How Would Danvers Spend The $1.5 Billion Powerball Jackpot?

While the odds of winning the largest Powerball jackpot ever are beyond slim to none, Patch still encourages our readers to dream.

Several $1 million prizes have been claimed so far, but the $1.5 billion grand prize continues to grow accruing $2 million more since Monday.

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According to the official Powerball website, players must match all five white balls (in no order) and the red Powerball in order to claim it all. The winning numbers will be pulled Wednesday, January 13 at 10:59 p.m. If you’re thinking of playing, tickets sales cut off 59 minutes before the drawing.

We asked our readers on Facebook how they would give back to Danvers if they struck gold. Here’s what your neighbors said:

• “I would get Danvers the hockey rink it needs, and call it St. Pierre Arena. (named after Duke St. Pierre)“
• “Is there a fund for the Meadows somewhere? Because if not I’d create one for improving the winter activities there. And get the dog park fully funded!”
• “Donation to raze the Liberty Tree Mall so that we can have a Lynnfield Marketplace type shopping outlet”

How would you spend the largest grand prize ever? Would you give back to your town? Tell us in the comments below or on our Facebook page.