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Hamden commission backs favorable report for Eagle Scout project at John DeNicola Park
Summary
After a staff report and an applicant presentation, the Hamden Planning & Zoning Commission moved to send a favorable Section 8-24 report to the legislative council for an Eagle Scout project at John DeNicola Park that would add four benches, an informational kiosk, and a woodland path. The applicant said the work will be volunteer-built and estimated five to eight workdays to complete.
The Hamden Planning & Zoning Commission on April 28 moved to send a favorable Section 8-24 report to the legislative council for an Eagle Scout project at John DeNicola Park that would install four benches, an informational kiosk and a woodland path.
Town planner Eugene Lipschitz read a staff report describing the referral, which was submitted by the Hamden Department of Public Works and Parks. Lipschitz told the commission the packet includes a memo from the public works director and site maps; the department recommended the commission issue a favorable report as part of the Section 8-24 referral process. Per Connecticut General Statute §8-24, the legislative council must act after the planning section issues its report.
The applicant who spoke at the meeting, 17-year-old life scout Caitlin Camangay of Troop 610 Hamden, described the project and logistics. "I'm currently a 17 year old life scout, part of Troop 610 Hamden," Camangay said, and detailed plans for volunteers to construct the benches and kiosk and to clear the path. She said she has produced 3-D drawings of the bench and kiosk and that materials will be donated or discounted where possible.
Camangay noted a Quinnipiac student volunteer day on April 11 created a short path segment; her proposal would extend that existing path, looping beside the glacial kettle and returning toward the wall. She said Hamden Parks staff reviewed her materials list and offered limited support—such as debris pickup—but the Eagle Scout rules require the project to be led by the scout and be volunteer driven.
She estimated the build would require about five to eight workdays once volunteers are scheduled, with a tentative start around May 23 and possible completion in mid-June depending on volunteer availability. Camangay said the kiosk will be labeled "Eli's Garden of Healing," include a plaque noting the Eagle project and completion year, and contain a sealed bulletin board the nonprofit can use to share updates.
After the presentation, a commissioner moved that the commission send a favorable recommendation to the legislative council under the Section 8-24 referral; the motion was seconded.
The commission's favorable recommendation (the packet and staff memo are on file with the town) now proceeds to the legislative council for final action under the statute.
