Citizens of Manchester, Conn., learn what goes on behind the scenes of municipal operations through a Government Academy that comes complete with informational handouts, tours and the opportunity to speak with professionals willing to answer any question.The academy is organized by the human resources department and is held one night a week for 12 weeks. From week to week, participants learn about different departments, including the Town of Manchester Water Pollution Control Facility.“We get a good cross-section, from people in their 20s to their 70s,” says Ray Weaver, process control supervisor at the plant. “And we’ll have anywhere from 10
