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Danvers planning office advances housing production plan work; staff reports multiple ADU inquiries and seven ADU/relative‑housing applications

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Summary

Planning staff said they are finalizing a consultant‑prepared housing production plan and reported seven ADU inquiries/applications under the new state ADU law, with four meeting requirements to proceed.

The Town of Danvers planning office told the Planning Board it is finalizing a housing production plan with a consultant and expects to bring a draft for review in late summer or early fall. The consultant will deliver a full plan document — described by staff as a 30–50 page report — intended to be a finished deliverable the board can act on.

Principal Planner Josh Morris said the consultant (staff recalled a name but did not confirm in the meeting) will produce the plan as a deliverable rather than leaving the synthesis solely to town staff. The plan will be posted and updated on the town website when drafts are available.

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