A Good Deed Remembers Those Lost on 9/11

Former Foxborough resident Cindy McGinty and Foxboro Never Forgets founder Chris Mitchell encourage everyone to a good deed today in honor of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

During Saturday’s McGinty Family Fun Day on Foxboro Common, Cindy McGinty and Foxboro Never Forgets founder Chris Mitchell asked the crowd in attendance to remember those who died during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 by doing a good deed for somebody in the name of a victim. “I think it is really important to do something in [a victim’s name] and if you don’t [know a name], do it in Mike’s name and help keep that day alive … help keep what happened in the immediate minutes after those terrible things on 9/11 that America really did come together,” said McGinty, a former Foxborough resident. Cindy McGinty’s husband, Mike, was killed during the attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11. He was a Foxborough resident at the time and just 42 …

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PHOTOS: Foxborough Remembers, Celebrates Resident's Life at McGinty Family Fun Day

Hundreds gathered on Foxboro Common Saturday, Sept. 8 to remember and celebrate the life of Mike McGinty, a Foxborough resident who was killed during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

It's been 11 years this Tuesday since Foxborough resident Mike McGinty was tragically taken from his family and community during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Since that tragic day, however, McGinty's memory has lived on in community spirit, pride and volunteerism, highlighted by the event, McGinty Family Fun Day, which was held this past Saturday on Foxboro Common. And with the sun shining brightly on a day that many meterologists said would rain, McGinty's wife, Cindy, knew her husband had something to do with the favorable change in forecast. "I asked how we got this great [weather Saturday] and [Cindy] said, ‘this is Mike ... he did this for sure,’" said Fox 25 news anchor Maria Stephanos, a Foxborough resident and guest speaker at …

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5 Things for the Weekend: McGinty Family Fun Day, YMCA Youth Triathlon, UMass Football and More

Here’s what’s happening in Foxborough this weekend, Sept. 8-9.

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. Looks Like a Rainy Weekend in Foxborough Saturday’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1 and 5 p.m. Patchy fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of…

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Around Town: $500 Donation, Town Hall Repairs, Update on Christopher Knight’s Condition and More

Here’s an overview of town happenings and business discussed this week.

Foxborough Board of Selectmen chair James DeVellis said at Tuesday’s meeting Building Inspector Bill Casbarra and a consultant have been putting together a presentation of “quick fixes” that need to be done at Town Hall immediately “to move in the direction of making it more livable.” DeVellis said the board is expected to hear from Casbarra at its Sept. 18 meeting. Selectmen Accept $500 Donation to Recreation Gift Fund The Board of Selectmen accepted a $500 donation from ING to the Recreation Gift Fund for volunteer hours. Update on Christopher Knight – Foxborough Boy Struck by Truck Last Week Laura Brodeur, a friend and neighbor of the Knight family, told Foxborough Patch Thursday Christopher Knight has “made an amazing progress” while …

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McGinty Family Fun Day Set for Sept. 8 on Foxboro Common

Proceeds raised from McGinty Family Fun Day will go towards the McGinty Scholarship Foundation, which is named in loving memory of Michael McGinty, who was killed during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Cindy McGinty and her family will return to Foxborough on Sept. 8 to hold this year’s McGinty Family Fun Day on Foxboro Common in remembrance of her husband, Michael McGinty, who was killed in the attacks at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 at the age of 42. Michael McGinty’s memory lives on through the annual event on Foxboro Common by offering the community an enjoyable afternoon of fun, food and community service. Entry to this year’s event is $5 per person or $20 per family. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Common. Three bands will be performing at this year’s event – 36 Red, Odyssey and the Brass Daddies and Blood Sweat & Swing. Food will be prepared by Loewen’s Deli. Other attractions include: a …

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Video: Foxborough Celebrates Family

Cindy McGinty shines light on America's darkest day for the families of Foxborough.

Foxborough Never Forgets founder, Chris Mitchell, Cindy McGinty and Foxborough resident Maria Stephanos of FOX 25 TV, kicked off McGinty Family Fun Day Saturday with heartfelt tributes, words of hope and many thanks to the community of Foxborough.  Proceeds raised from the McGinty Family Fun Day will go towards the McGinty Scholarship Foundation which is named in loving memory of former Foxboro resident Michael McGinty.  The foundation awards two scholarships each year to college bound Foxboro residents to honor McGinty who was killed at the World Trade Center in the September 11, 2001 attacks at the age of 42.

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September 10: McGinty Family Fun Day, Memorial Dedication

McGinty Family Fun Day will begin at 11:30am and the 9/11 Memorial Dedication will take place at 5:30pm.

*Foxborough Football will take to the field at 4:00pm at North Attleboro. 1. September 11 Memorial Dedication, 5:30 p.m. at the Foxborough Public Safety Building. 2. McGinty Family Fun Day, 11:30am - 3:30pm. Activities will include face painting, live music from three bands, a magic show and lots of great raffles.  Some of the raffle prizes include Revolution tickets, a signed photo of former Patriot Tedy Bruschi and an autographed baseball from Red Sox Jacoby Ellsbury. Kicking off the day's activities will be special guest and Foxboro resident Maria Stephanos from FOX 25 TV. 3. FHS Swim Boosters Car Wash, 9:00 am,Foxborough Town Hall, 40 South St. 4. Open House at Lawton's Family Farm, Noon, Milking demonstrations, cheese sampling and …

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GET OUT: McGinty Family Fun Day & Foxborough Football

Shopping event at Mansfield Crossing, Wing Off, Memorial Dedication

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new events to explore. We'll feature events from Foxborough and things to do within driving distance. 1. Foxborough Boys Varsity Football at North Attleboro  Where/When: Friday night lights! Come watch the Warriors kick off their season. 1 Wilson W Whitty Way, N. Attleboro High School, 7:00 p.m.  2. Shop, Savor & Socialize at Mansfield Crossing Where/When: Join Mansfield Crossing for Shopping, Live Music, Sweet Sampling and More! LOFT Fall Style Event, Glee Gifts Feather Sale, L.L. Bean Fall Sports Weekend, Wines & More Grand Wine Tasting 3. Hockomock Area YMCA …

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