Members of the Stafford Rotary Club proudly volunteered their time during the Stafford Community-Wide Clean Up held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, contributing to several projects across town in support of a cleaner and more vibrant community. Throughout the day, Rotarians worked together to clean borough streets of loose trash, helping to enhance the appearance and safety of local roadways.

In addition to cleanup efforts, Rotary members assisted with setting up activities at Hyde Park for the Community-Wide Clean Up and sold Rotary Side-by-Side Raffle tickets outside the Stafford Historical Society. Proceeds from the raffle support the Stafford Rotary Community Fund, which provides funding for local initiatives and community projects.

Later in the day, Rotarians partnered with Stafford’s Playgroup Parents to begin revitalizing the garden at Staffordville School. The space, which had become overgrown following the school’s closure, is now home to the Stafford Family Services Playgroup, held on Tuesdays. Volunteers worked to remove overgrowth and begin restoring the garden so it can once again be a welcoming and usable space for families and children.

A special thank you goes to Aubuchon/Ace Hardware for their generous donation of mulch and garden fencing materials, which have been instrumental in the early stages of the project. While the work is not yet complete, the Rotary Club looks forward to continuing the garden revitalization over the coming month, with the goal of creating a space that can be enjoyed by the entire community.

The Stafford Rotary Club also extends its appreciation to the individuals and groups who originally established the garden. Their efforts laid the foundation for a meaningful community space, and Rotary is honored to help continue that legacy so it may be enjoyed by future generations.