The Catasauqua Main Streets group continues as an exemplary organization serving the borough of Catasauqua. The group has saved tax dollars for years for the borough and helped build positive attitudes because of its activities beautifying the borough. The group labors to assist the public works department by planting and watering flowers in pots along Front Street, conducting cleanup events and more.

Several Main Streets members assembled the morning of April 20 at the borough municipal complex, 90 Bridge St. They donned safety vests and gloves, and with debris-picker devices and garbage bags in hand, they shifted into high gear. Natasha Chertok led the effort, filling in for Main Streets leader and Catasauqua Borough Councilwoman Kim Brubaker, who had to attend a family event the same time as the cleanup.

Along with Chertok, Craig Fritchey, Maddie Cesanek and Che Phoenix, all from Catasauqua, were ready and able to begin their effort to help clean up the business district on Front Street and up Bridge Street to the Catasauqua Post Office.

Cesanek and Phoenix were first-timers on the Keep Catty Clean Main Streets initiative. They shared rookie excitement and good feelings from volunteering to help their community.

Chertok thanked all who attended. She said she hopes to see the cleanliness efforts grow.

Main Streets’ plan, as noted on its Facebook page, is the “revitalization through art and the beautification in the Catasauqua Business District. The group is dedicated to building the best future for the Catasauqua downtown community and businesses.”

The group’s Facebook quotes Winston Churchill: “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

Visit the Catasauqua Main Streets Facebook page to consider joining the group to volunteer or provide financial support.