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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Danvers Resident Named Bridgewell Senior VP of Operations

Also, don't miss The Meditations on the Danvers Patch calendar

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Hello Danvers! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Danvers resident steps into top leadership role at Bridgewell
  • Danvers-based Essex Tech reports lowest per-pupil cost among state voc-techs
  • Help Danvers students by filling a police cruiser with supplies

Also on today's calendar: The Meditations and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with peeks of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Danvers Resident Named Bridgewell Senior VP of Operations (patch.com) — Danvers readers may be interested to know that resident Joanna Huntington has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations at Bridgewell, a major human services nonprofit serving northeastern Massachusetts. With more than 25 years of behavioral health and recovery experience, she will now oversee operational divisions, support program leaders, and help guide strategic priorities that affect services across the region.
   

2. Essex Tech Touts Lowest Per-Pupil Cost Among MA Vocational Schools (patch.com) — Residents in Danvers can take pride in Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School reporting the lowest per-pupil cost among Massachusetts agricultural and vocational schools, based on FY25 state data. School leaders say they're carefully managing expenses while still offering strong academic, agricultural, and technical programs, and pledge to keep Danvers-area communities informed about how education dollars are spent.
   

3. Danvers Police To Host 'Fill The Cruiser' School Supply Drive (patch.com) — Families in Danvers have a chance to support local students as Danvers police host a Fill the Cruiser school supply drive at the Staples on Independence Way on Sept. 3. Shoppers can buy a pre-packed bag of supplies in the store and donate it directly at the cruiser between 3 and 7 p.m., helping kids start the school year prepared.
   

4. Danvers Police To Host Annual D.A.R.E. Golf Tournament At Ferncroft CC (patch.com) — Danvers residents can hit the links on Sept. 14 to support the Police Department's D.A.R.E. program at Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton. The annual tournament raises money for youth education initiatives and offers golf, lunch, raffles, and sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and individuals. Registration is open now for single golfers, foursomes, and multiple sponsor levels.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Essex County Habitat for Humanity Welcomes Kevin Moore as New Executive Director —Sally Hunter Read on Patch
  • Heritage Films Theater, Danvers —Dan Tremblay Read on Patch
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Patrol Access Control in Danvers. Apply here.
  • Expeditors International of Washington posted a job opening for Air Export Billing and Compliance Agent in Peabody. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danvers here.

Ok Danvers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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