fun_facts_and_did_you_know.htm.

Also on this day in Foxborough History:

Dec. 31 – Jarius Payson Morse was born on December 31, 1772. Jarus Payson Morse was baptized in Foxborough on August 4, 1789. His parents are Jacob Morse and Sarah Wellman. Jarius Payson Morse married Hannah Elliott on July 16, 1797, in town. He was a farmer and died on September 3, 1861, in the borough.
Dec. 31 – Calvin Sumner was born in Foxborough on December 31, 1785. His parents are William Sumner and Susannah Turner who were married in town on March 13, 1782. Calvin Sumner married Hannah Gay in the borough on February 5, 1831. Calvin Sumner was a farmer. He died on September 29, 1864, and is buried in Rock Hill Cemetery.
Dec. 31 – Jarus Payson Boyden was baptized in Foxborough on December 31, 1786. His parents are Amos Boyden and Anna Morse who were married in the borough on April 1, 1783.
Dec. 31 – Lidia Boyden was baptized in Foxborough on December 31, 1786. Her parents are Amos Boyden and Anna Morse who were married in the borough on April 1, 1783.
Dec. 31 – Stephen Boyden was baptized in Foxborough on December 31, 1786. His parents are Amos Boyden and Anna Morse who were married in the borough on April 1, 1783.
Dec. 31 – Timothy Boyden was baptized in Foxborough on December 31, 1786. His parents are Amos Boyden and Anna Morse who were married in the borough on April 1, 1783.
Dec. 31 – Chloe Daniels was born on December 31, 1795, in Foxborough. Her parents are James F. Daniels and Naamah Guild who were married in town on June 27, 1794. Chloe Daniels died on December 16, 1883.
Dec. 31 – Nathan Ellis Sherman was born on December 31, 1825 in Foxborough. His parents are Elisha Sherman and??.
Dec. 31 – Oliver Cromwell Pettee died on December 31, 1885, and is buried in Rock Hill Cemetery in Foxborough. He was born on October 23, 1825, in Foxborough. His parents are Martin Pettee and Sally Norton.
Dec. 31 – Explore and learn more about Foxborough history, families, military, cemeteries, worship, buildings, and other fun stuff via https://history.02035.org.
Dec. 31 – Chapter 504 of the Acts of 1990, which authorized the Division of Capital Planning and Operations to convey certain land in the Town of Foxborough to the Foxborough Housing Authority (State Hospital Land), was approved on December 31, 1990.
Dec. 31 – The first Outdoor Women’s Classic #OutdoorWomensClassic hockey game was held at #GilletteStadium in Foxborough, Mass., on December 31, 2015. The Boston Pride tied Les Canadiennes de Montreal 1-1*.
Dec. 31 – On December 31, 2017, 65,878 attended the Patriots vs. Jets game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Patriots won 26 6 in this regular season finale. As of January 2021, this gae is the coldest on record for regular season home games in Foxborough for the Patriots, with a temperature was 13 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind chill factor of 2 degrees F.
Dec. 31 – 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?

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Today’s Events In Foxborough 02035

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve at @CBSSportingClub 9:00 p.m.^*
Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve at Scorpion 9:00 p.m.^*
Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve at @HowPatriot tonight.^*
Dec. 31 – Mike Hanley at @_TheComedyScene 8:00 p.m.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Winter Skate at Patriot Place.^*
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 – All Foxborough Recreation Department Playgrounds are open for the season. Skate Park is Open too! Maintain Social Distance as required by the State and adhere to trash rules implemented by the Town Of Foxborough.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Game Day Watching at #ConradsFoxborough, #99Restaurants, #JakeNJoes, Citizen Crust, #CBSSportingScene, #SixStringFoxborough, Rally Point Inn, and more in Foxborough today. *
Dec. 22 – Salt at the @FoxboroughDPW Barn on Commercial Street/#Route140_Foxborough.
Dec. 22 – Sports, Food, & Fun at/from Rally Point Inn & Pub, #99Restaurants, #JakeNJOES, #ChickieFlynns, Lafayette House, Conrad’s, #CBBSSportingClub, Sam’s Place, #SixStringFoxborough, SushiMadness, Sal’s & Mal’s, Primo’s, Rally Point Inn & Pub, Union Straw, Bapu G’s, and more victuallers and establishments today.*
Dec. 22 – Foxborough Houses Of Worship Virtual Worship Services & Meetings**
Dec. 22 – Plan to do some shopping downtown, Chestnut Green, Route 1, Route 106, Route 140, Almacs/Bradlees/Foxborough Plaza, Foxfield Plaza/Forbes Crossing, Patriot Place, 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, https://planning.02035.org/businesses.htm, & https://twitter.com/02035org/lists/businesses-in-foxborough.
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Dining at/from Rally Point Inn & Pub, #99Restaurants, #JakeNJOES, Lafayette House, Conrad’s, #CBBSSportingClub, Sam’s Place/Trattoria, #SixStringFoxborough, SushiMadness, Primo’s, Rally Point Inn & Pub, Union Straw, Bapu G’s, 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.

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Fun Stuff & Interesting Information

Today

Everyday – EatLocal.ShopLocal.PlayLocal.*
Dec. 31 – Today is the last day of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.^*
Dec. 31 – The first Outdoor Women’s Classic #OutdoorWomensClassic hockey game was held at #GilletteStadium in Foxborough, Mass., on December 31, 2015.^*
Dec. 31 – The first Outdoor Women’s Classic hockey game was held at #GilletteStadium in Foxborough on December 31, 2015.^*
Dec. 31 – Today is Make Up Your Mind Day.*
Dec. 31 – Today is Watch Night.**
Dec. 31 – Today is Universal Hour Of Peace Day.#UniversalHourOfPeace *
Dec. 31 – Today is National Champagne Day.^*
Dec. 31 – Today is Unlucky Day.^*
Dec. 31 – Today is New Year’s Eve.*
Dec. 31 – The Barge Office at the Battery (the second immigration station in New York City) closed on December 31, 1891.^*
Dec. 31 – Today is the last day of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.^*
Dec. 31 – The first celebration of New Year’s Eve with the ball dropping in Times Square occurred on December 31, 1907.* ^*
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. 11 – Dec. 31 – Primitive weapons Deer hunting season in Massachusetts ends 12/31/21.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 24 – Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops ends 12/24/21.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Winter Skate at Patriot Place.^*
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!
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.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 24 – Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops ends 12/24/19.^*
Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 – Winter Skate at Patriot Place.^*
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. – TBA – #Foxborough_MA Compost Site is Open For The Season.^*
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)*
Dec. 30 – MassDPH Weekly Covid-19 Public Health Report.*
Dec. 30 – Covid-19 Average Daily Incidence Rate.*

Foxborough:

* Total Case Count “2,180”

* Total Molecular Tests: “78,443”

* Total Molecular Tests (Last 14 Days) “2,242”

* Case Count (Last 14 Days) “171”

* 14-Day Percent Positivity “9.23% “

* “Average Daily Incidence Rate per 100,000 (Last 14 Days) “67.1 %“

* Two Week Testing Rate “12,312.3”

“Massachusetts Department of Public Health COVID-19 Dashboard – Thursday, December 30, 2021“

Fund-Raisers In Foxborough

Foxborough Basketball Fund-Raiser.*
Foxborough Girls Lacrosse 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 – Gift Cards wanted for Central Street Fire families.
Now – Volunteers wanted for Orpheum, Foxborough Founders Day, And MANY MORE!
Now – Volunteers wanted for Foxborough Farmstand, Clean up Foxborough Day, 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.*
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. *
See More Here.

December 2021 & Ongoing

Ongoing – On-line Fun Stuff*
Ongoing – Open or Closed?
Jan. 1 – Apr. 30 – Winter Parking Restrictions in Foxborough. @FoxboroughPD^*
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.