Quinebaug’s Last Cookout: New Name Maj. Gen. Salem Towne Lodge

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird II | July, 24 2025

By Bro. Jimmy Falzone

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the upper parking lot of Westville Dam recreational area in Southbridge was filled with cars from Masonic family members from the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge and the Doric Chapter of Southbridge for their summer cookout gathering.

Members of the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge, the Doric Chapter and their families and friends. Next year’s cookout will be with the newly created Major General Salem Towne Lodge.

Both highly respected organizations have been organizing this great family event since It was a great turnout on this beautiful summer day for this gathering of Masonic family and friends. All enjoyed the walking trails.

The scenic beauty and the beauty of the Westville Dam area has made it the go-to recreation area for our lodge for the past 34 years. We must reserve the large pavilion area at least a year in advance. The children were running around laughing, and games were played by young and old. Most pleasant of all were the tasty food and the comradery felt by all.

For every ending there’s a new beginning. On October 4, the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge and the Webster Masonic Lodge will be merging. Our new Masonic Lodge name will be “Major General Salem Towne Lodge”.