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Paplauskas works to 'beautify' Knightsville

Posted 7/4/18

On an early June 16 morning, volunteers showed up and were ready to work under the guidance of Chris Paplauskas, Councilman Ward 5 to clean up and beautify five different locations throughout the area. I wanted to start a tradition for our neighborhoods"

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Paplauskas works to 'beautify' Knightsville

VOLUNTEERS: An crew met at 9 a.m. last Saturday to help beautify Ward 5, led by Ward 5 City Councilman Chris Paplauskas. In under two hours, five locations were greatly improved with weeding and flowers planted as well as mulching.

VOLUNTEERS: An crew met at 9 a.m. last Saturday to help beautify Ward 5, led by Ward 5 City Councilman Chris Paplauskas. In under two hours, five locations were greatly improved with weeding and flowers planted as well as mulching.

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

NEVER TOO YOUNG: One of the younger volunteers at the Ward 5 Beautification Project was Annie Agresti, age 4, working at pulling weeds at Sivo Park on Florida Ave.

NEVER TOO YOUNG: One of the younger volunteers at the Ward 5 Beautification Project was Annie Agresti, age 4, working at pulling weeds at Sivo Park on Florida Ave.

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

NEAR THE GAZEBO: Ward 5 City Councilman Chris Paplauskas worked along with volunteers at the garden near the Knightsville Gazebo. Pictured are (l-r) Serafina Aceto, age 6 and her mom Elisabetta, Chris Paplauskas and Amy Ricci.

NEAR THE GAZEBO: Ward 5 City Councilman Chris Paplauskas worked along with volunteers at the garden near the Knightsville Gazebo. Pictured are (l-r) Serafina Aceto, age 6 and her mom Elisabetta, Chris Paplauskas and Amy Ricci.

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

NEW FLOWER BED: During the Beautification Project in Ward 5, volunteers dug and planted a new flower bed at the Cranston Library Knightsville Branch. Pictured working on the garden are (l-r) Jeffrey Barone (Executive Director, Cranston Senior Services), Anna Saccoccio and Ed Garcia (Director of Cranston Public Libraries).

NEW FLOWER BED: During the Beautification Project in Ward 5, volunteers dug and planted a new flower bed at the Cranston Library Knightsville Branch. Pictured working on the garden are (l-r) Jeffrey Barone (Executive Director, Cranston Senior Services), Anna Saccoccio and Ed Garcia (Director of Cranston Public Libraries).

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Working on the garden at Flanders Park at Sherman Ave. Field was the organizer of the event, Ward 5 Councilman Chris Paplauskas along with (l-r) Judy Paplauskas, Don Botts, Chris Botts, Matt Volpi and in front are the Paplauskas children, Aidan, age 10, and his sister Sophia, age 8.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Working on the garden at Flanders Park at Sherman Ave. Field was the organizer of the event, Ward 5 Councilman Chris Paplauskas along with (l-r) Judy Paplauskas, Don Botts, Chris Botts, Matt Volpi and in front are the Paplauskas children, Aidan, age 10, and his sister Sophia, age 8.

(Herald photo by Steve Popiel)

Posted Friday, July 6, 2018 10:41 am

On an early June 16 morning, volunteers showed up and were ready to work under the guidance of Chris Paplauskas, Councilman Ward 5 to clean up and beautify five different locations throughout the area.

“I wanted to start a tradition for our neighborhoods that got everyone working together to beautify the city,” said Paplauskas. “I enjoy bringing people together to tackle big projects like this. We couldn't accomplish any of this without volunteers and I'm so thankful that people took time out on a beautiful Saturday morning. There are always opportunities to make our community better and I hope anyone that would like to contribute in the future connects with me on Facebook, so we can keep in touch,” said Paplauskas.

At four of the locations, the Knightsville Gazebo Garden, Sivo Park Garden on Florida Ave., Knightsville Cranston Public Library Branch and William J. Flanders Park on Sherman Ave., volunteers weeded, planted flowers and mulched and at the final location, at the Knightsville sign, they dug a new bed and planted.

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