Scouts, Garden Group prep Pawtuxet for the season

Posted 12/4/24

What do you like about hanging wreaths in Pawtuxet Village?

“Not the weather,” said Justin from the top of a ladder. He was hanging one of the dozens of holiday wreaths in …

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Scouts, Garden Group prep Pawtuxet for the season

Harmony Hadley, Victoria Otto, chair of the group, Patricia Ricci, and Lindsay Neagle added a festive touch to the flower boxes on the bridge. (Beacon Media photo)

Enzo and Elias hold the ladder for Justin on Nov. 23 as part of the Troop 4 Gaspee wreath hanging. (Beacon Media photo)

Former Scoutmaster Christopher Fowler works with Nolan, scout from Troop 4 Gaspee organize the wreaths in Pawtuxet Village.

Bill O’Donnell and Dan Shea supervised the wreath decorating from the warmth of their dry truck.

Posted Wednesday, December 4, 2024 2:59 pm

What do you like about hanging wreaths in Pawtuxet Village?

“Not the weather,” said Justin from the top of a ladder. He was hanging one of the dozens of holiday wreaths in whipping wind and pouring rain on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Pawtuxet.

On a more serious note, Enzo, a fellow scout, said he “enjoyed helping the community.” The Pawtuxet Village Association purchases the wreaths, and the scouts scramble up and down ladders to hang them on the village lamp posts. Scouts also hosted their annual wreath sale on Saturday. The proceeds help defray the cost of camp and other experiences.

“This is about bringing scouting into the community,” said Bill O’Donnell, one of the scout leaders, about Saturday's decorating. “It’s scouting in action.”

Members of the Pawtuxet Village Association Garden Group had more favorable conditions for their activities on Saturday. Under chilly blue skies, they decorated the six flower boxes on the bridge with a mixture of dried flowers, pinecones, juniper and other greens.