The Blackwater Grange #152 met on September 12 with Master Clayton Powell presiding. Seven members were in attendance. Two guests were also in attendance: Neil and Gail MacDonald, who brought greetings from the State Master and General Deputy.

The meeting made its donations for 2013 to the following area organizations:

Andover Emergency Medical Services

Wilmot Rescue Squad

Kearsarge Council on Aging

Andover Fourth of July Committee

The Andover Beacon

Kearsarge Masonic Lodge

New Hampshire State Education Fund

Food pantries in Andover, Wilmot, New London, Franklin, and Danbury

Fire departments in Andover, Wilmot, and Danbury

The next meeting of the Blackwater Grange #152 will be held on Thursday, October 10, at 7:30 PM at the Masonic Hall in Potter Place.