5 Things To Start the Day, May 9

Welcome to 5 Things, your daily resource for community events, happenings in town, and little tidbits of information. Here are five things to start the day, May 9, in Danvers:

1. A big congratulations to our very own blogger, Tom Leonard, who will be receiving the at their ceremony tonight at the in Salem. Check out Leonard's posts in our Local Voices section. Congrats, Tom! 

2. The  has posted an online Community Survey for town residents and employees. All responses are anonymous and are used solely to improve the department's services. Click here to take the survey. 

3. Calling all dog lovers: The Northeast Animal Shelter is hosting a tonight at 6 p.m. If you, or someone you know would like to help homeless animals, this is a great opportunity. .  

4. Where is your favorite spot to take the kids in Danvers? Let us know in this week's . So far, is in the lead. Be sure to vote and tell us a little about your favorite in the comments. 

5. Today's Weather: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 66. 

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