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NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Trucks, kids’ games, door prizes, food and more!
Friday, May 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kittery Trading Post, 301 US Route 1, Kittery
WHO: Public works crews from Kittery, York, Eliot, Wells, Berwick, South Berwick
WHAT: Bring the kids to see and explore dump trucks, graders, demonstrations and displays by Public Works departments. There will be toy hard hats, giveaways and games for the kids. And for the adults, this is a chance to see what’s being done to improve your communities. The York County Snowplow Roadeo also takes place from 8 a.m. to noon. Drivers from public works departments will test their skills against one another in a fun, spectator-oriented event.
FOR MORE INFO: Mary Ann Conroy, Commissioner of Public Works for the town of Kittery, mconroy@kitteryme.org.
Celebrate National Public Works Week 2012!
Bring the kids and your curiosity to one of the family-friendly events planned for May by the Maine Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
Regional exhibitions are set for Friday May 18 in Auburn, Saturday May 19 in Scarborough, and Friday May 25 in Kittery. Kids can explore the big equipment, from dump trucks to bulldozers. There will be games and giveaways, including toy hard hats, balloons and more.
For the grown-ups, this is a chance to visit with public works employees and learn about the work being done in your communities. There will be demonstrations and displays about public works projects. Door prizes include gift cards from local retailers.
“Working behind the scenes to improve your community” is the motto of the Maine Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
For one week each year, we step out from behind the scenes to enjoy some fun activities with the public, and to talk about our jobs. Public Works in the 21st century means so much more than plowing roads. Across the state of Maine, you’ll find dedicated professionals doing a range of essential jobs, from providing safe drinking water to managing recycling programs, from tree planting to hazardous waste collection. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for all residents, leading to stronger, more vibrant and economically secure communities.
Here are some details about our events coming up in May. We hope to see you there!
Public Works Celebration and Exhibition: Androscoggin County
WHEN: Friday, May 18, 2012, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Auburn Mall, Center St. Auburn.
WHO: Public work crews from Lewiston, Auburn, Sabattus, Lisbon and Greene.
WHAT: Celebrate National Public Works Week! Bring the kids to see and explore dump trucks, bulldozers, demonstrations and displays by several public works departments in the parking lot of the Auburn Mall. There will be toy hard hats, balloons, plenty of giveaways and games. And for the adults, this is a chance to see what’s being done to improve your communities.
Public Works Celebration and Exhibition: Cumberland County
WHEN: Sat, May 19, 2012, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: The Gateway Shops at Scarborough, home of Cabela’s and other stores, off exit 42 of the Maine Turnpike.
WHO: Public works crews from Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, Portland, Scarborough, Standish, Westbrook, Windham, Yarmouth.
WHAT: Celebrate National Public Works Week! Bring the kids to see and explore dump trucks, bulldozers, demonstrations and displays by several Public Works departments. There will be toy hard hats, plenty of giveaways and games for the kids. And for the adults, this is a chance to see what’s being done to improve your communities. Door prizes, cocoa, coffee and goodies, as well.
Public Works Celebration and Exhibition: York County
WHEN: Friday, May 25, 2012, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Kittery Trading Post, Kittery
WHO: Public works crews from Kittery, York, Eliot, Wells, South Berwick
WHAT: Celebrate National Public Works Week! Bring the kids to see and explore dump trucks, bulldozers, demonstrations and displays by several Public Works departments. There will be toy hard hats, plenty of giveaways and games for the kids. And for the adults, this is a chance to see what’s being done to improve your communities. The York County Snowplow Roadeo is also happening today, from 8 a.m. to noon. Drivers from public works departments will test their skills against one another in a fun, spectator-oriented event.
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