Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker announced the City of Mansfield, and Downtown Mansfield Inc., have declared today, May 20, 2014 as Operation Clean Sweep in support of Earth Stewardship Month and the Great American Clean up.
Volunteers, local business people, and organizations are being asked to don their work clothes and meet at the Gazebo in Central Park (near the Gazebo) between 4:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. to “Plant Pride, Not Litter.”
Volunteers are asked to bring their own brooms, work gloves, and shovels if they have them. The City of Mansfield will provide collection bags and disposal of the litter collected. In addition, volunteers will be planting flowers in all of the planters in the downtown area.
“It is very important we continue to demonstrate our pride and dedication to our city with this annual clean up event.” Theaker said. He added, “This project is also instrumental in encouraging others to be a part of Planting Pride, Not Litter in our city, and perfect to prepare for visitors who come to the many activities in the downtown area throughout the year.”
Jamie Lustig-Thompson, DMI, Co- Director stated, “Downtown Mansfield, Inc. is proud to, once again, be a partner with the City of Mansfield on their community cleanup programs. It is through these collaborative efforts and the work of the many volunteers we are able to create and maintain a beautiful downtown each year.”
All volunteers will receive a certificate of appreciation and a small token of appreciation for their participation courtesy of a grant received by the City of Mansfield. Volunteers will also be entered into a drawing to win prizes at the Final Friday Concert on June 27 as a participant in this event.
To register to participate in Operation Clean Sweep or for more information contact Kim Hildreth at 419.755.9702 or email, khildreth@ci.mansfield.oh.us.
