SAM and Township Celebrate Local Scout Jesse Fryatt’s Restoration of Three Kiosks

SAM and Maplewood Township recently celebrated the restoration of three kiosks on Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, completed by Jesse Fryatt as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project. The kiosks are used by SAM, Maplewood Library, Maplewood Township, and community groups to post flyers and share information about upcoming events and services.

Jesse, a member of Maplewood Troop 5, approached SAM in the fall of 2024 to explore ideas for a service project. The Springfield Avenue kiosks were identified as needing repair, and planning work began in the spring of 2025.

Jesse developed the work plan and a list of needed materials. Together with the help of 12 volunteers from Troop 5, he replaced the asphalt roofs, wooden bases, two kiosk display cases, and corkboards. He also refurbished the remaining 10 doors, repainted the kiosks, and reapplied lettering to the kiosk signs.
Project supplies were donated by SAM, Sherwin-Williams on Springfield Avenue, and Friday Letters & Pictures.  Jesse also raised $2,000 in donations via a GoFundMe campaign. The project took 150 hours, including volunteer time, over 20 workdays.

 On Tuesday, August 13, SAM hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration attended by Jesse Fryatt; Maplewood Mayor Nancy Adams; Township Committee Members Vic DeLuca and Dean Dafis; and SAM Executive Director Nicole Wallace. Also in attendance were Jesse’s parents, Rachel Herwaldt and Tim Fryatt; Assistant Business Administrator Miriam Perez; Health Officer Candice Davenport and Gabriel Suarez of the Maplewood Health Department; Stacey Ross-Trevor of Maplewood Arts and Culture; and Jonathan Weiss and Barry Travis of SAM Board of Trustees.

 The restored kiosks are located at:

1633 Springfield Avenue near Burnett Avenue
1885 Springfield Avenue near Prospect Street
1926 Springfield Avenue near Indiana Street