Students, DA and Cell Company Tell High Schoolers 'It Can Wait'

DanversCARES and the Danvers High School chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions spent 45 minutes on Wednesday reminding students about the dangers of texting while driving.

For years, issues such as drunk driving and substance abuse have threatened the health and safety of high school students. But in recent years, a new danger has emerged – texting while driving. And on Wednesday, student leaders plus the district attorney and police chief all told juniors and seniors at Danvers High School about the dangers created by texting and driving. For years, issues such as drunk driving and substance abuse have threatened the health and safety of high school students. But in recent years, a new danger has emerged – texting while driving. And on Wednesday, student leaders plus the district attorney and police chief all told juniors and seniors at Danvers High School about the dangers created by texting and driving. …

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5 Things To Know Today in Danvers: Sept. 18

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

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 Tuesday, Sept. 18. 1. Wet: By Tuesday evening, a rainstorm with gusty winds is expected to move in. Before that, it will be cloudy with temperatures in the 70s with a chance of a shower. 2. Class of ‘77: Tuesday is the deadline to mail in payments for the Danvers High School Class of 1977 reunion events scheduled for Sept. 28 and 29. There’s an event on Sept. from 7 p.m. – midnight at the Village Green and on Saturday, Sept. 29 there will be a luncheon from 1– 4:30 p.m. at the Danversport Yacht Club. The total cost is $35 for one event or $65 for both and checks should be …

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