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Palatine Township Board Recognizes Local Eagle Scout

Local resident earns the rank of Eagle Scout and is recognized at Palatine Township's February Regular Board Meeting.

Supervisor Andy-John G. Kalkounos and the Palatine Township Board were honored to recognize Dominic DiConsola at February’s Regular Board Meeting for his outstanding achievement of earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Supervisor Kalkounos asked DiConsola to lead the Regular Board Meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. Dominic DiConsola is a part of Troop 209, which has been serving families in the Palatine area for more than 60 years. Supervisor Kalkounos asked DiConsola to share his experience with the Palatine Township Board and those in attendance. DiConsola decided to complete his Eagle Scout Service Project of a sensory garden at Pleasant Hill Elementary School where he previously attended. DiConsola’s family and Troop members assisted in getting his plan to come to life. Congratulations Dominic on your dedication and leadership in our community.

Palatine Township is your main source of humanitarian aid in our community. The Township provides numerous services and events for its 114,000 residents and supports 29 social service agencies located within its boundaries. The Township is one of the most heavily populated in Illinois, with a goal to enhance and improve the quality of life for all of its residents. The following communities are part of the Township: Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Inverness, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Barrington, South Barrington and Schaumburg.

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