Woonsocket Announces Monday April 24 Start in Fairmount District for Annual Street Sweeping Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2023 Contact: Steven D’Agostino sdagostino@woonsocketri.org; 401-767-9209 Woonsocket Announces Monday April 24 Start in Fairmount District for Annual Street Sweeping Program WOONSOCKET, R.I.: The Woonsocket Public Works Department today announced that the City will commence, weather permitting, its annual street sweeping program on Monday, April 24 starting in the Fairmount District. Once streets in that district are swept the City’s two street sweepers will move to the North End, Globe, Bernon, and East Woonsocket Districts. Rolling electronic billboards will announce in each district when and where the street sweeping will occur, and the entire program is expected to be finished in approximately ten weeks. Public Works Director Steven D’Agostino stated, “My department takes pride in keeping our City streets clean, and our street sweeping program improves driver and pedestrian safety, extends pavement life, removes hazardous materials, and promotes a cleaner environment.” D'Agostino recommended that to ensure a successful street sweeping program in 2023, residents and businesses are encouraged to: - Prior to the day of the street sweeping, push dirt and other debris from the abutting sidewalk onto the street so that it can be swept up. - Keep all vehicles off the street on the announced street sweeping day until the sweeper has cleaned both sides of the street. - Keep trash cans and yard waste bags behind the curb on the street sweeping day. -30- Office of the Mayor WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND City Hall ⬧ P.O. Box B ⬧ Woonsocket, RI 02895 Telephone (401) 767-9205 ⬧ Fax (401) 765-4569 ⬧ E-Mail: baldellihunt@woonsocketri.org