Local Boy Scout Aspires to Eagle by Improving Dansville’s Parks

DANSVILLE — A local Boy Scout will be making improvements to Village public spaces as part of his Eagle project.

Nick Smalt, from Dansville Boy Scout Troop 38, made a proposal to the Village Board on improvements he would like to make to the Parks in the Village as he seeks designation as an Eagle Scout.

“I’d incorporate the trails at Babcock Park and the William Street Park and the Futon Street Park for my service project,” said Smalt, who would also like to put a fresh coat of paint on equipment in the parks and replace some of the worn basketball nets.

Smalt presented pictures to Dansville Village Board of Trustees of the existing park and where he would like to make improvements.

Trustee Daniel Rittenhouse said that the Village should look into any financial resources to assist in the project and that this was a great project that would be a great benefit to the community.

“We should put money towards the project,” said Rittenhouse. “We appreciate you stepping up and doing something for our parks.”

Smalt said that he wold be doing some fundraising of his own and seeking out donations to help purchase materials for the parks project.