Essay Contest

Waterbury Students in grades 6 thru 8 are invited to participate in an essay contest. The teheme of the essay should be on the effects of litter and illegal dumping on the environment and what steps should be on taken to discourage people from littering. Ideas on ways to clean up littered areas should also be discussed. Essays should be 250 words and must be submitted to the City’s Clerk office no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2006. The names, address, phone number, grade and school must be printed on the essay. The following prizes will be awarded: First place- $250.00 U.S. savings bond, Second place- 100.00 U.S. savings bond, Third place- 50.00 U.S. savings bond. All winning essays will be displayed in the Mayors office. Contact Commissioner Ronald Napoli at 575-1198 or Commissioner Michael Ptak at 754-9311.

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