The One With My First DHC Board Meeting

 

 

This past month, I decided to fulfill my role as a Civics Teacher and take it to a new dimension. I decided to take part in a civic role in Danvers.

I joined that DHC - or Danvers Historical Commission. It is something that I had considered doing the past few years and because of some changes, they needed new members. And, I was excited to be a part of it.

Our first meeting was held in the Toomey Room at Town Hall. It is a pretty schnazzy room....but I found out we do not meet there regularly. Still, it was a neat way to join the board.

I learned a lot about the town and how it works in just the first meeting. We also got to approve a project and work on some other projects as well. All and all it was a good first meeting. I am glad I joined.

The One With Town Wide Open House

This past week as the annual townwide open house. It was a blast. It was the first time we were able to go the entire time from 4:00 to 7:00 and was quite memorable.

Here are a few highlights:

• The Electric Company had rides in the bucket truck. Bri and Kiff looked great in that. They also had a chance for people to make cookies. Yum! The cookies tasted awesome.

• Town Hall is where the Police Department was stationed because their actual station is being renovated. There were a few cars to tour, great hot dog and chips that we ate (for a quick supper), and a dunk tank...where Bri and Kiff were able to dunk someone. We grabbed some popcorn and headed by trolley to the next stop.

• The trolley ride was packed, but nice. It was longer than most because Endicott Park was added as a stop.

• Endicott was fun. They had apple cider and cider sugar donuts (which tasted great!!!). There, Bri and Kiff decorated a pumpkin and grabbed a mini pumpkin).

• Our final stop was the Fire Department. Kiff dressed in full gear, including a 40 pound pack on his back. It looked great. Then, they went through the obstacle course.

Finally, it was 7:00 and time to go home! All an all, it was a fabulous experience. And a great open house.