We were saddened to learn that former Troop 1 Assistant Scoutmaster Dick Draper passed away on January 25, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI.

Dick was from the UK and achieved the Queen's Scout Award. After receiving his doctorate in Chemistry, Dick emigrated to the United States as a research fellow at the University of Rochester. He then went to work for Schering-Plough settling in North Caldwell in the 1970's. He was involved as a leader for many years continuing long after his sons David (Eagle Scout - Class of 1994) and Robert  (Eagle Scout - Class of 1997) completed the Scouting program.

Congratulations to David Awad and Samuel Awad who both completed their Star Rank Board of Review on Thursday night. 

Thanks to the Committee members for their time and dedication to the Scouting Program. 

Congratulations to Jake Montano who completed his Eagle Board of Review on August 2nd. Thanks to the committee members who administered the Board of Review. 

It is with profound sadness to advise that former Troop 1 Assistant Scoutmaster and Troop Committee Secretary Paul J. Scagnelli passed away on February 2, 2023.

Former Troop 1 Scoutmaster Kenneth G. Bechtold passed away on January 7, 2023. He was 96 and served as Scoutmaster from 1947 - 1950

Kenneth was born in Montclair and raised in North Caldwell; he lived on the same piece of property for 93 years of his life. He proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. Kenneth graduated from Montclair State University earning both a bachelor's and master's degree. After college, he was an educator for 36 years with Cedar Grove Public Schools, the last 21 of which he served as Superintendent of Schools, retiring in 1986.

Congratulations to Joseph Sumner who successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review on November 13.

Joseph recently re-located to Las Vegas Nevada. As part of completing his rank requirements, Joseph planned, organized and led a refurbishment of the picnic tables and area pathway in Grover Cleveland Park.