Downtown Danvers Business to Face Public Hearing

Danvers Coin, Jewelry and Estate Buyers in Danvers Square will face a public hearing in June, for allegedly violating town bylaws.

The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to hold a public hearing at their next meeting to decide if the Danvers Coin, Jewelry and Estate Buyers should have its license suspended, revoked, or limited.  Danvers Police Chief Neil Ouellette briefed the board at Tuesday night's meeting, stating the police department had found several problems when observing the Danvers Square establishment's system. Through investigation by Detective Robert Sullivan, Ouellette said the department learned that, in many instances, the description of the property taken in was very vague and not properply detailed. "As a result of that, [Sullivan] was unable to clarify if some of the jewelry was stolen," Ouellette said. Further investigation into the vaguely …

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5 Items, 5 Grocery Stores: Who's Cheapest?

A comparison of local grocery store prices at Market Basket, Trader Joe's, McKinnon's, Shaw's, and Stop and Shop.

Where do you get your groceries? In our new grocery comparison, we're taking a look around Danvers' local grocery stores to find the best prices. This week we're looking at five items, from five grocery stores in and around Danvers.  Grocery specials this week are valid until Saturday, May 19. For Shaws and Stop and Shop specials, shoppers must have a store card.  Heinz Ketchup  (20 oz)  *Trader Joes brand items. 

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Best Of Patch Readers' Choice Danvers 2012

POLL: The Best Liquor Store in Danvers

Vote by taking our poll and by clicking on the directory link and writing a short review.

Are you loyal to a certain liquor store in Danvers?  In this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice, we want to know where is the best liquor store in town? Here is a list of stores in town. If we've missed one, please let us know in the comments and we will add them to the poll. Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey.  To review a liquor store, click on its name in the list above, and add your rating and review.

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Business Spotlight

Daily Harvest Cafe To Open Second Location in Danvers

Daily Harvest Cafe owner Brittany Raesley announced this week via Facebook her plans to open a second cafe.

Daily Harvest Cafe fans expressed their excitement on Facebook after the announcement made on the Daily Harvest Facebook Page this week put an end to speculation, and confirmed what insiders had been whispering about for some time: Daily Harvest Cafe is opening a second branch at Cherry Hill Office Park. The new cafe will have a larger dining room, an area for comfy seating and outdoor seating, according to Beth Desmond, who has worked closely with owner Brittany Raesly since the original cafe opened in 2007.  Perhaps most importantly, the new space will accommodate the cafe’s growing catering demands. “We do a lot of catering at Cherry Hill, so the location makes a lot of sense,” she explained. “There will be a spot for meetings, so …

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House Hunt

6 Open Houses This Weekend in Danvers

A look at Danvers real estate open houses this weekend.

Welcome to House Hunt, our weekly look at the homes for sale in Danvers hosting open houses. This weekend there are 6 open houses listed. If you know of another open house, we encourage you to upload a photo and let us know the description of the home for sale in the comments. Sq. Ft. 152 Water St. Riverbank (17 condos)

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Lorraine Roy Owner Recognized for Charitable Giving

Hennessey is receiving the 2012 Exemplary Philanthropy Award.

Jeanne Hennessey, owner of Lorraine Roy Designer Collections in Danvers, is being recognized by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America for her outstanding charitable initiatives at their annual event on May 19th at the Boston Marriott Newton. Hennessey, who raised $50,000 for the HDSA by hosting “A Night at the Bellagio” charity fashion show in 2010, will be receiving the 2012 Exemplary Philanthropy Award.  “I’m very honored and humbled to be receiving this recognition,” says Hennessey. “I didn’t do it alone; the support I got from the community was incredible and played a huge role in our success. I was thrilled to give to a cause that is so close to my heart.” The New Orleans Gala will feature a jazz quintet, Cajun menu, Mardi Gras …

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Business Spotlight

Revival Fashion Consignment: the Latest Addition To Danvers Square

Gina Sabbagh is the new business owner of Revival, the latest new shop to bring high fashion to Danvers Square.

  The sleek window display at Revival Fashion Consignment on Elm Street has been drawing attention since its Grand Opening in April. Customers are treated with an ever-changing assortment of eye-candy, from last week’s collection of cerulean and turquoise tones, to this week’s display of classic black and whites. Owner Gina Sabbagh couldn’t believe that without formal advertising, the opening was still a huge success. “I thought I’d open the doors, hope for the best- maybe still be able to move things around and continue setting things up, but we had a really great turnout,” she said. Perhaps because "you never get a second chance to make a first impression," Sabbagh, has changed her window display more than eight times in one month, …

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House Hunt

19 Open Houses in Danvers This Weekend

A look at Danvers real estate open houses this weekend.

Welcome to House Hunt, our weekly look at the homes for sale in Danvers hosting open houses. This weekend there are 19 open houses listed. If you know of another open house, we encourage you to upload a photo and let us know the description of the home for sale in the comments.

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Each Peach Cafe To Close Its Doors May 16

The cafe opened in May 2011.

Each Peach Cafe, an organic cafe located in the Centre Street Plaza on Route 1, announced it will be closing its doors on May 16. Owner Augusta Barstow announced the news on the cafe's Facebook page: It's the final curtain call for Each Peach Cafe. What an incredible journey. Opening last May with my dear friend Lori, and all of the amazing new friends I've had the privilege of making over the past year; I am truly blessed. I love this oasis we, you and I, created on Route 1 for awhile. I want to express a tremendous thank you to all of the Each Peach customers, suppliers, friends and family. Closing yes, but never forgotten! Starting tomorrow, May 3rd, everything in the cafe will be priced to sell - food, products, even furniture! Come …

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