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Brooms, rakes, shovels and other tools were put to use by volunteers on Saturday morning as they gathered for the annual Center City Cleanup Day.
“It’s great to see people come out and volunteer their time to improve our city,” said Little Falls Mayor Robert Peters, who joined in the cleanup effort alongside other elected officials. “Everyone can and should do their part to beautify the city. Hopefully the people who see us working together will get the message that we care about our city and that we do not want to see it cluttered and messy.”
The four-year-old effort seeks to bring beauty to the city’s downtown commercial district, particularly in the area of Albany and East Main streets and at Shoppers Square.
“It’s terrific to see people working together and getting their hands a little dirty,” said volunteer Elaine Cobb. “It would have been great if there was a larger turnout, but hopefully the people who see us out and about today will join us the next time we do this. The more hands the better.”
Residents will not have to wait for long for the next scheduled cleanup day, as First Ward Alderwoman and volunteer Teresa Lee said a second cleanup day will take place on Saturday, July 16.
That effort will take place from 8 a.m. to noon, with volunteers again asked to gather in the parking lot of M&T Bank on Albany Street to receive their assignments and to pick up their supplies.
“The city will once again provide the tools and supplies, but residents are also welcome to bring their own if they choose to,” said Lee. “You can see a difference where the volunteers raked and swept. It was great to see people come out and support this effort, and for that we thank them. Hopefully even more people will volunteer a little of their time for our next cleanup day.”
“You don’t have to volunteer for the full four hours,” said Cobb. “Just come down and give an hour or two. Give whatever time you can. Just be ready to get a little dirty.”
District 12 Herkimer County Legislator Kurt Ackerman was among those volunteering his time on Saturday and said he chose to do so because it benefits the community he calls home.
“Events like this are good for the community because they bring people together and because they benefit the community as a whole,” said Ackerman. “It’s good to pitch in and do your part.”
Brooms, rakes, shovels and other tools were put to use by volunteers on Saturday morning as they gathered for the annual Center City Cleanup Day.
“It’s great to see people come out and volunteer their time to improve our city,” said Little Falls Mayor Robert Peters, who joined in the cleanup effort alongside other elected officials. “Everyone can and should do their part to beautify the city. Hopefully the people who see us working together will get the message that we care about our city and that we do not want to see it cluttered and messy.”
The four-year-old effort seeks to bring beauty to the city’s downtown commercial district, particularly in the area of Albany and East Main streets and at Shoppers Square.
“It’s terrific to see people working together and getting their hands a little dirty,” said volunteer Elaine Cobb. “It would have been great if there was a larger turnout, but hopefully the people who see us out and about today will join us the next time we do this. The more hands the better.”
Residents will not have to wait for long for the next scheduled cleanup day, as First Ward Alderwoman and volunteer Teresa Lee said a second cleanup day will take place on Saturday, July 16.
That effort will take place from 8 a.m. to noon, with volunteers again asked to gather in the parking lot of M&T Bank on Albany Street to receive their assignments and to pick up their supplies.
“The city will once again provide the tools and supplies, but residents are also welcome to bring their own if they choose to,” said Lee. “You can see a difference where the volunteers raked and swept. It was great to see people come out and support this effort, and for that we thank them. Hopefully even more people will volunteer a little of their time for our next cleanup day.”
“You don’t have to volunteer for the full four hours,” said Cobb. “Just come down and give an hour or two. Give whatever time you can. Just be ready to get a little dirty.”
District 12 Herkimer County Legislator Kurt Ackerman was among those volunteering his time on Saturday and said he chose to do so because it benefits the community he calls home.
“Events like this are good for the community because they bring people together and because they benefit the community as a whole,” said Ackerman. “It’s good to pitch in and do your part.”
Volunteer Christine Van Meter added while the members of the city’s Beautification Committee were unable to take part in Saturday’s event, they volunteered their time on Friday night.
“It’s good to see people working together to accomplish a common goal,” said Peters. “Teresa (Lee) has done a good job organizing this event in the past, and I know she will continue to do a good job organizing this event in the years to come. Progress is being made in the city of Little Falls, and efforts like this only add to the positives things that are occurring.”
