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Board proclaims honor for artist David K. Merrill, approves up to $500 for plaque
Summary
The Board of Selectmen read a proclamation honoring the late artist David K. Merrill and approved funding not to exceed $500 for a memorial plaque to be placed near his mural in Town Hall.
The Southbury Board of Selectmen on July 6 unanimously approved a proclamation honoring the life and legacy of artist David K. Merrill and authorized funding not to exceed $500 for a plaque to be placed near the mural he painted in Town Hall.
Selectwoman Kelly Keenan and other board members recounted Merrill’s career, noting he painted the town-hall mural in 1978 and produced large-scale works across Connecticut. The proclamation recited Merrill’s decades-long career, his role teaching briefly at Southbury Training School in the 1960s, and his recognition during the town’s 350th anniversary events.
On a voice vote the board approved the proclamation and the funding authorization. The First Selectman said the plaque will be placed near the mural and the board signed the proclamation to be entered into the town record.
Why it matters: Merrill’s mural is a long-standing feature of Southbury Town Hall and the board characterized preservation and public recognition of his work as a civic duty.
What’s next: Town staff will coordinate plaque production and placement consistent with the board’s funding authorization.
