Long Valley Officials Honor Local Eagle Scout

LONG VALLEY, NJ — A young man was honored by Washington Township officials at a recent ceremony for his work in becoming an Eagle Scout.

Robert Brobst, of Boy Scout Troop 436, was honored Sunday for achieving the highest rank in scouting following his volunteerism at a local church.

For Robert’s Eagle Scout Service Project, he built and installed 48 church pew book racks at Zion Lutheran Church on Schooleys Mountain Road. He bought the project materials himself and built, sanded, painted, and installed the book racks himself.

Robert has been in the Boy Scouts program for seven years, serving as Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader.

“Congrats to Robert’s parents, Rob and Melissa, and to all of Robert’s scout leaders and mentors who led him along the way,” said Mayor Michael Marino.

Marino presented Robert with a proclamation to honor and recognize his achievements.

Since the Boy Scouts were founded in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned the rank that Robert had.