Essex Tech Gets $1.2 Million for Career Training Programs

DANVERS — Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School will receive $1.2 million in state funding for free adult career training programs, according to a Danvers Patch report published Monday.

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"Essex Tech Gets $1.2M For Free Adult Career Training Programs" was the headline on a Danvers Patch story detailing the state award. Per Patch, the money comes through the state's Career Technical Initiative and will fund no-cost workforce training for adult learners at the Danvers vocational school (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/danvers/essex-tech-gets-1-2m-free-adult-career-training-programs).

"'A Visible And Approachable Presence': Danvers Police Officer Joins Essex Tech" is how Danvers Patch described the school's newest staff addition. According to Patch, Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School has named Officer Chris Freepartner of the Danvers Police Department, a Peabody resident, as its new school resource officer (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/danvers/danvers-police-officer-named-new-school-resource-officer-essex-tech).

"Danvers Playground Swing Set Removed After Vandalism" reads a Danvers Patch headline this week. Per Patch, the Department of Public Works took down a swing set at a Danvers playground after what officials described as an act of vandalism (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/danvers/danvers-playground-swing-set-removed-after-vandalism).

"Danvers Truck Day Returns To Endicott Park For 2026" per Danvers Patch. The outlet reports the family event returns Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Endicott Park, giving children a close-up look at trucks and heavy equipment (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/danvers/danvers-truck-day-set-coming-endicott-park).

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