'Gives 100% To What She Does': Tewksbury Hero Karyn Sliva

TEKWSBURY, MA— When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Bonnie Spiegel who nominated Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee Member Karyn Sliva.

Name: Karyn Sliva

State: MA

Home town: Tewksbury

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: One of my best friends

Reason for recognition: Karyn Sliva gives timeless hours to putting together information on the rail trails in the Town of Tewksbury for people to walk safely on, and also get the benefit of good health in doing the walking. Whatever Karyn does she gives 100% to what she does.

One thing to know: Not only does Karyn Sliva organize cleaning up of the walking trails and property, she polices them to make sure they are not be abused by outside residents.

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Massachusetts here.

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