#DidYouKnow Lurana Makepeace and John Tisdale filed intentions to marry in Foxborough on December 16, 1842? Explore and learn more about Foxborough past, present, and future at 02035.org !

Also on this day in Foxborough History:

Dec. 16 – Mary Daniels married Ezra Carpenter on December 16, 1790.
Dec. 16 – Elijah Dean, Jr., and Sally Guild filed were married in Foxborough on December 16, 1810.
Dec. 16 – Henry Preston Carpenter was born on December 16, 1823, in Foxborough. His parents are Preston Carpenter and Nancy.
Dec. 16 – Lurana Makepeace and John Tisdale filed intentions to marry in Foxborough on December 16, 1842.
Dec. 16 – Erastus Payson Carpenter and Catherine Elvira Kerr filed intentions on marry in Foxborough on December 16, 1843.
Dec. 16 – James Capen and Nancy J. Capen were married in Foxborough on December 15, 1847.
Dec. 16 – Explore and learn more about Foxborough history and families via https://history.02035.org/genealogy.htm.
Dec. 16 – With 68,756 spectators in attendance, New England Patriots lost to 49ers 34-41 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on December 16, 2012.
Dec. 16 – Explore and learn more about the borough past, present, and future at https://www.02035.org. Have Fun!

What do you remember about this day in Foxborough history?

Are you a descendant of one of these people or live where they used to live?

Were you at one of these concerts or games?

#FoxboroughFunFacts #FunFacts02035 #DidYouKnowFoxborough #DidYouKnow02035

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Fun Stuff & Interesting Information

Today

Everyday – EatLocal.ShopLocal.PlayLocal.*
Dec. 16 – Today is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day.*
Dec. 16 – On December 16, 1976, the Argo Merchant, a Liberian tanker, ran aground on Nantucket Shoals and 180,000 barrels of oil spilt into the Atlantic Ocean.^{* | *}
Dec. 16 – The Swine Flu Vaccination program was stopped by the U.S. government on December 16, 1976.^{* | * | *}
Dec. 16 – President Dwight D. Eisenhower held the first tape-recorded news conference on December 16, 1953.^*
Dec. 16 – The Battle of the Bulge began On December 16, 1944. ^*
Dec. 16 – Sime Silverman first published “Variety” as a weekly periodical on December 16, 1905.^*
Dec. 16 – The Argonaut, the first U.S. submarine to be equipped with an internal combustion engine, was demonstrated on the Patapsco River in Maryland on December 16, 1897.^*
Dec. 16 – An earthquake caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards on December 16, 1811.*^{* | *}
Dec. 16 – The Boston Tea party began on December 16, 1773.^*
Dec. 16 – Explore and learn more about the borough past and present at https://www.02035.org.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Winter Parking Restrictions in Foxborough. @FoxboroughPD^*
Dec. 16 – Shotgun Deer hunting season in Massachusetts ended 12/12/20.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Explore and learn more about the borough past and present at https://history.02035.org.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – If you’re trying to or need to relax, try one of these places: *
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – 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

Dec. – Help our local businesses: do some shopping and get some food from a local venue: http://business.02035.org.

Today’s Events In Foxborough 02035

Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – All Foxborough Recreation Department Playgrounds are open for the season. Maintain Social Distance as required by the State and adhere to trash rules implemented by the Town Of Foxborough.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Foxborough Houses Of Worship Worship Services & Meetings**
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Game Day Watching at #ConradsFoxborough, #99Restaurants, #JakeNJoes, Citizen Crust, #CBSSportingScene, #SixStringFoxborough, Rally Point Inn, and more in Foxborough today. *
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Sports, Food, & Fun at/from Rally Point Inn & Pub, #99Restaurants, #JakeNJOES, Lafayette House, Conrad’s, #CBBSSportingClub, Sam’s Place/Trattoria, #SixStringFoxborough, Primo’s, Rally Point Inn & Pub, Union Straw, and more victuallers and establishments today.*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Register for classes at Orpheum, Hunakai Studio, Elite Sports,Personal Best Karate, CrossfitTorque, Answer Is Fitness, Cheer Factor, Classical Ballet Academy, Elite Dance Studio, Reflections Dance Academy, Studio G., The Pilates Place, FireflyYogaMA, Pure Barre, RBI Academy, AI Fitness, Sports Center, Foxborough Recreation Department, Ace Archers, and more!^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 Foxborough Houses Of Worship Virtual Worship Services & Meetings**
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – ShopFoxborough’s Who is the best jeweler? Who has the #BestBurgersInFoxborough?Who has the best pizza? & best sub? & best chili polls.****
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Buy Foxborough’s #BestFriesInFoxborough?**
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Covid-19 Daily Download.*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Plan to do some shopping downtown, Chestnut Green, Route 1, Route 106, Route 140, Almacs/Bradlees/Foxborough 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: https://business.02035.org, https://planning.02035.org/businesses.htm, & https://twitter.com/02035org/lists/businesses-in-foxborough.

https://blog.02035.org/2021/today/

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Fun Stuff & Interesting Information

Today

Everyday – EatLocal.ShopLocal.PlayLocal.*
Dec. 15 – Today is the Bill of Rights Day.*
Dec. 15 – Today is National Lemon Cupcake Day.*
Dec. 15 – American Jewish Congress held it’s first national meeting on December 15, 1918.^*
Dec. 15 – An earthquake occurred near New Madrid, Missouri the night of December 15, 1811.^**
Dec. 15 – “American Pharmacopoeia” was published in Boston, Massachusetts on December 15, 1820.^*
Dec. 15 – The Shamrock or Hibernian Chronicle, the first Irish magazine in the United States, was first published on December 15, 1810.^*
Dec. 15 – Explore and learn more about the borough at https://www.02035.org.
Dec. 15 – If you need to relax, try one of these places: *
Dec. 15 – 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.

Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Explore and learn more about the borough past and present at https://www.02035.org.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Winter Parking Restrictions in Foxborough. @FoxboroughPD^*
Dec. 5 – Shotgun Deer hunting season in Massachusetts ends 12/12/20.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Explore and learn more about the borough past and present at https://history.02035.org.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – If you’re trying to or need to relax, try one of these places: *
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – 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
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Explore and learn more about Foxborough past, present, and future at https://www.02035.org!
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Winter Parking Restrictions in Foxborough. @FoxboroughPD^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – December is Aids Awareness Month.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – December is National Pear Month.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – December is National Tie Month.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – December is Spiritual Literacy Month.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – December is Universal Human Rights Month.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month.^*
Nov. 20 – Dec. 24 – Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops ends 12/24/22.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Often referred to as “The Gem Of Norfolk County”, Foxborough is located midway between Boston, MA, & Providence, RI.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – If you’re searching for a destination, place to play, or something to see or looking for a recreation spot or water body in Foxborough, try one of these places: https://www.02035.org/residents.htm.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Explore and learn more about Foxborough past, present, and future at https://www.02035.org!
Aug. 1 – Atlantic Hurricane Season ends 11/30/21.*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Find Dining Deals at #DaviosFox, #Twenty8Food, #Subway, #DAngelo, #Skipjacks, #99Restaurants, #ChickieFlynns, #Menchies_PPlace, #CupcakeCharlies, #OliveAndMint, #JakeNJOES, #SushiMadness, #BarLouie, #CBSSportingClub, #BapuGs, & more in Foxborough today.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Find more weather and storm information for Foxborough via http://www.02035.org/residents.htm
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Classes at #MPCourts, #brighamwomens, #Answer_Fitness2, #EPS_Strength, #FoxboroSC, #AceArchers, and more in Foxborough.
Nov. – Dec. 3 – #Foxborough_MA Compost Site is Open For The Season.^*
Nov. 2 – TBA – West Street Dam Construction Detour.*
Apr. 12, 2021 – Jun. 10, 2023 – Overnight Pavement Micro-Milling And Repaving on I495 North from Mansfield To Franklin (Sundays – Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.)
Apr. 6 – Nov. – Foxborough Compost Site is OPEN Mondays-Saturdays (except holidays) 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Jan. 15 – May 1 – Open Burn Season in Foxborough. Contact Foxborough Fire Department for permits and details.*
Nov. 1 – Apr. 30 – Winter Parking Restrictions in Foxborough. @FoxboroughPD^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Information About Hunting & Fishing Seasons in Massachusetts.^**
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Medication disposal kiosk in the lobby of the Foxborough Public Safety Building. For more information, call the FPD at 508-543-4343.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Explore and learn more about the borough past and present at https://www.02035.org.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – If you’re trying to or need to relax, try one of these places: *
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – 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

Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Help our local businesses: do some shopping and get some food from a local venue: https://business.02035.org.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – ?Covid-19 Testing in Foxborough at CVS (67 Central Street and 72 Washington Street)*
Nov. 17 – MassDPH Weekly Covid-19 Public Health Report.*
Nov. 17 – Covid-19 Average Daily Incidence Rate.*

Foxborough:

* Total Case Count “4,175”

* Total Molecular Tests: “97,503”

* Total Molecular Tests (Last 14 Days) “342”

* Case Count (Last 14 Days) “23”

* 14-Day Percent Positivity “7.31% “

* “Average Daily Incidence Rate per 100,000 (Last 14 Days) “8.8%“

* Two Week Testing Rate “1836.9”

“Massachusetts Department of Public Health COVID-19 Dashboard – Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022”

Order home COVID-19 Tests through https://covidtests.gov and https://special.usps.com/testkits
Nov. 17 – Drought Status: None.

Fund-Raisers In Foxborough

Foxborough Girls Lacrosse Fund-Raiser.*
Foxborough Basketball Fund-Raiser.*
Foxborough Police Relief Association Local 379 T-Shirt Fund–Raiser for September 11th Memorial Upkeep.*
Foxborough Youth Football And Cheerleading are selling Clothing and Face Masks.*
Jaycees are selling Foxborough masks and have a few raffles ongoing.
Foxborough Fire Ahrens/Engine 2 T-Shirt Fund–Raiser.*
FMA Fund–Raiser.*
See More Here.

Helping Hands

Now – Volunteers wanted for Foxborough Founders Day, Foxborough Peace Day, FCATV, Foxborough Organizations, & Many More!
All Year – Norfolk Advocates for Children.*
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.
All Year – Foxborough High School Soccer Team Can Collection Donation Bins behind Foxborough Farmstand (Corner of Walnut Street and #Route140_Foxborough).
Now – Food Drive & Donation Bins at @HockomockYMCA (67 Mechanic Street, Foxborough MA 02035) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
See More Here.

December 2022 & Ongoing

Ongoing – On-line Fun Stuff*
Ongoing – Open or Closed?
Jan. 1 – Apr. 30 – Winter Parking Restrictions in Foxborough. @FoxboroughPD^*
Jun. 1 – Jun. 30 – Submit Comments to the Massachusetts Reopening Advisory Board *
Nov. 1 -Dec. – #Foxborough_MA Compost Site is Open For The Season.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Find Dining Deals at #ChickieFlynns, #Twenty8Food, #Subway, #DAngelo, #Skipjacks, #99Restaurants, #Menchies_PPlace, #CupcakeCharlies, #OliveAndMint, #JakeNJOES, #Skipjacks, #SushiMadness, #BarLouie, #CBSSportingClub, #Conrads, #MaiPearl, #DaviosFox, Primo’s, & more in Foxborough today.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Register for classes at Orpheum, Hunakai Studio, Elite Sports, Personal Best Karate, CrossfitTorque, Answer Is Fitness, Cheer Factor, Classical Ballet Academy, Elite Dance Studio, The Pilates Place, FireflyYogaMA, Pure Barre, RBI Academy, Sports Center, Foxborough Recreation Department, Ace Archers, and more!^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Find more weather and storm information for Foxborough via http://www.02035.org/residents.htm
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Looking for a place to relax in Foxborough? Visit Residents.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – 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 ended 5/1/2021.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – If you’re looking for a place to walk or play, try one of these places: Fields, water bodies, and more.