Eagle Scout Builds Bridge To Jackson Nature Trails

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – Eagle Scout Robert “Bobby” Baliatico recently joined forces with the Jackson Pathfinders for a special trail blazing project.

Pathfinders Chair Matt McCall said the project by the scout from Troop 109 out of Plumsted was recently completed “on our Silver Stream and Steve Kitay trails. Bobby’s project assisted the Pathfinders immensely. The bridge and two crosswalks he replaced had been on our radar for several months.”

“As a non-profit, we did not have the financial resources to afford the lumber necessary to complete the project. Scout Baliatico was the answer to our problems. The trail is now significantly safer thanks to him,” McCall said.

McCall is well aware of the benefits of teaming up with Boy Scouts. His son Matt was involved in an Eagle Scout project that benefitted the Jackson trails in 2021 Bobby is from Jack- son. He will be a senior this fall at Jackson Liberty High School. The Jackson Pathfinders help maintain and promote the township’s trails.