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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Danvers Senior Living Community Earns LGBTQ+ Inclusion Honor

Be sure to catch Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK! on the Danvers Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Danvers? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Danvers senior community recognized for LGBTQ+ inclusive care and culture
  • Support Danvers D.A.R.E. on the course at Ferncroft CC
  • Which new state-trained firefighters will be serving Danvers residents soon?

Also on today's calendar: Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Humid with peeks of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Danvers Senior Living Community Earns LGBTQ+ Inclusion Honor (patch.com) — Residents may be interested to know that Charter Senior Living of Danvers has earned a SAGECare Credential for its work creating an inclusive, affirming environment for LGBTQ+ older adults. The community highlights staff training, person-centered care, and a culture of belonging as key parts of its approach, aiming to ensure every Danvers resident feels safe, respected and at home.
   

2. Danvers Police To Host Annual D.A.R.E. Golf Tournament At Ferncroft CC (patch.com) — Danvers residents and businesses are invited to tee off at Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton on Sept. 14 to support the Danvers Police D.A.R.E. program. The annual golf tournament raises money for youth education and outreach in Danvers, with options for individual golfers, foursomes, and multiple sponsorship levels. Registration includes 18 holes, lunch, contests, raffles, and recognition opportunities for local supporters.
   

3. Methuen Firefighter Among 30 to Graduate from Firefighting Academy (whav.net) — Danvers is among the Massachusetts communities represented in a new class of 30 firefighters graduating from the state's 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. State fire officials say the recruits completed extensive classroom and live-fire training in skills like search and rescue, pump operation, and hazardous materials response, preparing them to protect their hometowns more safely and effectively.
   

4. Middleton Electric Light Department Commissioner Ken Rollins Honored with 2026 NEPPA Person of the Year Award (publicpower.org) — A longtime public power lineman who began his career with Danvers Water and Danvers Electric has been named NEPPA's 2026 Person of the Year. The piece traces his 47 years of service, from early work in Danvers to leadership and emergency restoration deployments across New England and beyond, highlighting how his technical skill and civic commitment strengthened local municipal utilities.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Essex County Habitat for Humanity Welcomes Kevin Moore as New Executive Director —Sally Hunter Read on Patch
  • Heritage Films Theater, Danvers —Dan Tremblay Read on Patch
  • International Cars, Ltd. posted a job opening for Automotive Service Advisor- Honda North- ICL Autos in Danvers. Apply here.
  • The Guitar Center posted a job opening for GC Retail Lead Customer Service Associate Store 551 in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danvers here.

Ok Danvers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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