There will be refreshments such as bagels and juice, and picnic tables available. From these meeting points, people can go out to pick up trash in the neighborhood, around commercial districts, and in conservation areas, and bring back the trash to throw into the Highway Department trucks. Eldridge said that the event brings out families and neighbors who want to clean their town. We try to involve the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and different civic groups. It s a nice community event.
People get to know each other.
In previous years, Eldridge said that they have had about 150 volunteers collect over 200 bags of trash, which can make a significant difference in the appearance of the town. The community spirit also extends to businesses, who generously donate food and supplies to the project. Eldridge said that they are also receiving support from Town Hall, including the highway, municipal properties and recreation departments. In the past, Eldridge said that they have always found interesting items that have been discarded, especially in the conservation areas and undeveloped parts of Acton, including TVs and car tires.