The Select Board meeting in Danvers on April 1, 2025, focused on several key topics, including school transportation needs and infrastructure improvements.

Town Engineer Stephen King reported on the status of school buses, noting that the town plans to replace one school bus this year as part of a ten-year rotation. Last year, the decision was made to acquire two passenger vans instead of a bus due to long lead times and changing needs from the school department. King emphasized the flexibility in the transportation plan, allowing for adjustments based on the school’s requirements.

In addition to school transportation, the meeting addressed Article 11, which proposed $225,000 in free cash for pavement management and sidewalk improvements. This funding will support various infrastructure projects, including parking lots and curbing.

King also presented Articles 12 and 13, which pertain to the acceptance of new public ways. The articles would allow the town to adopt several streets, including Chatham Lane and Colin Toney Road, as public ways. King clarified that developers are responsible for the initial street layouts and that the process of adopting these streets typically takes two to three years, involving inspections to ensure compliance with town regulations.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the town's commitment to maintaining and improving its transportation and infrastructure systems, ensuring they meet the needs of the community.