Duffy-Wescott Post 85
Duffy-Wescott Post 85 News
Memorial Day Parade
The traditional Memorial Day Parade in Blue Hill will take place on Monday, 27 May. Muster of the parade will start at 1000 with the parade start following the 1030 firing of the canon located on the front lawn of the Legion Hall at 13 Tenny Hill Road. If you are a veteran, please join us by marching with us in the parade. All Vets are welcome!
Please note that our Post's Membership is Free! Contact: Butler Smythe at thbsmythe@gmail.com or text at 207-374-3838
At 0900, Butler Smythe will be available to give short tours of the building to show the work that has started for the basement and foundation, brickwork, windows and other exterior elements as well as the complete interior reconstruction. More information (including progress) will be posted on this site shortly.
The traditional Memorial Day Parade in Blue Hill will take place on Monday, 27 May. Muster of the parade will start at 1000 with the parade start following the 1030 firing of the canon located on the front lawn of the Legion Hall at 13 Tenny Hill Road. If you are a veteran, please join us by marching with us in the parade. All Vets are welcome!
Please note that our Post's Membership is Free! Contact: Butler Smythe at thbsmythe@gmail.com or text at 207-374-3838
At 0900, Butler Smythe will be available to give short tours of the building to show the work that has started for the basement and foundation, brickwork, windows and other exterior elements as well as the complete interior reconstruction. More information (including progress) will be posted on this site shortly.
Are you aware of the Maine Property Tax Exemption Application for Veterans?
36 M.R.S. § 653 and Property Tax Bulletin No. 7?
Find it here (or get it from your Town Hall - please apply.
36 M.R.S. § 653 and Property Tax Bulletin No. 7?
Find it here (or get it from your Town Hall - please apply.
Did you know... A veteran who served during a recognized war period and is 62 years or older; or, is receiving 100% disability as a Veteran; or, became 100% disabled while serving, is eligible for $6,000 deducted from the value of your property in Maine. maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/sidebar/exemptions.htm
Monthly Meetings
We hold our monthly meetings (very informal - see calendar for location and any specifics) at identified locations on the calendar. Since we have no power, heat and the condition of the interior - while destruction/construction is in work - makes it impractical to hold meetings there, other locations will be identified on the site when a meeting is held.
Building Work
We're repairing, restoring and updating our 190 year-old building and are starting foundation and basement work - Spring 2024.
Our thanks to everyone that has contributed and helping to make this happen, with more to come! See: Events & Efforts
Other Efforts
Affordable Broadband Internet
Fiber Internet for the Blue Hill Peninsula - Castine to Stonington. No installation charges! Please see www.pubfiber.org for more information. You can now confidently use your internet for Phone, TV, Medical Devices, Security Systems and more.
Contact Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics on anything.
FREE Membership
If you've served on federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941 and have been honorably discharged, or are still serving, you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
IMPORTANT: FREE MEMBERSHIP for Members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85 (membership dues paid by the Post).
PLEASE Contact Butler Smythe (info. below) to sign up!
Signing up through the American Legion National or Maine State Dept., may/will result in incorrect post assignments and you will be charged for membership.
Contact: Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics.
Planning a Veteran's funeral or want to know about Services available to Qualified Veterans and their families?
Please see: https://www11.maine.gov/veterans/
Take advantage of Bugles Across America at: https://www.buglesacrossamerica.org/. Taps is played for FREE and by a Real Bugler - not a recording! Bugles Across America was founded in 2000 when Congress passed legislation stating that Veterans have a right to at least two uniformed military people to fold the flag and play Taps on a CD player. Bugles Across America was founded to recognize that the service of Veterans deserved a live rendition of Taps by a real bugler.
We hold our monthly meetings (very informal - see calendar for location and any specifics) at identified locations on the calendar. Since we have no power, heat and the condition of the interior - while destruction/construction is in work - makes it impractical to hold meetings there, other locations will be identified on the site when a meeting is held.
Building Work
We're repairing, restoring and updating our 190 year-old building and are starting foundation and basement work - Spring 2024.
Our thanks to everyone that has contributed and helping to make this happen, with more to come! See: Events & Efforts
Other Efforts
Affordable Broadband Internet
Fiber Internet for the Blue Hill Peninsula - Castine to Stonington. No installation charges! Please see www.pubfiber.org for more information. You can now confidently use your internet for Phone, TV, Medical Devices, Security Systems and more.
Contact Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics on anything.
FREE Membership
If you've served on federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941 and have been honorably discharged, or are still serving, you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
IMPORTANT: FREE MEMBERSHIP for Members assigned to Duffy-Wescott Post 85 (membership dues paid by the Post).
PLEASE Contact Butler Smythe (info. below) to sign up!
Signing up through the American Legion National or Maine State Dept., may/will result in incorrect post assignments and you will be charged for membership.
Contact: Butler Smythe by email: thbsmythe@gmail.com or call/text 207-374-3838 (cell) for specifics.
Planning a Veteran's funeral or want to know about Services available to Qualified Veterans and their families?
Please see: https://www11.maine.gov/veterans/
Take advantage of Bugles Across America at: https://www.buglesacrossamerica.org/. Taps is played for FREE and by a Real Bugler - not a recording! Bugles Across America was founded in 2000 when Congress passed legislation stating that Veterans have a right to at least two uniformed military people to fold the flag and play Taps on a CD player. Bugles Across America was founded to recognize that the service of Veterans deserved a live rendition of Taps by a real bugler.
WHO ARE WE? The American Legion, Duffy-Wescott Post 85 is dedicated to supporting our veterans, service members and the Blue Hill area community. The Post organizes commemorative events and veteran support activities in the Blue Hill area and also supports the mission of the national American Legion organization, which works to provide information and assistance to veterans throughout the country. Our success and that of the American Legion depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism in our local community. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. Duffy-Wescott Post 85 is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization. See OUR BUILDING for information on our Building Preservation Efforts!
LINKSWatch this Video Link of The US Marine Corps drumming up some action.
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Where are we?
Duffy-Wescott Post 85
PO Box 531 13 Tenny Hill Road Blue Hill, Maine 04614 |
The Legion Hall is NOT available for Rent until construction is complete!
Date TBD.... |
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