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Business owners in the Barton Village BIA corridor: graffiti removal is covered. Not maybe covered. Covered. Up to $200 per incident. hammerstreetclean.org #HamOnt #BartonVillage

Overcast 12.1°C today. Wind is manageable, making it an efficient day to clear debris before Good Friday prep begins in 5 days. Streets remain dry for now. #HamOnt #HammerStreetClean

Coffee money keeps the gloves on. If HSC means something to you and you're not a business owner this is how you're part of it. buymeacoffee.com/hammerstreetcl… #HamOnt #Hamilton

Breezy day at 3.5°C, perfect for sweeping up the debris before Good Friday prep begins in 6 days. Keep your sidewalks tidy while I handle the rest. #HamOnt #KeepItClean

@AndrewCSelman @knightnurse1 Absolutely! A good win is always welcome and I hope that includes the future!

@HammerStrClean @knightnurse1 It is, but I like big problems. They make the wins even more meaningful.

After sustained effort on this file, we’re finally starting to see government movement. Watch closely over the coming days, I expect a proposal will come forward to begin addressing the current state of the escarpment and the Bruce Trail. #HamOnt

@AndrewCSelman @knightnurse1 This is a big challenge.

I really like the idea of community engagement and gameification. Here's a few challenges I'm working through : 1) Land ownership - much of this debris is directly beside the rail line. I'm working to establish ownership so we can organize a clean up effort. I don't want to see well-meaning people get charged with trespassing or anything of that nature. 2) Determining how to deal with the dangerous materials. We have hundreds of rusty propane tanks, needles, chemicals, rusted jagged metal, large goods, etc. The only way to remove these items is a rail garbage car, or dragging it up the hillside to the gravel trail for pickup with a truck. 3) Sponsorship is something I'm persueing. We had a local Roma sponsor a previous neighbourhood cleanup we did. Once we're past the hurdles, I'm hoping to bring another on-board . Appreciate the thoughts, and any solutions you might have!

See something on Barton that needs attention? Graffiti glass illegal dumping — report it at hammerstreetclean.org. GPS photo upload severity rating. Takes 2 minutes. #HamOnt #BartonVillage

Graffiti on your storefront? Don't paint over it — that voids the City grant. Call us first. We remove it you submit the invoice Hamilton pays you back up to $200. #HamOnt #GraffitiRemoval

Hamilton gets a reputation it doesn't deserve. Every clean block is a small argument against that narrative. We're making that argument one street at a time. #HamOnt #TheHammer #Hamilton

It is 3.7°C and the wind is doing my job for me by moving the litter around. A bit grey out there, but I am still out sweeping up the grit. Stay warm, Hamilton. #HamOnt #StreetCleaning

We're not a franchise. No corporate van. Two people a working relationship with the Barton BIA and a commitment to showing up. Graffiti removal cleanup alley maintenance. hammerstreetclean.org #HamOnt

This work runs on community trust — and occasionally coffee. If HSC has made your block look better there's a way to back it. buymeacoffee.com/hammerstreetcl… #HamOnt #SupportLocal

Hamilton's Commercial District Revitalization Grant covers up to $200 per graffiti incident. We do the removal. The City reimburses you. You pay nothing. #HamOnt #BartonVillage #GraffitiRemoval hammerstreetclean.org

Hamilton’s giving us a crisp 12.7°C high today. Cold enough to keep the coffee hot, but nice enough to keep the sidewalks clear. If you see me out there, give a wave! #HamOnt #StreetCleaning

Overcast and breezy at 21.9 km/h today, with a high of 3.7°C. I’m out patrolling the streets to keep our walkways clear and litter-free despite the chill. Stay warm, Hamilton! 🧹🧤 #HammerStreetClean #HamOnt

Moderate snow across The Hammer today. Streets are slick, so I’m prioritizing clear paths for foot traffic before the storefronts open. Steady pace through the slush. Who broke the snow globe. #HamOnt #HammerStreetClean

This angers me so much.

I’ve cleaned up this Barton St. bus shelter multiple times over the past few months trying to keep it usable for riders. Instead of supporting that effort, the City/HSR removed the entire shelter. This hurts everyone who relies on the Barton route. We deserve better. ❤️🖤 #HSR

Business & property owners — this one’s for you. Just a quick sweep or walk around your storefront helps keep Hamilton shining. ✨ This whole bag was collected in 5 minutes. Small effort, big impact. Let’s keep Hamilton clean, together. ❤️🖤 #KeepHamiltonClean #HammerStreetClean

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