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Latest newsletter: December 2nd, 2023

Troop 4 Welcomes 9 New Scouts!

Troop 4 is so excited to welcome 9 new scouts to the troop! We are thrilled to have received a brand-new scout last week who will join our Pickle Patrol! We also were able to attend Pack 71’s Blue & Gold Banquet where we received 8 crossovers from Pack 71’s AOL den, the Pancake Patrol. We are looking forward to the adventures to come with our new BSA Scouts! Welcome!

Troop 4’s Newest Scoutmaster

We would like to welcome Dale Winkler as Troop 4’s newest Scoutmaster. Dale Winkler has been active with BSA Scouting for over 20 years, starting as Cub Scout and progressing all the way to the accomplished rank of Eagle Scout. He has been a fixture in Milford Scouting for last 10 years starting as Den Leader and then Cubmaster for Pack 4 and then serving for the last several years as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 4.

Mr. Comisky stepping down as Scoutmaster

Scouts/Parents,

I personally wanted to let everyone know that the time has come for me to hang up the old backpack and step down as Scoutmaster.  Other matters require my full attention and time commitment and so I won’t be participating in any more troop activities.  It’s been my pleasure to serve as Scoutmaster for the last 4+ years (and Committee Chair for years before that) to help ensure that the Troop 4 program maintained its roots.

My best wishes as you continue to navigate your scouting journey.  I’m sure I’ll see you around.

Sincerely,

Mr. Comisky/John

2024 Off and running…

The troop has resumed activities after a short break. Thank you to all who helped out with the Christmas tree pick up. Much of January has and will continue to focus on some rank advancement work. Scouts need to make sure they do their best to follow through on any requests and attend scheduled meetings if they desire to advance in time for the next Court of Honor. Also, please be on the lookout for additional information regarding the Troop’s primary fundraising event – our annual Pancake Breakfast which is fast approaching.

Troop dues and BSA Medical Forms

Troop dues and medical forms are due no later than the October 12th troop meeting.

The combined troop and re-charter dues have increased to $195 per scout ($175 for siblings). This fee combines the Troop Dues; the annual BSA National Registration Fee; and the Mayflower Council Activity Fee*. The increase is due to announced increases in annual BSA National Registration and Mayflower Council Activity Fees.
Please drop off your check at the start of the troop meeting. Dues may also be sent to Mr. Chris Abbiuso at 16 Stoney Brook Lane, Milford, MA 01757. Please make all checks payable to Troop 4.
*If anyone is under hardship and would like to pursue it, there is a Mayflower Council Activity Fee Waiver application, for the $48 that goes to Council. Mayflower Council Activity Fee Waiver Application (google.com)
Everyone must submit completed medical form – Part A & B. Part A is an informed consent, release agreement, and authorization that must be signed by every participant (or a parent and/or legal guardian for all youth under 18). Part B is general information and a health history.

Welcome Back – 2023-2024

Dear Parents, Scouts and Families,

It’s hard to believe summer has come and gone, scouts are already back in school and the new scout year is upon us!  I hope this note finds you and your families well. 

Please be on the lookout for an email which contains a lot of important information regarding the upcoming scouting year.

We will resume our Troop meetings on September 14th with a 7:00PM start time at St. Mary’s.

See everyone soon.

John/Mr. Comisky

Scoutmaster

Troop 4 summits Mt. Katahdin

A group of scouts and leaders from Troop 4 took on Mt. Katahdin recently. Slick conditions presented unique challenges, but the group proved to be resilient and reached the summit, Baxter Peak, early morning. The group also enjoyed canoeing whitewater in the Matagamon Wilderness next to Baxter State Park in completing a 50 Mile Trek. Additional photos from Katahdin and the entire Maine High Adventure Trip can be found under the photos section.

Upcoming Events

Events in April 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
March 28, 2021
March 29, 2021
March 30, 2021
March 31, 2021

Category: General 7:00 pm Troop Meeting


April 1, 2021

April 2, 2021

Category: General 7:30 pm Easter Vigil Fire Ceremony - St. Marys Church


April 3, 2021

The troop will light a ceremonial fire in support of the church's Easter Vigil outdoor ceremony.  Arrive for prep at 7:30 pm. Ceremony at 8:00.

April 4, 2021
April 5, 2021
April 6, 2021
April 7, 2021

Category: General 7:00 pm Troop Meeting


April 8, 2021

April 9, 2021
April 10, 2021
April 11, 2021
April 12, 2021
April 13, 2021
April 14, 2021

Category: General 7:00 pm Troop Meeting


April 15, 2021

April 16, 2021

Category: General 10:15 am Scout-O - Hale Reservation, Westwood, MA


April 17, 2021

On Saturday, April 17th, the New England Orienteering Club will sponsor a day of Orienteering for Scouting organizations at the Hale Reservation, Westwood, MA.
During the Scout-O, we will learn and practice map and compass skills as well as work on orienteering related badge requirements.  Boy Scouts can complete First Class requirement #2 (orienteering) and several of requirements for the Orienteering Merit Badge.   We'll plan to leave St. Mary's approximately 10:30 and return 3:30
The cost to attend is $7.00 which covers maps and materials necessary for participation.
If interested, please complete the NEOC Liability Waiver Form and the Troop 4 permission slip.  Prior to the event there will be another required online questionnaire to be filled out.   Please drop both slips and your payment (checks payable to Troop 4) into the Scribe Box no later than the April 1st Troop meeting.  Registration and payment is done as a Troop.   NOTE:  this event is already filled to capacity and so at this time, we're only able to consider scout participation.
April 18, 2021
April 19, 2021
April 20, 2021
April 21, 2021
April 22, 2021
April 23, 2021

Category: General 9:30 am St. Mary's Campout


April 24, 2021 April 25, 2021

Category: General 9:30 am St. Mary's Campout


April 24, 2021 April 25, 2021

April 26, 2021
April 27, 2021
April 28, 2021

Category: General 7:00 pm Troop Meeting


April 29, 2021

April 30, 2021
May 1, 2021