Beverly Bootstraps Seeks Riders and Walkers for Fall Fundraiser

Beverly Bootstraps is recruiting riders and walkers for its 2026 Ride & Stride for Food fundraiser, while state transit officials this week touted MBTA repairs and outlined summer fare changes affecting commuters who travel through the region.

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Beverly Bootstraps, the local food-assistance organization, is seeking riders and walkers for its Ride & Stride for Food event, according to Beverly Patch. The Sept. 27 event will be held in Dedham and raises money for food assistance serving Beverly and nearby communities, per Beverly Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/beverly/beverly-bootstraps-seeks-riders-walkers-2026-ride-stride-food).

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"We Had Trains On Fire": Gov. Healey Touts MBTA Repairs, Extends Some Summer Discounts — Governor Maura Healey highlighted MBTA repair work while announcing that free Commuter Rail Fridays will expire even as express bus fares drop from $4.25 to $1.70, according to Beverly Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/beverly/s/kkhg7/we-had-trains-on-fire-gov-healey-touts-mbta-repairs-extends-some-summer-discounts).

"Beverly Bootstraps Seeks Riders, Walkers For 2026 Ride & Stride For Food" — The nonprofit is building its team for a Sept. 27 fundraising ride and walk in Dedham benefiting local food assistance programs, per Beverly Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/beverly/beverly-bootstraps-seeks-riders-walkers-2026-ride-stride-food).

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