Eagle Scout project approved to replace Battle Road Trail sign in Woburn

An Eagle Scout identified as John won approval from the Woburn Conservation Commission on May 8 to remove a rotting sign and install a new sign at the head of the Battle Road Trail.

The project would replace the existing sign with a new double‑sided Dibond panel (aluminum face, PVC core) mounted on pressure‑treated 4x4 posts, about 5 feet above ground and roughly 4–4½ feet wide, and would include clearing around the sign. John told the commission he plans to begin the work in mid to late June and estimated the job would take four to six days, subject to weather and other delays.

Commissioners pressed for practical details: where volunteers would park, whether the work would cross private property and how the sign would be maintained. John said he planned to contact the church across the street for parking and restroom access and that he did not believe the project would require crossing the apartment property. "I plan on starting this project in mid to late June, assuming it's been approved by my counsel before then," he said. He told commissioners he would notify the commission when he secures permission to use the kiosk owned by the historical society.

John described his planned materials and tools: "The board for the sign would be made of Dibond, which has an aluminum face and a PVC core... The lettering... would be UV printed," and he said volunteers would largely use hand tools plus a cement mixer to set the posts. He also said he had contacted Woburn Police Department and was told a police detail was not required because the work area is far enough off the road.

Commissioners urged steps to ensure long‑term maintenance. Several suggested coordinating regular volunteer maintenance—including outreach to local high schools for community service hours and having scouts adopt projects for periodic upkeep—so the city would not inherit an unmaintained structure. Commissioner Joyce asked that John check sign lettering color and longevity options with the sign vendor; John said he would follow up.

After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the Eagle Scout project and another seconded the motion. The commission voted in favor; the chair closed the matter and asked John to obtain and return signed paperwork for the city's files.

John signed the beneficiary approval paperwork at the meeting and agreed to provide any requested follow‑up information about kiosk permission and vendor color/longevity options.