Franklin Park Defenders

Who really controls White Stadium? In court, it was made clear: Boston Public Schools would have to ask permission to play football—and the professional team can say no. Public land. Public schools. But not public control. That’s not a public stadium.

High school games don’t bring 10,000 people. Professional games will. That's a completely different impact on traffic, access, and the park itself. That’s not the same use. That’s a fundamental change. Franklin Park belongs to the people. Build a fully public stadium.

Even as the Supreme Judicial Court considers whether this project is legal, crews are already building the new stadium. Public land. Pending lawsuit. But construction continues. That’s not accountability—that’s rushing past the public. Read article here: bit.ly/4swGRpK

“Everyone knows it’s not going to be the same.” The court is recognizing what communities have been saying all along: A public high school stadium is not the same as a large, shared facility with a professional team and restricted access. Different scale. Different control.

🚨 In court, the facts were laid out plainly. Public parkland. Now proposed for a private stadium + retail complex—without legislative approval. There are better ways to invest in our students—without giving up public land. Build a fully public stadium.

🔥 “You’re trying to say this is going to be the same—but everyone knows it’s not.” — Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd The truth came out in court: this isn’t just a school stadium. Read Full Article Here: bit.ly/4ebPCSp #SaveFranklinPark #EnvironmentalJustice

🚨 Happening Now! The future of Franklin Park is in court. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments on the White Stadium case — what happens here could shape how public land is protected across Massachusetts. 📺 Watch online: youtube.com/c/massachusett…

A reminder of what we're fighting for. #SaveFranklinPark youtu.be/5TU6tOg4gtM?si…

📷 This Wednesday. 9:00 AM. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments on the White Stadium case! 📷 Attend in Person: John Adams Courthouse 📷 Watch online: youtube.com/c/massachusett… Stay tuned. We’ll share a full recap after the hearing.

2 Days Out ⚖️ Almost time. The decisions made at the Supreme Judicial Court could set a precedent for generations. 2 days. #TheresStillTime

Franklin Park sits in a community where residents already face worse air, heat, and health outcomes. Now the city wants to hand over public land for private use — Franklin Park belongs to the people. Read more at bit.ly/3PRbMzq #SaveFranklinPark #EnvironmentalJustice

3 Days Out Communities showed up. Advocates spoke out. Now the court will listen. 3 days. #CommunityVoice

4 Days Out We believe public land should remain fully public. 4 days until the Supreme Judicial Court hears the case. #EnvironmentalJustice

5 Days Out This moment will shape more than one project. It could impact how public parks are treated across Massachusetts. 5 days. #PublicTrust

6 Days Out Costs have risen. Questions remain. Voices continue to speak. 6 days until the SJC hearing. #Accountability

⚖️ 7 days until the Supreme Judicial Court hears the case on White Stadium and Franklin Park. Franklin Park is held in trust for the public. The question is simple: will it stay that way? #SaveFranklinPark

⚖️ 8 days. The future of Franklin Park heads to the Supreme Judicial Court on April 8th. Public land. Public trust. #SaveFranklinPark #TheresStillTime

White Stadium is bigger than one project, it’s about process. We’ve heard from residents who feel like decisions are being made for them, not with them. And when communities are told, “Take this plan or get nothing,” that’s not real engagement. Boston has been here before.

🚨 We broke it down—and the “community benefits” don’t add up. Behind the headlines, most of the money isn’t going to neighborhoods—it’s going to build and operate a stadium for a private team. Watch. Share. Ask questions. #SaveFranklinPark #PublicLand #TheresStillTime

The Boston City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at City Hall to review the construction costs and decision-making process related to White Stadium. Members of the public are welcome to testify and make your voices heard.