November 25, 2025 12:18 pm
Published by Brie Reynolds
With well over 100 people in attendance, The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt held our annual breakfast at the Crystal Community Club on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Greetings from the Town of Wakefield were provided by Town Administrator Dee Casey and Town Council Vice Chair Jonathan Chines. This annual event is for all community members to gather and celebrate the annual...
November 5, 2025 10:44 am
Published by Brie Reynolds
Wakefield resident Kris Ingersoll is FOLQ’s new goose counter. He uses a combination of A.I. technology and old-fashioned methods to count geese at Lake Quannapowitt. Wakefield resident Kris Ingersoll is FOLQ’s new goose counter, following the dedicated volunteerism of long-time counter and Board Member Bill Butler. Kris recently moved back to Wakefield after time away and wanted to volunteer in...
October 2, 2025 2:23 pm
Published by Brie Reynolds
Friends of Lake Quannapowitt is happy to share this update from the Town of Wakefield’s Department of Public Works Engineering Division on work they completed at Lake Quannapowitt this past summer: The Town of Wakefield is pleased to announce the successful completion of trail and shoreline improvements along the gravel path connecting Beacon Street and Lakeside Avenue. These enhancements have...
September 23, 2025 4:42 pm
Published by Brie Reynolds
The Town of Wakefield Conservation Commission has scheduled four upcoming info sessions to review their proposed Wetlands Bylaw. The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the proposed Bylaw, ask questions, and provide feedback. The community can join the discussion on September 23, September 30, October 14, and October 28. All meetings are virtual and will be held...
July 21, 2025 9:27 am
Published by Brie Reynolds
FOLQ is sharing an important notice from the Town of Wakefield. To ensure you receive the most up-to-date information, FOLQ recommends you sign up for Town Alerts, subscribe to Town Emails, and follow the Town’s Facebook page. From the Town of Wakefield: The Wakefield Health and Human Services Department is issuing a precautionary advisory regarding a potential harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake...
June 27, 2025 2:22 pm
Published by Brie Reynolds
To help prevent injuries and snares of wildlife and people, the Town of Wakefield and the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt (FOLQ) have partnered to provide fishing line recycling canisters around Lake Quannapowitt. Anyone who fishes at the Lake is encouraged to use these canisters to help make the lake safer for all wildlife and visitors. Recycling canisters are available at...
June 5, 2025 11:45 am
Published by Brie Reynolds
On May 22, the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt invited all community members to join us at our Annual Meeting and Presentation at Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham. Guests enjoyed dinner and an educational presentation and discussion. More than 80 people joined us on a rainy, cold night – our sincere thanks to everyone who came out! This Year’s Presenters...
March 18, 2025 11:38 am
Published by Brie Reynolds
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health continues to advise against eating fish from Lake Quannapowitt (January 2025 update). English: Do not eat the fish from the lake. Chinese: 不要吃湖里的鱼 Bùyào chī hú lǐ de yú Spanish: No comas el pescado del lago. Korean: 호수에서 잡은 물고기는 먹지 마세요. hosueseo jab-eun mulgogineun meogji maseyo. Vietnamese: Không ăn cá từ hồ. Portuguese:...
February 25, 2025 3:40 pm
Published by Brie Reynolds
FOLQ is a 100% volunteer organization and is always looking for new people who would be interested in supporting clean up, conservation, and beautification efforts around the lake. Consider some of the ways you might lend a hand at Lake Quannapowitt! Most of our volunteer options are family and kid-friendly. One of the Easiest and Most Rewarding Ways to Get...
December 2, 2024 9:10 pm
Published by Brie Reynolds
William “Bill” Butler received the 2024 Gertrude Spaulding Award from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt at our Annual Breakfast in November. The Spaulding Award is given annually to an individual whose efforts have contributed to lake improvements or the preservation and beautification of its surrounding areas. Pictured with Bill are family members and FOLQ Officers. Bill recently stepped down from...
