6 Boy Scouts From Chester Earn The Rank Of Eagle Scout

CHESTER, NJ — Six members of a local Boy Scouts of America Troop will be honored with their Eagle Court of Honor ceremonies on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at the Chester Township Council meeting.

Thomas Carlucci, Anthony Bulko, Chris Amoresano, Evan Bravstein, Sean Carlucci and William Briney all satisfied their Eagle Scout requirements, earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts' highest honor.

To receive the award, a Scout must be active in a troop, earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, assume a position of leadership in a troop and complete a community service project.

Thomas Carlucci completed his Eagle Scout project at the Hermits of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Pleasant Hill Road in Chester. He oversaw the repairs to the entry stoop as well as the repairs and painting of the siding for the project, officials said, making the structure a safer place to live.

Amoresano completed his Eagle Scout requirement by building a bench on the cliff edge at Mount Paul Park, which is now managed by Schiff Reservation. He and his group improved trails from Mount Paul Road to the overlook and cleared saplings to improve the view from the overlook.

Bravstein met his requirements by conducting recorded interviews with veterans from Bernay's Apgar and Larry Maysey American Legion Post No. 342 in Chester. He interviewed the veterans in order to learn about their military experiences and how they adjusted to civilian life after they returned.

Briney met his requirements by building a puncheon bridge on a muddy trail in Tanner's Brook Preserve. The bridge connects Patriots Path, near Old Four Bridges Road, to the Black River Wildlife Management Area.

Bulko earned his Eagle Scout award by building a self-service outdoor food pantry at St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church. Bulko oversaw the entire project from start to finish, including fundraising, material sourcing, and pantry construction.

Sean Carlucci fulfilled his requirements by building a small greenhouse for the Hermits of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. His efforts enabled them to cultivate fresh vegetables and herbs while also reducing the crop's exposure to pests and the environment.