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The company has given Norwalk 50 giant planters valued at $1,200 each. The planter are 3.5 feet high and 5 feet wide.
“The planters were extras from a previous landscaping project at Merritt 7, where they contain small trees, shrubs and flowers in the courtyards and other outdoor areas at each building," says Lou DiMeglio, a building engineer for Marcus Partners.
"Now the space where the planters were stored is needed for parking. Marcus Partners tries to be environmentally friendly by recycling whenever possible. They didn’t want to destroy the planters, so I suggested donating them for sprucing up Norwalk.”
The Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department accepted the donation.
“We appreciate this donation from Marcus Partners. The planters have been moved to Taylor Farm and, now that the busy summer season is over, we will put about half of the planters to good use at city parks and other facilities,” says Michael Mocciae, the Recreation & Parks director.
The remaining planters are being offered free of charge for beautifying corporate and neighborhood locations in Norwalk.
To request planters and arrange for pick up, call the Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department at 203-854-7807.
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