Town Government
Danvers Town Departments
Finding the Right Department
Most of what residents need from the town runs through a department, not an elected official: paying a bill, pulling a permit, reporting a problem, registering to vote. Each department except the Library and the Schools reports up to the Town Manager, who appoints the department heads.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit danversma.gov. The main Town Hall line is 978-777-0001.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, and the town’s elections. Town Clerk Catherine S. Ellsworth. 1 Sylvan Street. 978-777-0001 ext. 3046. |
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| Elections | Voter registration, precincts, and early and absentee voting through the Town Clerk’s office. 978-777-0001 ext. 3046. |
| Police | Public safety. Chief James P. Lovell. 120 Ash Street. Business line 978-774-1212 on the department’s own page, 978-774-1213 in the Town’s Staff Directory. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response. Chief Brian Barry. 64 High Street. 978-774-2425. |
| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, snow plowing, and trash and recycling. Director Stephen King, P.E. 978-777-0001 ext. 3011. |
| Health | Inspections, clinics, and health complaints. Director of Public Health Frank Giacalone. 1 Sylvan Street. 978-777-0001 ext. 3095. |
| Recreation | Parks, fields, youth sports, and summer programs. Director David Mountain. 978-777-0001 ext. 3094. |
| Peabody Institute Library | Books, programs, and computers. Director Noelle Boc. 15 Sylvan Street. 978-774-0554. Part of the NOBLE network. |
| Council on Aging | The Danvers Senior Center and services for older residents, run by the town’s Senior & Social Services department. Director Matthew Mitchell. 25 Stone Street. 978-762-0208. |
| Conservation | Wetlands, ponds, and open space. The Conservation Commission, 1 Sylvan Street. 978-777-0001 ext. 3028. |
| Equity & Inclusion | The Equity and Inclusion Department and the Human Rights and Inclusion Committee (HRIC). 1 Sylvan Street. 978-777-0001. |
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MassCivics last checked this page on October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Town records: Town of Danvers, Equity & Inclusion, as of October 2026.
- Town records: Town of Danvers, Staff Directory, as of October 2026.
- Town records: Town of Danvers, Town Meeting, as of September 2026.
- Town records: Town of Danvers, Your Government, as of August 2026.