Vassalboro Scouts honored by town selectmen

The service to the community performed by Scouts in both Cub Scout Pack 410 and Scout Troop 410 was recognized on Feb. 8, the 114th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The Vassalboro Board of Selectmen read a proclamation by Town Manager Aaron Miller in recognition of the anniversary. Front from left are Tiger Scout Greyson Malloy, Wolf Scout John Gray and Webelos Scout Henry Gray. Back from left are Webelos Scout Anthony Malloy, Arrow of Light Scout William Vincent, Scoutmaster Christopher Santiago and Selectmen Rick Denico. Submitted photo

VASSALBORO — On the 114th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the Vassalboro Board of Selectmen on Feb. 8 read a proclamation by Town Manager Aaron Miller recognizing the anniversary of Scouting, as well as recognizing the service to the community performed by Scouts in both Cub Scout Pack 410 and Scout Troop 410.

“Whereas, the Scouts of Vassalboro have given service to the community through their participation in such worthy programs as the annual Scouting for Food Drive, Spring and Fall ‘Scouting for Food’ food drives for Vassalboro Food Pantry, marched in Memorial and Veterans Day parades, participated with Vassalboro American Legion Post 126 for Flag Day Retirement Ceremony, volunteered to staff Blacksmith Shop for Vassalboro Historical Society, participated in Vassalboro Days & Duck Race, participated in Honor Flight Maine Welcome Home Ceremony at the Portland Jetport, completed Eagle Scout Project consisting of a Story Book on Hiking Path, volunteered at the Vassalboro Community School PTO Pancake with Santa, volunteered at Vassalboro Tree Lighting at the Mill and participated in the Wreaths Across America at the state of Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta on Civic Center Drive,” read part of the proclamation, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting.

Selectman Rick Denico has a Scouting background. He served as Scoutmaster of Troop 410, Kennebec Valley District Chair and member of the Pine Tree Council Executive Board. He encouraged the youth to get involved in their community and lend a hand, as Scouting teaches.