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And on the Danvers Patch calendar - Luciano Messenjah with Soul Rebel Project

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Hello again Danvers! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Roofer dies after fall from Briarwood Drive home roof
  • Could your Danvers home be at risk for a burst pipe?
  • Which Danvers skaters just landed on the statewide hockey leaderboards?

Also on today's calendar: Luciano Messenjah with Soul Rebel Project and 10 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 46, low: 38.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 44 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Roofer Dies After Falling From Danvers Building (patch.com) — Residents of Danvers are grappling with news that a roofer working on a house on Briarwood Drive died after falling from the roof Wednesday morning. Police and emergency crews responded quickly, but the man later died at Beverly Hospital. Authorities say he worked for a Salem, New Hampshire roofing company and have not yet released his identity.
   

2. Breaking: Hot Water Pipe Burst Causes Water Damage in Danvers Garage (thelegaladvocate.com) — Fire crews were called to 2 LeBlanc Drive in Danvers on Wednesday afternoon after a hot water pipe burst in a garage, flooding the property but causing no injuries. Officials are investigating the cause and urging nearby homeowners to inspect plumbing, especially in winter, to avoid similar damage and potential insurance or repair headaches.
   

3. A new No. 1 hockey team stumbles, plus milestones, stats, and takeaways from an action-packed Wednesday (bostonglobe.com) — Massachusetts high school athletes racked up big milestones Wednesday, including standout hockey and basketball performances. Danvers is on the scoresheet, with Cooper Dunham listed among multi-goal scorers and Beverly/Danvers co-op player Asuka Keough among the assist leaders, giving local fans plenty to cheer about in this busy midweek slate.
   

4. Relic Of Bygone Era Soon To Disappear For Good In Salem (patch.com) — Salem is phasing out its old street fire alarm call boxes by June 1, shifting residents fully to 911 and other modern reporting methods. While the change is specific to Salem, Danvers readers may care because the Patch editor covering this story also covers Danvers and similar public-safety upgrades could follow nearby.
   

5. 105-Year-Old Massachusetts Veteran Believed to Be Nation's Oldest Marine (military.com) — Friends from nearby Danvers helped turn 105-year-old Marine veteran Louis Tanzer’s Beverly birthday into a nationwide card shower, with more than 1,000 greetings arriving from across the country. The Peabody-born World War II vet, believed to be the nation’s oldest living Marine, celebrated with local officials, veterans groups, and even recognition from the New England Patriots and national organizations.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • GriefShare Grief Support Group
    No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the… (Nextdoor East Danvers)
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