Donna Forte Cottens: President
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 440
Serving, helping, and meeting the needs of our nation’s veterans and military families.
ALA is sponsoring Girls State this summer and currently accepting applications - due date by Friday, May 1st. (please contact the Post 440 office) If anyone knows of a Highschool Junior please look at massgirlsstate.org for further information
https://www.massgirlsstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Program-Sponsorship-Forms.pdf
The "Shot heard round the world" at the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19th, 1775, was the start of the American Revolutionary War. From that date to July 4th, 1776, the signing of The Declaration of Independence, many Patriots fought for our new country’s Independence, and it cost many their lives. But they endured. They were our first American Veterans. We need to remember our original Patriots stood tall for freedom of oppression, rights of the countrymen, acceptance of individual faiths, ownership of land, and dependence from foreign nations. They helped to create The United States of America and allowed future generations the opportunity to participate in their country’s governing body. The USA is a nation like no other and protecting our values is vital. As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, please pause to remember and thank all of our Veterans.
On Friday, May 15th, 2026, the ALA will host a GIFT CARD BINGO night at the Post. Doors open at 6pm and the games start at 7pm. Come, bring a friend and a pizza! You could win any number of gift cards or scratch tickets! Admission is $10 for 10 games with additional games to purchase for $5. We will also have a $250 multi lottery ticket scratch board you could win! Only $10 per a raffle ticket!
AL District 5 Auxiliary meeting & luncheon is scheduled for Saturday May (TBD) at the Post 440 at 11am.
Newton's 250th Anniversary "Salute to Service Parade" on Sunday, May 17th 3pm -5pm
Meet at the Library parking lot at 1:30pm to get on our float
Memorial Day Events at the Post 440 will be held the weekend of May 24th & May 25th (info will be update keep a watch)
ALA 440’s Next meeting will be Tuesday Appril 14th, 2026 at 6:30pm.
Q: I am related to someone who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibilty dates. Can I join the Auxiliary of The American Legion?
A: If your relative who served on active duty during one of the membership eligibility dates and is a member of The American Legion, you may join the American Legion Auxiliary of The American Legion.
However, if the qualifying Veteran is deceased you may join the appropriate organization, even if the qualifying Veteran was not a member of The American Legion when living.
Contact your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit, complete the application and proudly join the AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY.
Click on for http://www.legion.org/ for online details.