25 Walpole Road

[Beichen Poque]

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For over 50 years, the Walpole Road Race has given local athletes the opportunity to challenge themselves and participate in a wonderful community tradition. The race is the largest fundraiser to support Walpole High School Cross Country / Track & Field programs. By participating in this event you are supporting 200+ Walpole High School Cross Country/Track & Field athletes across 6 seasons as they prepare for upcoming competition. We thank you for your generosity and continued support of the programs!

The Walpole Road Race starts and finishes at Walpole High School and includes 5K run/walk, 10k run, 1 mile kids run, and virtual 5k/10k events that give everyone a chance to participate. If you need to switch events, just let us know at in...@walpoleroadrace.org.

This page will contain information on local events in Walpole with a variety of information including start times and road closures. Please review this information carefully, you may find some helpful tips to make the events more enjoyable for you and your family.

On the Third of July, Walpole celebrates the independence of our Nation by holding it's popular parade and fireworks display. A staple in Walpole, our celebration has been going strong for over 50 years, and has grown into quit a spectacle. Below, you will find all the information you need to enjoy the event, and we ask that you follow some of the very simple driving and parking instructions listed below.

-Roads Closed- At 4:30pm, the roads surrounding the event area will be closed, namely Stone St. and School St. The map below shows the area that will be closed. There will be no vehicle traffic in this area unless permitted by the traffic officers that will be assigned to these intersections.

-Parade- The Fire Engine Parade starts at the East Walpole Fire Station at 6:00pm sharp. The route is displayed on the map below. Please note, that once the parade reaches an intersection, that intersection is closed to all traffic until the entire parade passes.

-Fair- Immediately following the parade, there is a celebration held in the center, behind the fire station. There is live music, souvenirs and refreshments.

-Fireworks- The fireworks start at 9:30pm, launched from the area of the center pool on School St., they can be enjoyed from anywhere in the center.

-Parking- This event has become so popular in recent years that parking has become a little tight. The Walpole Police Department strongly advises that everyone attending the event take extra care when planning their evening.

- Park on the side of the center, closest to your house. After the fireworks, all traffic is directed out of the center. You may find it difficult to cross through the center of town during the post event rush.

- The biggest tip; relax. The entire post event rush is a 30 minute affair. Bring some extra snacks and drinks for after the event and take your time leaving. Spend a half-hour relaxing, and by the time you get to your car the traffic will be practically gone.

In 2011, Secretary of Homeland Security announced an expansion of the "If You See Something, Say Something" public awareness campaign in an effort to help ensure safety and security of the American public.

The "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign was originally implemented by New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority and now licensed to DHS for a nationwide campaign. It is a simple and effective program to engage the public to identify and report indicators of terrorism, crime and other threats to law enforcement authorities.

We submit applicants to the Registry of Motor Vehicles for approval two weeks prior to a road test. When a date and time are confirmed we will send you an email or text. The RMV does not allow cancellations for weekend road tests. Exact date and time will be confirmed by email or text one week before the test.

A: You will need to bring a completed application and your permit with you on the day of the road test. If you are under the age of 18, your application must be signed by your parent/guardian. Use the link below to print out your application.

A: Payment Policy: Parkway Driving School needs to be paid at least two weeks prior to the scheduled road test. Cancellation Policy: Weekend RMV road tests are a special arrangement with RMV, and Parkway Auto School is unable to offer any cancellations.

Entry is to a hallway, which opens out to the main living space on the ground floor. Bathed in natural light, care of the newly fitted timber-framed and double-glazed sash windows at the front; this is a warm space where carefully preserved brick hearths and original floorboards sit alongside raw plaster walls casting a gentle pink hue around the room. Cast-iron radiators have been sympathetically added, and a metal crossbeam has been exposed overhead, introducing robust industrial elements into the space. At the rear of the living room, the current owners have established a separate dining area with hardwood french doors stepping out to the patio.

The kitchen is a bright space with a large window overlooking the garden. Tall bespoke birch ply cabinets sit alongside sleek stainless steel units and work surfaces, topped with an angular porcelain sink. There is plenty of work and storage space. To the side, a reclaimed Crittall-style door opens to the garden.

Pine spindles descend from the first floor, forming an almost sculptural balustrade around the staircase. The main bedroom spans the full width of the house and is illuminated by a sash window. The second bedroom overlooks the garden and is a good-sized double. The twin chimney breasts on the ground floor carry through upstairs, with both bedrooms centred around the striking hearths.

A large bathroom sits off the landing. Wrapped in Carrara marble, this is a dramatic space, given an industrial edge by its exposed brick wall and copper and brushed nickel fixtures and fittings. There is a spacious walk-in shower, and a free-standing bath and stone resin basin both by Lusso Stone.

From here, the terraced garden rises a few steps to a lawn surrounded by mature roses. At the foot of the garden, another seating area has been defined with fine granite gravel. This beautiful green oasis offers a secluded spot not far from the bustle of the nearby beaches.

Margate is a wonderful British seaside town renowned for its creative community, centred around to the Turner Contemporary, synonymous with the town and visually unmistakable. Designed by architect David Chipperfield, this is a brilliant contemporary art space with far-reaching views over the sea, named after landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who went to school in Margate and returned throughout his life.

The nearby coastal towns of Broadstairs and Ramsgate are also well known for their array of pubs, restaurants and independent shops, as are Herne Bay and Whitstable, which are slightly further afield.

The house has excellent links to London, with trains from Margate to London St Pancras in under an hour and a half or London Victoria in one hour and 45 minutes. There are trains to Canterbury in half an hour, which is also a short drive away.

WALPOLE, MA - The mood was jubilant at the Walpole Road Race Monday morning as more than 500 participants stepped up both in person and virtually to support the cross country and track and field teams at Walpole High School.

The weather was perfect for the 48th anniversary of the race. Sunshine streamed over the runners while a gentle breeze cooled them as they navigated the course, which started and finished at the high school. Families gathered along Common Street to cheer on everyone who crossed the finish line.

The festivities kicked off at the school's parking lot before the run, where deejay Nate Adams pumped up the crowd with tunes. Raffles enticed the spectators with chances for Red Sox and New England Patriots tickets and baskets provided by volunteers.

The day offered something for all ages as three separate contests were held. The Marathon Sports Youth Mile run drew about 100 kids, some running alongside their parents. For adults, there was the "Walpole Ed" 5K run and walk, named for Korean War veteran and well-known runner Ed Damish, who died this summer.

Jim Erker, the second race director in its history and now its honorary director, is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about the race. He began coaching the school's track team in 1972 and served as its athletic director for eight years before retiring in 2006.

"Ed Damish was a legendary runner and just a huge ambassador for the Walpole Road Race," Erker said. "He ran about 150 to 200 races a year, and everywhere he went, he would promote the Walpole Road Race. His nickname was Walpole Ed, which is what we named the 5K.

"He made a name for himself doing that," added another former race director, Steve Kiley. Kiley is a Walpole native and an avid runner and volunteer. He noted that the original race was run the Sunday after Mother's Day and began downtown. However, the location and time were moved so that there would be no conflicts with religious service or professional sports contests.

"The running boom was going on when the race was founded," Erker continued. "Frank Shorter had won the 1972 Olympic medal, and the sport became more popular. They approached me as the track coach so that the race could have a permanent race director in 1982. I started then, and I never went away."

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