The Burrows Hill School House exterior was repaired during an Eagle Scout Project by Zachary Blume in 2016. The project was accomplished over 6 months starting with project approval in January 2016 and completion on June 9, 2016. The repairs included 1) replacement of rotted or damaged window trim, corner boards and facia boards, 2) re-glazing and painting of window sashes (two sashes needed replacement) and 3) sanding, putty, priming and painting of exterior siding and trim.

The project was supported by generous donations of money from the community, wood from Marc Rubero, carpentry skills by Brian Mawdsley, paint supplies by Home Depot and United Paint and the labor of the Scouts of Troop 28.

Project timeline:

Upon project approval in January, the window sashes were removed and repaired at home. Temporary window covers were built to cover the opening. Planning, coordination and procuring of supplies including 2 new window sashes for the project occurred during the winter and spring. Fundraising was done at the town run Maplefest in March. (Fundraising was particularly generous near the American Legion food booth!). As the weather allowed, the east and south faces were sanded in prep for the Scout event. On May 28^th the Scouts from Troop 28 volunteered to accomplish painting the east and south faces and sand the north and west faces of the building. On May 29th, the trim, facia and corner boards were removed and replaced as needed by Brian Mawdsley, Zach and family. Painting then continued until finished on June 9th.

2016 Burrows Hill School House

Exterior Repair

Eagle Scout Project by Zachary Blume

2016 Burrows Hill School House Exterior Repair

Eagle Scout Project by Zachary Blume