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Welcome to the home page of Alpha Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, located at 404 Concord Street in Framingham, Massachusetts.

We meet every 4th Monday, September through June

As a lodge of Freemasons, we are part of the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world, an organization that is dedicated to the basic tenets of friendship, morality, and brotherly love. Alpha Lodge was formally constituted on November 13, 1876, and has been quietly serving the Framingham community since its inception. Part of our mission, and every Masonic lodge's mission, is to "make good men better" to serve our families, fraternity, faith, communities, and country. Alpha Lodge operates by charter under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Massachusetts.

Inquire

The first step to becoming a Freemason, especially if you don't know any, is to get to know some of us. Becoming a Freemason is a very personal decision and is not a right fit for everyone. We want to get to know you to make sure Masonry is right for you, and you should get to know us to understand if we are the right lodge for you.

Engage

We meet once each month and start by sitting down together to share a meal. We spend time catching up but will often have a presentation or discussion of an educational, historical, or philosphical nature. While meetings are reserved for only those who are Freemasons, guests and visitors are warmly received for dinner, by invitation.

Ask

No one is asked to become a Freemason. This is not a society that has been privately selected by invitation only. Our Fraternity is built on free-minded men who seek out and ask to be made a Mason. Once you have gotten to know some of the members, ask for a petition. They will let you know if they think it is right for you and the right time to join.

Petition

Once you fill out your petition, you will be expected to give references to vouch for your character and values. This is one reason it is so important to get to know some of the members. After you have your petition submitted, several members will be assigned to your request and will meet with you to explore your interest and provide answer to any remaining questions.

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The roll of the workmen has been called, and one Master Mason has not answered to his name. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and Brother, Roger W. Appell, to theRoger Appell solestial lodge above.

Beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2022 in Framingham, MA.  Roger was born January 7, 1936 in Malden MA.  He attended Melrose Public Schools and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT, class of ‘57.

Roger joined ROTC in 1953 when he entered MIT. Upon graduation, he started working for GE Sylvania on the Moby Dic project. The design had been frozen using discreet components and resulted in Moby Dic A and B on which he was a design engineer. His military service furthered from 1958 to 1966. He was assigned to Fort Monmouth and was put into the doctrine division for Moby Dic, the first militarized transportable computer. He served six months active duty and the next 7 ½ years as an active reservist in the army signal corps.  He retired as first lieutenant.

The Master of Alpha Lodge will join the Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts and his suite of officers for a memorial remembering and honoring military veterans.  The event will take place Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM aboard the U.S.S. Massachusetts at 5 Water Street, Fall River, Massachusetts. Family and friends are welcome to attend with a member of the fraternity.  Freemasons may order tickets on MassMasons.org.

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The Fall Class is on Saturday, December 3, 2022, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Degrees will be shown from each of the four bodies, including the 4° and 32°. As with recent classes, we ask all current members to register for free using the link below. Blue Lodge Freemasons who are interested in joining should speak to the Master of Alpha Lodge as soon as possible.

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Alpha Lodge is taking meal-plan subscriptions through PayPal.  The meal plan offers a discounted rate for members and demonstrates a commitment to attending the stated communication for the year. In addition, meal plan subscribers will receive a small gift in token of our appreciation for their commitment.

The meal at Alpha Lodge is an important part of our nightly ceremony. Typically, a presentation is given or a discussion is encourage surrounding Masonic topics but is open to guests and friends of Alpha Lodge as well as any visiting member of the fraternity.

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The traveling guide has made it to Alpha Lodge. It was acquired by Alpha Lodge in the Framingham Masonic Apartments on May 17, 2022.IMG 0624

Here you can see the District Deputy Grandmaster presenting the Award to RW. Douglas B. Freeman, Master of Alpha Lodge, assisted by RW. Alfred Canhoto, with RW. Paul Gaudet in the background.

As has been the tradition, the Freemasons commemorate "Flag Day" by participating in a parade. Representatives from the Framingham Freemasons continue the tradition 

If you ever spot a Freemason and want to learn more about it, you should ask. Most Freemasons love to discuss the fraternity (so be forewarned, you may need an exit strategy).

by Marching in "Regalia," (the collars and aprons signify they are members of the lodge leadership.)

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Alpha Lodge wishes to extend the invitation to all regular and upright Freemasons to attend the reception of

R.W. George F. Hamilton

Senior Grand Warden

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

The Grand Lodge Building, 186 Tremont Street, Boston

Lodge Opens at 11:45 A.M.

Investiture of the Fellow Craft Degree

Greet the Grand Master at 2:00 PM

Grand Master will be received at 2:30 P.M.

Reception to follow.

Tickets to the reception are $35.00. You may reserve your place by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)