Donations are currently being accepted for the North Merrick Fire Department Veterans Memorial Park monument to beautify the grounds. Funds are needed for lampposts, benches, a sprinkler system, electrical work and to build a walkway from the curb to the monument. Make checks out to "North Merrick Fire Department Monument Fund" and send all donations to 2095 Camp Ave., Merrick, 11566. For further information, call former fire chief Walter Ellensohn at (516)378-3171.
