Social Media in Foxborough

Social media is one way we interact with you, answer your questions and get to see what's on your mind.

Social Media Saturday is a weekly feature where we highlight your questions and thoughts you've shared on Facebook and other media throughout the past week.

Overheard on Facebook
Here is a sampling of comments and happenings on our Facebook page and the social media world from the past week: 

• were the hot topic on our Facebook page this week! Facebook reader, Jen DeAngelis commented, "Very dumb. Let Kids be Kids! Its not cupcakes and snacks at birthday celebrations that are making them obese - its video games, TV and not spending enough time outside playing!" Ana Epifanio Groves commented that it is already happening in Foxborough, "Already done. They do not allow any food to celebrate b-days anymore in my son's elementary school here in Foxboro. The kids can bring in things like pencils, etc to share w/ the class."
• Our Memorial Day coverage got many "likes." Foxborough hosted a wonderful ceremony on the
• Facebook reader Neda Joury-Penders reminded readers that, "The Igo Elementary School Float on Founders Day will also be collecting protein bars during the parade for our troops overseas!" 
• The Hockomock Area YMCA wrote on our wall that they are having a tech dump day at the Foxboro Y on June 25th! 
• On Twitter, we had a great time talking to our friends, including @russ_goldman, @craigsmartin, @noontimesports, @dlibon, and @joebreenRBI.

Social Media page of the week:
Did you know that the HUGS Foxborough has their own Facebook page? Follow them on Facebook for updates. 

Your town on Facebook
For more Facebook pages Foxborough residents might find interesting, check out our list of "liked" pages on Foxborough Patch's Facebook. And don’t forget to follow Foxborough Patch at www.facebook.com/FoxboroughPatch.

You also can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/FoxboroughPatch.