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. 11

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. 11. 1. More Sun: Tuesday is forecasted to be a sunny day – another great fall-like day with temperatures in the upper 60s getting close to 70. 2. Blodgett: The Danvers Kiwanis Club will hear from District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett on Tuesday. The club meets at noon at Danversport Yacht Club and Blodgett is expected to give an update that will include some information about the recent texting and driving case that was prosecuted in May plus field questions from members. 3. Maze: The fall tradition of a corn maze at Connors Farm got going last weekend. The maze, …

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