Brookhaven Officials In Period Costumes Fete Eagle Scouts At Historic Meeting At 1st Town Hall In Coram

CORAM, NY — Four boy scouts from Troop 64 were honored last week for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in scouting, at a historic meeting held at the Davis Town Meeting House, Brookhaven's first town hall, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

The meeting, a commemoration of the days when the town regularly conducted official Town Board business at the Davis Town Meeting House, featured board members dressed in historically-inspired attire.

Troop 64 served as the color guard and led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Supervisor Daniel Panico and
Councilwoman Jane Bonner commended them.

Panico noted that on a day when the town board gathered "in the very place where Brookhaven's earliest leaders met to shape our town, it was especially fitting to recognize four young men who have chosen to serve others through leadership, hard work, and selflessness."

“Their dedication reflects the very values that have strengthened Brookhaven for generations," he said. "Congratulations on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and thank you for your service to our community.”

Bonner said that the ceremony highlights not just the accomplishments of these four outstanding scouts, "but the spirit of service that defines our town."

“I applaud their leadership and congratulate them on this well
deserved recognition," she added.
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Ilya Bastedo completed his Eagle project at the Methodist Cemetery outside the First Methodist Church of Coram by installing a lighted American flagpole and renovating storage space used by the church’s food pantry. He attends Suffolk Community College, where he is majoring in Business Administration.

Jared Cox designed and constructed a music and percussion wall at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
in Yaphank, creating an interactive and educational experience for visiting children. He attends Gettysburg
College, where he majors in Music Education.

Robert Walker III designed and built a Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial site in the community area of the Regency
Forest Pet Cemetery in Coram, offering families a special and serene place to remember their beloved pets. He
attends Savannah College of Art and Design, and majors in 2D Animation.

Anthony Delutio built and installed three donation boxes at the Longwood Youth Sports Association Sports Complex in Yaphank to collect gently used sports equipment for underprivileged youth. He is a 2026 graduate of Longwood High School, where he served as Varsity Basketball Captain, and he plans to attend SUNY Brockport.