MASSENA -- Village of Massena Mayor Timmy J. Currier is asking community members to participate in “community unity” to demonstrate gratitude for essential workers.

Monday through Friday as the fire whistle blows at 7 p.m. each night, the mayor is asking churches to ring their bells, horns to honk, and residents stand outside their homes and make noise of some kind for one minute.

Currier said he wants the activity to “unite the community in order to support and show appreciation for those that continuously put themselves in harm’s way to serve this community.”

“In a very safe manner, we are asking our citizens to join us in saluting the essential workers, who have stood in harms way to provide us necessary services and goods,” the mayor said.

As ordered and recommended, social distancing, wearing of face mask, and all others safety protocols should be fully practiced, Currier said.

Additionally, Mayor Currier is also asking residents to decorate the exterior of their homes with the color red, “as a way to show our community that we are united, that we have the strength, the courage and perseverance to get through these trying times together. Red represents strength and courage,” he said.

“By placing something red on your home, or on a railing, or on a tree, you are signaling your thanks to everyone who has remained strong and courageous during this challenging time. We are all in this together, so please demonstrate that with us,” the mayor said.

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