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🌱 Patch AM: How does RCA’s $2M settlement connect back to its Danvers facility?
Coming up on the Danvers Patch calendar: Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Hello Danvers! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How does RCA’s $2M settlement connect back to its Danvers facility?
- Which Danvers striker just earned a spot in a New England all-star game?
Also on today's calendar: Pancake Breakfast with Santa and 23 more events.
Find out what's happening in Danversfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Danversfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 36 and low of 26 degrees.
- Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", temps: high: 31, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Cold, with a high of 28 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Recovery Centers of America Will Pay $2M to Settle Claims of Fraud, Unlawful Drug Dispensing (bhbusiness.com) — Recovery Centers of America, which previously halted admissions at its Danvers facility after safety concerns and two patient deaths, will pay $2 million to settle federal allegations over drug dispensing and billing practices. The settlement covers historical issues at Danvers and other locations, with RCA denying wrongdoing but saying it wants to avoid prolonged litigation and focus on patient care.
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• Women's Soccer's Pszenny Selected to 2025 NEWISA Senior Bowl (wpi.edu) — A Danvers native, WPI striker Reese Pszenny, has capped her college career with a spot in the 2025 NEWISA Senior Bowl, a showcase for top New England players. She was one of 28 Division III selections, starting 18 games this fall and helping WPI reach the NEWMAC semifinals.
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📸 Around Danvers
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Danvers
★ Featured events ★
- Pancake Breakfast with Santa
705 Hale St, Beverly
8:00 am - The Michael Havens Christmas Toy Drive is Alive and well in Marblehead
123 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA, 01945,
9:00 am - Holly-Day Fun Craft Fair
12 Cheever St, Danvers
10:00 am - Ghost Ship Market presents the Salem Yule Marketplace
32 Derby Square, Salem
11:00 am - The Johnny Ray Band at The Beacon this Saturday night
The Beacon Restaurant and Bar, 123 Pleasant St, Marblehead
6:00 pm - A Yuletide Sojourn: The Paul Madore Chorale Presents Seasonal Concert
First Parish Church, 10 Central St., Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944,
7:00 pm - Tribute to Elvis –Christmas Special
Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
8:00 pm - Holidays & Wintertide - A Night of Christmas & Winter Music
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - Living in the Light Celebration
First Spiritualist Church of Salem, 34 Warren St, Salem
3:00 pm - They Spynz - Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut - FREE SHOW
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
7:00 pm - BrassFed Nation Holiday Bash
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm - A Holiday Homecoming with Jon Butcher & Diane Blue
Off Cabot Comedy, Music & More ,
9:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Abraxas - Santana Tribute
Larcom Theatre , 13 Wallis St , Beverly
8:00 pm - Don't Stop Believin' Karaoke with DJ Lou
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar , 177 Main St , Gloucester
8:00 pm - Food Donation Drive
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
9:00 am - Health Fair-Feria de Salud
0 Elliott Pl , Peabody
3:00 pm - Ghost Ship Market presents the Salem Yule Marketplace
32 Derby Square , Salem
11:00 am - Food Donation Drive
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
1:00 pm - ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Class & Exam
Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel , 50 Dayton St , Danvers
8:00 am - Ghost Stories of New England
SATV Conference Room, 285 Derby Street, Salem, Ma
12:00 pm - 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 - Zoom Program: Decked Out for the Holidays
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan St , Danvers
7:00 pm - Acoustic Musicians Gathering-Public invited to join in
Danvers Historical Society , 11 Page St , Danvers
11:30 am - SANTA / Grinch Skate
Essex Sports Center , 15 Manning Ave , Middleton
1:50 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Danvers Skater Will Perform at National Send-Off Showcase on December 18th —Courtney Megliola Read on Patch
- Lost dog in Lynn anyone know an owner searching for their lost dog?
The original Link attached from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17biSkxcew/?mibextid=wwXIfr (Nextdoor SJP Area) - A working fire at a metal fabrication shop on Electronics Avenue in Danvers, MA, has been reported, with a Tier 1 hazmat response requested for chemicals in close proximity to the fire and no injuries reported.
5:19AM on Dec 11: Fire reported at a metal fabrication shop on Electronics Ave in Danvers, MA. (Nextdoor )
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Danvers. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Danvers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danvers here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peabody
- Peabody Downtown Parking Free Through New Year's Day Weekend (patch.com)
Topsfield
- Ipswich, Rowley, Topsfield and Georgetown students on Bishop Fenwick's honor roll (thelocalnews.news)
- North Shore property sales, Nov. 3 – Dec. 7, 2025 (thelocalnews.news)
Beverly
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