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Storefront of the Month Program
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The Storefront of the Month award to eliminate litter is off to a great start. The award recognizes businesses that make the extra effort to keep Lawrence beautiful. This award will inspire others to eradicate trash, pick-up litter and to improve the quality of
life in the City of Lawrence. Because a clean storefront is great for business!
Nominations and suggestions for Storefront of the Month are accepted via email to FOConnor@CityofLawrence.com or submitted to the Community Development Department located at 147 Haverhill Street Lawrence, MA 01841 c/o Frank O’Connor. |
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November 2009 Storefront of the Month award winner, Packard Pharmacy of 128 Parker Street. Photo (Left to right): Phil Lynch, Economic Development Officer Frank O'Connor, Jr., Pharmacist Richard Sidie, Pharmacist Robin Desmet with award, Kelly Garon, Beverly Edding & Rebekah Nichols. Photo credit: Eileen Margaret |
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October 2009 Storefront of the Month award winner, Lawrence Plate Glass Company. Photo (Left to right): Rick Dallaire, Lauren Brown, Fernando Pena, Economic Development Officer Frank O'Connor, Jr., Juan Melendez, Owner David Berryan with award, Owner Walter Demers, Clayton Pattles, Cheryl Jacklin, Jeff Blackington Photo credit: Eileen
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September 2009 Storefront of the Month award winner, New England Auto Service at 94 Union Street at the corner of Haverhill Street Photo:(Left to right): Mr. Andres Pichardo, owner of New England Auto Service receiving his award from Economic Development Officer Frank O'Connor Jr. |
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August 2009 Storefront of the Month Award winner, the Greater Lawrence Community Boating Program at the Abe Bashara Boathouse at 1 Eaton Street. Photo (Left to right): Bryan Tejeda, Elsa O'Connor, Gabriel Maldonado, Christian Rosario, Chris Gigliotti, Peter Blanchette, Coach Paul Bea, Eileen Margaret, Andrew Blanchette, Boating Director Ellen Minzner, Eric Hartman, Casey Schuh, Economic Development Officer Frank O'Connor Jr., Larry Yameen, David DiStefano, Community Development Officer Marisol Colon and Sam Spector.
Photo credit: Brendan Healy. |
Yard of the Month/Storefront of the Month Criteria
To win this prestigious award, the residents of a home or business owners in Lawrence must meet the following criteria:
1. Property (yard or storefront property) must be free of trash/litter out to the street.
2. Outstanding seasonal upkeep: Lawn is mown spring/summer, Leaves raked in the autumn, Snow & ice removal during winter. Flowerbeds are well kept and free of weeds and debris. Bushes, trees and shrubs pruned.
3. Award given to the person keeping the yard or storefront tidy.
4. Overall property appearance neat and tidy, not limited to lawn or use of flowers.
5. Creativity will be the tie-breaker. Swings, furniture, ornaments are not a penalty.
Please share this info with fellow Lawrencians, neighborhood associations and business owners. |
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