Resident seeks permission to plant native wildflowers in municipal parking island

At the start of the meeting, resident Zepin Wood told the select board she lives across from the municipal parking lot and asked for permission to plant native New Hampshire perennials on the small island by the lot entrance. Wood described species she intends to plant — bee balm, obedient plant, red columbine, northern blue flag iris and milkweed — and said she has already cleared weeds and would mulch and maintain the area.

"So I'm basically just asking for permission to, put in these wildflowers and to beautify that area," Wood said. Board members confirmed Pembroke has an adopt‑a‑spot policy and encouraged Wood to submit the form; they asked staff to email the policy and follow up. Chair Michael Ellis thanked Wood and said the board welcomes volunteer efforts that improve town property.

The board did not require a formal vote and staff agreed to coordinate with Wood and the library/DPW for next steps. The adopt‑a‑spot policy will govern what types of plantings are permitted and how maintenance is handled.