Track team’s can and bottle drive a great success

The Manchester varsity track team held a successful bottle and can drive on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Michael Coltre.

by Marsha Chartrand

The Manchester varsity track team says a huge “thank you” to the Manchester community!

Saturday’s can and bottle drive went pretty smoothly, according to head coach Michael Coltre, noting that, “Everyone was working together and doing their job so it was great to see! It’s not an easy job and there was no complaining so it actually turned into a good team-building/bonding event as well as a fundraiser!”

By the end of the day, the team ended up bringing in over 22,000 cans and bottles!

“We had returned about 2,800 last week when we sorted some early ones,” Coltre added. “We really appreciate how many people came to drop off and donate them.”

Staging area for cans and bottles during the drive. Photo courtesy of Michael Coltre.

Neatly packaged and waiting for their next destination. Photo courtesy of Michael Coltre.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.