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	River Cleanup by Gabe Khatchadourian Another successful year cleaning our river. We had 52 volunteers. As you know this year again we had 2 days of clean-up. The first day we covered Rt. 20 East and one spot on Rt. 20 West. That same day we cleaned under the green bridge as well as the public access on Meadow Street. Thanks to all the volunteers that were there! We managed to pull everything out and to the road curbs to be picked up by the city and state crews. In the second clean-up we ended up having to go back to one spot that we did not finish the first day on Rt. 20 East. It looked to me like a junk yard with car parts scattered all over the place. Volunteers were digging up metal parts that were buried in deep dirt. Another group of volunteers went to Rt. 20 west by the old Big Y and cleaned that area. Others went all the way to Huntington. One group of Cub Scouts and their parents cleaned part of the Little River behind Amelia Park. What a mess that place was. Over all it was a very successful clean-up. Thanks to all the volunteers and their determination to come and help a good cause. The total number of trash bags from both days was 93 bags -in addition to bicycles, barbecue grills, tires, umbrellas, furniture, a television, metal parts, and you name it. I have to say that all of our efforts are working because there is less trash as the years go by. So take some credit for your efforts. Next year I have an additional plan for the clean-up. I will be working to locate small brooks and streams that need some TLC. We might have to be in canoes next year to access some of the little brooks. I think just cleaning the main river is not enough if the sources which feed it are left dirty. So start planning to help next year now. I know in a few years we will sit back and enjoy all the work we have done. Please let me know if you have seen any spots on the river or tributaries which need attention. I know a lot of you hike or fish or somehow visit the river. So, if you see anything that does not look right, email me at Dorian.gabe@verizon.net. Again, a big thanks to everyone that participated in our efforts!