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Do you love your city, but you’d like to see it cleaner? New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, in partnership with Operation Clean Sweep, will be hosting a Cleanup Day in Ward 6 in New Bedford on Saturday, June 20, from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM. The organizations are seeking volunteers for this event to pick up trash and beautify the Ward 6 area.
The clean up meets on Ruth Street between McGurk and Salisbury Streets. Volunteers are encouraged to pre-register online at http://www.operationcleansweep.net/ before the clean up or call 508-979-1493. For additional information send an email to info@OperationCleansweep. net. On the day of the cleanup volunteers are asked to sign up and check in at the Operation Clean Sweep headquarters on Ruth Street. Note: All youngsters under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Breakfast items will be generously offered by the host of this cleanup, Me & Ed’s Family Restaurant. In addition, t-shirts will be distributed to all volunteers, and Domino’s Pizza, the Official Pizza of Operation Clean Sweep, will provide lunch. All gloves and tools will be provided.
The Operation Clean Sweep anti-litter campaign is working to improve the quality of life in New Bedford through organized cleanups, education and advocacy for enforcement of city ordinances.
