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Effective Monday, February 25, Jenni Lamb will become the new Deputy City Manager of the City of Melbourne. Lamb has been with the City of Melbourne for almost 20 years. Since 2005, she has served as City Engineer, managing the planning, budgeting and development of major infrastructure projects, including the design and construction of the current City Hall building, numerous road resurfacing and rebuilding projects, and key stormwater pollution reduction projects that benefit the Indian River Lagoon. As Deputy City Manager, she will oversee the Engineering, Community Development and Public Works and Utilities Departments. She will also direct a number of special projects, including design and construction of the new police station. |
Brevard Zoo celebrates Volunteer of the Year
Celebrations are in order for Donna Weissman, who was recognized as Brevard Zoo’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year at its Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, February 7.
Weissman has been volunteering at the Zoo since June 2017 and dedicated just shy of 900 hours to the Zoo in 2018 alone. She has worn several hats in her time volunteering, including assisting in the aviary and on the Expedition Africa platform, being an animal handler and leading other volunteers as a Day Captain. On top of all of her “assigned shifts,” Weissman also is a member of the Animal Enrichment Committee and eagerly fills other positions as needed.
“Donna is one of the most energetic, dynamic people I know,” said Kathleen Nichols, director of volunteer programs. “We are so lucky to have her and thank her for her devoted service.”
Boeing prepares Brevard Middle School students to make NASA’s “Next Giant Leap”
Boeing space exploration engineers helped Brevard County sixth graders make NASA’s “next giant leap” during the Destination Mars Innovation Day challenge Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Brevard Public Schools District. During the event, students presented their out-of-this-world ideas on how to build housing, grow food and design clothes that allow humans to live on the red planet.
“The sixth grade is such an important time for students because this is when they are deciding who they really want to be,” said Heidi Targee, STEAM integrator and Magnet coordinating teacher at Palm Bay Magnet High School. “Now is the time to engage them and show them the limitless possibilities.”
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