Saturday, June 4, was a lovely day for the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) annual plant swap and bake sale, and many of you generously donated to the NBG efforts. This year the proceeds from the bake sale were donated to the Tusten Youth Commission (TYC) in support of the work they do to involve our youth in healthy, educational activities. The NBG has been working with the TYC to create a concept to upgrade the youth-oriented park on the Flats to a multi-generational park. Members of the NBG have heard the ideas/concerns of the TYC and plan to plant ornamental grasses on the playground borders of the park to serve as a barrier from the street for small children. This is just one of the ideas the TYC and the multi-generational park committee proposed. Keep your eyes on the park as plans unfold this summer.

The NBG continues to work hard in preparation for the visit by the America in Bloom judges next month. Their focus thus far includes: a) Tusten Veterans Memorial Park, which has received numerous new flowers and plants, and three new replacement benches are to be delivered soon; b) new trees with seasonal interest that have been planted along Kirk Road and at the southern entrance to the hamlet; and c) former Sullivan Renaissance projects, which are being maintained to preserve their beauty. The NBG is a volunteer organization and welcomes anyone willing to lend a hand, perhaps even to routinely water new plantings. Become part of a winning team competing for recognition from America in Bloom as one of the best small towns in America. For more information call 845/252-3864.

Reminders: Litterpluck is this Saturday, June 11, and Saturday, June 18 is town-wide trash day; meet at the library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each household is permitted to bring one pick-up truck filled with trash to the town highway barn, no charge. Also on June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is a town shred day co-sponsored by Catskill Hudson Bank. A truck will be available in the library parking lot to shred your documents. So much spring cleaning!