Politics & Government
Danvers Rolls Out New Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
A Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection grant is funding the stations at Danvers High, Endcott Park and the Page Street lot.
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DANVERS, MA — Danvers residents with electric vehicles will have new charging options with the help of a state Department of Environmental Protection grant.
Danvers officials said the locations for the charging stations were chosen "to offer maximum convenience and coverage" with new stations installed at the Page Street public parking lot downtown, at Danvers High School next to the tennis courts, and at Endicott Park.
Users can download and utilize the ChargePoint app to find the exact locations of all charging stations in Danvers.
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"We are proud to enhance our community's infrastructure with these new EV charging stations," said Clint Allen, Acting Utility Director of Danvers Electric. "This project is part of our ongoing efforts to support sustainable practices and reduce our carbon footprint.
"We are taking a significant step towards a greener future by making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their electric vehicles."
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More information on the charging stations and other sustainability initiatives can be found here.
(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)
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