City, Residents Collaborate For Successful Berkeley Square Community Cleanup

From the City of Arlington:

February 20, 2020

By Carol Weemes, Arlington Code Compliance Services

City, Residents Collaborate for Successful Berkeley Square Community CleanupBy Carol Weemes, Arlington Code Compliance ServicesPosted on Thursday, February 20, 2020

About two tons of trash, old appliances, discarded tires, tree stumps, litter and more were collected and hauled away during the most recent Neighborhood Enhancement Team cleanup event in the Berkeley Square community.

“It was such a blessing for the city to help us out, and they did a wonderful job,” said Mr. Kelly, a grateful resident on Kilkenny Drive.

The southeast Arlington neighborhood is visibly cleaner, and 25 residents at the block party social at the conclusion of the event were all smiles.

One neighborhood at a time, Code Compliance’s new Neighborhood Enhancement Team is making a difference in the community. Code Compliance partners with other city departments, Republic Services, residents and volunteers to help beautify neighborhoods.

Council member Marvin Sutton with wife, Raquel Gair Sutton, pitched in at the Berkeley Square cleanup event and helped with litter removal along Webb Ferrell Road. In addition to helping at this Neighborhood Enhancement Team event, the Sutton’s host monthly Community Service Project cleanups in southeast Arlington.

News is spreading across The American Dream City about the Neighborhood Enhancement Team working hands-on with communities to help build neighborhood pride.

• Residents can help the City keep neighborhoods clean and safe by reporting concerns to the Action Center at 817-459-6777 or through the free Ask Arlington app.

• Click here to learn more about common code concerns, such as dilapidated fences, high weeds and grass and nuisance vehicles.

• Click here to visit the Neighborhood Enhancement Team website and learn about how to become a community volunteer or cleanup day sponsor.

Community members may suggest a neighborhood to partner with the Neighborhood Enhancement Team by sending an email to Curtis.Jones@arlingtontx.gov or Sergio.Erazo@arlingtontx.gov.

Click here to view photos from the Berkeley Square community cleanup event.

This press release was produced by the City of Arlington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.