Lets Beautify Cumberland

1.  Citizen originated grass roots program started in August 1996.
2.   Sponsored two Let's Beautify Cumberland! Clean Up and Beautification Days in October '96 and April '97.
3.   Initiated the City Wide Curb Side Pickup in May '97...first in many years...extremely successful!
4.  Planning meetings held monthly at City Hall at 6:30pm...call 301-722-2000 to confirm dates.
5.  All planning meetings open to the public and usually last one to two hours...join us!
6.  Several committee members also work with Shade Tree Commission planting hundreds of trees.
7.  Project committee developing Beauty Spots in neighborhoods and along I-68.
8.  Now in the process of developing the Adopt-a-Street program...call 301-722-2000 to volunteer.  Your assistance is greatly needed!
9.  Over 362 junked cars removed from city streets and yards as a result of beautification program.
10.  Excellent cooperation between businesses, civic groups, city employees and civic volunteers.
11.  Program highly endorsed by the Mayor and City Council.
12.  Art departments of Allegany, Braddock, Bishop Walsh, Fort Hill and Washington Middle School have assisted by painting several Welcome to Historic Cumberland neighborhood signs.
13.Friends Aware has donated the labor for 20 wooden planters to be used at the eight Beauty Spots.
14.  Several local businesses have donated wood, paint, plants, and many other miscellaneous supplies.
15.  Let's Beautify Cumberland! sponsored a December Holiday Thank You Party for all volunteers at City Hall with the choirs from Allegany and Fort Hill High Schools providing the music for a sing-along.
16.  Local media did an excellent job of helping to publish Let's Beautify Cumberland! programs. 
17.Over one thousand people have participated in Let's Beautify Cumberland! activities. 
18.   Many improvements to public properties were accomplished through citizens' efforts. 
19.Hundreds of shopping carts have been returned to businesses throughout the city. 
20.  Citizens feeling renewed sense of civic pride . 
21.  Neighborhoods and community groups working together for the benefit of everyone. 
22.  People of all ages committed to the task and assisting to help beautify the Queen City. 
23.   Garden clubs and civic groups adopting the Beauty Spots...call 301-722-2000 to volunteer your group. 
24 .  Each section of town has Neighborhood Coordinators. 
25.  Concerns, problems, suggestions, or to volunteer:  please call 301-722-2000.  Your participation is highly needed and valued!