Scout Gives Southington FD Garden A Much-Needed Makeover

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Thanks to a local Eagle Scout candidate, a portion of the Southington Fire Department honoring fallen firefighters has received a much-needed makeover.

According to the SFD, local scout Calvin Vance and Boy Scout Troop 45 recently cleaned up and restored the department's Firefighter Memorial Garden at the fire department's headquarters at 310 North Main St.

"Calvin chose the cleanup and restoration of the Firefighter Memorial garden at Southington Fire Headquarters as his Eagle Scout Project," the SFD said on Saturday, May 10.

"Calvin’s team removed the overgrown bushes, planted new plants, put down fresh mulch, and pavers around the garden."

The SFD said the teen showed his leadership skills throughout the scout-led project.

"Members of the department joined in the efforts, but the design and work decisions were made by Calvin," wrote the SFD.

To see a photo gallery of the effort, click on this link.