TROOP 56

July 2018

Redesigned and enhanced the current landscape at Life Choices, St. Ann's Center in Phillipsburg, N.J. The project consisted of cleaning up the run off area on the right side of the front of the premises by putting in river stone and a few decorative plants. He also planted four new dogwood trees.  In addition, he removed the old flowers bed and created a new flower bed that extended the length of the building.  The new flower beds have a black edging border, new flowers and mulch. 

July 2018

Created a welcome center for those visiting the historical grave sites of St James Lutheran Church.  The project consisted of building frames to display the old cemetery maps and the new map of the veterans' graves created by Sam Young (2015 Eagle Scout). He also created and installed a new staircase to access the building.  In addition, he spackled and painted the walls and cleaned the wood floors. He relocated the existing filing cabinets, paperwork, and the like to the front room. 
 

August 2017

Project was performed for Common Sense for Animals.  Created five new parking spots by clearing out trees and dirt and leveling out area and then putting down gravel and finished with stone.  In the rear of the building removed debris and old equipment to create a garden.  Used the soil from the parking spots and built two new garden beds to house fruits and vegetables. 

July 2017

Created by hand three picnic tables for church-goers of Simply Grace Methodist Church in Bloomsbury, NJ for recreation, as well as, a sandbox to benefit the children of the church's childcare program and the Sunday School. In addition,he beautified the existing prayer garden by planting perennial flowers and sedges, as well as, a butterfly bush. He cleaning dead leaves and other debris from the back area of the church and cemetery. 

May 2017

Located in the basement of the Phillipsburg Free Library, he created custom book shelves to hold Free Press Newspaper archive books for easy referencing when required by staff. Prior to the construction of these shelves they were laid out on the floor stacked up by year.  He also replaced some hanging folder shelves with handmade wood shelves so the staff could house reference materials, which was located in a locked room on the main floor of the library.

Dec 2016

Replaced the old St James Lutheran Church Cemetery sign with a new handmade sign that included flowers and mulch at the base.  Also provided a light so it could be seen at night.  Performed cleanup of the grounds throughout the cemetery.

November 2015

Created an AutoCad Map, recorded birth and death records, and pictorial documentation of approximately 100 veterans that reside in the St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery for the historical society.  Performed major cleanup of grounds, as well as, cutting down dead tree branches throughout cemetery.

October 2015

Built a bike canopy and durable surface for the existing bike rack at the Greenwich Middle School.  He also created a bike safety pamphlet which he provided to the school.

2015

Installed sheetrock and storage shelves in the NORWESCAP storage room. Also replaced sink and cabinet, replaced window, painted perimeter of warehouse, and replaced damaged boards and restained  entrance ramp.

2014

Created an outdoor classroom at the Greenwich Township School including a raised garden bed, bushes, benches, and bird feeders.

2014

Installed a flag pole, and shrubs at the Greenwich baseball fields for use by sports team to honor our country prior to the start of games.  Mike dedicated this project to Matthew Hurte, a Greenwich resident, who was an avid athlete.  Matthew died suddenly at the age of 14.

2014

Enhanced the partial vestibule outside the American Legion Mecsey Bishop Post 456, located in Stewartsville N.J., by closing in the main entrance. The project includes framing in the sides and adding a new entrance door placed

2013

Installed a new flag pole and base at Greenwich Park. The new flag pole will be used for formal town ceremonies and for local packs & troops to practice flag etiquette

2013

Installed new cabinetry and flooring in the NORWESCAP employee break room to provide a more safe, relaxing, and pleasing location for breaks and lunches for all the hard working employees and volunteers. Also replaced broken wall in shipping area.

2012

Enhanced two memorials for fallen soldier. Included clearing grounds and erecting stone walls & landscaping around two street signs so folks can better view and appreciate the memorials.  

2012

Led a renovation of the food pantry at the United Presbyterian Church in Alpha, NJ including a new wall, flooring, shelves, curtains, and paint.

2012

Installed video equipment & monitors are the 1st Lutheran Church of Stewartsville NJ. Project will allow weekly 
masses and special events to be recorded for later viewing.

2012

Multiple projects at Norwescap Food Bank in Phillipsburg, NJ including: Repaired wooden ramp leading to thrift shop, rebuilt wall in food warehouse, created outside lunch area for workers, and built and installed wooden raised garden beds for the Phillipsburg Garden Club. 

2011

Improved the band room at Phillipsburg High School by repairing walls, updating paint and murals, installing drum kit stands and painting student mailboxes

2010

Built a Recycle Center and information board for Greenwich Township Park

2010

Created a Memorial Garden and walk at the Changewater United Methodist Church in Lebanon Township

2010

Enhanced courtyard at Stewartsville First Lutheran Church to include crushed stone, walking stones, and a fence for 
childrens play area.

2009

Built shed & food display cabinet for Norwescap in Phillipsburg.

2008

Prepared and sent Care packages for overseas troops.

2008

2008

Created a Butterfly Garden at Greenwich Township Park.

2007

Built a hiking trail at Alexandria Township Park

2007

Built information board display for State of New Jersey at Spruce Run State Park.

2005

Rebuilt washed out trail for Hunterdon County parks system in Holland Township.

2005

Landscaped and built coat closet/storage area at Hunterdon Firehouse, Pohatcong Township.

2005

Planted trees at the Reiglesville, Pennsylvania town park.

1995

Painted roadway and made markers for fire hydrants in Pohatcong Township.

1990

Built picnic tables for Warren Haven in White Township.

1986

Landscaped around driveway and grounds of Stewartsville First Lutheran Church.

1985

Worked at the St. James Lutheran Church cemetery repairing tombstones and the stone wall around the cemetery

1983

Built sidewalk & stone barbeque pit at Warren County Nursing Home.

1982

Restored & repaired grave stones & grounds at St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery.

1980

Built picnic tables & rebuilt road side rest area on Route 22 Pohatcong Township.

1968

Landscaped around Fellowship Hall at St. James Lutheran Church, Pohatcong Township.