‘Kindness Crew’ paints Medina park bathrooms, welcome message at Canal Basin

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 17 May 2026 at 5:55 pm

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MEDINA – Jill Kelly, Julie Maryjanowski and about 20 members of the “Kindness Crew” were busy today painting a welcome message at the Medina Canal Basin and the bathrooms at Butts Park and State Street Park.

They also painted a few hydrants in the State Street area.

The basin wall got a major overhaul with paint and a message welcoming people to Medina.

Volunteers also painted the building at State Street Park and the bathrooms at Butts.

Mayor Debbie Padoleski said she appreciates the crew volunteering to help the community. Many of the volunteers aren’t even village residents, Padoleski said.

Some of the volunteers enjoy fellowship and some refreshments in the Canal Basin.