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Merrillville council approves Rosenbaum Community Garden pilot, with hold-harmless and food-donation plans
Summary
Council approved creation of the Rosenbaum Community Garden on town property; organizers will use individual plots, sign hold-harmless waivers and coordinate surplus donations with the Northwest Indiana Food Bank.
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — The Merrillville Town Council on April 8 approved a motion to create the Rosenbaum Community Garden pilot project on town property in the Fourth Ward, including a hold-harmless participation clause and an initial plan to channel surplus produce to the Northwest Indiana Food Bank.
Councilman (name listed as) Fettig moved the proposal during the Parks and Recreation committee report; Councilor (second and supporting council members) seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The council asked town attorneys to review a draft participant…
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