PASCACK VALLEY—Nicholas Milo, a resident of Emerson and member of Park Ridge Boy Scout Troop 80, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement in Scouting.
Milo, who has earned 28 merit badges, has held numerous leadership positions during his years with Troop 80, including chaplain aide, assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, and junior assistant scoutmaster.
For his Eagle project, Milo organized the construction and installation of two cedar trail benches at the Emerson Woods Preserve.
The benches, made entirely of untreated cedar, were permanently placed at both of the preserve’s entrances to provide a resting spot for hikers and visitors.
To fund the project, Milo coordinated a car wash that raised more than $1,700. He went on to plan and lead seven work sessions, overseeing 30 volunteers who contributed a combined 209 hours to complete the effort. Milo was responsible for all phases of the project, from design and fundraising through planning, coordination, and execution.
The benches serve as a lasting addition to the preserve, reflecting Milo’s leadership and commitment to community service.
Only a small fraction of Scouts reach the Eagle rank: historically about 4% of all Scouts nationwide. The achievement, first awarded in 1912, requires earning at least 21 merit badges, demonstrating leadership, and successfully completing a community service project.