Calling all hands to deck this Saturday for a neighborhood spruce-up that's all about getting down to the nitty-gritty of community care, the Riverview / 2nd Ward cleanup makes its mark on October 26, rallying the troops bright and early at 8 a.m. and rolling up until 1 p.m. This is the chance for locals to band together shoulder-to-shoulder in the spirit of communal pride, and it's all kicking off at Bailey Square, located at 718 S. Second Street.
The cleanup, an initiative by the South East Civic Association (SECA), is strictly focused on clearing the clutter we all pass by daily - it's the bagged litter and debris in the crosshairs this time, no room for the bulky or the hazardous, just the stuff that sullies our sidewalks and parks. The SECA is making a point that for those who've amassed bigger things than can be bagged, a limited serving of free transfer station vouchers are up for grabs, first-come, first-serve, so best foot forward if you're hoarding hefty heaps waiting to be ditched.
Determined to instill a sense of community and cleanliness, the organizers urge, according to the City of Hamilton, "Let’s roll up our sleeves and show some neighborhood pride!" A more straightforward sentiment but a towering task, the cleanup calls for communal involvement - it’s about taking action that speaks loudly in the language of care and community, actions that resonate with residents in every tossed piece of litter and every helping hand.
