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Celebrate 'Everyday Superheroes' At DPW Day
Youngsters and their families are invited to the annual event, which teaches kids about the nuts and bolts of running a city.
The city's Department of Public Works will hold its eleventh annual open house this morning, and kids/families are encouraged to drop by and learn about the people that keep city services running.
This year's theme? "Public Works - Everyday Superheroes."
The event, held at the yard's 72 Tremont St. location, is aimed at children eight and under.
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"DPW Day is fun, but it also has a serious purpose," Mayor Robert Dolan wrote in an email. "It's an opportunity to educate our young people about the importance of our roads, water and sewer systems, stormwater systems and recycling, and to meet the men and women responsible for ensuring everything runs smoothly."
The program is in conjunction with the city's emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math education (STEM), Dolan added.
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Attendees will take an interactive tour of the yard, learn about street cleaning and road repair, maintenance, snow removal, recycling and more.
A recreational area will also be made available for young children to pack a snack or lunch.
Questions? Contact Ann Waitt at (761) 665-0142.
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