LYME-OLD LYME—As part of his qualifications to gain the prestigious Eagle Scout honor, Logan Landry, a member of Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26, designed a 25 ft. long bridge to be installed over a flooded—and hence closed—trail in Bartholomew Open Space in Old Lyme.

On Feb. 1, Landry successfully coordinated construction of the bridge. He was assisted by several older and fellow Troop 26 Scouts including Ryan Ortoleva, who is already an Eagle Scout, and Charlie Zelek. Landry’s family, including his brother Brenden Landry—who is also an Eagle Scout— also assisted.

Brenden had previously built several foot bridges on Old Lyme Land Trust property off Boggy Hole Rd. in the town.

Also in attendance were Open Space Commission members Peter Norris, who serves as Head Steward, Evan Griswold, Joan Meek and Andrea Fenton. Mike Aurelia of the Old Lyme Inlands Wetlands Commission also joined the project.

Material contributions, also coordinated by Logan, were made by Eversource (telephone poles), Middlesex Tree (locust logs), Beard Lumber (wood planks), Gregg Landry Plumbing and Heating, and Teddy’s Pizza (pizza for the crew.)

A spokesperson for the Old Lyme Open Space Commission commented, “The Commission is very proud of and grateful to Logan who initiated this project and allowed the Bartholomew Trail to be open once again.”