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Yard of the Month Program
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The “Yard of the Month”/”Storefront of the Month” award to eliminate litter is off to a great start. The award recognizes people who 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.
Nominations and suggestions for Yard of the Month and 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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April 2010 Yard of the Month award winner, the McNulty Family at 96 Greenfield Street. Left to Right in the photo: Frank O.Connor, Jr., Community Development Department, Mrs. Dawn McNulty and Mr. Kevin McNulty Photo credit: Eileen Margaret |
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March 2010 Yard of the Month award winner, the Cora Family at 73 Myrtle Street. Left to Right in the photo: Frank O.Connor, Jr., Community Development Department, Karyna Cora, Eleana Ung, Mr. Jose Cora, Mayor Lantigua and Mrs. Aurelia Cora. Photo credit: Eileen Margaret |
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February 2010 Yard of the Month award winner, the Ouellet Family at 55 Railroad Street. Left to Right in the photo: Frank O’Connor.Frank O’Connor, Jr., Community Development Department, and Mr. Jacques Ouellet. Photo credit: Eileen Margaret |
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January 2010 Yard of the Month award winner, the Contreras Family at 21 Bromfield Street. Left to Right in the photo: Frank O’Connor, Jr., Community Development Department, Jarell (with award) Darwin and Ms. Leandra Contreras. Photo credit: Eileen Margaret |
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December 2009 Yard of the Month award winner, the Khoury Family at 75-77 Saunders Street. Left to Right in the photo: Frank O’Connor, Jr., Community Development Department, Anthony Khoury and Joseph Khoury. Photo credit: Eileen Margaret |
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November 2009 Yard of the Month award winner, Mrs. Rose DiMaggio of 35-37 Farnham Street. (left to right) Drew DiMaggio, Anthony DiMaggio, Ally Drouin holding award, Alyssa Drouin, Madison Drouin and Frank O’Connor, Jr., Community Development Department. Missing from photo are Pia DiMaggio Bruce and Bruno DiMaggio Bruce. |
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October 2009 Yard of the Month award winner, the Casado Family of 36 Linehan Street on Prospect Hill Left to Right in the photo: Mr. Juan Casado, Mrs. Yolanda Casado and Frank O'Connor, Jr., of the Community Development Dept. |
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September 2009 Yard of the Month award winner, the Silva Family of 102 Dawes Street on Tower Hill. Left to Right in the photo: Mr. Ray Silva, Ida Silva, Maria Silva and Frank O'Connor, Jr., from the Community Development Dept. |
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August 2009 Yard of the Month winner the Matos family of Allyn Terrace. Left to Right in the photo: Frank O’Connor, Jr. Community Development Dept., presenting the award to Ashley, Destiny, Manuel, Iris, Priscilla and Jacklyn Matos. Photo credit: Eileen Margaret |
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July 2009 Yard of the Month winner Ms. Zofia Staniek of Hudson Avenue with her nephew Norman Berube and Frank O'Connor of the Community Development Department |
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June 2009 Yard of the Month Winner - Ms. Joan Tellier of Vandergrift Street with Frank O'Connor Jr. of the Community Development Department |
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May 2009 Yard of the Month Winners, the Suliveras Family of Ridge Road. (pictured above, Frank O'Connor, Jr. and Mrs. Suliveras) |
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April 2009 Yard of the Month Winners, the Berrios family of Hazel Place (left to right, Jessica, Juan, Ovidia, Wilson (grandon), Hipiolito, Frank O'Connor, Jr. of the Planning and Community Development Department, and neighbor Queyron Nolberto) |
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March 2009 Yard of the Month Winners, Kathleen and Tom Henze of Andover Street (left to right, Michael Bucuzzo, Frank O'Connor, Jr., Kathleen Henze, and Tom Henze) |
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February 2009 winner for the Yard of the Month is the Pelzer Family of Allston Street |
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January 2009 Yard of the Month winner is the Melenden Family of Trenton Street |
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December 2008 Yard of the Month Winner, the Given family (Jason center, and Ron right) of Osgood St. |
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November 2008 Yard of the Month Winner, the Mai family of Byron Ave |
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October 2008 Yard of the Month Winner Jim Midolo of Everett Street |
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September 2008 Yard of the Month Winner Robert Heinze of Howard Street |
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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