For Immediate Release:

East Boston Times
40 William Kelley Square
East Boston, Ma. 02128

May 14, 2007

Dear Editor,

The East Boston Clean Streets Initiative would like to thank the Embassy Suites Hotel for supporting their neighbors on Cottage Street during a recent cleanup. We would also like to congratulate the Jeffries Point Crew and the folks at Shay’s Beach for their efforts in cleaning up the neighborhood. We encourage everyone in East Boston to take time to meet their neighbors and work for a cleaner neighborhood.

The initiative is a collaborative of volunteers from The Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association, East Boston Main Streets and the East Boston Chamber of Commerce. The committee is trying to build awareness in many ways including an elementary school anti- litter contest. Winners will be announced in June. Business owners are being contacted and asked to do their part by maintaining a clean storefront. The initiative is also looking to utilize City resources for new trash receptacles, tree pit liners and compliance with trash offenders.

Our goal is to change behaviors and attitudes about cleanliness in East Boston. The only way for success is to get everyone involved. We welcome new ideas and encourage people to join our effort. For more information contact East Boston Main Streets at 617.561.1044 or www.ebmainstreets.com.

Respectfully,

Clark J. Moulaison
Executive Director
East Boston Main Streets

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