Spring cleanup next week

For Mayor Mary Janacaro Hensleigh, the annual Town of Whitehall Spring Cleanup is her favorite week of the year.

This year's event is scheduled to take place April 23 to 26. Janacaro Hensleigh said the event is extremely important for the town's appearance, especially for visitors.

"First impressions say a lot. A clean town speaks volumes," she said.

Local high school students will once again be taking part in the cleanup event that was started in the 1980's. Underclassmen will be participating Tuesday to Thursday and seniors will be taking part in the cleanup on Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p...