CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NJ: The Cumberland County Adopt-A-Road Program is proud to welcome three new groups to its growing family: Patricia Gross; Mike, Sherry, and Jenna Karcher; and Mary Murphy and Deloris Swan. The Program promotes cleaner county roadways through the work of hundreds of citizen volunteers. The Adopt-A-Road Program is administered by the Cumberland County Improvement Authority and is the number one program in the State in terms of participation.

“Cleaner roads are not just attractive to county residents, they also promote a positive image of the county to individuals who come to visit, shop, or recreate,” said Steven R. Wymbs, Cumberland County Improvement Authority Executive Director. “In addition, the Program is an important component of our efforts to protect the county’s woodlands and waterways for future generations to enjoy.”

“Our Adopt-A-Road and County Litter Patrol Programs are effective in cleaning up litter in Cumberland County that might otherwise stay there,” said Dennis DeMatte, Jr., Cumberland County Recycling Coordinator. “The Adopt-A-Road Program, which is part of the Clean Communities Program, allows citizens to do their part in keeping our county litter-free by cleaning their adopted road a few times each year.”

Patricia Gross was inspired to adopt Station Road in Leesburg after the untimely death of her nephew, Robert Tyvinsky, III. “I adopted the road to let my brother and his wife know their son is forever in our hearts. We do our best to keep the road clean and pay particular attention on Robert’s birthday and the day he passed away.”

Mike, Sherry, and Jenna Karcher recently adopted a portion of Bridgeton Avenue in Deerfield Township, beginning near Morton Avenue and ending at Stillman Avenue. “The portion of the road we adopted covers a two mile stretch,” Sherry said. “Walking it and keeping it clean and free of litter gives us the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise at the same time. Not only does it benefit the community, it is also enjoyable family time with my husband and daughter.”

Mary Murphy and Deloris Swan adopted a section of Main Street in Dividing Creek between Haleyville Road and Turkey Point Road. “Deloris and I hate to see trash just left on the road,” Murphy said. “The road didn’t seem to be getting cleaned as often as it used to, so we decided to take matters into our own hands. We enjoy getting outdoors and doing something for the community.”

“On behalf of the Improvement Authority, I would like to thank the over 200 individuals and groups who have adopted a road in Cumberland County,” DeMatte continued. “Your service to the community sets a good example for others and helps to ensure the county is on the path towards a cleaner and safer tomorrow.”

For more information about the Adopt-A-Road Program or other Recycling Programs in Cumberland County, please contact the Cumberland County Improvement Authority at 856-825-3700, or visit our Web site at www.ccia-net.com.

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For more information about this press release, please contact Dennis DeMatte, Jr. at 856-825-3700.