Salem Five Bank Establishes Fund for Local Victims of Marathon Bombing

The bank is providing a way to help two families with Salem connections who suffered injuries in Monday's terror attacks.

Salem Five Bank, which has two branches in Danvers, has set up funds to help two families with Salem roots that fell victim to the Monday bombing at the Boston Marathon: The Richards and the Woolfendens. Martin Richard, 8, died in Monday's bombing. His father is Bill Richard, a 1988 graduate of Salem High School. His daughter, Jane, lost a leg in the attack and his wife, Denise, also suffered serious injuries. The family lives in Dorchester. Stephen and Leo Woolfenden of Salem were also hurt in the attack. On Thursday, 3-year-old Leo was released from Children's Hospital in Boston, according to the Chicago Tribune. Leo's mom, Amber, was running the race while the child and his father, Stephen, watched. The Salem Five Charitable Foundation …

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What's Open, Closed on New Year's Day

A look at what businesses and offices are open and closed on Tuesday for New Year's Day.

Most businesses are open on New Year's Day on Tuesday, but your best bet is to call ahead. To find specific contact info for businesses in Danvers, use our Directory. Some businesses are opening late or have special hours for the holiday. Liberty Tree Mall has special hours and is open noon to 6 p.m. Liquor stores can also be open. Most bars, restaurants, convenience stores and retail stores are open and hours are at owner's discretion. Stop and Shop, for example, has regular hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Danvers Town Hall is closed. Peabody Institute Library of Danvers is closed. State and federal offices are also closed. There is no trash pickup on Tuesday. Pickup will be delayed for the rest of the week. The post office both downtown and in…

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5 Things To Know on Oct. 29: Salem Five Photo Contest Ends

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 Monday, Oct. 29. 1. Hurricane: Clearly the big news on Monday is the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Stay tuned to Danvers Patch as we keep you updated throughout the storm. 2. Closed: Many government offices are closed on Monday, in addition to the schools. A state of emergency was declared and Gov. Deval Patrick is encouraging everyone to stay home and off the road if possible. 3. Photos: Monday is the deadline to vote on the winners in the Salem Five "We Love it Hear" photo contest on its Facebook page. One of the finalists is Lisa Pelonzi of Danvers with photos of both …

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5 Things To Know on Oct. 5: Hazardous Waste Collection

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 Friday, Oct. 5. 1. Sun: At some point on Friday, the sun is expected to come out. After some dreary days this week, the sun will be welcomed. There will be a foggy start to the day but temperatures will eventually make it into the mid-70s. 2. Hazardous Waste: The Danvers Department of Public Works is hosting its annual hazardous waste collection day on Saturday. It is runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the transfer station on East Coast Road off Route 1 South. The collection is open only to Danvers residents and happens just once a year. The event is only for residential uses and …

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