West Orange Scout Troop Is Celebrating Its 110th Year Of Local Service

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A local Boy Scout troop in West Orange is getting ready to celebrate a big milestone: 110 years of service.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 2 of West Orange will mark 110 years of continuous service to the community during a celebration on Feb. 22.

Founded in 1916, the troop is one of the oldest continuously chartered Boy Scout troops in Essex County. They meet weekly, giving youth ages 11 to 17 opportunities for outdoor adventure, leadership development and community service.

Troop 2 is sponsored by the Kelly Elementary School PTA and meets at the school.

Over the past century (and a decade), the troop has produced dozens of Eagle Scouts – the highest rank in Scouting – who have gone on to become community leaders, military officers, business executives, educators and public servants.

Troop 2 has maintained an active presence in West Orange, contributing thousands of volunteer hours to local initiatives such as park cleanups, food drives other and service projects.

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“We are incredibly proud to celebrate 110 years of Scouting tradition,” said Timothy Brennan, Scoutmaster of Troop 2.

“Every week, we see young men grow in confidence, develop leadership skills and learn the importance of service to others,” Brennan said. “This troop has weathered world wars, economic challenges, and social change, but our mission has remained constant: to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes.”

Gregory Clayton, committee chair of Troop 2, said reaching 110 years is a testament to the dedicated volunteers, supportive families and enthusiastic Scouts who have kept the troop thriving through the decades.

“We're not just celebrating our past—we're energized about our future,” Clayton said. “The skills we teach—leadership, citizenship, outdoor competency, and personal fitness—are more relevant than ever.”

For more information about Troop 2, upcoming meetings or how to join, contact scoutmaster.troop2wo@gmail.com

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