Brendan Fitzpatrick
Sep 5
Feature

WATCH: Framingham FORCE Flags Encore Presentation

Flags planted along the Center Common raise awareness for victims of the opioid epidemic.

NOTE: This segment originally aired back in August of 2023.

September is recognized by the CDC as National Recovery Month, as advocates aim to highlight treatment and recovery resources for those with substance use disorder.

Framingham FORCE is a local group that aims to raise awareness and compassion in regard to the nation’s ongoing opioid epidemic. If you’ve driven by the Center Common over the past few days, you may have noticed flags planted in the grass along Edgell Road. Those flags each represent one person who died due to an overdose within Massachusetts.

Last year, we met with Cathy Miles—the co-founder of Framingham FORCE—along with other community members who took part in the flag-planting.

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use disorder, Framingham FORCE could be of assistance. Their website is www.framinghamforce.org–more details can be found there.

Further articles

Esta semana no The Frame: legisladores estaduais visitam a cidade para discutir uma variedade de tópicos locais, a Câmara Municipal ouve atualizações sobre os principais patrimônios municipais e destaca os corredores locais antes da 129ª Maratona de Boston, na segunda-feira.

Monday, April 21, marks Marathon Monday here in Massachusetts, as the 129th running of the Boston Marathon will be making its way through Framingham.

This week on The Frame: state legislators visit the city to discuss a variety of local topics, the City Council hears updates on major municipal properties, and a spotlight on local runners ahead of the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday.