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Girl Scouts propose fairy‑garden project at ambulance corps flagpole
Summary
Members of a local Girl Scout troop presented a bronze‑award project to install natural‑material fairy houses, kindness rocks and low‑maintenance plantings around the ambulance corps flagpole; council and DPW signaled support and will mark utilities before work begins.
A Girl Scout troop visited the council chambers to present a bronze‑award community project proposing small fairy houses, kindness rocks and plantings around the ambulance corps flagpole and adjacent walkway.
Troop members introduced themselves: “My name is Akshira,” said one scout, and “My name is Julia McGovern, and I'm in fifth grade,” said another. The troop leader explained that the girls researched examples at nearby Story Garden sites and plan to use natural materials and low‑maintenance plantings. The troop intends to raise funds through a bake sale and will coordinate with DPW for utility marking before installation.
Council members welcomed the project. The mayor’s office confirmed it had reviewed the troop’s paperwork and the borough’s liaison to the ambulance corps had approved the plan. Council encouraged the scouts to notify staff when they begin work so DPW can prepare the area.
Why it matters: The project is a small community beautification and youth‑engagement effort; council members and staff signaled support and emphasized safety and low maintenance.
