Troop 42, located in Norwood Massachusetts, is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops in the country.   The Troop was established in 1910. 

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The original charter was signed by The Rev.  Pingree shown in the following photograph. 

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In 1912, Rev. Pingree died while trying to rescue two girls in a local pond.  The troop meets in Pingree Hall, which was named in honor of Rev. Pingree after his death.  The First Congregational Church sponsors the troop.  Troop 42 is now a member of the Seven Rivers District of the Old Colony Council, Boy Scouts of America.