I am voluntarily participating in the Town of Winchester’s Adopt-a-Drain program. I have read and agree to follow the Volunteer Guidelines, below and as you click on "What Does it Mean?" on the site. I acknowledge that participating in these events involves inherent risks, and I accept full responsibility for any associated liability and risk. By signing up, I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older.
By signing up, I agree to allow Town of Winchester to send me emails related my chosen drains.
I understand that as a volunteer, I have control over the dates and times of my work. Town of Winchester is not responsible for scheduling my volunteer activities or monitoring my compliance with the guidelines. I affirm that I am not receiving any compensation or consideration for my participation, and I have read, understood, and freely and willingly agreed to the release and hold harmless provisions stated below.
I agree to release, waive, and forever discharge the Town of Winchester (“the Town”) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("the State"), as well as their employees, departments, officers, and agents, from any and all claims or demands arising from accidents, illnesses, injuries, losses, destruction, or property damage directly or indirectly resulting from my participation in this activity. I further agree not to pursue any legal action against the Town of Winchester or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or their employees, departments, officers, and agents, for any injury, loss, or damage arising from my participation in this activity, regardless of whether it is caused by negligence or otherwise.
This Waiver and Release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and all of my family members. It applies to all losses, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, related to my participation in this activity.
Last updated October 15, 2023.
What is an Adopt-a-Drain program? What does it mean to adopt a drain? An Adopt-a-Drain program is a volunteer program which helps keep our local environment clean and healthy. Participants sign up to adopt a drain (or drains!) and then check on that drain before and after heavy rain, wind, or snow. Any extra care is even better! Anything that goes down the drain ends up in the Aberona and Mystic Rivers, which is why this program is so helpful. Keeping the drains clear can also help prevent streets from flooding as it ensures that water can freely flow down the drain.
What am I adopting? What is a storm drain? Storm drains are the grates you see in streets and roads. They’ll be to the side of the road, along the curb, and in Winchester are typically square. Since asphalt and pavement can’t absorb water, any rain and melting snow flow along the street and into these drains. A basin below the grates, called a catch basin, is meant to collect this water and any debris but it can fill up quickly and doesn’t capture everything. Water that goes into the drains - and anything in that water, like trash - doesn’t get treated or go to a wastewater plant, instead it empties into nearby water bodies.
Thank you for your dedication to the Adopt-a-Drain program. Your safety and enjoyment are essential to us. As a volunteer, please follow these guidelines:
I am voluntarily participating in the Town of Winchester’s Adopt-a-Drain program. I have read and agree to follow the Volunteer Guidelines, below and as you click on "What Does it Mean?" on the site. I acknowledge that participating in these events involves inherent risks, and I accept full responsibility for any associated liability and risk. By signing up, I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older.
By signing up, I agree to allow Town of Winchester to send me emails related my chosen drains.
I understand that as a volunteer, I have control over the dates and times of my work. Town of Winchester is not responsible for scheduling my volunteer activities or monitoring my compliance with the guidelines. I affirm that I am not receiving any compensation or consideration for my participation, and I have read, understood, and freely and willingly agreed to the release and hold harmless provisions stated below.
I agree to release, waive, and forever discharge the Town of Winchester (“the Town”) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("the State"), as well as their employees, departments, officers, and agents, from any and all claims or demands arising from accidents, illnesses, injuries, losses, destruction, or property damage directly or indirectly resulting from my participation in this activity. I further agree not to pursue any legal action against the Town of Winchester or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or their employees, departments, officers, and agents, for any injury, loss, or damage arising from my participation in this activity, regardless of whether it is caused by negligence or otherwise.
This Waiver and Release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and all of my family members. It applies to all losses, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, related to my participation in this activity.
Last updated October 15, 2023.