Today’s Events In Foxborough 02035

Sept. 7 – Foxborough Community Garden Offerings 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.^*
Sept. 7 – Foxborough Skate Park Is Open.**
Sept, 7 – All Foxborough Recreation Department Playgrounds are open. Maintain Social Distance as required by the State and adhere to trash rules implemented by the Town Of Foxborough.
Sept. 7 – HockomockYMCA Virtual Fitness Classes today.
Sept. 7 – Foxborough Town Offices, Boyden Library, and Foxborough Senior Center are closed today.
Sept. 7 – Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru across from Patriot Place ends 9/20/20.** *
Sept. 7 – @UUFoxborough On-Line Gaming Group 4:00 p.m.*
Sept. 7 – 8 Ball Pool League 7:00 p.m.*
Sept. 7 – NCS at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 7:00 p.m.*
Sept. 7 – Foxborough Houses Of Worship Virtual Worship Services & Meetings**
Sept. 7 – ShopFoxborough’s Who is the best jewelry store? And, has the best pizza? & best sub? & best chili polls.****
Sept. 7 – Covid-19 Daily Download.*
Sept. 7 – Plan to do some shopping downtown, Chestnut Green, Route1, Route 106, Route 140, Bradlees Plaza, Foxfield Plaza/Forbes Crossing, and other locations in Foxborough and grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant or get a meal to go: http://business.02035.org.

* Check with venues before proceeding.

Helping Hands

Now – Volunteers wanted by #FoxboroughVets for three Memorial Squares on the common in #Downtown_Foxborough.
All Year – Foxborough Discretionary Fund (35 Neponset Avenue/P.O. Box 636) is collecting non-perishables for folks in Foxborough. Monetary donations are welcome; food donations are being accepted on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Now – Food Drive & Donation Bins at @HockomockYMCA 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
Now – Food Drive & Donation Bins at @HockomockYMCA (67 Mechanic Street, Foxborough MA 02035) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
Now – Fifth Annual Fill The Foxborough Pet Pantry is accepting donations of pet food, kitty litter, and pet supplies. Pet food accepted is dry pet food in unopened bags weighing 10 pounds or less and canned food.
Now – Volunteers wanted to help pack food boxes for Massachusetts Military Support Foundation in four-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Supply Chains Solutions/Foxboro’ Terminals, 208 North Street, Foxborough, MA 02035. *

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Fun Stuff & Interesting Information

Today

Sept. 7 – Today is Neither Rain Nor Snow Day.
Sept. 7 – INTERPOL formed in Vienna, Austria, on September 7, 1923.^*
Sept. 7 – On September 7, 1813, “Uncle Sam” was first used to refer to U.S. by the Troy Post.^*
Sept. 7 – Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) was enacted on September 7, 1916.^*
Sept. 7 – John Gruelle patented the Raggedy Ann doll (USP #D47789) on September 7, 1915.^**
Sept. 7 – In Cranston, Rhode Island, on September 7, 1896, A. H. Whiting won the first automobile race held on a track.^*
Sept. 7 – Fun Fact: 65,878 attended the #Patriots game at GilletteStadium on 9/7/17. Explore and learn more about Foxborough via history.02035.org
Sept. 7 – On September 7, 1896, the first oval track auto race was held at Narragansett Trotting Park in Cranston, RI.^*
Sept. 7 – Brazil declared independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822.^*
Sept. 7 – The Zion AME Church in New York City was dedicated on September 7, 1800.^*
Sept. 7 – On September 7, 1921, a flash flood destroyed parts of San Antonio, TX.^*
Sept. 7 – Boulder Dam (a.k.a. Hoover Dam) began operation on September 7, 1936.^*
Sept. 7 – Often referred to as “The Gem Of Norfolk County”, Foxborough is located midway between Boston, MA, & Providence, RI.^*
Sept. 7 – One-Day Trash And Recycling Pick-Up Delay By #DooleyDisposal/UMM This Week.^**
Sept. 7 – On September 7, 2017, Flo Rida performed at the NFL Kickoff 2017 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.. Explore and learn more about the borough at https://www.02035.org.
Sept. 7 – If you need to cool off, try one of these places: *
Sept. 7 – If you’re searching for a destination or looking for a recreation spot or water body in Foxborough, try one of these places: https://www.02035.org/residents.htm.

This Week

Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 – Yellow flags around the common in #downtown_Foxborough for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. #DannysWarriors
Sept. 7 – Foxborough Music Association and Jaycees are both selling Foxborough Masks.
Sept. 3 – Milling on Pratt Street, Community Way, Ledgeville Avenue, Heritage Drive Alger Road, Meadowview Road, and Everett Lane beginning September 3, 2020. Paving begins the week of September 7, 2020. #FoxboroughDPW.*
Sept. 3 – Help our local businesses: do some shopping and get some food from a local venue: http://business.02035.org.
Aug. 19 – MassDPH Weekly Covid-19 Public Health Report.*
Sept. 2 – Covid-19 Average Daily Incidence Rate.*

Foxborough:

* Total Case Count 151

* Total Case Count (Last 14 Days) “13”

* Average Daily Incidence Rate per 100,000 (Last 14 days) “5.1”%

* Relative Change in Case Counts “Higher”

September 2020 & Ongoing

Ongoing – On-line Fun Stuff*
Ongoing – Open or Closed?
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 – September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.^*
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 – September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.^*
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 – September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.^**
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 – September is National Wilderness Month.^**
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 – September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.^*
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 – September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.^*
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 – September is National Preparedness Month.^**
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 – September is National Potato Month.^*
Sept. – Submit Comments to the Massachusetts Reopening Advisory Board *
Sept. 1 – 30 – #Foxborough_MA Compost Site is Open For The Season.^*
Sept. 1 – 30 – Find Dining Deals at #DaviosFox, #Twenty8Food, #Subway, #DAngelo, #Skipjacks, #99Restaurants, #Moes_HQ, #ChickieFlynns, #Menchies_PPlace, #CupcakeCharlies, #OliveAndMint, #AsianGingerMA, #JakeNJOES, #Moes_HQ, #Skipjacks, #SushiMadness, #BarLouie, #CBSSportingClub, #DaviosFox, & more in Foxborough today.^*
Sept. 1 – 30 – Register for classes at Orpheum, Hunakai Studio, Elite Sports, Skating Academy, Personal Best Karate, CrossfitTorque, Answer Is Fitness, Cheer Factor, Classical Ballet Academy, Elite Dance Studio, The Pilates Place, Vortex Yoga, FireflyYogaMA, Pure Barre, Mindful Arts, RBI Academy, Extreme Challenge, Sports Center, Foxborough Recreation Department, WOW!, Gold’s Gym, Ace Archers, and more!^*
Sept. 1 – 30 – Find more weather and storm information for Foxborough via http://www.02035.org/residents.htm
Sept. 1 – 30 – Looking for a place to cool off in Foxborough? Visit Residents.^*
Sept. 1 – 30 – Information About Hunting Season in Massachusetts.^*
Apr. 6 – Nov. – Foxborough Compost Site is OPEN Mondays-Saturdays (except holidays) 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Ongoing – Foxborough Fundraisers*
Jan. 15 – May 1 – Open Burn season in Massachusetts ends 5/1/2020.^*
Sept. 1 – 30 – Find more weather and storm information for Foxborough via http://blog.02035.org/residents
Sept. 1 – 30 – If you’re looking for a place to walk or play, try one of these places: Fields, water bodies, and more.