Turley Publications Photo by Ruth M. Lyon

East Brookfield Troop # 238 Boy Scout Tyler Davis
discusses his plans with the board of selectmen.

Eagle Scout candidate to hold car wash

By Ruth M. Lyon

Turley Publications Reporter

EAST BROOKFIELD - Tyler Davis, a member of Boy Scout Troop #238, is planning a car wash. The proceeds from which will be used to fund his Eagle Scout community service project. The car wash will be held on June 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the building known locally as the Hodgkins building, located behind the fire station.

The young scout recently approached the board of selectmen, seeking that board’s approval of his chosen project, improvements to the landscaping around the municipal complex. The project is to include improvements to existing plantings, general grounds keeping work, and the addition of one or more benches to the area around the building, which houses the library, police station, administrative offices and meeting rooms. The board expressed approval of and appreciation for his effort.

Friends and fellow scouts will assist with the car wash, and a bake sale will be a part of the day’s activities, he said.

“We hope a lot of people will decide to come. There is no official charge for the car washing; we will ask people to donate what they think excellent work by a hard working crew its worth,” Tyler said.

He anticipates undertaking the work at the municipal complex once school is out, he said, and will continue until the job is complete. The community service project is one of many requirements for earning an Eagle Scout award.