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Northeast MA/Southeast NH

The Northeast MA/Southeast NH Squadron originally named the Northeastern MA/NH Squadron was formed by John “Pete” LaFond of Westford, MA and Bradford “Brad” Smith of Nashua, NH. The first reunion was held on May 23,1998. A second reunion was held on June 16, 2001. These reunions were both held at American Legion Post 313 (Association member) in No. Chelmsford, MA.

A third reunion was a dinner/dance cruise held on August 1, 2005 on the M/S Mount Washington cruise ship on Lake Winnipesaukee at Weirs Beach in Laconia, NH and we have been hosting this annual dinner/dance cruise yearly ever since.
A breakfast/meeting was held on May 20, 2008 at Skip’s Restaurant Chelmsford, MA with SAFB vets from MA and NH attending. On June 25, 2008 a luncheon/meeting was held with 22 vets, wives and friends in attendance. A vote was held at that time and Norm Morency was elected as Squadron Commander and Pete LaFond as Vice Commander.

For information Contact: Norm Morency at: 978-692-7722 or via E-Mail at: normm11@verizon.net
Pete Lafond at 978-692-6439

Our group meets for breakfast on the first Tuesday of each month at the Comets Diner, 22 Westford Road, Tyngsboro, MA.

Pictured are some of the Sampson vets who attend our monthly breakfast get-togethers.

Breakfast Tuesday February 7, 2012

The next breakfast meeting will be held on Tuesday February 7, 2012 at Comet’s Diner in Tyngsboro, MA at 9 AM. Directions

Our monthly breakfasts continue to be very popular as we have been averaging fifteen to eighteen vets a month , some will travel as far as 50+ miles to attend. The Diner with its 50’s era atmosphere and fine food and above all the camaraderie are all great. So come and join us.

Norm Morency, NE MA/SE NH Commander

We welcome all vets to come and join us.

Third Annual Luncheon/Buffet held on Saturday December 3, 2011

Our Squadron held it’s third annual luncheon/buffet at Valentino’s Restaurant in Hudson, NH on Saturday December 3, 2011.

Thirty six veterans, wives, friends attended this event. Also in attendance were members of American Legion Post # 247 Tyngsboro, MA.

The luncheon began with the “Pledge of Allegiance” and a moment of silence for the departed the MIA’s and those now serving.

“Happy Hour” followed and all enjoyed the fine buffet that Valentino’s had prepared. Christmas music was provided by Ray Lafortune of Tewksbury, MA who volunteered to play for us on his keyboard

We concluded our luncheon with a 50/50 and prizes raffle and all expressed looking forward to our next events.

Norm Morency, NE MA/SE NH Commander