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Norwood scout proposes three trail kiosks; committee identifies likely sites and next steps
Summary
A Norwood Boy Scout candidate proposed designing and building three trail kiosks as his Eagle Scout project. The Trails Advisory Committee discussed likely locations, permissions, cost estimates and a tight timeline for approvals and construction.
Yosh, a junior in high school and an Eagle Scout candidate, told the Norwood Trails Advisory Committee on May 13 that he plans to design and build three wayfinding kiosks as his Eagle Scout project.
The project is intended to fill gaps in Norwood's trail wayfinding. Committee members discussed likely kiosk locations (Ellis Playground, Meadow Street and a Willit/Father Max/Willett area were repeatedly cited), approvals needed from landowners or town bodies, a modest cost estimate and a timeline driven by the Scout’s age and Eagle-board deadlines.
Why it matters: kiosks provide maps and orientation at trailheads, make trails more visible to families and school groups and help link parks and existing signage. Committee members said they want to prioritize spots used by children and families as well as locations that currently lack clear signage.
Committee discussion and details
Committee members and the Scout identified three priority locations: Ellis Playground, the Meadow Street entrance and a kiosk near the Willit/Father Max/Willett trailhead. Multiple speakers said Bernie Cooper Riverfront Park already has several kiosks and the new kiosks should target gaps elsewhere. The group agreed Yosh should take site sketches to the town and to Troop/Eagle reviewers for sign‑off.
Cost and construction: the committee reported a Twin Peaks Construction estimate of about $1,500 for three kiosks (roughly $500 each) and described an anchoring method that uses metal diamond stakes hammered three feet into the ground so 4x4 posts do not sit directly in soil. Members said Twin Peaks would prefabricate the kiosks in its shop for later assembly on site.
Permissions, approvals and funding
Committee members emphasized that landowner permission is required when kiosks would sit on non‑town land. Potential landowners mentioned included the town, the conservation commission and Norwood Gardens; the committee said permissions should be secured early. Yosh said he must obtain beneficiary approval and Eagle‑board sign‑off before proceeding. He told the committee: “I just gotta talk to mister Realy, get the beneficiary approval, and then council approval with the Eagle board, and I'm all set.”
The committee noted town funds may be available when the municipal budget renews in July; otherwise fundraising or partner contributions would be needed. Members recommended Yosh circulate his design and a short project summary by email so the committee and town staff can expedite review and any approvals.
Next steps and timeline
Yosh said he aims to present to the Eagle board before his 18th birthday; committee members urged him to walk the proposed sites and finalize a three‑site list for the town manager and troop leaders. The committee also offered to help by checking sites, identifying utilities or ledge that might affect installation and coordinating with Twin Peaks on final dimensions.
The committee did not take a formal vote; members expressed general support pending landowner permissions and Eagle‑board approval. The group asked Yosh to circulate his drawings and a short materials list by email so they can coordinate sign‑off and, if needed, a modest town contribution when the fiscal year budget is set.
