Morning Journal/Mary Ann Greier
Salem’s new at large councilman, Robert Merry, takes the oath administered by Salem Mayor John Berlin while his wife, Susan, holds the Bible. City council selected Merry last week to fill the unexpired term of former councilman Sal Salvino. Merry said he was pleased that council chose him and added, “I hope during my tenure I can serve the citizens of Salem to the best of my ability.” He was resigning his post on the city Planning Commission, which the mayor will have to fill. Berlin said he already has some possible candidates in mind that he will be calling. Merry’s first meeting on council will be tonight.
Apr 20, 2021
Salem’s new At Large Councilman Robert Merry takes the oath administered by Salem Mayor John Berlin while his wife, Susan, holds the Bible. City council selected Merry last week to fill the unexpired term of former councilman Sal Salvino. Merry said he was pleased that council chose him and added “I hope during my tenure I can serve the citizens of Salem to the best of my ability.” He was resigning his post on the city Planning Commission, which the mayor will have to fill. Berlin said he already has some possible candidates in mind. Merry’s first meeting on council will be tonight. (Salem News photo by Mary Ann Greier)
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The city parks department is exploring the idea of becoming a Bee City USA to promote pollinator gardens and possibly provide educational programs about bees.
City Parks Commission members want to know more, though, about the benefits of being a Bee City USA.
Commission Chair John Panezott said he knows the importance of bees, but if the commission is going to pay an annual registration fee of $200, “tell me what I’m going to get from them for my $200.”
Parks Director Shane Franks said two or three people approached him about the idea of Bee City USA, which is along the same lines as Tree City USA but with bees. He approached Salem Mayor John Berlin to see if there would be any issue with it and he said there wouldn’t be.
Staff Writer
SALEM The city parks department is exploring the idea of becoming a Bee City USA to promote pollinator gardens and possibly provide educational programs about bees.
City Parks Commission members want to know more, though, about the benefits of being a Bee City USA.
Commission Chair John Panezott said he knows the importance of bees, but if the commission is going to pay an annual registration fee of $200, “tell me what I’m going to get from them for my $200.”
Parks Director Shane Franks said two or three people approached him about the idea of Bee City USA, which is along the same lines as Tree City USA but with bees. He approached Salem Mayor John Berlin to see if there would be any issue with it and he said there wouldn’t be.
Jan 27, 2021
Don Yeasted recites his oath of office from Salem Mayor John Berlin as a new member of the Salem Civil Service Commission. His term begins Feb. 1 and will continue through Dec. 31, 2026. (Submitted photo)
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