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Danvers committee narrows residency rule for town manager after extended debate

Finance Committee, Town of Danvers · January 16, 2026
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Summary

After extensive public comment and committee questions, Finance Committee amended the draft Town Manager Act so the manager need not be a Danvers resident at appointment but must be resident of the Commonwealth during the term; the committee advanced the revised article to town meeting.

The Finance Committee devoted major attention to a proposal that would change the Town Manager residency requirement.

The review committee had recommended an affirmative sentence stating the town manager "shall not be required to be a resident of the town," arguing a residency requirement limited the hiring pool. That…

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