The goal of the Bicentennial Committee is to create aTown-wide celebration of the 200 years since the founding of Salem, CT, with events all year to
honor the past and present leaving a legacy for the future.
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Goals:
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The celebration will have events that will appeal to a wide segment of the Salem residents.
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We will engage as many residents of Salem as possible in the planning and execution of events
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It will build on traditional Town events
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The Executive Committee, as appointed by the Board of Selectmen, will create sub-committees, as necessary
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The coordination and funding will be executed and approved by the Executive Committee, per Robert's Rules of Order
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The Bicentennial Logo/Brand shall be developed with the input from the Town and approved by the Executive Committee
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
First Selectman Kevin Lyden, Ex-Officio
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Elbert Burr, Co-Chairperson
Selectman Edward Chmielewski, Co-Chairperson
Bruce Rodgers, Co-Vice Chairperson
Shelley Rodgers, Co-Vice Chairperson
John Cooke, Secretary
Ryan Little, Treasurer
Selectman David Kennedy, Member
Salem Volunteer Fire Company Chief Gene Maiorano, Member
Joshua Rehrig, Member
Terri Salas, Member
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MISSION