Jan. 28, 2023 Trip to Union Lodge-Nantucket

By Brother Paul Bruk – Saggahew Lodge A.F. & A.M.

The weather was just perfect, as we made a DAY TRIP to Visit Union Lodge-Nantucket for their January Communication and First-Degree work;  About 45 Masons, dressed in tuxes or suit & tie traveled on the ferry together and walked up the cobblestone Main Street to the lodge.   The two Union Lodges (Dorchester/Norwood, MA and Nantucket) continued the 2nd year of their annual tradition of holding a joint communication. The visiting lodge officers (in this case, Union Lodge-Dorchester/Norwood), performed the First-Degree on candidates from both lodges.   In addition, R.W. Buchenan,  District Deputy Grand Master from the 20th District, made a Fraternal Visit.  We traveled from Saggahew to Hyannis and took the Hy-Line fast ferry across to the Island.  When the degree work was completed, we had lunch at Union Lodge-Nantucket; then had a few hours to walk around town and along the boat basin before boarding the ferry for the return trip home.  It was another unique and very enjoyable day in Freemasonry! 

Our travel group; Wor.John Moller, DDGMarshall ; R.W. John Bel, DDGM of the 11th Masonic Districtl; Wor. Kevin Buckley, Past Master of Saint Matthews Lodge-Andover (12th District); and Bro. Paul Bruk.
Lodge Room, prior to Opening; Union Lodge-Nantucket – Union Lodge-Nantucket was established in 1771
Wall mural depicting many of the symbols associated with our craft
The East-prior to opening
Bro. Paul Bruk
Gathering outside the lodge room prior to opening
A partial group photo
The 7 DDGM’s who attended; R.W. John Bell is 2nd from the right
Looking up Main Street, toward the lodge
Except for a few local scallop boats, the Boat Basin is empty in the Winter
Nantucket Wharf Cottages and Shops are shuttered for the Winter