The following petition is being circulated by concerned Merrill area citizens who are trying to save the T.B. Scott Mansion from demolition.
The petition reads:

PETITION TO SAVE T.B. SCOTT MANSION FROM DEMOLITION

We, the undersigned, do hereby request that Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital and Ascension Wisconsin stop the planned demolition of the mansion known as T. B. Scott Mansion located at 501 S. Center Avenue in Merrill, Wisconsin, until such time as the full and official transfer of the property to Aspirus Health.
Further, we implore Aspirus Health to meet with and actively pursue a dialogue with residents of the City of Merrill and other interested parties who wish to preserve and protect the mansion.
Those circulating the Petition are trying to create convenient ways for all interested parties to sign. Currently the petition is available to sign at Merrill’s historic Trophy Bar on East Main St. (across from the Cosmo). Open Tuesday through Friday at 3:00 p.m., weekends at noon.