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Resident proposes native-plant “heritage” forest behind Madison School; council discusses dog park and park upgrades
Summary
A resident presented a phased plan to plant native trees and create a Heritage Park on Madison Street land; councilors discussed parks priorities, a potential dog park location and design, and asked staff for design sketches and grant exploration.
A New Carlisle resident and volunteer told council members she wants to lead a phased native-planting effort and “heritage forest” behind the former Madison School property to increase green space, support pollinators and create a place for memorial plantings. "I have lived in Carlisle for 39 years," said Maria Norman, who described a capstone project, volunteer labor and plans to use native species to attract wildlife and reduce long-term maintenance. Nut graf: Council members welcomed the idea as a low-cost, community-driven way to expand green amenities, but asked for a blueprint and for staff to coordinate logistics, accessibility…
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