Greetings from the Croteau-Coutts-Ford Post 24 N.H. American Legion. As we enter our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are reminded that each of us have an important role to play in supporting American ideals in our local communities. 2026 ushered in many changes to our town of Marlborough and Post 24 remains a strong supporter of local initiatives and individuals. Our meetings are now held at the Frost Free Library at 6PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
All U.S. Veterans, as well as community members, are welcome to attend meetings at any time. Although the Post roster boasts a membership of nearly 40 – this is on paper only. As with many other Legion Posts, we count on only a small percentage of membership to remain active in the Post to execute our many programs. This small group includes the current Post Officers all of which reside in Marlborough and the surrounding towns of Dublin, Jaffrey, Marlow, Swanzey and Keene. Trent Boehmler, a resident of Marlborough and owner of Main Crust Co., now serves as the Post 24 Judge Advocate Officer, after nearly eight years of leadership as Post Commander and is a Charter Member of Croteau-Coutts-Ford Post 24 NH. John Fletcher who was the Post Commander for more than sixteen years, now serves as Post Chaplain and resides in Marlborough, and is also a Charter Member. Dana Whitehouse has been serving as Adjutant and Finance Officer for over fifteen years, is a Charter Member and resident of Marlborough. Charlie Seaver is the Post Historian and resident of Keene and a Charter Member. Michael Ball is the Junior Vice Commander, who resides in Swanzey and is a Charter Member. Brian Durocher, formerly of Marlborough, now Marlow, has long served as the Post Sergeant-at-Arms, he is also a Charter Member. Isreal LaBlanc serves as Information Officer and is a Charter member. Chris Frontiero now serves as Senior Vice Commander. Drew Cullen of Marlborough was sworn in as Post Commander in 2026.
In 2026, the Post renewed its commitment to the local community, and America, by awarding several scholarships, notably the new Braydon Paul Sweet Ring Memorial and the American Legion Scholarship, while supporting the John F. Fletcher award, and the Marshall H. Ford Memorial Scholarship. Post 24 also engaged in celebrating Marlborough’s 250th Anniversary with two officers serving additional roles on the Semiquincentennial/250th Committee assisting with logistics, administrative, and other active roles for the many events. Dana Whitehouse was essential in the success of these events, managing the Marlborough Memorial Day Parade, the 5k Mad Dash Road Race, serving on the Revolutionary War Monument Committee, and facilitated the completion of repairs and updates to the Marlborough Veterans Memorial.
The upcoming 72nd Veterans Day will be especially memorable as Post 24 will officially re-dedicate the Marlborough N.H. Veterans Memorial Park on Fitch Court. More information to follow.
The Croteau-Coutts-Ford Post 24 N.H. American Legion remains steadfast in its support of U.S. Veterans, their families, and communities through advocacy, service, and programs. We look forward to continuing our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. If you are a U.S. Veteran or family member of one, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or support needs. Always Faithful- Post 24 NH