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ROC The Block Cradock

November 13, 2024

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Event Recap

A fantastic turnout at the Cradock ROC The Block event, with 224 employees and 24 community members joining forces to improve the neighborhood! Here is a recap of the great work that was done:

  • 3 trees were completely removed, and over 60 street trees (mainly crepe myrtles) were pruned and limbed up
  • We edged multiple curb lanes and sidewalks, and though weed eating wasn't needed much, we ensured all areas were tidy
  • Area inspectors noted 2 property maintenance issues and 4-5 Inoperative Motor Vehicles (IMVs), which were addressed with citations
  • Volunteers collected 142 bags of trash, weighing in at 1,704 pounds, along with 3 tires.
  • A huge thanks to everyone who came out to make Cradock and Portsmouth cleaner and greener!

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