Slideshow: Potsdam clean-up a big success

Anastasia Thomas rakes at Garner Park, Potsdam, behind the North Country Children’s Museum. She was among the 159 volunteers at the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day held Saturday, April 12. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce...

The Potsdam High School baseball team members were among the 150 volunteers at the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day April 12. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce..

LaBella employees clean up Garner Park, behind the North Country Children’s Museum, during the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day April 12, with a total of 159 volunteers participating. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce..

Among the 159 volunteers who participated in Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day April 12 was Matthew Harris, raking at Ives Park. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce..

ackie Grewell , left,and Floyd Rockwood , of Casella Waste Systems, clean up the shoreline at Ives Park. They were among the 159 volunteers who participated in Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day April 12. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce..

Hallie Boyer and Brandon Wright help pick up debris at Ives Park during Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day April 12. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce..

Geoff Pierce cleans downtown Potsdam on Market Street during the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day April 12. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce..

Ed Sachs, on lawn mower, Rae Hitchman and Matthew Harris work at Ives Park during Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day April 12. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce..

Clarkson University Cross Country Team members were among the 150 volunteers at the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day April 12. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce..

Over a dozen Casella Waste Systems employees were among the 150 volunteers at the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Clean-Up Day April 12. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce.

Among the 159 volunteers participating in Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Clean-Up Day Saturday, April 12, were Brittany and Brian Krawczyk, cleaning a downtown alley. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce

Over 150 volunteers participated in the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Clean-Up Day Saturday, April 12. Among them were Rotary club members raking leaves and sticks at Ives Park, Potsdam. From left, Potsdam Rotary President-Elect Christina DeLorenzo, Canton Rotary President Tim Welpe, Potsdam Rotary President Sunday Smith, Kainan Smith and Bonnie Ledford. Photo courtesy of Melanie Flack, Executive Director of Potsdam Chamber of Commerce..

Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2025 6:25 am

POTSDAM — Over 150 volunteers raked leaves and sticks, picked up garbage and planted trees as part of the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Clean-Up Day Saturday, April 12.

The many volunteers were a mix of individuals, families, organizations, and businesses. including the Rotary Club of Potsdam, Potsdam High School baseball team, four Clarkson athletic teams, a Potsdam sorority, Potsdam Elks, and SUNY Potsdam Psychology Club.

Among the businesses that participated were LaBella Associates and Casella Waste Systems.

“We are incredibly thankful to be part of a community that works together to ensure our public spaces look their best for both our residents and those who visit, shop, and dine here. Your collective efforts truly make a difference,” said Melanie Flack, Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Director.

The influx of volunteers in downtown Potsdam also brought in more customers to eateries and stores, said Flack, based on feedback from local businesses.

Refreshments that fueled the many volunteers were donated by Park Bros. Coffee, Save a Lot, Stewart’s Shops and Kinney Drugs.

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