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A commissioner also continues to advise the Commissioner of the Department of Agricultural
Resources as a member of the Massachusetts Board of Food and Agriculture appointed by the
Governor. Another Commissioner continues to be the Department of Agricultural Resources
representative on the School Committee of the Essex Agricultural and Technical High School.

The Boxford Agricultural Commission’s antique tractor display continues to grow in the Fourth
of July parade. This year, the Commission in conjunction with Boxford Fire Department,
sponsored a cookout behind the East Parish fire station with proceeds going to the Fireman’s
Relief Fund. Also, the remaining unused food and beverages were donated to the Council on
Aging (COA) for a party later in the week.

Respectfully Submitted

Randolph Johnson, Chair
Laura Sapienza-Grabski, Vice- Chair
Frank Di Luna, Esq
Louis Athanas
Charles Kornely

Associate members
Carol Johnson
Michael Smolak
Todd Hirshon
Dr. Changnong Liu