Gas Prices Surge More Than 30 Cents in a Month; Are you Driving Less?

The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline has gone from $3.43 to $3.74 in Danvers over the past month.

Gas prices in Danvers continue their upward march, with prices reaching the highest point ever in February and up more than a quarter in the past month. AAA Southern New England said its survey of prices in Massachusetts on Monday found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.72 per gallon, four cents higher than a week ago and up 31 cents over the past month. On Monday, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Danvers was $3.74, also up 31 cents from a month ago, according to AAA. The national average for self serve unleaded of $3.73 and a year ago at this time the Massachusetts average price was $3.60. The least expensive gallon of gas on Monday was being sold at Costco on Route 1 for $3.61, but that is only for members. Stop …

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Budd

4:35 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Oh yeah I noticed that Jennifer I hate that. Especially on Centre St, and some parts have no sidewalks. And I live off route 114 more near Middleton, there are no sidewalks at all! It would be nice to have sidewalks on 114 but that will probably never happen. People drive too fast its crazy. My friend use to bike on 114, he got hit by cars a couple times. Most people just don't care if your …   more ›

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5 Things To Know on Dec. 28: Get a Gallon of Gas for $3.35

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Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Friday, Dec. 28. 1. Sun: The sun is expected to return to the sky on Friday, with the forecast calling for high temperatures in the mid-30s and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour. 2. Gas: The least expensive gallon of gas in Danvers on Thursday was $3.35 for regular at several gas stations, including Gulf Express on Andover Street (Route 114) and Newbury Street (Route 1), Stop and Shop on Route 1 and A.L. Prime at Holten and Prime streets. 3. Trash: Do not forget, trash pickup continues to be delayed by a day this week. Trash pickup on Friday morning is for residents who …

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5 Things To Know on Dec. 11: Business Community Christmas Party

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Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Wednesday, Aug. 8. 1. Muggier: It is expected to get muggier on Wednesday after two absolutely perfect days to start the week. The skies will be sunny and temperatures will get well into the 80s. 2. Parade: The annual parade for summer playground participants is on Wednesday evening. It kicks off at 6 p.m. at Plains Park and makes its way through downtown. 3. Concert: Britannica comes to Danvers on Wednesday night and brings its British rock to the summer concert series. The band plays everything from the Beatles and Moody Blues to the Rolling Stones and The Who. The concert …

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