Bored during the pandemic? Join Otisfield’s roadside clean-up project

OTISFIELD — Looking for ways to be productive and occupied while staying at home due to the virus? “Join us in picking up litter along our roads in Otisfield,” said Maureen Mooney-Howard, chairwoman of the Otisfield Conservation Committee.
Last spring, the committee sponsored a successful roadside clean-up.
“Many people asked us to make it an annual event, so we had scheduled a date in May for this year’s clean-up. However, we cancelled because of the present need for social distancing,” Mooney-Howard said.
Not wanting to look at all that unsightly litter along the roads all spring and summer, the committee recently created a Facebook page, Otisfield Roadside Clean-Up.
“We are asking townspeople to join our Facebook page and post pictures of their efforts helping to keep our community clean and beautiful,” Mooney-Howard said. “It can be a solo or family activity, without risk of catching the Covid-19 virus. It’s also ‘win-win’ and a great way to introduce others, like kids and grandkids, to responsible citizenship.”
Adopt a section of road near your home and continue to police it of discarded cans, bottles, fast food cups and bags, etc. Done that way, the mess never gets out of hand. Spring is a great time to do this as soon it will be hotter and buggier. The committee suggests you stay safe by walking facing traffic and wearing boots, gloves and bright clothing.

PHOTO: Some of this year’s hardy, enthusiastic and inspiring young volunteers helping with The Otisfield Conservation Committee’s roadside clean-up. The children “doing their part” on the Bean Road are the grandchildren of Laura and Richard Bean Jr. Join them and many other Otisfield community volunteers by joining the Otisfield Roadside Clean-Up page on FacebooK. (Submitted photo)