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Each year every member of Troop 28 needs to have a swim test regardless of swimming ability–this is required for attending summer camp, and needed for any water activities, such as the canoe trips, whitewater rafting trips, etc.  We presently have two dates set up for swim tests– Tuesday, June 7th, starting at 2:30PM, and Wednesday, June 8th, starting at 3:30PM, both at the Rosens’ pool.  We will have a certified BSA lifeguard to administer the swim tests.  

 The actual swim test only takes a few minutes–each scout swims a few laps and treads water for a minute.  Please email Margie Hillman to let her know which day your scout will be coming or have them sign up at tomorrow night’s meeting.

Reagan Patrick Butler of Troop 28 stands by the gate he built for his Eagle Scout project that hides the South Shore Art Center’s dumpster from view. About 10-12 Scouts helped him out over 52 hours. Wicked Local Staff photo/ Robin Chan

The project consumed over 50 man-hours and included other small improvements to the sculpture garden, such as the installation of a hose and clearing around the dumpster to make room for the new encasement. Butler completed the project in March.

The three-sided structure took three weekends to put up.  The pieces were assembled at Butler’s home and then transported to the site. Butler funded the project through donations, including some from Hingham Lumber, which provided wood and supplies at a discount.

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April 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wanted Volunteers!

Please join other volunteers to help pick up all the winter-storm debris that now mars the shoreline, walks, and green areas along Straits Pond. As in the past, we will have a dumpster available on Atlantic Avenue in Hull and a bump truck at the park across from Rocky Beach in Cohasset.

Staging Areas to Meet:

• Wadleigh Park at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Jerusalem Road in Cohasset
• Opposite 151 Atlantic Avenue in Hull

Trash bags will be provided. Work gloves, long pants, long sleeves are suggested.

Groups will also be clearing Rocky Beach, ponds in Hingham, the Weir River Estuary Center and surrounding grounds and Rockland street from west corner to George Washington Blvd.

Reward: Free Picnic with Ice Cream form Nona’s

• High noon at the Basketball Court / Playground on Atlantic Avenue in Hull across from the Pond