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Endorsements & Publicity

Here is what our community leaders are saying about the Funway Park Project:

 

"I plan to submit as part of a future Capital Improvement Program budget a line item relating to the Stanley School playground to assist in its construction."

Jeannette A. McCarthy
Mayor of Waltham

 

“As former Mayor of Waltham for 14 years and the proud man after whom the Stanley School is named, I am honored to help this committee complete this project. I urge you to contribute to this endeavor."

William F. Stanley
former Mayor of Waltham

 

“As a State Representative and Waltham City Councilor-at-Large, I request your help with this project. I am proud that the school is named after my father. As the father of two sons myself, I know how important exercise is to children’s health. We need to provide opportunities for our students to engage in healthy activities and exercise.”

Tom Stanley
State Representative, 9th Middlesex District, Waltham City Councilor-at-Large

“As a Councilor At Large and a resident of the Stanley School District, I am pleased to help and support this fundraising effort. My daughter, Caroline, will be attending the school in a few years. She and her classmates will make full use of the playground. Please consider us as part of your community service mission.”

Patrick O’Brien
Waltham City Councilor-at-Large

“As the Ward 7 Councilor, which includes the Stanley School, I heartily support this project. The children will benefit in several ways from having a safe, state-of-the-art play structure. I encourage help from the business community in this endeavor. We cannot do it without you.”

Joe Giordano
Waltham Ward 7 City Councilor

 

“As a former member of the Waltham School Committee and Park and Recreation Board, I ask your help with our Stanley School playground project. The children need the opportunity to play cooperatively and exercise. The partnership with the local business community would be beneficial to both parties.”

Margaret Donnelly
Waltham School Committee Member 1994-2005, Waltham Park and Recreation Board Member 1996-2005, Waltham School Building Committee

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Articles from the Daily News Tribune & Boston Globe - dailynewstribune.com | boston.com/news/globe

Permission granted to use articles on this website from Brad Spiegel of the Daily News Tribune

 

WALTHAM
Waltham parents find unity on school playground By Stephanie V. Siek, Globe Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2007

A year ago, the William F. Stanley Elementary School was embroiled in controversy between Anglo and Spanish-speaking parents over its principal at the time, Waltham's first Hispanic administrator.

Today, the parents are finding common ground in, of all places, a playground.

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Green light for Funway playground By Matt Perkins/Daily News staff
Thursday, January 18, 2007

WALTHAM - The Funway Park Playground Committee was praised for its efficient fund raising last night by the School Committee, which accepted a play structure for Stanley Elementary.
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WALTHAM - When Susan McKinney was handed a check for $5,000 last month, she didn't know how to react.
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New playground will be accessible for students of all abilities By Christopher Rocchio/ Daily News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2006

WALTHAM -- Stanley Elementary is more than halfway there in its fund-raising efforts for Funway Park, a new playground scheduled to be built in the spring that would be accessible for students of all abilities.
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Donations start to roll in for Funway Park By Christopher Rocchio/ Daily News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2006

WALTHAM -- Construction of Stanley Elementary's new playground is closer to fruition as parents, teachers and community members recently began a fund-raising drive that has reached more than 2,000 Waltham businesses and households.
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Fund-raising quest moves forward for new playground By Christopher Rocchio/ Daily News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2006

WALTHAM -- Boston houses Fenway Park, and soon, Waltham will be the home of "Funway Park."
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Parents to kick off fund-raiser for playground By Peter Reuell / Daily News Staff
Friday, March 10, 2006

WALTHAM -- Nothing says recess like a jungle gym that beckons with swings, monkey bars and slides.
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Editorial: Playground a good distraction
Wednesday, February 15, 2006

The Stanley Elementary School on South Street in Waltham has a lovely play area for kindergartners and preschool children, but there is nothing but a basketball court for students in grades 1 through 5.
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And the kids played on By Carrie Simmons/ Daily News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2006

WALTHAM -- Amid the strife at Stanley Elementary School, the parent-teacher organization is embarking on a playground fund-raising campaign which they hope will help unify the school community.
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