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Citizens Academy grads honored; Swamp Walk restoration fundraising underway; board reappoints Rodney Connolly
Summary
The Select Board recognized 17 graduates of the Town of Danvers Citizens Academy, heard an update and a $500 donation pledge for the Swamp Walk restoration, and approved the reappointment of Rodney Connolly to the retirement board.
Assistant Town Manager Jen Braker presented highlights of the Town of Danvers Citizens Academy, a 10-week program that accepts residents for a behind-the-scenes look at municipal functions. Braker said 20 people were accepted this year and 17 graduated; sessions included finance, fire, DPW, planning, police, library, senior services, public health, electric/IT and schools. Graduates were called up and certificates distributed, and participants and staff were invited for a group photograph.
George Saludo told the board that Swamp Walk restoration will be led by volunteers with a material-funding goal of $15,000 and that the Danvers Rail Trail website has an online path for donations. Saludo presented a $500 check and was thanked by the chair and town manager, who clarified that Friends of the Rail Trail is the smoother vehicle for donation management and that the rail-trail will coordinate gift receipts.
Separately, the board considered the reappointment of Rodney Connolly to the retirement board. A motion to reappoint Connolly was moved, seconded and approved during the meeting.
