Lurie's Eagle Scout Project Creates Patriotic Scene at Stoughton Park

As part of his Eagle Scout project, Stoughton High senior Adam Lurie erected a flag pole at Frederick H. Pye Memorial Park at the intersection of Central and Canton Streets.

Frederick H. Pye Memorial Park at the intersection of Central and Canton Streets in Stoughton has a more patriotic look to it now, thanks to the town's newest Eagle Scout, Adam Lurie. Lurie, a senior at Stoughton High, and member of Boy Scout Troop 516,raised funds to erect a flag pole at the park as part of his Eagle Scout Project. He raised an American Flag, which now flies from the pole, at an unveiling ceremony last Monday afternoon, Nov. 12. A scout since first grade, Lurie said it took about four months of work and fundraising to complete the project. The flag pole is surrounded at its base by a circle of decorative bricks, which are inscribed with messages from residents in town. Lurie sold these personalized bricks as a way to help…

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"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Stoughton Teen Fundraising for Eagle Scout Project to Beautify Park Stoughton Boy Scout Adam Lurie is selling personalized bricks to help fundraise for his Eagle Scout Project - erecting a flag pole at Frederick H. Pye Memorial Park at the intersection of Central and Canton Streets in Stoughton. The bricks will be placed in a circle around the flag pole. The bricks are $35 each, Lurie said. There are three lines at 18 characters per line available for customization. For those interested in purchasing a brick or helping Lurie with his fundraising efforts, call him at 781-341-3875. The cutoff for ordering a brick is …

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Stoughton Teen Fundraising for Eagle Scout Project to Beautify Park

Boy Scout Adam Lurie is selling personalized bricks to help fundraise for his Eagle Scout Project, erecting a flag pole at Frederick H. Pye Memorial Park in Stoughton. The bricks will be placed in a circle around the flag pole.

Thanks to Adam Lurie's Eagle Scout project, a flag pole will soon be erected at the Frederick H. Pye Memorial Park at the intersection of Central and Canton Streets. With an American Flag waving from the pole, it will create a patriotic scene for one of Stoughton's most traveled roadways. Lurie, a member of Boy Scout Troop 516, is currently fundraising for this project by selling personalized bricks to be placed in a circle around the flag pole at the park. The bricks are $35 each, Lurie said. There are three lines at 18 characters per line available for customization. Lurie will be a senior at Stoughton High in September. He said the idea behind his Eagle Scout project "is to bring a sense of community and patriotism to Stoughton as well …

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