Students view collected supplies at Silver Hill School. (Courtesy photograph.)
School children in need of backpacks and supplies received a boost yesterday, just as they have for the past five years, by a donation drive spearheaded by West Congregational Church.
During a working ceremony at Silver Hill School, backpacks, wipes, markers, paper and other supplies were sorted and prepared for distribution to those in need.
Church Youth Group Leader Gerry Roldan, School Committee member Paul A. Magliocchetti and Rep. Andy X. Vargas played key roles in organizing the drive and soliciting donations. Besides Roldan, Magliocchetti and Vargas, participating yesterday were Superintendent Margaret Marotta, Assistant Superintendent Michael Pfifferling, Principal Scott Gray, City Council President Melinda E. Barrett and City Councilor Joseph J. Bevilacqua.