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William Zhu, a Boy Scout from Troop 198 of Cheshire working towards his Eagle Scout rank, approached us over the winter about doing a project at the library. To earn an Eagle Scout rank, the highest level in Scouting, a young man must plan, develop, and provide leadership to others in a service project helpful to the community.
Will took on the steep weed-infested slope at the front of the library as his project.
He then contacted area organizations to raise money for the shrubs, trees and plants. The Friends of the Cheshire Library, the Suburban Garden Club and the Kiwanis Club of Cheshire all made donations and the Cheshire Nursery provided a generous discount.
Casertano's Greenhouse & Farms just donated over 100 beautiful perennials, which Will and his family planted last weekend.
An additional $150 for bulbs is needed to finish the project.
Please consider making a donation to help Will and beautify the library!
Checks should be made out to William Zhu with a notation “library Eagle Scout project”. Please mail or drop off at the library to the attention of Deborah Rutter, Deputy Director.
Will has been a Scout since 2008 and has achieved the rank of Life Scout, completed 21 merit badges, and held several positions of leadership. We are delighted that Will selected the library as the location of his project!
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