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Sustainable Deep River outlines Pocket Park progress and public-art call at library meeting
Summary
Sustainable Deep River told the library board on April 13 that hardscape is complete for a proposed Pocket Park, nearly $12,000 has been raised (including a $5,325 community match), and a public-art call with a May 16 deadline will be issued.
Sustainable Deep River presenters reported progress on a planned Pocket Park at the Deep River Public Library during the Board of Trustees meeting on April 13, saying the hardscape is already installed and native plantings will be placed this spring.
The presenters, Sara Conner and Roberta Sciacca, told trustees the Sustainable Group has raised almost $12,000 for the project, including $5,325 from a Community Match Fund. They said a public-art call will be issued with a May 16 deadline and provided an email contact for submissions.
Board chair Donna Mingrone noted the group is exploring a sculpture garden in memory of a local resident and said she would consult the Board of Selectmen to determine whether town approval is needed for memorial art near the river. Roberta Sciacca said she would look into landscape-design and art possibilities and follow up with the trustees.
Why it matters: the Pocket Park would add a small public green space adjacent to the library and include native plantings and community-contributed artwork. The Board recorded the presentation and asked for follow-up on any needed approvals before installation.
Next steps: trustees expect presenters or consultants to return with design details and to coordinate any required town approvals before permanent installations proceed.
