. 3:26 p.m. Suspicious activity reported on Gregory Street. 3:25 p.m. Harassment reported on North Main Street. — Wicked Local Middleton Comedy for Canines at Onion Town Grill on March 9Danvers Dog Park Comedy Night featuring Jim Lauletta, Paul Nardizzi, Dave Rattigan at Onion Town Grill, 175 Water St. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $25. For tickets, contact Carla King at 978-884-4866 or carla.king@comcast.net. For information, go to scampscomedy.com. Wheelchair accessible. — Wicked Local Wakefield Seize the day - fun things to do in Danvers Saturday!Seize the day - fun things to do in Danvers Saturday! — Wicked Local Danvers Circling The Square (Danvers - May 10)Column by beloved local writer Myrna Fearer. — Wicked Local Danvers
Rail Trail proposed in MiddletonBorders to Boston rail trails have been popping up all over the North Andover Town line on Sharpners Pond Road and runs southeasterly to the Danvers Town line behind the Essex Agricultural School. The trail, which would extend for approximately five miles, is on property owned by various parties including the National Grid Corporation and town of Danvers. — Wicked Local Middleton Student at St. John's Prep in Danvers in trouble for racist tweet following Bruins gameThe owner of a popular Sandwich shop in Danvers was as shocked as everyone else to find out that one of his employees -- a 17-year-old student who lives in Beverly and attends St. John’s Prep in Danvers -- was among the angry Bruins fans who tweeted racists remarks following the Washington Capitals win over the defending Stanley Cup champs Wednesday night in overtime. — Wicked Local Beverly More News
