Swampscott Veterans Deliver Outreach At Topsfield Fair

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Representatives from the E.F. Gilmore Disabled American Veterans of Swampscott took time out of the first two weeks of October to help out fellow veterans at the Topsfield Fair.

Chapter Commander Jeffrey Blonder said the program is part of the DAV outreach program and that members were able to initiate benefit claims for several deserving veterans over the 11 days of the Fair.

A seasonably sensational final weekend of mostly sunny skies and less-than-frigid nights led to a strong finishing weekend to the 204th Fair in its first COVID restriction-free run since 2019.

This year's edition included a record-breaking giant pumpkin, a record-breaking hot dog downer, some big-name entertainment and the introduction of a beer garden within the fairgrounds for the first time.

The DAV is the largest Veterans Service Organization in Swampscott and meets monthly at the Veterans Crossing building in Swampscott.

Membership is open to all veterans. Residents seeking more information on the DAV or information on any benefits that they are entitled to should contact Blonder at 617-967-6892 or
via email at e_f_gilmore_dav_chapter64@yahoo.com.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)