Monday, November 12, 2012
Here's five things you need to know in Foxborough for today, Nov. 12.
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. Expect a Sunny Monday with a High Near 68 in Foxborough Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Monday night: A chance of showers, mainly after 11 p.m. Patchy fog after 10 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. 2. Foxborough Observing …
Here's a look at what is opened and closed in Foxborough on Veterans Day, a federal holiday.
Veterans Day—formerly Armistice Day—dates back to 1918, when Allied nations and Germany agreed to cease fire on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Nov. 11. The Treaty of Versailles wasn’t signed until the following June, officially ending the war, but Nov. 11 is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” Along the way, the national holiday grew to become a day to honor veterans from all wars. Veterans Day 2012 was Sunday but many will observe the federal holiday Monday, meaning a lot of people will have the day off from work. Here’s how the closures may impact you: Government offices: Federal, state, county and municipal offices and courts will be closed. Emergency services: Law enforcement and firefighters …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Here’s a roundup of Veterans Day events taking place in Foxborough this weekend, Nov. 10-11.
In observance of Veterans Day on Sunday, Foxborough will be holding several events in the area this weekend. On Saturday, the town will hold a Veterans Day ceremony inside the Foxborough High School cafeteria beginning at 11 a.m., according to Foxborough Veterans Services Advisory Committee chair Bob Siteman. The ceremony will include: Following the Veterans Day ceremony, the town’s Historical Commission will present a Civil War Commemoration Open House at Memorial Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. Civil War memorabilia will be on display, including a small pitcher Capt. David Shepard brought home to his young daughter following the first three-month enlistment of Co. F and the sword carried by Major Charles Howard when he led the reorganized Co. F …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Here's a roundup of events and meetings in Foxborough this week, Nov. 5-11.
The following meetings and events will be held in Foxborough this week. Monday, Nov. 5: Foxborough Water and Sewer Commission, 7 p.m. at Water Department Office: Foxborough’s Water and Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss the proposed sewer district and estimated completion date. The board is also expected to discuss administration of the billboard advertising contract with FXP and possible RFP for re-use water tank. Other topics expected to be discussed, include: Foxborough Conservation Commission, 7 p.m. at lower level meeting room of Town Hall: ConCom will meet Monday to review the compost facility operations on East Belcher Road. The committee is also expected to discuss bow hunting on conservation properties, creation of open …
