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Resident Paul Zenz outlines Aug. 9 volunteer cleanup in Manteno
Summary
Paul Zenz told the village board volunteers plan to start a community cleanup at 7 a.m. on Aug. 9, aiming to focus on weeds, trash pickup and small maintenance tasks at village parks and the downtown square. Trustees and public‑works staff agreed to coordinate priorities and asked staff to advise on materials and liability safeguards.
Paul Zenz, a Manteno resident, told the village board on the public‑participation agenda that neighbors are organizing a volunteer cleanup on Aug. 9 and plan to begin at 7 a.m. “August 9 is whenever we're gonna start. We plan on starting 7AM,” Zenz said, inviting families to join and describing an intent to make the effort recurring if it gains traction.
Trustees and public‑works staff discussed coordination and priorities, with staff offering to identify parks and tasks that fit the crew’s schedule. Public‑works staff asked Zenz to coordinate directly with Jim Hanley to confirm tasks and safe work zones; Hanley confirmed crews can advise on which sites need routine weeding or trash pickup. The board expressed appreciation for the volunteer effort and encouraged Zenz to publicize the start location at the downtown square and to confirm material needs in the days before the event.
