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Welcome to the home page of Alpha Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, meeting at 6 Main Street, Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

An Observant Lodge

We practice observant freemasonry and meet the fourth Monday of the month, 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 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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Our Brother, Joel Freedman, Has Laid Down His Working Tools

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Joel N. Freedman of Framingham, MA, age 85, laid down his working tools on February 1, 2026, to join the celestial lodge above. Brother Freedman was a member of Perfection Lodge and joined Alpha after his former lodge merged with Meridian Lodge. Joel was a kind, gentle, and soft-spoken brother in lodge who was often helping the officers by serving as a Steward to the Junior Warden. A memorial service will be conducted by Alpha Lodge in the February 2026 meeting of the lodge.

Joel cherished his family above all else. Joel is remembered as the beloved husband of 58 years to Betty Freedman. Devoted father to David (Mary Lynn) Freedman and Deborah Woods. Proud grandfather of Sam and Maggie Freedman, and Miriam and Jonah Woods. Faithful brother to Edward Freedman. Dear son of the late Harry and Lena Freedman. His full obituary can be viewed at Legacy.com.