Boyden Library Readies for Move; Expected to be Closed June 20 to July 15

Boyden Library services expected to be suspended from June 20 to July 15th while materials are moved into renovated building.

As the Boyden Library’s renovation project nears completion the staff is set to begin the move from its current space at Chestnut Green back to its Bird Street location. “The library is getting very close to being ready to be opened,” said Jeffery Lovely from the Friends of the Boyden Library. “We’ve had some construction delays but the project is going pretty well.” The library at Chestnut Green is set to tentatively close on Thursday, June 20 to begin the move back to Bird Street and all library services will be suspended until July 15th. According to the Boyden Library’s Facebook page, the staff is planning to reopen in its newly renovated and expanded library in mid-July. Here are some facts concerning the June 20 closure that you will…

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5 Things: Staples to Close 40 Stores in 2013, Police to Crackdown on Distracted Driving & More

Here's five things you need to know in Foxborough for today, June 5.

For more town news and instant updates on stories like this, follow Foxborough Patch on Facebook and Twitter, or sign-up for our e-mail newsletter.  Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Note: The following was written by Framingham Patch Editor Susan Petroni. Framingham-based Staples plans to close 40 stores in 2013, reported the Boston Business Journal. During a call with analysts, Staples reported quarterly profits fell 9.2 percent amid soft demand for computers in North America and weak …

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Boyden Library Expected to Reopen this Summer

Foxborough’s Board of Selectmen toured the Boyden Library on Bird Street Tuesday and received an update on the project’s construction.

Foxborough’s Board of Selectmen got a sneak peek at the renovation of the Boyden Library Tuesday and came away impressed. “It’s a fabulous building,” said Foxborough Board of Selectmen James DeVellis. “There’s something in there for the seniors, young adults, the children, general public and a meeting room.” DeVellis and his fellow board members participated in a 45-minute walk-through and tour of the Boyden Library prior to Tuesday’s meeting at Town Hall. Selectmen were updated on the library’s construction, renovations and target date for reopening. “They are looking to open at the end of June to beginning of July,” DeVellis said. … “When you get a chance in June or July [be sure to stop by]. I look forward to visiting.” Click here to …

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Foxboro Federal Savings Donates $50K to Boyden Library's Capital Campaign

Foxboro Federal Savings president Dennis Parente and staff presented Boyden Library director Jerry Cirillo with a $50,000 check for the Boyden Library Capital Campaign.

Recognizing the importance of the library to the community, Foxboro Federal Savings president Dennis Parente presented Boyden Library director Jerry Cirillo with a $50,000 check to the "Beyond the Books" Boyden Library Capital Campaign on Jan. 17. For more on Foxboro Federal Savings, click here.

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5 Things for Aug. 9: Concert on the Common, A ‘Color-ful’ Scott Zolak, Pats Game and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: Mostly sunny with a high near 87, Foxboro Concert on the Common series continues, Boyden Library puppet show and more ...

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. Mostly Sunny with a High Near 87 Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of …

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5 Things for Aug. 1: New Trash Vendor, In-Stadium Pats Practice, Petting Zoo and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: Wednesday’s forecast calls for a chance of rain and thunderstorms, Patriots hold annual practice inside Gillette Stadium for season ticketholders and residents, taxes are due in town today and more

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. Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms Wednesday with a High Near 83 Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in …

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Follow Boyden Library's Construction on Blog Site

The progress of the construction and renovation at the Boyden Library is following on its blog.

  The Boyden Library construction project has its own blog site to keep people up-to-date on what is going on. Frank Spillane, a trustee of the library, provided the information on the current state of the project. At the point, the construction has been mostly about gutting the old building and preparing from renovations and expansion.  Check out the progress at http://boydenlibrary.blogspot.com/

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Five Things You Should Know: Monday, March 26

Five things you need to know for Monday.

1. The Foxborough Board of Selectmen will be meeting Tuesday at town hall at 7 p.m. 2. This is the last week of the Girl Scout 100th birthday display at the Boyden Library. 3. Remember to vote, starting this week to vote for the best place for breakfast. 4. Foxboro Reporter sports editor Don Wilding will be giving a talk on Henry Beston at the Foxborough Senior Center Tuesday at 7 a.m. 5. The weather today wiil be partly cloudy with a high temperature of 44.

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VIDEO: Boyden Library Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Boyden Library Board of Trustees and the town of Foxborough held the Boyden Library groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 28.

The Boyden Library groundbreaking ceremony took place on Saturday, Jan. 28. The Boyden Library Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Permanent Municipal School and Building Committee, invited the community to the ceremony, kicking off the expansion and renovation of the Boyden Library. Speakers: Jeffrey Lovely- Chairman, Boyden Library Board of Trustees Jerry Cirillo- Director, Boyden Library Dayton Fair- Principal, LLB Architects George Comeau- Representative, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

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Five Things You Need to Know in Foxborough for Jan. 3

Your Patch Facts for the day.

1. For real time traffic updates, click here. The National Weather Service forecastes today to be sunny with a high of 26 and an overnight low of 10.  2. Local artist, Tatiana Roulin of Sharon will be this month's Featured Artist at Perk's Coffee House located at 685 Washington Street, Norwood. The exhibition is held throughout the month of January 2012. It will comprise of her pastel Landscapes of New England and oil still lifes.  The exhibition begins at 8 a.m.  3. Cribbage at the Wrentham Senior Center, 400 Taunton St. Wrentham will begin at 9 a.m. Fee is $1.  4. The Boyden Library begins their winter storytelling time today at St. Marks Episcopal Church at 116 South St. Storytelling for children 3-5 will be at 10 a.m. and the Mother …

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