The Town of Needham is gearing up for the second phase of the Charles River cleanup, set to kick off in late March or early April. During a recent meeting of the Community Revitalization Trust Fund Committee, members discussed plans to organize a community cleanup event, aiming to gather around 20 volunteers to tackle the litter problem along the river.

Committee member Eric highlighted the success of last year's effort, where volunteers collected an impressive 200 pounds of trash. To build on that momentum, the group is looking to finalize a date and promote the event more effectively this year. Plans include creating a flyer to inform the community about the cleanup and possibly enhancing the post-cleanup gathering with professional signage and marketing materials.

The committee is also considering logistics, such as the cleanup route and the budget for food, which was approximately $80 last year. They anticipate that with a solid team of volunteers, they can make a significant impact on the river's cleanliness once again.

As the date approaches, the committee is optimistic about engaging more community members and raising awareness about their efforts to revitalize the Charles River area.