In 2024, we helped to pull together a Stratford Park Clean-Up Day on the afternoon of June 29th. A dozen hardy volunteers tackled community improvement projects in the rain that day, and gathered at DeBanville’s afterwards for a slice of pizza, drinks and live music to celebrate. We accomplished the following together at the Back Street River Park in the north of town:
- Brush clean-up alongside the river
- Built two new benches to replace old ones by the basketball court
- Cleaned out & repainted the ballfield dugouts
- Stained the River Launch sign
This year we are planning round two and calling it a Community Day! Here’s what’s in store for projects:
Friday, May 23rd, 2025, starting at 1 PM
Projects:
- Reviving Stratford Public School garden beds, led by school staff, with younger grades.
- Litter pickup for older students.
- Repainting school dugouts.
- Flower planter cleanup led by Jamie Davis.
Saturday, May 24th, 2025, 9 AM-12 PM
Meet up at the Pavilion on the Common next to the Stratford Public Library at 9 a.m. to divide up into teams to work on the following projects:
- Painting benches led by Molly Carr
- Pavilion clean up led by Sarah Kennett
- Staining benches & picnic tables led by Suzanne Goulet
- Brush clean-up along the edge of the park
After our hard work, let’s gather to celebrate & enjoy live music, pizza & beverages at DeBanville’s in Bloomfield, VT! DeBanville’s is offering this free entertainment, as well as a couple slices of pizza and a bottle of water for each volunteer that helps out!
Together we can do so much! We love to have fun and get stuff done! If you are interested in volunteering for a project, please contact Britni Haley at britni@thecbh.org or 802-277-1974. Feel free to send a text. See Facebook Event for updates.
