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It was an eventful week in Foxborough with a meeting of the Board of Selectmen, BIT Auction, and Thanksgiving memories. Here is a rundown of what you may have missed:
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Foxborough residents and officials make their voices heard to National Grid.
The Foxborough Board of Selectmen held a public question and answer session at Foxborough High School Tuesday to voice their extreme disappointment in National Grid’s lack of response to the power outage in town during the "Halloween" storm. Representatives from National Grid, including National Grid's Liaison to Foxborough, Tom Coughlin, who the town credits as a "true professional," attended the meeting to answer questions and listen to concerns about the October town-wide power outage. Rep. Jay Barrows and Senator James Timilty also addressed the audience with their thoughts on the ongoing "power problems." Senator Timility described National Grid's performance as an "epic failure." In an ironic turn of events, at 6:00pm on Tuesday, …
Foxborough Public Schools reopen their doors today to students; Foxborough is 85 percent restored.
*Work week updates: For real time traffic updates, click here. National Weather Service is predicting sunny skies with a high near 53. North wind between 3 and 5 mph. 1. Schools are open in Foxborough today. Power restoration efforts in town continue this morning. Click here to view National Grid's interactive map. Join the conversation on our Facebook page and update if you have power. 2. Coming up today - Foxborough officials to discuss plans to meet with National Grid at their next Board of Selectmen meeting; time and place TBA. 3. Help Birthday Wishes Keep the Candles Lit! 4. Take our poll: Do you think National Grid's Communication and response has improved from Irene? 5. Insurance Claims For Storm Damage Worth Exploring. *Submit …
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More than 200,000 Massachusetts Customers have power back; work continues around the clock.
National Grid crews, aided by crews from as far away as Texas, Michigan, North Carolina and Kansas have made significant progress in restoring power to Massachusetts customers who were affected by the devastating Nor’easter that left more than three million customers from the mid-Atlantic to New England without power. National Grid has 2,500 workers in their Massachusetts communities from as far away as Texas and Kansas making repairs to the power system,” said Marcy Reed, president, National Grid Massachusetts. Reed added, “We know this is a hardship for our customers and we’re grateful for their patience as we work to restore their power. We’re here, we’re on it and we will not stop until everyone has their electricity back.” As of 2 p…
9:01 am on Thursday, November 3, 2011
Lanie, I am so very sorry for all of you in the Western part of our State. I agree with Steve about getting the lawmakers to step up to the plate to make NG accountable, but that does not help you now. Hoping that you get the help you all need soon. more ›
Over 70 percent of Foxborough is back online; National Grid continues to make progress in town.
Discussions with National Grid have yielded the same answers, similar to Tropical Storm Irene; historic storm, downed trees, heavy wet snow, and tons of debris. National Grid representative, Steve Brady, said Monday that what happened in Foxborough happened in many other communities across the Commonwealth. "We are being told by state folks that it is the worst October storm in history - lots of wet snow on trees, tons of wires down and travel has been difficult," said Brady. "Moving in and around Foxborough Monday I have seen an enormous amount of tree branches on the ground." Brady said that at the peak of the storm, 91 percent of Foxborough lost power. Currently that number stands over 70 percent with their power back; 1,412 out of 7,…
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9:35 am on Tuesday, November 1, 2011
I agree Troy, I live off South St and have yet to see one national grid truck. It's nonsense to even think that they are doing a decent job when I don't see then doing "Any Job"! more ›
Town Manager Kevin Paicos details his reasons for a raise.
The Foxborough Selectmen heard a short presentation from Town Manager Kevin Paicos Tuesday on why during an economic crisis should he receive a three-percent COLA raise and a bonus when the rest of the town employees accepted no raises this year. The board voted 3-1 not to give Paicos a raise. Selectman Lorraine Brue casted the lone in favor. Paicos declined to comment on the vote. Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Lawrence J. Harrington said Paicos is looking for a retroactive pay from July 1, since the board was delayed, he was supposed to have given his review in March. Considering that most municipal employees have agreed to no raises and no new hires this year and next, Harrington noted, “as a leader, it’s hard to ask for a raise." …
2:40 pm on Friday, October 21, 2011
Not quite sure how he can rationalize getting a raise when others in the town didn't get one...and, if he doesn't like his salary, he can feel free to go find a town who will pay him what he wants...if he can....unreal. more ›
Taxes, Town Meetings, Caricature Artists and so much more!
*Under the quarterly tax payment system, residents were sent a preliminary tax bill by July 1st. This tax was based on the adjusted net tax owed on your property for the prior fiscal year (including any betterments, special assessments and other charges added to the tax) and as a general rule will be approximately half (50%) of that amount. The preliminary tax can be paid in two equal installments. The first payment is due on August 1 and your second payment is due on Nov. 1. 1. The Foxborough Board of Health will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall in the Andrew A. Gala, Jr., Meeting Room. The meeting agenda can be found HERE. The Foxborough Permanent Municipal & School Building Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Boyden Library …
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Town Meetings, Story Time, Wine Dinner and so much more!
1. The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. The meeting agenda can be found HERE. 2. Kids and their parents are invited to meet Elmo at the Kids Club Story Time at Showcase Cinema De Lux at 11:00 a.m. This free event features a reading followed by a special appearance and a short movie. 3. Due to the delay in the Boyden Library's relocation to temporary quarters, Story Time and Mother Goose on the Loose have returned to the Boyden Library Fuller Room. Story Time, a program filled with stories, finger plays, songs and nursery rhymes program for children ages 3-5, will begin at 10:00 a.m. Mother Goose on the Loose for children ages 0-3 will begin at 11:00 a.m. 4. Patriot Place Summer Sensation…
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The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 6.
The site plan for the Boyden Library has not yet been approved. The library's move to their temporary space at Chestnut Green has been delayed until at least mid-August. Here is a look at the upcoming Boyden Library public meetings:
Oklahoma, Summer Sensation Events, Baseball and so much more!
*Summer farming season gets underway in Foxborough Thursday at Patriot Place and Saturday at the Community Farm Stand. 1. The Senior Center Summer Musical Theatre Presents Jack Craig “Oklahoma” at 11:00 a.m. Sing along with Jack at the senior center as he shares the music and anecdotes of the great musical theatre productions by Rodgers and Hammerstein. 2. Summer Sensation at Patriot Place: 3.The Foxboro American Legion Baseball Team will travel to Norfolk for a 5:45 p.m. game. 4. Toby Keiths I Love this Bar and Grill presents Live Music from Digger Dawg tonight at 9:10 pm. 5. Enjoy Live Music tonight from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m at Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro. *Date Night Wednesdays at Christina's Fireside Grille!
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R.J. v.d.Brinke
9:37 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
I attended the meeting last night of the power outage. The Town Officals did a wonderful job and did not let the people from Nat'l Grid run over them. The Nat'l Grid took names of people with real problems but never really answered with a straight answer of the questions asked by the residents. Will the reports requested by the Selectman be available to the residents of Foxboro? Bob more ›