A Year In Review: Danvers Patch

DANVERS, MA – Take a look at some of the things that happened this year before saying goodbye to 2016. From new restaurants to Olympic connections, here are some of the most-read stories this year.

Dog Casts His Vote in Danvers Election: The election live blog kicked off this year when Earle – a local service dog – cast an absentee ballot. People said pollgoers were polite, and most voters were happy to get it over with.

Topsfield's Abbey D'Agostino Shows Sportsmanship in Olympic 5K: All eyes went to Olympic athlete and North Shore neighbor Abbey D'Agostino when she helped a fellow athlete up during a 5,000 meter qualifying heat.

Ritzer Family Seeks Answers in Lawsuit Against Danvers: Close to the third anniversary of Colleen Ritzer's murder, her family filed a lawsuit against the town of Danvers, Danvers Public Schools, and others, seeking an answer to the question, how did this happen?

Danvers Couple Indicted on Drug Trafficking Charges: Several people were indicted on charges of running a drug ring on the North Shore, distributing heroin and fentanyl.

Original Beastie Boys Member Dies in Danvers Hospice: A founding member of the Beastie Boys, credited with coming up with the group's name, died this summer at age 52.

Happy New Year, Danvers.