Troop 23 of North Attleborough recently celebrated five Scouts who attained the rank of Eagle. On Thursday, Oct 29, an Eagle Court of Honor was held at the Bristol Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M.
The Eagle Scouts are Carter Kim, Maximus Daniels, Sean Motto, Matthew Volpe Jr. and Joseph Gillett. State Sen. Paul Feeney presented the Scouts with official citations recognizing their accomplishments.
Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouting America program. Since its inception in 1911, only 4 percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process. The can take years to achieve, during which Scouts must earn 21 merit badges, serve for at least six months in an elected leadership position, and attend a Scoutmaster conference before choosing and completing their community-based project.
Troop 23 has been an active in North Attleborough since 1927. The Troop has participated in many service projects over the years and contributed to the well-rounding of many youths, as well as providing Eagle Scout projects to North Attleborough and surrounding towns.
Daniels restored the front flagpole area and rebuilt the garden beds at the Newell-Blaise VFW Post 443 in North Attleborough. Gillett refurbished the ice rescue ladders at the ponds and public water access in town.
Kim built three Little Free Pantries for North Attleborough and surrounding communities as a readily accessible way for people in need to get food and hygiene products. Motto built three large donation bins for the Attleboro Animal Shelter to receive donations for the animals at any time, not just during working hours. Volpe cleaned up and beautified the front outdoor area that residents use daily as well as the back and side outdoor areas of Madonna Manor in North Attleborough.