Eagle Projects

Oliver’s Eagle Scout project involved building a shed for firewood and brush clearing on the campus of the Hillside School in Marlborough, MA. The project will help support outdoor activities for the students, including boarders who come from 10 countries.

For Charlotte’s Eagle Scout Service project, she chose to contribute to her hometown of Weston. Working with the town’s Public Work Department, she chose to refurbish an 80-year old warming hut on a skating pond in Burchard Park. Charlotte developed a plan to replace most of the roof and install a metal base for a wood stove, which previously rested on the wood floor. The complex project took 2 days to complete and included 20 volunteers, including scouts, adult volunteers, and friends, who helped with hammering shingles, power washing, and removing debris.

Paul’s Eagle Scout Service Project improved a hazardous section of a trail in Newton’s Cold Spring Park by installing a set of sturdy box steps with a handrail on a steep slope. The new steps increase safety and accessibility for walkers, runners, families, and cyclists moving through that part of the park. Paul coordinated with city and parks staff to select the location, design, and materials, navigating approvals to protect the trail environment while addressing community safety. He organized volunteers, scheduled work crews, and incorporated neighborhood feedback that refined the approach and underscored how important the fix would be for daily park users.

John’s Eagle Scout Service Project was to replace a pedestrian bridge that was destroyed by a fallen tree in a popular Weston hiking trail. John worked with the Weston Conservation Commission to identify and scope the project and with current and former scout leaders to obtain the tools and design the bridge. The strenuous project was completed by 25 scouts, adult volunteers, friends, and family. It involved removing the old bridge, installing steel supports, and connecting the beams and planks for the span and ramps. After a full day of work, the walking bridge was back in service providing an important connection.

Luka’s Eagle Scout Service project improved accessibility at the historic Union Church in Waban by creating ADA-approved pew seating for mobility device users. Luka coordinated with church leaders, contractors, and the congregation to design and implement modifications to the pews, ensuring that mobility device users could sit comfortably and inclusively within the main seating area. Luka worked closely with multiple stakeholders, negotiated with a contractor, and adapted plans based on feedback from accessibility experts and the congregation. Luka’s work has made a lasting impact on the congregation and the wider community, reflecting their commitment to inclusion.

For his Eagle Scout Service project, Harry led the replacement of uneven and unsafe stairs along the Sudbury Aqueduct in Newton with sturdy, weather-resistant box steps. He designed, sourced, and constructed the new steps with the help of city officials and a team of youth and adult volunteers. The project required Harry to balance oversight with hands-on involvement, learning to step back and empower others while maintaining safety and efficiency. The new stairs are safer, more accessible, and will benefit residents and visitors for years to come.

For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Dhruv chose to give back to the City of Newton—a community that had supported and shaped him since his family’s move. In collaboration with the Newton Parks and Recreation Department, he designed and built two wheelchair-accessible garden beds for the city’s new community space, Spears Park. His goal was to create an inclusive place where differently abled residents could garden, enjoy the outdoors, and feel connected to others.

Scouting helped C.J. realize the importance of time management and how small steps add up to reaching a long-term goal. Scouting is about being prepared for the future by taking small steps towards large goals.

For his Eagle Scout project, Ashwin improved the Cold Spring Park duck walk in Newton, MA, a frequently flooded and unstable trail. Given its significance to many Troop 209 Eagle projects, he wanted to contribute to its legacy. Ashwin partnered with Ahron Lerman from the Newton Park, Recreation and Culture, along with the Friends of Cold Spring Park who graciously funded the project. The project stabilized nearly 100 feet of duck walk sections with lag bolts, ensuring a level surface and reinforcing the area near the bridge abutment with erosion control measures to ensure long-term stability. Additionally, Ashwin led the construction of two new boardwalk sections to replace rotted wood. His project’s success was made possible by dedicated Scout and adult volunteers, as well as the guidance of his Eagle Coach, Jameson White, and Christian Rivero, whose experience and connections proved invaluable.

Joseph turned to his lifelong hometown of Weston to identify his Eagle Service Project. For years, he’d been passing by the Brook School Apartments, an elderly housing complex owned and managed by the town. Despite being surrounded by open space and woodlands, the residents of Brook School Apartments had few options and limited access to gardening. Existing garden beds were in disrepair. Joseph’s goal was to provide a more accessible, user-friendly infrastructure so residents could actively participate in the healthy pursuit of gardening. He obtained permission from administrators and built waist-high garden beds, with sensitivity to the physical and social needs of the senior population.

Leila’s Eagle Scout Project was to conserve an at-risk area of local parkland by removing invasive species and planting native trees and shrubs. Leila worked with City of Newton officials and the Friends of Cold Spring Park non-profit to plan and gain approval for her project and recruited more than 40 adult and youth volunteers to execute the work.

Cam’s Eagle Scout Service Project involved replacing a set of dangerous and unsightly cinder block steps up the bank of the Sudbury Aqueduct with ones that were both sturdier and safer to use. Cam collaborated with city councilor Andreae Downs, Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture commissioner Nicole Banks, and other officials to navigate the permitting process necessary to greenlight the improvement. Ultimately, the newly installed steps have made it much more convenient for commuters and bikers to get around the neighborhood and particularly to the nearby MBTA station. Some of the nearby residents heard of Cam’s plan and offered to contribute funds for the cost of raw materials, demonstrating the value of the project to the community.

For her project, “Turning the Page,” Phoebe successfully garnered support from the City of Newton as well as individuals for her book drive and accumulated over 450 books in total, ranging from those for children to adults with varying genres such as education and historical fiction. Phoebe’s team then sorted the books by category, with some members enjoying re-reading their favorite children’s books along the way. They also used their Scouting skills to build four bookcases. These were donated to two shelters run by The Second Step, whose representatives were delighted to receive them!

Dobi created a pollinator garden for his project. He completely planned, outlined, and executed it with the help of his fellow Scouts. The garden aims to sustainably preserve the declining population of pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Carlie’s project was to raise funds and buy/organize items for 250 personal gift bags for New England shelter and home for veterans. Overall, about $17,000 was raised.

https://patch.com/massachusetts/newton/waban-life-scout-donates-new-england-center-home-veterans

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/eagle-scout-candidate-makes-gift-bags-for-veterans/

For Christi’s project, she combined her love of children with community outreach by donating cabinets full of school supplies to the Title 1 (schools that have higher percentages of low-income students) elementary schools in Newton. She hopes by doing this she was able to make a sustainable project that would persist for years to come.