Lewes holds inaugural Community Service Day
Employees from the City of Lewes and community volunteers took part in an inaugural Community Service Day Sept. 20.
They fanned out across the city to complete projects in several locations.
Mayor Andrew Williams was among those who spruced up Great Marsh Park, clearing trails and pruning branches.
Police Lt. James Azato and HR Manager Shelby Shockley joined a crew that added new mulch to the playground, and renovated the horseshoe pits and bocce courts in George H.P. Smith Park.
Another team, which included Building Official John Robitaille, Finance Administrator Melanie McKernan and Councilwoman Amy Marasco, planted flowers and shrubs at city hall.
Councilman Tim Ritzert helped clean up Second Street, along with Sue Ann Hennessy, executive assistant to the city manager, and Barbara Curtis, vice president of the Lewes Board of Public Works.
Deputy Mayor Khalil Saliba joined the crew that cleaned mobi-mats on the beaches.
“It makes me proud that our employees have expressed interest in doing selfless work of community service to benefit our city,” said Lewes City Manager Ellen Lorraine McCabe.
Employees and volunteers ended the day with a city-sponsored lunch at American Legion Post 17.
“The day was successful and fun for all who came out to work on a variety of projects. Employees embraced the opportunity to work side by side with community members to help preserve the beautiful community where we live, work and enjoy ourselves,” Shockley said.
The city hopes to make the Community Service Day an annual event.
