First and foremost, Todd is a dedicated husband and father. He and Patrice have been married for 29 years and are the proud parents of Paige and Aidan, who both attended Beverly Public Schools. They live in Beverly’s Ryal Side neighborhood and are active members of its Civic Association. Todd and his brother, Michael, co-own Salerno’s Italian Eatery, a Cabot Street mainstay, serving North Shore residents and providing catering services for 27 years. He has volunteered for Beverly Public Schools in many roles over two decades and currently serves on the School Council at Essex Tech.

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Now in his third term as Ward 1 City Councilor, Todd tirelessly advocates for his constituents and all of Beverly locally and at the State level, helping to secure grant funding for parks and trails, the new McPherson Youth Center, and projects like Beverly’s 400th Anniversary celebration in 2026. He is in communication with State officials regularly on the progress of the Hall Whittaker Bridge, Kernwood Bridge, and Bridge St. reconstruction projects.

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Todd is ready to further support his community, continue his collaborations, and take his experience to Beacon Hill!

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Determined Councilor and Proven Problem Solver 

• Elected Beverly Ward 1 City Councilor (2020–present) 

  • Member of Beverly Harbor Management Authority

  • School Committee Liaison 

  • Co-chair of Race Equity Task Force

• Completed Livingstone Park Renovation on time and on budget after securing Community Preservation funds

• Co-sponsored and passed City Ordinance requiring all city sidewalks to be cleared of snow and ice within reason

• Advocated for equitable busing for Apple Village with Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA)

• Co-sponsored creation of the Bicycle, Pedestrian Action Committee

• Makes constituent questions and concerns a priority

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Respected and Effective Community Leader 

• President and Founder of nonprofit Beverly 400+, the committee formed to celebrate the city's 400th anniversary in 2026

• Chairperson of Beverly Youth Collaboration Board 2022-present

• Member Greater Beverly YMCA Executive Board 2022-present

• Ryal Side Civic Association member 28 years; President (2017-2019)

• Ryal Side Fourth of July festivities organizer (2017-2024)

• Member Historic Beverly 

• Member Beverly Main Streets 

• Coach North Shore Flag Football (2015–2019)

• Beverly Public Schools and Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Involvement

  • Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Council member (2021-present)

  • PTO President Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School (2004-2008; 2013-2018)

  • PTO President Beverly Citywide PTO (2019-2020)

  • Beverly Education Foundation board member (2015-2018)

  • Ayers Ryal Side Elementary School Council representative (2004-2019)
     

Solid Business Experience and Recognized Leadership

• Self-employed small business owner for 32 years; opened Beverly restaurant and catering service Salerno’s Italian Eatery with his brother Michael in 1998

• Elected Ward 1 City Councilor three terms in row; voted Council Vice President in second term by his peers

• Awarded Citizen of the Year 2023 by Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce

• Named 2024 Citizen of the Year by the Beverly Police Department/Community Advisory Council