SEA ISLE CITY – Sea Isle City Historical Society celebrated its updated Memorial Garden April 27 just outside the museum in the library on Central Avenue.
Initially opened in 2012, the Memorial Garden recently underwent a transformation thanks to Life Scout Cameron Day, of Boy Scout Troop 76, who is striving to become an Eagle Scout. That project included adding new plants and helping install a water feature in the garden while working in harmony with the municipal Department of Public Works.
Day helped create two “turtle islands,” mounds of sand that will serve as nesting habitats for Diamondback terrapins, west of the grassy part of the parcel by the marsh.
Historical Society President Michael McHale, who presided at the dedication outside in a chilly wind, wore a straw skimmer hat. He noted earlier that the entire beautification project, Public Works and scouts, was a “fine team effort.”
“The Historical Society and the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission have contributed funds for the garden’s new water feature,” said Mr. McHale. “Cameron has also done his own fundraising.”
“We were very happy to learn that Cameron wanted to make our Memorial Garden the focus of his Eagle Scout Project,” stated McHale. “We are also grateful for the work being performed by the City’s Department of Public Works. Many contributors are making this project a reality, and we look forward to unveiling the final product.”
Mayor Leonard Desiderio presented plaques of appreciation to Cameron Day and Austin Day for their work in adding to the memorial garden.
During the ceremony, the garden was dedicated in honor of former Historical Society President Michael Stafford, who was presented with a Legislative resolution from Assemblyman Bruce Land (D-1st), and his late wife, Marie. They performed many hours of work to make the history of the resort come alive in its new library venue.
To honor the couple’s efforts and dedication, Mayor Leonard Desiderio climbed a step ladder to unveil a street sign that read “Mike and Marie Stafford Way,” positioned near the facility’s Park Road entrance.
An open house was held in the Historical Museum.
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