Troop 156 traveled to Boston Mass to hike the Freedom Trail. 12 scouts and 6 adults hiked from the Boston Commons to the Bunker Hill Monument to learn about Boston's early American history. Some of the highlights were touring several old graveyards, watching musket firing and reloading on "Old Ironsides", enjoying lunch at Quincy market and running up the steps of the Bunker Hill monument. Scouts also had great camping weather at camp Sayre south of the city with a lively campfire program.

Congratulations to our newest Eagle scout Nathan Zimbelman. Nathan has been in scouting since the second grade with many highlights including: Summer camp at Yawgoog, Maine high adventure, Climbing Mt Marcy, Gettysburg and countless campouts. Nathan was also an outstanding Senior patrol leader for our troop during his junior year in HS. Finally, as a culmination of all of his skill and leadership development Nathan planned, developed and constructed with the help of volunteers a number of raised planting beds for the Riverfront community center. Truly an outstanding achievement.

Thanks to Graham, Dylan, and Brady for volunteering in this year's Scout Sunday at South Congregational Church.  They assisted the congregation by greeting, ushering, handing out worship bulletins, and collecting the offerings.  Great job in supporting our Chartered Organization!

Troop 156 had it's best year ever as we collected 4100 lbs of food throughout Glastonbury. Hands on hartford was extremely grateful and Scouts should be proud of supporting this effort and the families that will benefit.

Thank you to all the parents who helped with bag placement, pickup and sorting, especially those that helped coordinate. Troop 156 rocks!!

What a great weekend! 14 scouts and 8 Adults enjoyed a traditional trash can turkey, while braving the rain and wind, and a magical hike to fat man’s squeeze, along with a wonderful campfire program led by Ryan P.  A few scouts and adults braved the cold and slept outside, while others enjoyed the warm cabin.

Troop 156 had an Eagle court of honor for Deven Vincelette over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Deven returned from the University of Connecticut where he is studying Electrical Engineering to receive this prestigious honor after a Covid delay. Over a lengthy scouting career, which began in the 1st grade, Deven developed his leadership skills while earning 46 merit badges, resulting in 5 Eagle palms. For his Eagle project he worked closely with the town to blaze 3.5 miles of trails in JB Williams park, in addition to creating a park brochure and trail map, which highlighted the GHS cross-country course.