October 14, 2020 11:47 am
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Friends of Lake Quannapowitt (FOLQ) remain opposed to a 485-unit housing development being planned for construction on the site of 200 Quannapowitt Parkway (formerly American Mutual/Comverse). Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, a large Boston development corporation is expected to file for a zoning Special Permit to build “Multi-Residence Housing” on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt. Based on the developer led focus-group...
August 5, 2019 4:40 pm
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FOLQ offers donation for Improvements to Col. Connelly Park and Gertrude Spaulding Park. The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt, celebrating 28 years of lake advocacy (1991-2019), are honored to share their plans for their gift to the town of Wakefield for the purpose of lakeside park improvements. The organization recently asked the town to accept a gift of $152,000 (plus a contingency...
July 18, 2019 2:12 pm
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The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt, celebrating 28 years of lake advocacy (1991-2019), are honored to share their plans for their gift to the town of Wakefield for the purpose of lakeside park improvements. The organization recently asked the town to accept a gift of $152,000 (plus a contingency if needed) for improvements to Col. Connelly Park and Gertrude Spaulding Park....
November 5, 2017 1:56 pm
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2017 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Bear Hill Country Club North Street, Stoneham Requested Donation $15 ($5 under 12) Hope to see you there! For questions or tickets, email mail@folq.org
June 13, 2017 4:50 pm
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Click here to view the presentation from the May 24, 2017 annual dinner at Bear Hill. In addition to the presentation, we also took a moment to thank Ed Spaulding for his years of dedication to FOLQ!
November 5, 2016 2:40 pm
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Happy to announce that FOLQ’s Annual Breakfast is next Sunday, November 13th from 8:00am-11:00am. We invite you to come celebrate our 25th Birthday and meet other members interested in preserving Lake Quannapowitt. We’ll have breakfast, art and raffle prizes. Well known local watercolorist Tom Maguire will be attending the Annual Breakfast with originals and reproductions of his work on display...
March 31, 2015 7:41 pm
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Title: Lake Clean UpLocation: Bandstand – Lower CommonStart Time: 9:00:00Date: 05/09/2015End Time: 12:00:00
March 31, 2015 7:34 pm
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Title: Lake Clean UpLocation: Bandstand – Lower CommonDescription: You are invited to join FOLQ in cleaning up the land abutting Lake Quannapowitt in this Middle School/FOLQ initiative. If you are a group, please contact us about your interest in volunteering at mail@folq.org. Start Time: 9:00Date: 5/9/2015End Time: 12:00
November 7, 2011 6:54 pm
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Wakefield citizens, by combining their efforts and resources, have had a profound impact on the environment of Lake Quannapowitt since the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt (FOLQ) was formed 20 years ago. Our operations are funded totally by volunteered time and small financial donations of members. We have no paid staff and few pieces of equipment. For your tax-deductible charitable dues...
July 17, 2011 7:51 pm
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A pond of unity A body of love We hold great esteem To this place of much beauty She holds Walkers, runners, bikers and skaters Making happier those mesmerized by her wonder From a little girl’s first birthday To a grand Fourth of July celebration Creating perfect days Building peace and tranquility We thank her for all she gives For...
