Town of Danvers
Government AdministrationMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
The Town of Danvers is a municipal government entity serving a residential community in southwest Essex County, Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1752, it spans about 13.3 square miles and serves roughly 27,000 residents. The town's activity concentrates along Routes 1, 114 and 128 and Interstate 95, with downtown Danvers hosting retail and dining, and it offers open spaces such as a marina, Endicott Park, and a 4.3-mile rail trail linking schools, downtown, parks, and neighboring towns. As a local government, Danvers provides municipal services to residents and businesses and maintains a mid-sized workforce. A recent development is the 2026 curbside food waste collection pilot program launched by the Danvers Police, open to up to 1,000 households.