On April 11, 2022, the Masonic Brethren of Hartford Lodge No.120 presented a Fire Suppression Tool to the Chief of Police Scott MacFarlan to be used by the police departments first responders. Pres...

To say thank you to the first responders of the Hartford Fire Department, the Hartford Masonic Lodge provided the men and women with a dinner after their monthly meeting held at the Fire and Rescue...

On Saturday March 12, 2022, the Brethren of Hartford Lodge No.120 held a celebration dinner with their Ladies at the Suckow Art Gallery in the Schauer Arts Center of Hartford. An excellent dinner w...

Hartford Lodge No. 120’s Gift to the Medical Center Foundation of Hartford

 

The board of directors and staff of the Medical Center Foundation of Hartford are grateful for the financial suppo...

The 2022 officers of Hartford Lodge No. 120 were installed at an open meeting on December 13, 2021. Performing the installation were the Installing Master, Paul T. Tourville, Right Worshipful  Depu...

On October 25th, Hartford Lodge No. 120 honored several of their brothers for their years of service and presented them with lapel pins and certificates. Pictured are (from left to right) PM/Secret...

One of the recurring themes in Masonry is the call to subdue our passions. We all have desires, wants and passions. In Masonry we are called to subdue them to better ourselves and others around us....

Greetings from the East 

Brethren,

It is a time of reflection for me as I wrap up the year and prepare to turn the reigns of leadership over to PM Chris Weed and there are a few last messages...

Greetings from the East!

Brethren,

Well, we had our first snow fall of the year last night. Oof. I’m not sure I’m ready for winter yet.

The Harvest Festival pumpkin sale was an outstanding...

Greetings from the East!

 

Brethren,

I have heard it said that, “Life is best when you take full advantage of the opportunities that cross your path.”

The Lodge’s annual participation i...

Greetings from the East!

Since it was adopted as a Federal holiday in 1894, the first Monday of September has been celebrated as Labor Day in the United States. It honors the American labor move...

Greetings from the East!

Well Brethren, I think it’s been a very successful summer so far! The first meeting in July, we had a double EA which is awesome. Brother Paul Peacock was the Worshipful...

Greetings from the East!The message this month seems to be the Future!Thank you to all that were able to attend our annual Scholarship Awards Night.  Our recipients this year were Carley Skaalen, S...

Greetings Brethren from the EastGreetings Brethren,I like quotes.  I find it very satisfying when someone who is more eloquent, or succinct, or on-point is able to say exactly what I mean before I ...

Greetings from the East!Brethren, I am honored to have been re-elected Master for 2019 and am looking forward to serving you for another year. The complete list of officers for 2019 are listed here...

Greetings from the East!The Holiday Season is here and we have just a few more events left in the year.Today, we just finished up the Salvation Army bell ringing.  It was a wet, cold day but we wer...

Greetings from the East!Fall has finally arrived!Harvest Festival pumpkin sale was an outstanding success and thanks go to PM Chris Weed and his cast of volunteers!  It was awesome to see so many k...

Greetings from the East!This weekend is Labor Day which I’ve always thought was a kind of weird holiday.  I think that’s because it’s backwards from every other holiday I can think of.  I mean, at ...

Greetings from the East!Brethren, I gotta tell ya:  It takes Teamwork!I’m sure you’re thinking, “Uh… okay.  What takes teamwork?”And the answer is, “Yes!  All of it!”The Lodge just had 3 weekends i...

Brethren,I hope you had a wonderful Independence Day! It is a time for celebrating our Freedom with our neighbors and families, and for us as Masons to remember the influence that our Masonic foref...

Greetings from the East!Welcome to Spring!The first official day of spring this year was on March 20th, although I have to admit it’s difficult to take spring seriously when the low tomorrow is sup...

Greetings from the East!I’ve been thinking about procrastination lately.  For a lot of reasons.  For example, I should have written this Trestleboard at least a week ago.  I should update the Lodge...

Brethren, we are definitely starting off the year on the right note!  On January 22nd Bro. Patrick Bertelson was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft.  I congratulate him on his preferment as well a...

It’s been a mild Fall so far, but it looks like the colder weather is finally here.  Stay warm when it gets cold and stay safe when it gets snowy and icy!As I reflect back on this year, I feel very...