A large crowd turned out on Saturday for the Pride Day flag raising at the Town Hall hosted by the Human Rights and Inclusion Committee.
The committee honored David Mills as Grand Marshall for the town’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration. David is a lifelong Danvers resident who recently finished his final term on the Select Board. He has served as town moderator and a Town Meeting member. He made a career in criminal justice, working as an assistant district attorney, assistant attorney general and judge, and even argued three cases before the Supreme Court from 1974-1980. He is also a Gay man who has fought for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility for decades.
David was given a painting by local artist Em Cherie on behalf of his friends in the community, which depicted him against the background of a rainbow flag. Many DanversDems contributed to the painting.
State Sen. Joan Lovely presented a citation from the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representative on behalf of herself and state Rep. Sally Kerans, who was unable to attend Saturday’s flag raising, to honor Mills’ work for the LGBTQ+ community and the town.