Boy Scout replaces boardwalk at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center building is currently closed to the public, but feel free to go to ansonianaturecenter.org and download a free trail map! We hope to see you soon!

EAGLE SCOUT REPLACES ANRC'S SELF-GUIDED TRAIL BOARDWALK

"A great big “Thank You” goes out to Jared Tobin for completing his Eagle Project at our park. Jared replaced the Self-Guided Trail Boardwalk. 

"Wanna find out how your Boy Scouts can help? 

Email ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org for more information!"

This info is shared from the Nature Center's online newsletter.

 

Boy Scout repaints porch, installs ramp at Derby Historical Society in Ansonia

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society has always been a beneficiary of the service the Boy Scouts provide. 

The Society thanks the young men who accompanied John Wardzala who, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Randy Ritter, completed the most recent Eagle Project at the Society's property, 37 Elm St.

The Eagle Scout project included the repainting of a porch at the Society's office and installation of a wheelchair ramp in the rear of the David Humphreys House.

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Did you know? 

"In addition to the Derby Historical Society and its Humphreys House teaching museum, another local venerable institution takes great pride in preserving and presenting local history. That institution is the Harcourt Wood Memorial Library, better known as the Derby Public Library. 

"The origin of the library was due to the generosity of the Wood family who pledged funds for the building and books." 

(Dr. Joe DiRienzo)

  

Two views of the Derby Public Library, which was dedicated in 1902 and still stands beautifully today. 

Check out their site at https://derbypubliclibrary.org/ 
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The Derby Historical Society office will be closed July 28-Aug. 4.

This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.

Boy Scout beautifies Ansonia park for Eagle project

Sharing from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Veterans’ Memorial Park in downtown is looking finer thanks to a beautification effort by city resident and Ansonia High School student Jason Edwards. 
Jason has been involved in Scouting for several years and is a member of Holy Rosary Church’s Venturing Crew 77. 
He hopes this project will help him earn Scouting’s highest honor, the coveted Eagle Scout. Only 5 percent of Scouts have earned this award.

His park improvement initiative included raising funds for a new entrance sign, assorted landscaping, including flower boxes, mulching, planting of nearly 20 Arborvitae trees, and a half dozen bird houses added for good measure.

Jason said that Scouting “has taught him great skills such as cooking, personal management, financing, and physical fitness.”

The Mayor’s office and residents of Ansonia would like to extend to Jason a big Thank You for your effort.


Congratulations to Jason Edwards on a job well done!