Heather Bergin receives M. Joseph Manning Community Service Award

East Milton Neighborhood Association recognizes Heather Bergin for her dedication and commitment to community service with its most prestigious volunteer award

Heather Bergin has been selected by the East Milton Neighborhood Association to receive the 2018 M. Joseph Manning Award for Community Service — the Association’s prestigious volunteer award for community service.

The East Milton Neighborhood Association selected Heather for her remarkable service which has greatly benefited all of Milton, supported the Association’s mission, and inspired other volunteers. Heather is an active volunteer with her children’s school; for 16 years as part of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston Marathon team; at a local homeless shelter; with Girl Scouts; and for her leadership with GIRL POWER. GIRL POWER is a running group for young girls, with as many as 100 girls participating in sessions and the Milton Road Race in June or the Monster Dash in October.

Ms. Bergin was chosen for her ability to improve the community and for her inspiration to others to volunteer. Milton is fortunate to have so many people who have contributed to making Milton a great community in which to live and raise families.

The award will be formally presented to Heather at a ceremony on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at The Plate in East Milton Square.

The East Milton Neighborhood Association welcomes the Milton community as we celebrate the efforts of M. Joseph Manning and Heather Bergin.

About the M. Joseph Manning Community Service Award

Each year, the East Milton Neighborhood Association (EMNA) honors the legacy of the Honorable M. Joseph Manning with the M. Joseph Manning Community Service Award.

The annual M. Joseph Manning Community Service Award is the EMNA’s most prestigious community award. It recognizes Milton residents who share their talent and skills to enrich our community. Only one Milton resident per year (or couples/partners performing services together) can receive the Award.

Legacy of Service

The Honorable M. Joseph Manning dedicated much of his life to public service and enhancing the lives of Milton residents. For 30 years, from 1966 to 1996, Mr. Manning served as a State Representative from for the 7th Norfolk District in Milton and Randolph. He was a member of the Massachusetts Legislators Association; Massachusetts Assessors Association; Milton Town Meeting Member; former member of the Milton Board of Assessors; Milton Park Commission; Milton Yacht Club; American Legion Post #114; Randolph Elks; Milton Kiwanis; DAV and Amvets in Randolph; and was a Marine Corp Veteran of World War II.