Power of an Hour: Don't Trash Dover seeking volunteers for citywide litter cleanup

Foster's Daily Democrat
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DOVER — Don't Trash Dover and the City of Dover are sponsoring "Power of an Hour," a one-hour volunteer litter collection event organized by ward on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Residents are encouraged to arrive at their ward's designated meeting location by 9:15 a.m. wearing a safety vest or bright clothing, gloves and closed-toe shoes. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bags will be provided.

Don't Trash Dover and the City of Dover are sponsoring "Power of an Hour," a one-hour volunteer litter collection event organized by ward on Saturday, April 27.
Don't Trash Dover and the City of Dover are sponsoring "Power of an Hour," a one-hour volunteer litter collection event organized by ward on Saturday, April 27.

Volunteers will pick up litter in their ward, being mindful of private property and safety, for one hour. The ward with the most, second-most, and third-most participants will receive trophies.

Meeting locations by ward are:

  • Ward 1: Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School, 78 Horne St.

  • Ward 2: Dover Ice Arena, 110 Portland Ave.

  • Ward 3: Woodman Park Elementary School, 11 Towle Ave.

  • Ward 4: Garrison School, 50 Garrison Road

  • Ward 5: Dover Middle School, 16 Daley Drive

  • Ward 6: Hellenic Center, 219 Long Hill Road

Not sure of your ward? Visit bit.ly/doverwards for an interactive map.

Residents are also invited to participate throughout the year during Don't Trash Dover's monthly litter collection walks. For more information, email donttrashdover@gmail.com.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Don't Trash Dover hosts citywide litter cleanup: Power of an Hour