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LEWISTON — Lewiston’s spring Citywide Litter Pick-up Day will be 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 16. Individuals and teams are being sought to join the effort.
The event will commence at Kennedy Park, where Lewiston Public Works personnel will provide supplies such as bags, gloves, pickers and buckets.
Free online registration is available at www.lewistonmaine.gov/litterevent, and participants can register individually or as a team member. One team already on board this year is the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council, which is participating to help spruce up the city.
Ryleigh Emmert, LYAC chair, is enthusiastic about LYAC’s involvement. “The image of our city is not only affected by those who reside in it but also its appearance; the LYAC is proud to take steps in helping to beautify the city of Lewiston by participating in Citywide Litter Pick-up Day,” Emmert said. “Cleaning up litter helps Lewiston to act as a safe and enjoyable environment for all of its residents.”
When registering, options are given for litter disposal: Kennedy Park; Public Works picking up at a site if listed on form or “called in” to Public Works Dispatch the morning of the event; or disposal through a person’s weekly trash pick-up. Safety guidelines will also be provided and adhered to.
Public Works Director Mary Ann Brenchick said, “We undertake this community wide litter pick-up effort with residents twice a year, and we are looking forward to another successful morning as we beautify our city. It’s a simple, positive activity to do individually or as part of a team with friends, family, or co-workers.”
Mayor Carl L. Sheline added, “Beautifying Lewiston should be an important goal for everyone. How our city looks makes a difference.”
