According to a post on its Facebook page, Fred's Franks has been booted from the northern edge of Lake Quannapowitt, with the note saying that on Sunday, "a Wakefield police officer...informed me that I was not to conduct business there any longer that I was trespassing and if I do I would be arrested." Because of this, the hot dog stand is now closed while the owner decides what to do. One option appears to be a move that would likely take it out of Wakefield, though a new note on the Facebook page mentions that the owner is "Seeking legal council today...Especially being on state property with proper documentation!"
More updates on the status of Fred's Franks will likely be on the way, so keep checking back for updates.
[June 23 update: A new post on the Fred's Franks Facebook page says that a private hearing will take place tonight after the town Selectmen's meeting, looking into the situation concerning the removal of the hot dog stand from the property on the northern edge of Lake Quannapowitt. (Stay tuned for more updates as early as tomorrow.)]
[August 22 update: A reply to a Facebook post this week indicates that Fred's Franks is still looking for a permanent location, though the thread also mentions that Fred's is still around and can be found at various spots, including the Medford Farmers Market and the Feast Italia in Wakefield.]
[September 17 update: Based on new information within the Fred's Franks Facebook page, it looks like there could be not one, but two locations of the hot dog stand on the way; starting Monday September 22, Fred's will be at The Hyatt Place parking lot in Medford Square (more details to come on exact hours and days), and they are also hoping to open a permanent location in Wakefield that would be open year around.]
Thanks to a source for initially bringing this to our attention.
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