'Keep Port Clean' Campaign To Beautify Business District

Two Port Washington-based nonprofits have teamed up to battle the litter and weeds problem located within the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District.

The “Keep Port Clean” campaign is run by the BID and Spectrum Designs Foundation, which assists people with autism in leading full, productive and meaningful lives.

The campaign looks to make Port Washington’s commercial corridor “vibrant and welcoming” with help from the community.

“We need our community to say something if they see anyone littering and we need our businesses to clean in front of their businesses each and every day,” the BID said in a press release.

The first time Keep Port Clean crews hit the streets, they will be handing out flyers to remind the businesses of their responsibilities.

Town of North Hempstead code says each business is responsible for cleaning in front of their store, which includes the sidewalk, tree bed and 18 inches into the street.

“Our organization is very thankful that Spectrum Designs Foundation agreed to team up with us to help Keep Port Clean,” Mariann Dailmonte, executive director of the BID, said. “This is a win-win for everyone in the community and the business district.

For more information, visit portwashingtonbid.org.

Image via BID: Keep Port Clean Maintenance Crew from Spectrum Designs Hard at Work with Mariann Dalimonte, BID, Executive Director