Judge Rachel L. Bell sponsors Bordeaux Neighborhood Beautification and Cleanup

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Councilman Lonnell Matthews, Jr. (Dist. 1), Councilman Frank Harrison (Dist. 2) and the President of Haynes Manor Neighborhood Association, Richard Mayberry joined Davidson County General Sessions Judge Rachel L. Bell and many volunteers to work in the efforts of the Bordeaux beautification.  Bell said this project is not a one time effort-she is committed to conducting a total of four (4) litter pick up beautification projects a year, one per quarter/season. The first project began on June 8, 2013. Volunteers checked in at Metro’s North Police Precinct, 2231 26th Ave. North  from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The work project began at 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Activities for this first project included: painting the Martin Luther King Bridge; cleaning up trash and debris, and landscaping.

Photos by Wanda Clay

 

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