The Environment Children and Families Senior Citizens salisbury Beach Veterans
Economic Development Transportaion Public Safety Water and Sewer Historic Preservation Alternative Energy

Promoting the Arts

Mike has always been a supporter of the cultural institutions that enrich the First Essex District. With his support, these groups and organizations have grown and expanded.

Newburyport Literary Festival Mike helped secure the seed money to launch the Newburyport Literary Festival, which has become one of the most popular in the state. The event annually draws thousands of tourists to Newburyport and dozens of authors, poets and writers.

Massachusetts Audubon Society

Theatre in the Open

Amesbury Adams Grant

Custom House Museum Secured a grant to help the museum develop a new mission statement and a brochure to promote tourism.