Riverwalk Trustees, Committee members and friends, from left to right:  Eileen Braheney, Trustee;  Norm Favor, Board Treasurer; Greg Scieszka, Joanie Burns, Trustee; Margaret Donovan, President; Mary Shoener,  Cathy Stewart, Bill Laberge, Theo Talcott, Lisa Helmholz-Adams.

Riverwalk Board of Trustees
President: Margaret Donovan
Vice President: Stephen Drunsic
Treasurer: Norm Favor
Secretary: Cristina Mansfield
Board Members: Kim Bina, Eileen Braheney, Joanie Burns, Michael Cooperman, Colleen LaChac, Frank Parent, Shari Siegel, Dick Smith   

The Riverwalk Committee is a group of people who attend the monthly meetings we hold on the first Monday of the month. Participating in the Committee offers a wonderful way to become involved in the Riverwalk without a huge time commitment. You will also get to help shape the way the Riverwalk develops by lending your voice, your passion for the area, and your labor. If you are interested in attending our next Zoom meeting, email us at info@manchesterriverwalk.org

The Riverwalk Committee members include, but not limited to: Joanie Burns, Eileen Braheney, Cathy Stewart, Margaret Donovan, Dick Smith, Norm Favor, Jon Grant, Cristina Mansfield, Kim Bina, Theo Talcott, Greg Scieszka, Shari Siegel, Brett Morrison, Mary Shoener, Vincent DiGioia, Colleen LaChac, Michael Cooperman, Frank Parent, Stephen Drunsic.

Our Active Committees

In addition to the affiliation known as the Riverwalk Committee, we have active committees that are pushing forward with goals to bring Riverwalk to life. If you would be interested in joining any of these committees, please write to info@manchesterriverwalk.org or fill out the form below.

Communications Committee: Responsible for all press releases and announcements about Manchester Riverwalk. Eileen Braheney: Chair, Margaret Donovan, Shari Siegel, Joanie Burns

Design Committee: Guides the design of any projects within and enhancements to the Riverwalk. Stephen Drunsic: Chair, Joanie Burns, Kim Bina, Margaret Donovan, Dick Smith, Frank Parent, Colleen LaChac, Vincent DiGioia.

Development & Grant Writing Committee: Directs all aspects of fundraising, including grant-writing. Joanie Burns: Chair, Margaret Donovan, Kim Bina, Shari Siegel, Eileen Braheney, Dick Smith, Mary Shoener.

Eco-Restoration & Landscape: Administers needs related to removal of invasive species and replacement of with native plantings; also plans and designs the grounds within the Riverwalk. Margaret Donovan, Michael Cooperman, Shari Siegel, Frank Parent, Joanie Burns

Legal and Governance Committee: Supervises all aspects of legal concern and membership performance. Margaret Donovan, Cristina Mansfield

Partners and Stakeholders Committee: Oversees the camaraderie between Manchester Riverwalk, its abutters and any interested parties. Margaret Donovan, Stephen Drunsic, Frank Parent

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