We wanted to learn more about when these soldiers started to pop up, where they come from, and why they’re so notable for the community.
By now, you’ve probably noticed at least one of the roughly 40 giant toy soldiers that have adorned Framingham for the holiday season.
Seven years ago, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department started a scavenger hunt for residents to take part in this time of year. We wanted to learn more about when these soldiers started to pop up, where they come from, and why they’re so notable for the community.
We spoke with Jim Snyder and Elaine Prue with Framingham’s Parks and Recreation team, as well as AFTV community member Dave Hornfischer—who has a personal connection to the toy soldiers—to learn more about what goes into this tradition.
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Recently, four local residents were presented with this year’s Framingham Senior Heroes Awards.
Esta semana no The Frame: autoridades locais voltam à estaca zero em relação a possíveis reduções no distrito de CB no centro da cidade, um centro de saúde local apresenta um novo aparelho de ressonância magnética com inteligência artificial e um destaque sobre um dos vencedores do Prêmio Heróis Sênior deste ano.
This week on The Frame: local officials go back to the drawing board in regards to potential downtown CB district reductions, a local healthcare center introduces a new, AI-driven MRI machine, and a highlight on one of the winners of this year’s Senior Heroes Awards.
