Dozens Turn Out for Cleanup; Organizers Hope for Same Sunday

About 40 people volunteered to tidy up the streets of Brewster and Southeast Saturday morning during a two-day community-wide cleanup.

Lynne Eckardt and Rich Parker, two of the people involved with organizing the event, said they handed out more than 100 large orange trash bags, along with tons of glove and safety vests. Folks headed all over the area—from Marvin Avenue and Prospect Street in the Village to Drewville, Maple and Reservoir Roads in Southeast.

"People have been really ambitious," Eckardt, a Southeast Town Board member, said. "They're doing big stretches of road. I didn't really know what to expect, but I hope we get more tomorrow."

Some residents came out to clean in pairs or small groups, while others showed up with organizations. Several Brownie Troops pitched in, as did local Boy Scouts.

The cleanup will run from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine. for details.

The following areas are still in need of cleaning, according to Eckardt and Parker:

• N Brewster Road in Southeast
• N Main Street in Brewster
• Fields Lane in Southeast
• Root Avenue in Southeast
• Routes 22 and 312 in Southeast (preferably no children in these areas)