Rockland Trust Honored with Red Triangle Award at Hockomock Area YMCA Annual Meeting

Rockland Trust received the Hockomock Area YMCA's Foxboro Branch Red Triangle Award for the bank's steadfast dedication and partnership with the Hockomock Area YMCA to meet the changing needs of the community.

Foxborough's Rockland Trust was honored with the Red Triangle Award at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s annual meeting and awards night on May 15 at Lake Pearl Luciano’s in Wrentham. This award is presented annually to individuals or organizations for their steadfast dedication and partnership with the Hockomock Area YMCA to meet the changing needs of our community.  Rockland Trust’s Foxborough office operates with a local community consciousness that goes beyond what is normally expected from large corporations. Rockland Trust’s local branch manager and vice president Mark Coletta frames the bank’s philosophy, noting, “Our bank started in the early 1900s by a group of local business folks who shared common goals—and even though we have grown to …

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Health Inspections: Invensys Foxboro YMCA Pool, Courtyard Marriott & More

The following inspection reports were submitted by the Foxborough Health Department from May 2-9.

Editor's Note: The following statements are from Foxborough health inspection reports submitted for May 2-9th. If there are any questions or concerns contact the Foxborough Health Department at (508) 543-1207. Thursday, May 2: Invensys Foxboro YMCA Indoor Pool, 67 Mechanic St: Routine pool inspection was conducted here and yielded several issues that need to be addressed, according to Pauline Clifford’s report. Clifford noted the following: *** Foxborough Courtyard by Marriott, 35 Foxboro Blvd: Routine food services inspection was conducted here and yielded no violations but several issues that needed to be addressed, according to Diane Passafaro’s report. Passafaro noted the following: Tuesday, May 7: Residence Inn by Marriott, 250 …

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Hockomock Area YMCA to Host Family Valentine Dance on Feb. 8

Residents are asked to wear red on Friday, Feb. 8 for the "Healthy Hearts" Family Valentine Dance from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Hockomock Area YMCA invites area residents to wear red on Friday, Feb. 8 for the ‘Healthy Hearts’ Family Valentine Dance on Friday, Feb. 8th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Y's Bernon Family Branch (45 Forge Hill Rd., Franklin) and Invensys Foxboro Branch (67 Mechanic St., Foxborough) and 6-8 p.m. at the Y's North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood St., North Attleboro).  This free event guarantees a good time for all with a DJ and lots of dancing, including 20 minute intervals of line dances for teens and follow-the-leader songs for preschoolers. Many other activities are planned including a nail salon, arts and crafts, scooter relays, fruit and vegetable fondues, healthy snacks, and more for members and non-members alike.  The North Attleboro …

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Foxborough's Twenty8, Plainville's Chieftain Pub Win at YMCA's Wing Off Event

The restaurant was awarded the best buffalo wing at the YMCA's sixth annual Wing Off this past weekend.

The Hockomock Area YMCA sponsored its sixth annual Wing Off Saturday at Fusion 5 Sports Bar in Foxborough.  Six restaurants were competing for a chance to be crowned the "best wings" in the area. The two categories were best buffalo and most creative. Chieftain Pub (Plainville) was crowned Best Buffalo Wiing. Twenty8 of Foxborough was crowned most unique wing, which was called “Chef Jason Ward’s Apple Coffee Chili Wing.”   The Hockomock YMCA is grateful to its event sponsors, including Blue Hill Plumbing & Heating of North Attleboro and Bob Rogers Roofing of Holliston and Auburn.  The feature band was the Matt Borrello Band.  Each restaurant brought their best buffalo wing as well as a unique wing. Unique wings included:  All proceeds …

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Foxboro Y to Open Outdoor Pool in June

The outdoor pool at the Hockomock Area YMCA's Invensys Foxboro Branch will be opening up the new outdoor aquatic center this month.

  (Press Release) Children attending Camp at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Invensys Foxboro Branch are in for a real treat this summer.  The YMCA announced today that an outdoor aquatic center will open this month, just in time for Summer Camp. According to Ed Hurley, President of the Hockomock Area YMCA, “Thanks to the generosity of the Spier Family, our shared vision will become a reality in June.  Alex and Sonja’s commitment to their community and their support of kids and families served by our YMCA is an inspiration.”  The outdoor aquatic center will feature a 25-yard pool, changing rooms and improvements to the outdoor activity area at the Invensys Foxboro Branch.  The project has a total cost of $913,665. To date, with the support of …

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April Vacation Happenings at the Foxborough YMCA

Find out what's happening at the Y this April vacation. Take advantage of a temporary-vacation membership.

Whether you are currently a member at the Foxborough YMCA, consider joining in on the many events offered at the Y this April vacation. Those who are not currently members should look into signing their family up as temporary members for the vacation week for a small fee. Alongside the daily activities and amenities offered at the Y (including the Kid's Gym, story-times, dance classes, family swim, etc.), there are also many extras offered over vacation week. The special events include: Marathon Monday- April 16: Join Y members and staff for a walk at the WWI playground in North Attleboro at 12:30 p.m. Touch-a-truck- April 17: event is for families from noon- 1:30 p.m. Traveling Theater- April 18: There will be a performance at 2:15 p.m. …

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LIVESTRONG at the Hockomock YMCA

New classes are set to begin on Oct. 26 at the Invensys Foxboro Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a twelve-week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. The program is offered without cost to the participants. Our goal is to help patients build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. Certified Hockomock Area YMCA health and wellness instructors give personal individualized instruction to the participants. The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition, and supportive cancer care. This program fulfills the important need of the increasing number of cancer survivors who find themselves in the transitional …

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Livestrong at the YMCA Foxborough

New Classes begin this June 1st at the Invensys Foxboro Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a twelve-week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. The program is offered without cost to the participants. Our goal is to help patients build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability.  Certified Hockomock Area YMCA health and wellness instructors give personal individualized instruction to the participants. The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition, and supportive cancer care.   Why is LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Important? This program fulfills the important need of the increasing number of cancer survivors…

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Foxboro YMCA, Local Schools to Celebrate Massachusetts Walk to School Day

Local schools will celebrate Massachusetts Walk to School Day on May 4.

Foxboro, Sharon and Mansfield Elementary Schools will be joining schools from around the Commonwealth to celebrate Massachusetts Walk and Bicycle to School Day on May 4, 2011, as part of the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School program.    Students and their families will be walking or bicycling to school along with parents, teachers, Y staff and community leaders.  Families are encouraged to walk from home if they reside 1 mile from school, or make plans to walk from a friend or neighbors house.  The Foxboro YMCA and school officials have also designated specific meeting locations throughout the town for families to meet at and continue the walk to school which ranges from ¾ mile to 1 ¼ mile.  All routes will have YMCA staff and school/…

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McCormack On Motherhood

Part 1: Race for Your Life, Camp Guide

Tips from YMCA Camp Director, Ashli Phillips, on selecting the ideal summer camp for your child.

For those of you who may find the title of this somewhat familiar, Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown is the 1977 episode when the Peanuts gang heads off to Camp Remote in the Rocky Mountains. This classic Charlie Brown episode is all I can think of when I hear the words "summer camp." Whether you're a working mom or stay at home mom, we all have the same thing in mind, to find the best experience for our kids this summer vacation. We all have dreams of giving them the best memories to looks back on. This week YMCA Camp Director, Ashli Phillips, gives us some great tips on deciphering how to select the most ideal summer camp for your kids. Along with a little camp education we can not ignore camp stay-at-home-mom (SAHM). With the economy …

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