Marietta College volunteers and Main Street West leader Jackson Patterson host a Clean Up Day in Harmar.
Main Street West utilizes the full Main Street Approach to focus on neighborhood revitalization in Harmar.
By bringing together residents, business owners, and community leaders on Marietta’s west side, a grassroots movement has grown to accomplish the goals of the neighborhood hand in hand.
Started in the summer of 2018, Main Street West began as a partnership between the City of Marietta, Marietta Main Street, and west side residents. In 2019, Main Street West was awarded Main Street Program of the Year in the state of Ohio by Heritage Ohio.
Since its inception, Main Street West has grown to involve community partners like the Marietta Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Marietta-Belpre Health Department, Washington County Relay for Life, GoPacks, Marietta College, Washington County Behavioral Health Board, and much more.
Current Work of Main Street West
MSW hosts a float in the annual Merry-etta Christmas Parade
Fourth Ward Councilman Geoff Schenkel receives his flu shot as part of MSW’s efforts to bring health resources to Harmar.
Clean Up Days: MSW brings area volunteers into Harmar to sweep the streets, trim the bushes, pull weeds, and pickup trash.
MOV Rebound for Kids: This summer program connects officers from the Marietta Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office with kids in Harmar. MOV Rebound meets nightly at Flanders Field during the summer.
Flanders Field: MSW is actively working to create a safe, fun public park for families to enjoy year round. Updates to playground equipment, mulching, basketball court upgrades and more are included in this effort.
Neighborhood Events: MSW hosts a Trunk of Treat in the Train Yard, pop-up events during First Fridays, fundraisers, and others throughout the year to bring the community together.
Public Art & Beautification: Harmar is home to a variety of talented artists that MSW wants to uplift through public art around the district. In 2019, MSW expanded downtown beautification efforts to include more hanging flower baskets and holiday decor.
Blight Reduction & Residential Support: MSW leaders & supporters actively work to share resources with residents seeking to care for and maintain their homes. Additionally, through partnership with the City of Marietta, MSW addresses the issue of blight and its negative impact on the neighborhood.
Monthly Community Meetings: The last Sunday of every month, MSW hosts Neighborhood Meetings to bring Harmar together and share updates, resources, and more to continue the grassroots approach to strengthening Harmar.
& much more!