Scout's Argyle Park Cleanup Project Leads to Top Award

Daniel Bonventre, a member of Troop 194, is the newest Eagle Scout in Babylon Village following his cleanup project effort at Argyle Park.

The Eagle Scout Award is the highest accolade a boy scout can achieve.

Bonventre's project included the clean-up and beautification of the island in Argyle Lake. During his service project he removed debris on the island and planted trees and shrubs to beautify and protect the area.

Participating in the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony were his family, friends and fellow scouts from Troop 194.

Suffolk County Deputy Presiding Officer Wayne R. Horsley presented Bonventre with a proclamation. Shown at the award ceremony are Babylon Town Councilmen Tom Donnelly and Tony Martinez, Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino, Debbie Bonventre, Eagle Scout Daniel Bonventre, Anthony Bonventre, Legislator Wayne R. Horsley, Anthony Bonventre, Jr., and grandparents Marion and Raymond Sutton.