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🌱 Patch AM: Funky NE Brunch Chain To Close Danvers Location, Seeking New North Shore Home
And check out They Spynz - Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut - FREE SHOW on the Danvers Patch calendar

Hi Danvers! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Popular Danvers brunch spot shutting its doors at month’s end
- Danvers traffic stop uncovers major crack cocaine and fentanyl haul
- Where to find Danvers’ must-see barking-dogs holiday light show
Also on today's calendar: They Spynz - Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut - FREE SHOW and 12 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Danversfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 26 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 45, low: 26.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Funky NE Brunch Chain To Close Danvers Location, Seeking New North Shore Home (patch.com) — Danvers diners will soon lose a favorite brunch spot as The Friendly Toast prepares to close its Independence Way location on Dec. 31 because of mechanical issues in the building. The restaurant, which opened in 2021, says it’s still searching for a new North Shore space, has praised the support of the Danvers community, and is offering staff bonuses and transfers to other locations.
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• Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized In Danvers Drug Trafficking Bust: Police (patch.com) — Danvers residents are learning more about a three-month drug investigation that ended with a traffic stop in town and the seizure of significant amounts of crack cocaine and fentanyl. Coordinated by Danvers and neighboring police departments, the operation led to trafficking charges against a Bronx man and, according to police, reflects ongoing efforts to curb narcotics networks and protect the community.
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• See Some Of The Best Holiday Lights Shows Across MA (patch.com) — If you’re looking for festive lights close to home, a standout display at 17 Salvatore Circle in Danvers features dozens of illuminated dogs and cats synchronized to holiday music on 106.9 FM. Patch is also collecting more reader-submitted light show tips from Danvers and nearby communities to help families plan seasonal drive-by tours.
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📸 Around Danvers
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Danvers
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★ Featured events ★
- They Spynz - Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut - FREE SHOW
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm - The Prom: Salem High Winter Musical
77 Willson St, Salem
7:30 pm - BrassFed Nation Holiday Bash
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - The Greater Salem Ballet Company presents THE NUTCRACKER!
Lynn Memorial Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn
12:00 pm - The Greater Salem Ballet Company presents THE NUTCRACKER!
Lynn Memorial Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn
4:00 pm - A Holiday Homecoming with Jon Butcher & Diane Blue
Off Cabot Comedy, Music & More ,
9:00 pm - Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 188 Elliott St, Danvers
5:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Zoom Program: Great Performers: Peggy Lee with Clint Edwards
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
7:00 pm - Getting Your Affairs in Order: Making Decisions When It Matters Most
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
7:00 pm - Zoom Program: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Marketing Plan ("Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan")
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
9:30 am - Adult Watercolor Classes
Danvers Art Association , 105 Elliott St , Danvers
9:00 am - Zoom Program: Decked Out for the Holidays
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
7:00 pm - Musicians Gathering-Acoustic Music in the Round-Public Invited
Danvers Historical Society , 11 Page St , Danvers
11:15 am - Acoustic Musicians Gathering-Public invited to join in
Danvers Historical Society , 11 Page St , Danvers
11:30 am - My Weekend Open Studio
Porter Mill , 95 Rantoul St , Beverly
12:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Danvers Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Danvers PatchAM possible:
- CRoy Plumbing and Heating LLC — (978) 979-9236
Quality Plumbing, Heating and Hot Water Heater Solutions - sadieladysecrets.com — (617) 257-3017
sadieladysecrets.com - Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church — (978) 774-3163
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi guys, there has been a black cat with white paws frequently visiting my home on walnut st in Danvers.
Always around 1am-5am and it’s making me nervous because that’s when coyotes also visit my yard. Does anyone recognize this cat? I try to put food… (Nextdoor Village Post Road)
- Michaels posted a job opening for Retail stocker in Danvers. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Customer Service Cashier in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danvers here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peabody
- See Some Of The Best Holiday Lights Shows Across MA (patch.com)
Topsfield
- Paul Spakowski obituary (thelocalnews.news)
Beverly
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-- The Patch AM Team
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