Eagle Scout Projects
The Windham Rail Trail Alliance is very pleased and humbled to have been select by Eagle Scouts to sponsor their project. As of this time we have 8 Eagle Projects along the trail with 1 in process. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). A Scout who attains this rank is called an Eagle Scout or Eagle. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men. Only 4% of all scouts have attained the requirements of an Eagle
This page is dedicated to fine young men who completed their project related to the Windham Rail Trail. For information on future projects, once the scout has started project discussions with the Scout Master, please contact one of our members.
This page is dedicated to fine young men who completed their project related to the Windham Rail Trail. For information on future projects, once the scout has started project discussions with the Scout Master, please contact one of our members.
Keegan Cole (2007) - Mile Markers/Trail Signs
In September of 2007 Keegan Cole of Troop 266, Windham lead his team to install mile markers and trail head signage.
Jake Northcutt (2007) - Granite Bench
In December 2007, Jake Northcutt of Troop 266 Windham, led a team to complete the installation of 3 Granite benches at a pleasant rest area along the trail. One bench remains available for an inscription for a donation to the rail trail.
Jon Tomer (2007) - Post and Rail Fence at Sheep Fold
Jon Tomer of Troop 266 Windham, designed, developed and installed 2 3-section pressure treated post and rail fencing at the Sheep Fold. This attractive fence provides safety from a 10ft drop.
Cliff Reandeau (2008) C16 Floor refinishing
In the heat of August 2008, Cliff Reandeau of Troop 263 Windham, planned, raised funding and obtained materials to refinish the 1932 wood floor in the C16. With Cliff and his dad Rick on the sanding machines, Mom Vicki kept them hydrated with cool drinks, they did a tremendous job bringing beauty and preserving the old wooden floors.
Jared Garfield (2009) Bridge to Memorial Bench sitting area
A sturdy and attractive bridge at a scenic Windham Conservation wetland sitting area was completed by Jared Garfield, Troop 266 Windham. The bridge connects the trail to a memorial bench overseeing this picturesque wetland. Bring food to feed the fish!
Kevin Delfosse (2009) Kiosk at the Windham Depot
Located at the Windham Depot trail headGre, the Kiosk was completed by Kevin Delfosse of Troop 266, Windham in October 2009. The information kiosk is at the Depot buildings and welcomes users with trail information.
Gregory Samsel (2010) Benches and Bike rack at the C16 Caboose
Greg Samsel of Troop 266, Windnam, developed this most welcomed rest site and sitting area in front of the B&M C16 caboose in August 2010. The traditional park benches along with a custom built bike rack provide a comfortable, shady spot to relax along the trail at the Depot.
Oliver Lui (2011) - Railing/Fencing at the Windham Depot Station
Oliver Lui, Troop 266, Windham, added safely and an atheistically pleasing railing system on the back side of the Depot Station. The design follows the original railing along the southeast side of the railroad track as it approached from the south. It can be seen in a picture on our Depot page.
Matt Laliberte (2014) - Clean up Stickney Store foundation/Bench/Stone wall
Matt's project is focused around the Historic Stickney Store foundation located behind the C-16 Caboose. He cleaned out the foundation and installed a historical background plaque. Matt also installed a granite bench and added to the landscape by building an attractive stone wall.
Alex Girata (2022) - Restoration of a historic B&M depot freight wagon
This challenging project involved reassembling a frame off restoration of a historic B&M depot freight wagon. The wagon was donated to the WRTA in 2010 by Mr. George Frick of Durham, NH, a former University of New Hampshire professor. His efforts resulted in a museum quality artifact!
UPDATE JANUARY 2023 - National Eagle Scout Award Congratulations Alex!
We are pleased to report that Eagle Scout Alex Girata of Windham Troop 266 recently received the Glen A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award. This is a first for an Eagle from Troop 266 and awarded to one scout of 460 nominated nationally over the last 4 year period.
Sponsored by the WRTA, Alex’s project was a total frame off restoration of an 1800’s B&M railroad freight and luggage wagon that was donated to the WRTA by George Frick of Dover, NH. The project took over 400 hours of collaborated effort that brought to wagon to museum quality.
The WRTA has sponsored 10 Eagle Projects since inception and is proud of Alex and all of the Eagles that have served the Community.
We are pleased to report that Eagle Scout Alex Girata of Windham Troop 266 recently received the Glen A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award. This is a first for an Eagle from Troop 266 and awarded to one scout of 460 nominated nationally over the last 4 year period.
Sponsored by the WRTA, Alex’s project was a total frame off restoration of an 1800’s B&M railroad freight and luggage wagon that was donated to the WRTA by George Frick of Dover, NH. The project took over 400 hours of collaborated effort that brought to wagon to museum quality.
The WRTA has sponsored 10 Eagle Projects since inception and is proud of Alex and all of the Eagles that have served the Community.
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