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Holyoke Veterans Home Criminal Case: Settled

Criminal case against Bennett Walsh, the former superintendent of the Veterans’ Home in Holyoke, and Dr. David Clinton, the home’s former medical director, were facing five counts of criminal neglect after the Massachusetts’ highest court overruled a lower court judge last year and reinstated the charges. Yesterday Hampden Superior Court Judge Edward J. McDonough accepted their request that each charge be continued without a finding for a three-month probationary period — a plea in which they acknowledge facts in the case could result in a guilty verdict on each count.


BILLERICA VETERAN'S SERVICES

Events for week of March 25-29, 2024


National Vietnam War Veterans Day

March 29, 2024 at Noon Tewksbury Town Common


Vietnam Pinning Ceremony

Date: Thursday, 03/24/2024 TIME: 10:30AM-12:30PM LOCATION: GILLETTE STADIUM-CROSS PAVILION


DAY OF SERVICE

FW Post 8164 kicks off their annual Still Serving by giving back to the community. Members and residents will gather at the Veterans section at Tewksbury Cemetery 172 East Street to clean up debris accumulated over the winter months in preparation of the Memorial Day Ceremony.


2024 VFW Post 8164 Golf Tournament

Our 2024 VFW Post 8164 Golf Tournament will be held in Merrimack Valley Golf Course on Monday, June 10, 2024. GOLF STATUS event website: events.golfstatus.com and search for 2024 VFW POST 8164 GOLF TOURNAMENT. Online you can sign-up for sponsorship, donations, player registration and other tournament extras.


SOLDIER ON

GORDON H. MANSFIELD VETERANS COMMUNITY 1660 Main Street Tewksbury, MA NOTE: CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION


DONATIONS TO VFW POST 8164

IF YOU WANT TO DONATE TOWARDS THE ACTIVITIES OUR POST CONDUCTS IN THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE DONATE VIA OUR VENMO ACCOUNT


State VFW CMDR SPECIAL PROJECT-RAFFLE

$25 Entry fee with prizes to be awarded on December 20, 2023. Make checks payable to VFW Dept. of MA Foundation or VENMO: @twhenke82 ; 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $300 and 3rd Place: $200. See brochure


Spahetti Dinner and Holiday Auction

Sponsor by the Department of MA VFW Auxiliary Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 12:00 Noon Location: USS JACOB JONES VFW POST #2017, 84 Eastern Ave, Dedham, MA 02026 Cost: $10 per person


VFW POST 8164 (ALIVE AND WORKING HARD FOR COMMUNITY)

This is to advise all the Combat Veterans residing in the Town of Tewksbury that VFW Post 8164, is still conducting business in support of the community and Bedford VA. Meetings are held 2nd Monday of the month at the conference room in back of TJ Callahans Pub.


VFW POST 8164 AUXILIARY -Looking for New Members

The VFW Post 8164 Auxiliary is looking for new members. If you are a family members or Veteran and wish to take part and become a member please reach out.


October meeting change to 23rd at 7:00PM

Comrades. Our monthly meeting for Oct.9th has been changed to Oct.23 due to function hall bookings by TJ Callahan's. If the Buddy Poppy schedule is complete, I will have all the supplies you need at that time. See you on the 23rd. CMD Oliva


SMGA Ferncroft CC Gofl Fundraiser

SMGA Golf Tournament fundraiser at FERNCROFT CC on August 22, 2023.


Tewksbury VFW Post 8164 and its Auxiliary present Patriot Pen certificates


Community Service Day

Event was held on 5/6/2023 at Tewksbury Cemetery


VFW Day of Service May 6, 2023

Location: Tewksbury Cemetery at 10:00AM


I Am Still#Serving

Join VFW Day of Service


Legislative Agenda/Bills by VFW MA

Please read and support with your local representatives the bills outlined in body of this message.


Voice of Democracy 2nd Place Winner- Brook Bunyun

Congratulaions to Tewksbury Memorial High School Senior, Brook Bunyun, who took second place in the State during the Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen Banquet on Sunday, Feb.5. Brooke was sponsored by your VFW Post 8164 and its Auxiliary.


Military Women's Memorial Celebrates 25yrs

Tewnty-five years ago, dedication was made to the only national memorial ever built to all women who have served in and with America's Armed Forces. Women veterans from as early as World War I joined the masses assembled along Memorial Drive to celebrate the historic occasion.


Free online humanities program for RI, MA and CT vets (PCVI, for credit)

The PCVI is a free humanities program that is open to all Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut veterans, regardless of age, deployment, disability, education and discharge status. The goal is to provide a meaningful intellectual community to veterans who are trying to process their thoughts and experiences, and grappling with readjustment to civilian life. We meet on Zoom on Monday and Thursday evenings, 6pm to 8pm. Our fall semester began in September, and ended in December, covering the ancient Greeks and the American Civil War. Our spring semester starts up on Monday night January 16th. We'll cover the world wars, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. We also take a variety of free field trips to area museums, historical societies and theaters. Those who participate are eligible to earn 6 college credits. Books and school supplies are free, and computer/internet assistance is available. In 2020 the PCVI won the "Innovation in the Humanities" award from the RI Council for the Humanities. (Go to out website FAQ page to download application PDF)


Commander Oliva Thank You note 2022

Thank you note to our sponsors, donators, participants and hosting golf venue for our 3rd annual golf tournament, conducted July 11, 2022.


Korean War Legacy Foundation

The organization strives to preserve the memory of the Korean War and those who fought in it. With this goal in mind, our newest project, The website designed to create an online community that honors and memorializes the service of all those who fought in the Korean War. We hope to have profiles from all 22 participating nations in the war and eventually create lesson plans so that the Korean War has its rightful place in history classes across the country.


New Facebook Page

Please search in Facebook @VFWPOST8164 and click on "Follow" to join our Facebook page. Also share the page with your friends and family.


Help Wanted

Our Post is actively recruiting combat Veterans as well as members to our Auxiliary for VFW Post 8164. If you live in or near Tewksbury, Ma. area and want to join our post to make a contribution to our community, promote patriotism, and assist Veterans residing in the Bedford VA Hospital please consider becoming a member of our post by calling 978.284.9880 or go online at vfw.org.



VFW Post 8164 Virtual Post

TEWKSBURY — After selling their building at 87 Vernon St., the Tewksbury VFW wants the general public to know that they are still meeting regularly and participating in town activities. VFW Commander Vin Oliva wants to remind their members that the VFW is retaining its charter and inform anyone thinking that they’ve stopped meeting otherwise.


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New Course Spotlights '15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You To Know'


VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest


VFW National Commander Addresses SXSW Boycott over US Army Sponsorship


VFW Now Accepting Applications for its Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Levin Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Calls on Congress to 'Meet the Challenge' for Veterans


VFW 2024 National Youth Scholarship Winners Named


VFW Celebrates Women's History Month


VFW DAV and PVA Release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Action Alert: Claim Sharks Are Illegal


VFW Washington Conference App Now Available


VFW Celebrates National Black History Month


VFW Expresses Condolences, Concerns for Troops in Middle East After Deadly Drone Attack


$1.3M Donated by Sport Clips Haircuts for VFW Help A Hero Scholarships for Veterans


VFW Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


Season's Greetings from the VFW


Happy Birthday, Space Force!


VFW Director Receives Department of Defense Patriot Award


Wounded Warrior Project Awards Grant to VFW Pre-Discharge Claims Service


VFW Honors America's Iraq War Veterans


VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor


VFW Action Alert: Stop Claim Sharks Now


Thankful for the Life We Live


Celebrating Those Who Have Worn the Nation's Uniform


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Ramps Up Efforts to Combat 'Claim Sharks'


VFW, SVA Name 2023/2024 Student Veterans for Legislative Fellowship


VFW Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month Observance


VFW Uncases Its Colors Again on Guantanamo Bay


Happy Birthday US Navy!


Youth Essay Deadline Quickly Approaching


Ten Years of Supporting Veterans Continues When You 'Help A Hero' at Your Local Sport Clips Haircuts


VFW Still Serving Those Who Serve Around the World


Happy National VFW Day!


VFW Calls on Sen. Tommy Tuberville to Lift Hold on Military Promotions


3M Lawsuit Ends in Victory for Veterans


Happy Birthday US Air Force!


VFW Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month


VFW Commemorates National POW/MIA Recognition Day


VFW Launches Exclusive Gaming League for Veterans


Have You Forgotten?


Deadline for VFW Student Veteran Advocates Nears


VFW, Sport Clips Award Nearly $750,000 to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2023-2024 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


Happy Birthday US Coast Guard!


VFW Elects Duane Sarmiento as New National Commander


VFW, Humana Team Up to Tackle Food Insecurity for Veterans


VFW National Convention Heats Up in Phoenix


Action Alert: Support Major Richard Star Act Amendment


Post News

Important Info for Post8164 Members

Holyoke Veterans Home Criminal Case: Settled

Criminal case against Bennett Walsh, the former superintendent of the Veterans’ Home in Holyoke, and Dr. David Clinton, the home’s former medical director, were facing five counts of criminal neglect after the Massachusetts’ highest court overruled a lower court judge last year and reinstated the charges. Yesterday Hampden Superior Court Judge Edward J. McDonough accepted their request that each charge be continued without a finding for a three-month probationary period — a plea in which they acknowledge facts in the case could result in a guilty verdict on each count.

BILLERICA VETERAN'S SERVICES

Events for week of March 25-29, 2024

Statewide News

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National News

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New Course Spotlights '15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You To Know'

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has joined forces with PsychArmor and Humana to launch 15 Things Veterans Serv...

VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the national top three teachers in its...