Scouts from Morris, Sherburne, and New Berlin raced down Moss Street. Morris took home 1st and 3rd places while Sherburne captured the 2nd place hardware. Mayor Peter Lennon handed out awards and patches to participating scouts. (Submitted photo)

NEW BERLIN – Norwich Dodge and Oneonta Ford sponsored the annual Soap Box Derby hosted by New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 on June 17.

Scouts from Morris, Sherburne, and New Berlin raced down Moss Street in the Village of New Berlin.

Morris took home 1st  and 3rd  places while Sherburne won the 2nd place trophy.

The scouts team up with special needs students from Pathfinder Village during the race.

The biggest smiles were evident each time the two-seat cars ran with a Pathfinder student racer in the front, and a scout in the rear seat.

The race concluded with Mayor Peter Lennon and his wife, Elaine, racing a two-seater down the street before awarding everyone with patches.

The New Berlin DPW created a smooth and safe runway by patching even the smallest cracks. 

All three troops enjoyed the beauty of camping Friday night at Millbrook. All participants enjoyed fabulous pizza from the NY Pizzeria. Curtis Lumber made the street safe by donating tubing to cushion the driveway cutouts.

As part of the New Berlin Community Day, events, all three troops served at the Antique Auction fundraiser on Saturday afternoon for the new New Berlin Youth Center. Future events sponsored by NBYC, Inc., 34 North Main Street, are listed at  www.NBYouthCenter.org

The Eagle Scouts of New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 also hosted the annual Millbrook Invitational Encampment, April 29 - May 1.

Morris Troop 3 earned first place honors in the scout skill competition while New Berlin Troop 61 took 2nd place.

The two-night event began with an opening ceremony featuring New Berlin Mayor, Major General Peter Lennon (ret.), as the main speaker and concluded with an interactive worship service Sunday morning.    Each scout received a patch in recognition of both their enthusiastic participation and service.

Saturday afternoon was marked by a clean-up of trash as the scouts circled the lake and perimeter of the Millbrook Recreation Area. On June 13, Liam, the boy leader of Troop 61, presented a plaque of appreciation to the New Berlin Town Board for their continued support of the event and of scouting in New Berlin.

The Family Picnic and Court of Honor Ceremony on June 29 featured the delicious Dutch Oven treats by Brent (peach cobbler) and David’s infamous corn bread. Blake, Landen, and Thomas were awarded the Scout Badge rank.  Brent, Cait, Garrett, and Matt were inducted as Assistant Scoutmasters.    Thank you one and all for your volunteer efforts in reviving Scouting in 2021-2022.

New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 is chartered by the Frank H. Arnold American Legion Post #348. The troop meets weekly and camps in tents monthly throughout the year.  All boys, ages 11-17, are welcome to join.  Check out the 2022-2023 calendar of “fun with a purpose” at  www.Troop61NewBerlin.com and/or email Scoutmaster Kevin Phillips at kp84@tc.edu.

– Information from the New Berlin Boy Scouts