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Announcement: Cleaning Services in the Central Germantown Concern Commune

Supplementary street cleaning services in Germantown's fundamental business district will be continued thanks to a partnership between the Germantown Special Services District (GSSD) and Germantown United Customs Development Corporation (GUCDC). This interim service plan aims to support the neighborhood's merchant community, residents and visitors by providing make clean and inviting streets in the middle of Germantown. Every bit role of this collaborative effort, street sweeping–a service provided by the GSSD that was limited due to constraints in contempo months, has been secured for an boosted eight weeks, three times weekly. Services volition go on to be provided by Friends of Germantown Northwest, LLC.

Both the GSSD and GUCDC support merchants and commercial property owners every bit part of their corresponding organizational missions.

This acting service plan is being funded by Germantown United CDC, who has reallocated $26,800 awarded to the organization past the Philadelphia Department of Commerce. The funding volition too supplement the GSSD's operational costs through June 30, 2019. During this fourth dimension, the GSSD will keep its work to reestablish regular yr-round services.

"The interim service plan grew from our shared want to address the immediate and pressing need for clean streets in Germantown'due south primary commercial artery," says Julie Stapleton-Carroll, lath president of GUCDC.

"The GSSD's board of director'south is committed to the development of a long-term and sustainable solution. This collaboration signals a want on the part of the Germantown Special Services Commune and Germantown United CDC to piece of work together in the best involvement of our customs," added Trapeta B. Mayson, acting board president of the GSSD.

The GSSD and GUCDC thank the Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Mayor Kenney, and 8th District Councilwoman, Cindy Bass for their continued partnership and support of our efforts.

Photos courtesy of Friends of Germantown NW

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS

The Germantown Special Services District is a locally directed municipal authority established to supplement services already provided by the Metropolis of Philadelphia. The GSSD provides services and activities that meliorate the cleanliness and physical conditions of the commune and improve public safety. The support of property owners, merchants, local partners, city entities and residents are integral to the GSSD's success. Learn more than at germantownssd.com.

Germantown United CDC's mission is to promote and facilitate the revitalization of Germantown and its business corridors. GUCDC currently holds a contract with the Department Commerce to provide commercial corridor management, a program that facilitates direct outreach to Germantown businesses to connect them with capacity-building and financial resources provided by the City and other organizations. These grant and loan opportunities are vital to launching, renovating and expanding businesses, improving storefronts and interiors, purchasing equipment, installing security systems, and more. Learn more at germantownunitedcdc.org.

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