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Skippack resident proposes memorial butterfly bench and sensory garden at Palmer Park; board expresses support
Summary
Katie Maisel presented a privately funded proposal to place a butterfly‑shaped bench and small sensory garden at Palmer Park in memory of her daughter. Board members praised the plan and asked staff and public works to coordinate siting and maintenance; no formal vote was required.
A Skippack resident asked the supervisors to approve a privately funded memorial bench and sensory garden at Palmer Park and received general support from the board.
Katie Maisel described the bench—a pale‑yellow, powder‑coated carbon steel “butterfly” bench to be bolted to a concrete pad—and a small sensory garden intended to serve children with sensory needs. Maisel said the bench and garden would be privately funded by Vera’s Village with a donation from Time to Grow Nutrition and maintained by family volunteers and a landscaper she identified. “We invite you to join Vera’s Village and hope that you accept our proposal,” she said.
Board members praised the memorial and emphasized two practical steps before final placement: a brief coordination meeting with public works to confirm siting, maintenance responsibilities and any permitting needs, and a follow‑up to share donation/contact information for residents who want to support the project. No township funds were requested; the board indicated it did not see objection to the plan and offered staff assistance to coordinate the site work.
Next steps: Ms. Maisel will provide donation and contact details to township staff and meet with public works to finalize siting and maintenance arrangements.
