Built Benches in Denbrook Park Trail

Life Scout Louis Campanile built 4 benches at various strategic places along the Denbrook Park Trail.  Users of the park will have a comfortable place to sit, rest and reflect as they traverse the park. 

Built Drone Competition Course 

Life Scout Ian Tucker built a Drone Competition course. This competition course will be used by the school for training and for competitions.

Built Boat Racks for Indian Lake Community

Life Scout Zachery Zimmerman built numerous boat racks for residents of Ind ian Lake inn Denville to use during the season. These racks will hold up to 50 canoes and/or kayaks. Several challenges were met and overcome during this project.

Built Shelter Area for Denville Animal Control 

Life Scout Andrew Byrne built a shelter area for animals (primarily dogs) to use to get some outdoor exercise while being protected from the sun. 

Built 5 Gaga Ball Pits for Rockaway Schools 

Life Scout Andrew Scott designed and constructed gaga ball pits for 5 of Rockaway’s Elementary Schools to help promote the game. An ambitious project for sure but this did not deter Andrew.

Created Signage at Ayres-Knuth Farms 

Life Scout Anthony Maffei designed, fabricated and installed signage and fencing at the Ayres-Knuth Farm Foundation property . Numerous buildings at the Farm were abandoned  over time and are slowly being refurbished. Signage would provide visitors and understanding of what the building was used for and its role on the farm. Fencing was also installed to protect an old buildings foundation and rock footprint.

Refurbished Outdoor Theater Area at CTC

Life Scout Devin Gaglione refurbished an outdoor classroom for students and  teachers at the local Celebrate the Children facility. Replaced were rotting benches with newly built and leveled benched and a stage that was in dire need of repair was replaced. Numerous areas were power-washed and re-protected with sealant. 

Built a September 11th Memorial at Denville Library

Life Scout Paul Kingsbury constructed a September 11th Memorial at the Denville Public Library/Denville Historical Society site. He excavated grass and soil to form a 120 sq. ft. area that became a patio and walkway to the memorial. Pavers were laid for the patio and walkway. A portion of an I beam from the World Trade Towers was cemented in place on the patio for visitors to view. A memorial plaque was affixed on a boulder at the entrance of the patio.

Rehabilitated Denville Library’s Living Garden Area 

Life Scout Matthew Baresh renovated an existing 3 plot area the Denville Library used for educational purposes. The garden had become overgrown and needed significant rehabilitation. After clearing, 4 benches, 9 planters were built, new fencing installed and educational area established for use. 

Built Historical Cairn honoring Jonathan  

Life Scout John Happy built a cairn, a historical monument commemorating Jonathan, a Native American who resided in the area. It is located in Jonathan’s Woods, atop the Bald Hill peak, overlooking Rockaway and Denville. This will be in existence for years into the future to remember this individuals involvement in the Revolutionary War effort. 

Built Patio Area at Boonton Holmes Public Library    

Life Scout Sean Tucker built a ground level patio deck outside the libraries back entrance. He also built 2 Adirondack chairs and landscaped the area around the patio. 

Built Nature Trail DCC,UM to Celebrate the Children    

Life Scout Graham Wills refurbished a makeshift trail the existed between Denville Community Church and Celebrate the Children. Because parking is limited at CTC, church parking was used for satellite parking. There needed to be an easy way to connect the properties. Mulching, clearing and rope fencing was installed. 3 Benches were built for along the trail and native plantings were planted along the trail.  

Build Parade Trailer for Boonton Fire Dept 

Life Scout Ben Rozansky repurposed a trailer and turned it into a parade float trailer. A new frame was welded , new tires installed, repainted, trailer floor repaired and new removable stockade fencing was built for it.   

Denville Gardens Trogs and Bulletin Board rebuild 

Life Scout James Cunningham built a new signboard for the Denville Gardens. The signboard also had to house the gardens water management system. They also built several trogs for individuals who can only stand to garden. This was welcomed by numerous Senior Citizens from town.    

Musical Carts for Celebrate the Children 

Life Scout Noah Penkrat built Instrument carts for the Celebrate the Children School. These were to be used from classroom to classroom by autistic and special needs children to learn musical skills.  

Historical Society Shed & Benches Refurbishing  

Life Scout Philip LePore refurbished the benches and storage shed at the Denville Historical Society Museum. A tree had fallen on the shed and there was significant damage that needed repairing. New plywood and shingles were needed to affect the roof repairs.  

Drainage and Church Improvements – Church

Life Scout Tim Robinson installed a 100 ft French drain to reduce erosion around the back of the Prince of Peace Church. He also Repainted the curb, planted grass seed, and made a small flower garden.

Baseball Field Refurbishing and Scoreboard Installation

Life Scout Jason Gabel refurbished a set of bleachers and team benches at the Rock Ridge Community baseball field. Additionally, Jason led the building and installation of a new signboard and new chalkboard scoreboard.

Gardner Field Concessions Area Rehabilitation

Life Scout Thomas Rooney rehabilitated a railing and benches that surrounded the Denville Recreation concessions area at Gardner Field. He also cleaned out and built up the bocci ball pit to make it playable again. 

White Meadow Lake “The Watershed” Sign

Life Scout Ricky Ruglio had created, designed and installed a new sign at the White Meadow Lake Boat Launch area that highlighted what is a watershed and why it is important.

Roots and Wings Home Refurbishing

Life Scout Derek Rooney provided a comfortable safe home and environment for 4 young men who have aged out of the child welfare system sponsored by Roots and Wings. He made multiple home improvements, installing donated furniture, reinstated safety regulations in the home, sealed-up the fireplace, and install window furnishings.

Bat Houses for Denville Parks

Life Scout Timothy Rozansky built 20 bat houses that were distributed throughout parks in Denville. The bat house design that was chosen had 3 chambers in it for a max capacity of 80 bats. Locations were strategically picked to be the most ideal for bat colonies. Bat houses were affixed on to trees in the park areas around Denville.

Volleyball Court Beautification at Gardner Field

Life Scout Christopher Baresh restored existing volleyball court area located at Gardner Field in Denville. The area had been neglected and as a result it was not being used. After weeding the area, 24 tons of new sand was laid and spread. New net posts were installed and two new team benches were built and installed.

Butterfly Memorial Garden at Denville Community Church

Life Scout Nick Penkrat built a Butterfly Memorial Garden at Denville Community Church. This outdoor sanctuary created a quiet reflection space for the church and its parishioners. Project included design, fundraising, excavation, tree removal, land preparation, brick laying and landscaping. The garden site includes a paved walkway and oval shaped patio. A beautiful butterfly sculpture provided by a church family was added to complete the memorial area.

Preservation of Historic Cook’s Cemetery

Life Scout JC Gribbon led the clean up and rehabilitation / preservation of Historic Cooks Cemetery located on the grounds of the Rockaway River Country Club. A 5’ x 3’ kiosk signboard was built to list those buried there. The history of the cemetery and church was researched and documented on the signboard also. Cleaning the area was completed also.

Screech Owl Nesting boxes for Raptor Trust

Life Scout Jonathan Valerian designed and built 26 Screech Owl Nesting boxes in conjunction with the Raptor Trust. This would help with the conservation of the species. The boxes were built and then installed by the Raptor Trust in appropriate locations. 

Veterans Memorial Fields Beautification and upgrades

Life Scout Brendan Flood organized beautification of the Veterans Memorial Field area. Soil was spread around telephone poles near dog fence and shrubbery was then planted around the poles. Various areas near the dog park were leveled and grass planted along with numerous shrubs. Designed and built benches to be constructed and installed at the park. Picnic tables were also built for the area.

DCC Church Garden Beautification and Rebuild

Life Scout Josh Rand’s project consisted of beautification of an overgrown garden space, along with the building of an additional garden. To accomplish this several smaller trees and shrubs had to be removed. As well as the rebuilding of two collapsed rock walls to hold the gardens.

Memorial (USS Thresher) Monument movement at Gardner Field

Life Scout Jack Tucker led a project to relocate and restore the memorial honoring Denville native Robert D. Kearney. Kearney served aboard the U.S.S. Thresher (SSN-593), a nuclear submarine that tragically sank with all hands in 1963. The project included procuring and installing a new monument obelisk, culminating in a community rededication ceremony.

Planters and Beautification at Cook’s Pond Recreational Park

Life Scout Christopher Willis built a flower island near the gatehouse at Cook’s Pond and planted flowers. He also constructed and area for flowers at the Cook’s Pond entrance sign.

Denville Hogan Park Beautification

Life Scout Sean Armstrong beautified the John F. Hogan Park in Denville. He added two wooden box planters (with plants) and birdhouses to the park. He also completed minor maintenance work to the gazebo garden border. 

Car Stop Railing at Veteran’s Field

Life Scout Greg Jones installed a car-stop fence along the parking lot at Veteran’s “Zeek” Field.

Guard Railing added at Denville Meadow Park

Life Scout Dean Reinhardt constructed 100 foot wooden guardrail along the parking lot in the new Park Meadow park. The fence consisted of 3 - 30ft section with 5 foot gaps between each for entrance. Fence holes needed to be dug (DPW), cemented, fence pieces cut and assembled and installed.

Teardrop markers and GPS locations for Denville fire hydrants

Life Scout Patrick Rush planned and organized the painting of teardrop markers near fire hydrants in Denville. He also identified and documented the GPS location of nearly 100 fire hydrants south of Rt. 10 in Denville. 

Dog Park Enhancements at Zeek Road/Veteran’s Park 

Life Scout Andrew Halkyard designed and built two pentagonal benches around trees currently at the existing Dog Park. Designed and build two dog pool decks for large and small dogs. 

Refurbishing of Church Sunday School room 

Life Scout Adam Kolides planned, organized and resourced the refurbishing of a Sr. High Sunday School room at Community Church of Mtn. Lakes. The room was painted, L-shaped shelves were installed and a closet built.

Refurbishing / Rebuilding Lake Arrowhead Beach and Privacy Fence 

Life Scout Jack Rand fixed up and refurbished the Lake Arrowhead beach, entrance and privacy fence.

Installation of ER Identification Reflectors at MC and Vo-tech 

Life Scout Travis Hearon ordered, purchased, and installed emergency room identification reflective decals for Morris Catholic and Morris County Vo-tech school buildings. Decals were placed in all windows to alert first responders to id rooms with students possibly requiring assistance.

Denville Firehouse Flagpole renovation with new Monument

Life Scout Josh Gribbon’s project was to renovate the flagpole and surrounding area at the Main Street firehouse. The initial cleanup stage involved removing the old flag pole, fencing, some bushes, and paving stones. Following the cleanup of the area, a new flagpole and monument were installed, then a small retaining wall was built and paving stones were laid down to complete the area.

Install Lighting at Hogan Park

Installed lighting and cleaned the John Hogan Memorial Park, located on Diamond Spring Road. He installed electrical outlets and lights on the Community Bulletin Board, leveled the bricks on the park walkway, power-washed the wooden and concrete benches in the park, restrained the benches, repaired the birdbath, rebuilt a birdhouse on the grounds, mulched around the gazebo and trees.

Added additional space for Service Orgs on Welcome to Denville Signs

Added extension to the 4 “Welcome to Denville” signs that greet commuters into our township. This allows the many volunteer organizations that our township is noted for to be identified, represented, and recognized in our township.

Muriel Hepner Park Shaded Structures at Playground

Build a shaded structure over the benches at Muriel Hepner Park. He built lattice slanted roofs to protect parents from the sun while watching their children. 

Rebuilding of Fun Fair Amusements 

Rebuilding of 7 games (Pie Toss Board, Cornhole, Football Accuracy Throw, Ladder Ball, Bean Bag Toss, Lollipop Rocket, and Ring Toss) that were destroyed in Hurricane Irene and raise funds for new games. These games supported the Annual Fun Fair for Riverview Elementary School. 

Reinvigorate a Patio Area at Union Hill Presbyterian Church 

Numerous improvements were made to a patio area: area clean-up,  construction of a garbage can storage bin, planters, bulletin board and benches. 

Denville Historical Society Garden Rehabilitation 

Completed numerous rehabilitation projects in and around the Denville Historical Society Garden area. These jobs included: solidly cementing nine benches to the ground, sanding, priming and staining two trellis archways, five planters and a birdhouse, and lastly constructed a 7 foot Feminella from the Historical Society.

Creation of a Denville Community Menorah 

Life Scout David Halkyard designed and led the building of a 12 foot tall Menorah for the Jewish community of Denville. This was to be prodomently displayed during the holiday season. It was dedicated during Hanukah in 2011.

Refurbishment of Butterfly Field at Lake Arrowhead 

Refurbished the Butterfly Field, a recreation area in Lake Arrowhead. He replaced the 6 benches, refurbished the existing picnic table and built a second one, painted the shed and replaced a swing set.

Rebuild of Morris Knolls “Character Education Course” 

Life Scout Jacob Gribbon led the effort to rebuild the “Character Education Course” at Morris Knolls High School.

Creation of Walking Trails in Downtown Denville

Life Scout James Halkyard created 3 different walking trails in Downtown Denville. They navigated walkers to historic sites, locations of importance, community service facilities and parks. A computer-generated map was created as well. 

Built Fences at Kwiatkowski Park

Life Scout Joseph Roman wanted to honor a Scoutmaster from the area that lost his life on a trip with his troop. The new fences at the park completed recent renovations at the park.

Built Denville First Dog Park

Planned, designed, and built Denville’s first Dog Park. He built 15 pieces of agility equipment for all different sizes of dogs. 

Rockaway River Cleanup Effort

Planned and organized a two day clean-up of the Rockaway River in Denville. A significant area of the river was cleaned up. Most of the work was done from canoes. 2,500 lbs of debris was pulled from the river including truck tires and large debris.

Built Nativity Cresch for Denville Community Church

Life Scout Joseph Monka designed and built an outdoor life-size nativity cresch for figurines to be displayed at the holidays. It was portable, requires simple assembly to put up and take down for storage. 

Installation of Storm Drain Medallions

Based on a new state storm-water management regulation, “No Dumping” medallions were required to be installed informing the public on the impact of dumping into storm drains. Eric took this project on to benefit and educate the community. 561 medallions were installed. This project saved thousands of dollars that would have had to been covered by taxpayers.  

Establish Flag Retirement Repository & Ceremony

Working with the American Legion Post 390 established a permanent flag retirement collection box/receptacle at the Post HQ and Dept. of Public Works locations. Flags requiring retirement would be collected for a year and a ceremony plan by Michael and American Legion Officers for retirement would be planned and held. 

New Public Address System for Denville Little League Baseball

A new PA System fund raised for ($4,000), designed by Chris, planned for with local Denville sound experts and officials, and was installed under his guidance supporting the Denville Little League and numerous other sports that will use it. 

Renovated Gardner Field Meeting Room

Identified and facilitated numerous improvements at the Denville: Gardner Field Meeting Room. They included: installation of wainscot, chair rails, ceilings-walls and bathroom were repainted and new carpet was installed. 

Creation of a Historic Trail through Downtown Denville

Leveraging Richie’s knowledge of Denville’s history he chose sites he felt would be interesting for adventurer’s to traverse through the downtown and to learn about its rich history. He created a brochure, guide and map for the documented trail. He also created a patch for those who completed the trail.  

Picnic Area Near Cook's Pond Senior Center

Life Scout Christopher Remillard installed benches and picnic tables for Seniors walking down to Cook's Pond. He also planted numerous plants to screen the site from the road and spread wood chips across the entire area.

Benches at Den Brook Park

Life Scout Drew Hanna built and installed 6 sections of benches to be installed at the Den Brook Park in Denville. Additional touchups at the park were completed also.

Railing and Landscaping at Union Hill Presbyterian Church

Built a railing along the sloping sidewalk at the Union Hill Presbyterian Church in Denville. He planned and directed removal of and trimming of bushes, relandscaping of the site and procurement and spreading of wood chips around the site.

Haiti School Supply Drive

Life Scout Tom Andes sponsored a school supply drive for a school in Haiti. He collected 42 boxes of supplies and connected with a local pilot who offered to fly the supplies to Haiti. The pilot was able to secure two tickets to allow Tom and another scout to travel with him to deliver the supplies to the school in Haiti.

Muriel Hepner Park Trail Walkway

Steve Szabo led the building of a wooden walkway in a significantly wet area at Muriel Hepner Park. He also spread mulch around on paths/trails around the park. This made these wetland areas walkable for visitors to the park.

Create an Environmental Center at Riverview Elementary School

Life Scout Peter Williams created an Environmental Center at Riverview School. The Center be built consisted of building flowerbeds, a dinosaur bone excavation site, and a shed to store garden tools.

Muriel Hepner Park Story Time Benches

Life Scout John Leto planned, designed, built, and secured two “story time” benches at Muriel Hepner Park. He also organized the distribution of wood chips around the pond area.

Boardwalk improvements at Great Swamp

Life Scout Mark Mellini led an effort to renovate and upgrade of a 500 foot section of a boardwalk at the Great Swamp Education Center. Changes included addition of a raised wooden edging on either side of the boardwalk and additional general repairs. These changes enhances the safety of those visitors in wheelchairs and parents with children’s strollers.

Rock Ridge Tennis Court Beautification

Landscaped the entrance of Rock Ridge Community Club by planting Juniper shrubs along the tennis courts fence and assembling and installing a bicycle rack near the tennis courts.

Denville Community Church Playground Rebuild

Upgraded the Denville Community Church Nursery School Playground. He upgraded the playground equipment, replaced the seating around the sandbox, addressed erosion issues, added sand, cleaned excess sand from the parking lot, and designed, bult and installed a wooden playhouse in the playground.