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ROC The Block Prentis Park

July 24, 2024

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Event Recap

We restarted Roc the Block on Wednesday, July 24, in Prentis Park. Our team's efforts had a significant impact, with 190 employees actively participating in our initiative.

  • Picked up 18,000 pounds of trash
  • Trimmed trees in the roadways, and trimmed grass in the culverts and sidewalks on all streets in the grid area
  • Identified 69 citizen property issues
  • Spoke to many Prentis Park neighbors
  • Cleaned or repaired multiple street signs
  • Filled 26 potholes

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