Content submitted by Legislative Aid Jeff Tucker. Email news to news@westfordcat.org.
State Rep. James Arciero recently attended the Eagle Scout induction ceremony for Daniel Measer, William O’Neal, and Matthew Prentice of Westford Boy Scout Troop 159.
All three scouts attained the Eagle Scout Badge, the highest award given in scouting. To achieve the rank of Eagle, a scout must earn at least 21 merit badges in a number of different areas ranging from government to recreational activities.
In addition, Eagle Scout candidates must plan and complete an extensive Eagle Scout project which usually consists of coordinating the materials, manpower, and cooperation of many individuals to achieve the objective of the project. Such projects usually benefit community groups or civic organizations and represent service to society as well as a demonstration of the leadership ability of an Eagle Scout candidate.
Measer received his badge after undertaking a project with direction from the Westford Conservation Commission. For his project, Measer built a bridge over Boutwell Brook to complete an unfinished section of the Tom Paul Trail.
O’Neal received his badge for the development of Westford’s Seed Library which is currently housed at the J.V. Library. Additionally, he raised awareness about the initiative by holding two community lessons on the seed-saving process and distributed fliers around town to advertise the new seed library.
Prentice’s project involved transforming the parking area of Freedom Park, a Veteran’s park on Pond Street in Forge Village, into a neater, more welcoming, functional and accessible area. Prentice removed crumbled asphalt, cut clean edges for asphalt, marked and defined handicapped spots, as well as installed parking bumpers and a bike rack.
As part of the ceremony, Arciero, who is also an Eagle Scout, presented the three scouts with individual citations from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to mark the occasion.
