Disappointed there was no community-backed effort to clean up areas of town on Earth Day, two incoming Barnegat High School freshmen, Nora Hansen and Jenna Marcy, literally took matters into their hands. The result isan “Adopt a Street Program,” which they presented to the township committee meeting of July 2. The initiativefocuses on community involvement from youth, adults and local businesses. Prospective volunteers complete applications indicating the streets they want to adopt.
In thepresentation, Hansen and Marcy said theywere seeking volunteersfor a one-year commitmentto clean up trash three…
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