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Volunteers sought for Benton Harbor Main Street welcome center; cleanup day set for April 11
Summary
Commissioners asked for volunteers to staff a Main Street welcome center (proposed Thurs–Sat, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.), confirmed a community cleanup on April 11, and tentatively set the blossom parade for May 9.
Benton Harbor — Commissioners and volunteers discussed staffing and logistics for a Main Street welcome center and planned community events for spring.
Unidentified Chair and volunteers asked community members to sign up to staff a summer welcome center; volunteer Jerry said he could cover Thursdays and suggested four-hour shifts. The group proposed starting with Thursday–Saturday coverage and tentative hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until demand grows.
The commission set a city cleanup day for April 11 and agreed to post the date on the city website and Facebook so residents can plan. Members also discussed planters and cleanup timing ahead of the blossom parade; participants identified May 9 as the likely parade date and said planting would follow in mid-May.
Officials said they will create sign-up slots for the welcome center once volunteers commit, and asked members to coordinate a staffing calendar to ensure efficient coverage.
No formal votes were required for these items; they were treated as committee reports and action items for follow-up.
