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5 Things for Dec. 21: Foxboro Jaycees in a ‘Spirit of Giving,’ Ahern Band Concert, Toys for Tots Delivered and More

If you’re reading this then the world did not end! Make the most of it Foxborough and enjoy your Friday.

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! Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for showers. Patchy fog before 4 p.m. High near 50. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 22 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Friday night: Rain showers likely before 1 a.m., then scattered snow showers between 1 and 2 a.m., then a chance of rain …

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PHOTOS: Foxboro Jaycees Deck the Common with Holiday Cheer

Members of the Foxboro Jaycees decorated the Common for the holidays last Saturday.

With snow lightly falling, the Foxboro Jaycees welcomed the holiday season to Foxborough with its annual Decorating the Common. The Jaycees decked the Common in lights, garlands, bows, wreaths, and set up the Nativity Scene inside the Gazebo. View the photo gallery above for scenes from last Saturday's event, courtesy of the Foxboro Jaycees.

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Ways to Volunteer in Foxborough for the Holidays

There's no better time to give back to your community than the holiday season.

Foxborough is a community built on volunteerism and what better way to volunteer in Foxborough than by giving back to others and spreading holiday cheer and warmth in town. Donating your time or giving a special holiday gift to a family or child in need can make a big impact. There are lots of ways to help make the holidays truly special for those who are less fortunate. You can pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, adopt a family through The Salvation Army or donate to Toys for Tots. Here are a few places that are in need of holiday volunteers in Foxborough: Foxboro Discretionary Fund: Food basket, grocery gift card and clothing/toys at Christmas delivered to all Foxborough residents that qualify. Click here for more information…

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Around Town: ‘Tis the Season for Volunteering, Taylor Swift Concert Hearing Continued, Caroling on the Common and More

Here's a brief roundup of Foxborough news and information gathered from Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting.

The scheduled public hearing regarding the Taylor Swift concerts scheduled for Gillette Stadium in July was continued to Dec. 18 at the request of the Kraft Group. Board of Selectmen chair James DeVellis said he received an e-mail from Dan Murphy of the Kraft Group Tuesday evening requesting the public hearing be continued. Selectmen unanimously granted the request. Selectmen Recommend No Action on Article 5 of Special Town Meeting Warrant Selectmen approved a motion to recommend taking no action on Article 5 at the Dec. 11 Special Town Meeting. Article 5 is the appropriation of funds to begin design work for a new or renovated Town Hall. To view the Dec. 11 Town Meeting Warrant, click here. ‘Tis the Season to Volunteer in Foxborough As …

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5 Things for Sept. 26: Foxborough Police Chief Says Town Has Not Been Notified of Lawsuit and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: National Weather Service is predicting a chance of rain and thunderstorms, Police Chief Edward O’Leary comments on alleged protective custody lawsuit, there's live music at Tastings 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. Expect a Rainy Wednesday in Foxborough, According to NWS Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a chance of showers, mainly after 9 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog …

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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. 8: Puppet Show Reminder, Legends Lunch, Pats Practice and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: Register for Thursday’s “Father Goose Tales” puppet show; Foxboro Jaycees will hold its general membership meeting, Pats practice with the Saints again 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. More Sun in the Forecast for Wednesday with a High Near 85 Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Wednesday night: Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. 2. Space Still Open for Boyden Library’s ‘Father Goose Tales’ by Jim Napolitano The Boyden…

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Aug. 7 is ‘National Night Out’ on Foxboro Common

Foxborough families will hit the town common on Tuesday, Aug. 7 for the "29th Annual National Night Out," a unique crime and drug prevention event.

On Tuesday, Aug. 7 the Foxborough Police Department and Foxboro Jaycees will be holding the 29th annual “National Night Out” on Foxboro Common from 6 to 9 p.m. Residents are invited to gather on the Common and participate in the national unique crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out involves over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. Last year, over 37 million people were expected to participate in ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime.’ National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Foxborough Police Department and Foxboro Jaycees. This fun family event is designed to heighten awareness of crime and drug …

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Weather Forces Thursday’s Concert on the Common to Waxy O’Connor’s

Thursday’s concert will be held from 7-9 p.m. inside Waxy O’Connor’s at 121 Main St.

The threat of severe weather, including thunderstorms this evening has forced Thursday’s Concert on the Common to be moved indoors to Waxy O’Connor’s. The Foxboro Jaycees’ concert, featuring MAGNUS and sponsored by Rodman Ford is free and all ages are welcome.

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