MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - At the Township Board meeting on Dec. 3, Treasurer Julie Brixie recognized resident David Caszatt for all of the volunteer work he has done in Meridian over the years.

His volunteer efforts have been through the land preserves, parks and many other community organizations.

Caszatt has also led numerous groups on wild flower walks, trash clean up days and invasive species removal efforts.

Meridian Township appreciates all of the exceptional volunteer work he has done for the community including the planting of 3,000 trees, the clearing and maintenance of dozens of acres of natural areas and the coordination of numerous volunteers for the restoration project in the Northwest Land Preserve.