By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter
Marlborough – Local Eagle Scouts are taking an active role in building sections of the Panther/Boroughs Trail, enhancing its accessibility for exploration and enjoyment of natural resources. Andrew Desmarais and Brian Boxell were introduced to members of the city’s Conservation Commission by Priscilla Ryder, Conservation Officer, at a recent meeting where they expressed some of the specifics they were considering.
Desmarais, an eighth-grade student, is developing plans for a section of the Panther trail through Cider Knoll. He will be creating a trail, building some bog bridges and a helical pier boardwalk. Boxell, a high school junior, would like to build the section of the panther trail from Concord Road near the gas line to connect with Andrew’s project. Marlborough’s section of the Trail loop, is a 30-mile path that connects to Southborough, Westborough, and Northborough.
City Councilor Edward Clancy, Conservation Commission chair, thanked the Scouts “for helping with the project and providing the leadership in getting the work done. We are grateful that you will lead the Scouts in doing almost all the trail building, kiosk construction, bridges and boardwalks for this critical part of the city’s trail network.”
An Eagle Scout is the highest achievement of rank attainable in Boy Scouts of America.
