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Danvers Rail Trail Launches Mileage Marker Program

Danvers residents and businesses came together on Jan. 7 to launch a new fundraising initiative for the town's Rail Trail.

On Saturday, Jan. 7, the Danvers Rail Trail Advisory Committee formally launched a new fundraising effort designed to improve and enhance the town's .

Mileage markers were installed along the length of the trail, and are being sponsored by groups, businesses or individuals and families, with all funds raised being dedicated to trail enhancements. An blue-and-white decal on each marker features the sponsor’s name, logo and/or dedication message. 

At the Mileage Marker launch, two large contributors, and , both helped to install the marker decals, and thanked donors for their generosity.

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Last summer, the Danvers Kiwanis were the , and Mead Web Design and Computing donated $3,500 worth of web design services to date by creating and maintaining www.danversrailtrail.org. Mead also hosts a Facebook page for the trail.

The donors invited to the launch included the , the Computer Tutor, , , and Ned Jackson Photography. 

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Seven individuals and families have also stepped forward to sponsor a marker:  the Rockett, Anderson, Cilley-Bouchard, Curtis and Lincicum families, Christine St. Hilaire, and the Leo Cidzik family. 

How to get involved:

For more information about participating in the mileage marker program, contact Laura Cilley at lauracilley79@gmail.com

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