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5 Things: Jaycees' Bandstand Repair, Car Wash Fundraiser , No Signs on the Common & More

Here's five things you need to know in Foxborough this weekend, April 20-21.

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1. Showers Likely Saturday Followed by a Sunny Sunday in Foxborough

Saturday’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for showers and thunderstorms likely before 1 a.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., then showers after 2 a.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Patchy fog. Low around 50. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Saturday night: Showers, mainly before 11 a.m. High near 60. West wind 8 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

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2. Foxborough High School Track and Field Car Wash

The Foxborough High School track and field teams will be holding a car wash fundraiser for their program Saturday at Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date is Sunday at same time and place.

3. Foxboro Jaycees’ Bandstand Repair on the Common Saturday

The Foxboro Jaycees are looking for handy and eager volunteers to help fix up the bandstand to get it in shape for our summer concert series and other summer events taking place on the Town Common.

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Volunteer work needed includes:

  • Cleaning out storage
  • Rebuilding/fortification of risers, sanding, and painting, etc.

All are welcome to join the Jaycees on the Common on Saturday, April 20th at 9 a.m.

The bandstand is as iconic - and treasured - as the Common fence, Foxborough town sign, and Common memorials.

4. Patriot Place Events:

Here’s what’s happening around Patriot Place this weekend:

(Saturday) - Grow and Behold at Life is good: Join Life is good for a celebration of the planet. Enjoy in store activities, gift with purchase specials, snacks and drinks.

(Saturday) - School Vacation at Patriot Place: Today enjoy a Spring Seasonal Science Program.

(Saturday) - Tie Dye Event at Old Navy: Join Old Navy at 2 p.m. outside Old Navy for a FUN filled Saturday featuring FREE tie dye with the purchase of a white tee or tank top.

(Saturday) - Bobby Collins at Showcase Live: Bobby Collins’ heartfelt and witty humor engages audiences with a clever blend of characterizations and hilarious observations to which everyone can relate.

(Sunday) - Earth Day Toy Collection Drive at Kidville: Donate your gently used plastic toys to Second Chance Toys during Kidville's Earth Day Toy Collection Drive.

(Sunday) - Grow and Behold at Life is good: Join Life is good for a celebration of the planet. Enjoy in store activities, gift with purchase specials, snacks and drinks.

5. Foxborough Candidates Will Not Hold Signs on the Common Saturday

Candidates in Foxborough’s annual town election have agreed to cancel this weekend’s campaign efforts, traditionally known as “Signs on the Common” in respect and tribute to the victims of Monday’s attacks on the Boston Marathon.

Foxborough selectmen James DeVellis and Lynda Walsh spoke after Tuesday’s board meeting and decided it was best to forgo Saturday’s “Signs on the Common” event in light of Monday’s tragedy.

"Jim and I had a conversation and in light of the tragedy only a few short days ago, we feel it's best to put the signs down this Saturday morning and focus on family and friends," Walsh said. "We'll be back at it next Saturday."

Said DeVellis: "Asking our DEVELLIS supporters to take a break this weekend from holding our signs on our Foxborough Common. As our town flag is flying at half mast, please take time to be with your family and friends and perhaps do something nice in your own way."

John Gray, the third candidate in this spring’s selectmen’s race, also announced he would be canceling Saturday’s campaign efforts on the Common.

“We [candidates for selectman] feel that it is right to show our respect and foster an environment of community and togetherness at this difficult time,” Gray said. “Our prayers are with all of the victims and those who have been affected.”

School Committee candidate Stephen Udden made a similar announcement on his Facebook page Wednesday.

“I'm canceling my campaign sign holding on our Common this Saturday, April 20, 2013,” Udden said via Facebook. “Our hearts and prayers are someplace else since Monday in Boston.”

On Tuesday, Foxborough’s Board of Selectmen held a moment of silence for the victims of Monday’s bombing and asked all residents lower their American flags to half-staff until further notice in remembrance of those affected by the attacks.

“We’ve all heard about the tragedy at the Boston Marathon," DeVellis said. "Terrible tragedy ... loss of life ... for children and residents of Massachusetts and for a race that invited 80-plus countries [into Boston] I’m sure we all have our feelings of anger, resentment."


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