Volunteers are needed for Slatington’s annual cleanup day! The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission will sponsor the 13th Annual Keep Slatington Beautiful Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 20 beginning at 9 am. The cleanup held in conjunction with Earth Day will help beautify public recreation areas throughout the Borough of Slatington. Areas to be cleaned will be borough-owned and operated recreation facilities in the borough and include the Walnut Street Playground, West End Playground, Victory Park, The Fish Pond, Slatington Memorial Park, Slatington Trailhead, and the Slate Heritage Trail from the Slatington Trailhead continuing westward to the Washington Township boundary line. The commission is looking for local Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops, area civic organizations, and general public members to assist in the cleanup. The cleanup will be staged at the Slatington Borough Maintenance Garage on West Church Street. Interested individuals and groups who wish to participate are asked to call Robert at 610-554-4099. You may also message the Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission on Facebook Messenger. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided to all participants following the cleanup at a location to be announced. There is no rain date for the event this year, the cleanup will be held rain or shine, although heavy steady rain will cancel the cleanup.
