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5 Things: Update on Indemnity Agreement with Kraft Group, Sports-Themed Career Fair at Patriot Place & More

Here's five things you need to know in Foxborough for today, March 12.

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1. Expect a Rainy Tuesday in Foxborough with a High Near 55

Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for rain, mainly after 11 a.m. Patchy fog. High near 55. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tuesday night: Showers, mainly before 1 a.m. Patchy fog. Low around 37. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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2. Foxborough Board of Selectmen Discuss Status of Event License Indemnity Agreement with Kraft Group

Foxborough’s Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Andrew Gala Meeting Room of Town Hall to discuss the town’s event license indemnity agreement with the Kraft Organization before going into executive session to discuss litigation.

Click here to read more on negotiations between the town and the Kraft Group on a new indemnification agreement. 

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3. Revolution & Kraft Sports Group to Host Career Fair on March 23

Area students, New England area sports-related businesses, and a panel of sports industry experts including New England Revolution President, Brian Bilello; Boston Celtics Director of Tickets Sales, Jim Davis; New England Patriots Vice President of Sales, Murray Kohl; Major League Soccer Senior Director of Communications, Will Kuhns; and Fenway Sports Management Managing Director, Mark Lev.

College and high school students who dream of working in the ever-growing U.S. sports industry are invited to register for the Kraft Sport Group’s Executive Lecture and Sport Management and Entertainment Career Fair.

The annual career fair gives current students and prospective employees a chance to network and interview with top sports-business professionals located in the New England region, including representatives from professional teams and leagues; media consortiums; and entertainment and leisure businesses. Companies in attendance are also offering an array of internship opportunities, as well as part-time and full-time positions to fill.

By registering to the career fair, applicants will receive complimentary parking, as well as a ticket to the New England Revolution season opener later that day against Sporting Kansas City at 4 p.m.

Doors open at noon at Showcase Live at Patriot Place on Saturday, March 23.

Complimentary ticket included with admission to career fair. Students can register for the event online at gillettestadium.com or by calling 1-877-GET-REVS. Registration is $25 (before Thursday, March 21), and $35 at the doors on the day of the event.

4. Patriot Place Events:

Here’s a look at today’s events at Patriot Place:

11 a.m. - Storytime at Showcase Cinema de Lux: Meet Elmo at Kids Club Storytime Tuesday.

7-9 p.m. - Trivia at CBS Scene: Join CBS Scene for this new and exciting concept in team trivia, using state of the art HDTV's. You could win prizes provided by MA State Lottery, CBS Scene gift cards or exclusive apple products provided by Tech Superpowers - Apple Specialists of Patriot Place.

7-9 p.m. - Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro – Braketenology: Stop into Tastings Tuesday for its unique take on the NCAA March Madness. Instead of great basketball, Tastings is showcasing a Sweet-16 of great wines from the four corners of the Globe.

5. PTO Meetings at Igo and Taylor Elementary Schools

The Igo Elementary School PTO will meet from 7-8 p.m. at Igo and The Taylor Elementary School PTO will meet from 7-8 p.m. at Taylor.


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