WESTBOROUGH – Hunter Bramley, Evan Fallon, Samuel French and Andrew Nadar from Troop 100 were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on May 20 at the Congregational Church of Westborough.
Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouts; only 4% of Scouts ever achieve the rank, requiring a strong personal commitment, hard work and the encouragement and support of family and friends.
The four boys were in Cub Scouts together in Pack 100 and crossed over to Troop 100 Boy Scouts together in grade five. Each scout has held leadership positions and participated in community activities, campouts and trips with the troop. They all completed an Eagle project to earn the rank.
Bramley led a team of volunteers to build a bog bridge within the “charm bracelet,” a series of trails run by the Westborough Community Land Trust. Bramley and his team treated the new lumber; removed the old, dilapidated bog bridge; cleared the area for the larger bridge; and constructed the new bridge. The longer and wider bog bridge allows hikers safe and dry access across the bog.
For his Eagle project, Fallon led a team of volunteers to clear invasive species around the new all-access trail planned by the Westborough Community Land Trust. Fallon and his team cleared a large portion of the trail so that people using the trail could have a clear view of Gilmore Pond.
Designing and constructing an orienteering course at the Metrowest YMCA Family Outdoor Center in Hopkinton is what French chose as his Eagle project.
The course is currently used by the Y for its programs with youth groups, teaching children how to navigate and locate points using a map and compass. The course is open for year-round use. Troop 100 has had several events over the last few years at the Y, and the troop will also benefit from future use of the course.
Nadar’s Eagle Scout project was leading a team of volunteers to build a trail bridge at a local conservation area owned and maintained by Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic parish. The bridge will allow a connection from the scenic pine forest on the parish property to a trail system. The completed project will make it easier to use these trails in all seasons, and provides a good way for people to benefit from contact with nature.
