Troop 437 will be walking along the Battle Road followed taken by the British on their attack of Revolutionary fighters on April 17, 1775, and on along which they retreated later that same day. Along the path, the Scouts will see a number of historic buildings. We hope to have a special guest and local historical expert join us on the trip to serve as our tour guide.

We will meet on the Lexington Green at 9AM and walk the 7.5 miles to the Old North Bridge in Concord.  The trail is clear, well marked and relatively easy.  Parents, if ever you’ve wanted to join you scout on one of our outings without having to commit to spending the night sleeping in a tent, this is an excellent chance to do so.

Scouts: This trip satisfies requirement 2A and possibly parts of 2D for the Eagle required merit badge Citizenship in the Nation…BUT ONLY IF YOU GET A BLUE CARD AHEAD OF TIME.  See Mr McKeen if you need a blue card for this merit badge. Also, scouts working on 2^nd Class rank, if you bring a compass you can complete requirement 3B: “Using a compass and map together take a 5 mile hike.”

FOOD   Attendees should pack a bag lunch and bring water (at least 2 litres) for the trail we will stop to eat at some point along the way to eat. Additionally, the troop will provide some snacks for the trail.                        

Seasonally Appropriate Clothing Required:  BE PREPARED! Although we will be walking the trail used for the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, the weather is expected to me reminiscent of Valley Forge. 

The November trip for Troop 437 is a hiking trip in the Belknaps located east of Laconia NH. We will be hiking in the Belknap Range and staying at Camp Bell, Griswold Scout Reservation BSA.

This is an introductory backpacking hike for new and old. We will be hiking to the camp site on Saturday with a shorter return hike back on Sunday. This is a backpacking trip with all gear carried in back packs. We will be staying in our tents at or around Camp Bell. We will have activities at the camp site depending on weather - patrol challenges, and possible additional day hike.

Sign-ups are due October 27th.

2016-2017 yearly troop dues and BSA registration fees are past due.  Troop dues are  $50 and the BSA registration fee is $26.  An optional Boys Life magazine subscription can be added on for an additional $12.  These fees can be paid by one check made payable to Troop 437 and need to be turned in by October 13th.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Carpenter (treasurer) or Mr. Barnard (Committee Chair).

Congratulations to Luke G. on completing his Eagle Project.  Luke planned and lead the construction of a series of boardwalks to allow easier travel on the Tadmuck Divide Trail here in Westford.

Thank you to everyone who turned out to help Luke on his project.