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Life Scout wins council approval for Wasserman Park pollinator garden
Summary
Life Scout Christopher McCormick presented an Eagle Scout proposal to build a pollinator garden and educational signage at Wasserman Park; the Town Council unanimously approved the project and authorized the town manager to sign documentation.
Life Scout Christopher McCormick asked the Merrimack Town Council on March 26 to approve an Eagle Scout project to build a 12-by-4-foot pollinator garden with educational signage inside a 30-by-35-foot community-garden plot at Wasserman Park.
McCormick said the garden would focus on perennial plants that support bees, monarch butterflies and moths, and estimated materials would cost about $1,500–$1,600. He outlined a fundraising plan—selling cut flowers and offering a QR link for bulb purchases—and a timeline that would aim for construction in June–September so the bed is established before ground freeze.
Council members praised the presentation and offered local resources: Councilor Jennifer noted the library seed library as a free resource, and councilors suggested coordinating with the local garden club. Questions focused on planting methods (seed vs. bulbs), maintenance and where to source plants.
After brief discussion, Councilor Mackenzie moved to approve the project and allow the town manager to sign any required paperwork; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously, 7–0–0.
The council’s approval allows McCormick to proceed with his fundraising and to coordinate permits and paperwork with town staff. Councilors encouraged him to notify the town when a fundraiser is scheduled so the council can help publicize the event.
The council’s action was procedural approval only; detailed permitting, signage content and maintenance arrangements will be handled with Park & Rec and town staff.
