#DidYouKnow: 54,952 attended Coldplay’s “A Head Full of Dreams” tour concert at GilletteStadium in Foxborough, Mass. , on July 30, 2016? Alessia Cara and Foxes were the opening acts. Explore and learn more about the borough at http://www.02035.org. Have Fun!
Also on this day in Foxborough History:
- Jul. 30 – On July 30, 1819, Thomas Hobart was born in Foxborough. His parents are Henry Hobart and Anna Briggs.
- Jul. 30 – Thomas Hayden Comee was born in Foxborough on July 30, 1833. His parents are Aaron Comee and =Charlotte Skinner.
- Jul. 30 – Walter Stewart Pressy was born on November 10, 1847, in Thread Factory Village. His parents are Cyrus Pressy and Nancy Ann Hussey. Cyrus Pressy was a factory engineer. Walter Stewart Pressy died on July 30, 1849.
- Jul. 30 – Explore and learn more about Foxborough history, families, military, cemeteries, worship, buildings, and other fun stuff via https://history.02035.org.
- Jul. 30 – July 30, 2008 New England Revolution beat Mexico Puebla 1-0 in front of 8,302 spectators at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough during a SuperLiga Group B-Semi-Final match.
- Jul. 30 – Gin Blossoms played at Showcase Live in Foxborough on July 30, 2009.
- Jul. 30 – On July 30, 2014, 13,831 attended the Revolution vs. Colorado Rapids match at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Revolution won 3-0.
- Jul. 30 – Alessia Cara and Foxes were the opening acts for Cold Play on July 30, 2016, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. 54,952 attended this stop on Cold Play’s “a Head Full Of Dreams” tour.
- Jul. 30 – 33,039 attended the Juventus vs. Roma match held in Foxborough, Mass., at Gillette Stadium on July 30, 2017. The final score was 1-1.
- Jul. 30 – 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
- Jul. 30 – #FoxboroughFarmstand is open 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Jul. 30 – Boyden Library in #Downtown_Foxborough is open 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – All Foxborough Recreation Department Playgrounds are open for the season. Foxborough’s Skate Park is temporarily closed. Maintain Social Distance as required by the State and adhere to trash rules implemented by the Town Of Foxborough.
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Foxborough Houses Of Worship Worship Services & Meetings**
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Game Day Watching at #ConradsFoxborough, #99Restaurants, #JakeNJoes, Citizen Crust, #CBSSportingScene, #SixStringFoxborough, Rally Point Inn & Pub, and more in Foxborough today. *
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – 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.
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Sports, Food, & Fun at/from Rally Point Inn & Pub, #99Restaurants, #JakeNJOES, #ChickieFlynns, Lafayette House, Conrad’s, Sam’s Place, #SixStringFoxborough, HaoSushi, Omega Pizza, Union Straw, and more victuallers and establishments today.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 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, Pure Barre, RBI Academy, Extreme Challenge, Sports Center, Foxborough Recreation Department, Ace Archers, and more!*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Foxborough Houses Of Worship Virtual Worship Services & Meetings**
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – ShopFoxborough’s Who is the best jeweler? Who has the #BestBurgersInFoxborough?Who has the best pizza? & best sub? & best chili polls.****
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Buy Foxborough’s #BestFriesInFoxborough?**
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Covid-19 Daily Download.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 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.*
- Jul. 30 – Today is National Cheesecake Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is Father In Law Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is Medicare’s Birthday.
- Jul. 30 – Today is International Day of Friendship.*
- Jul. 30 – Today is National Chicken and Waffles Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is National Get Gnarly Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is National Support Public Education Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is National Talk in an Elevator Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is National Whistleblowers Appreciation Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is Paperback Book Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is Share a Hug Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is System Administrator Appreciation Day.
- Jul. 30 – Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.*
- Jul. 30 – Today is World Snorkeling Day.
- Jul. 30 – “In God We Trust” was authorized to be the newest U.S. motto on July 30, 1956.*
- Jul. 30 – On July 30, 1935, Penguin published it’s first paperback book.*
- Jul. 30 – The Boston Red Stockings and Philadelphia Athletics played at the Edge Hill Cricket Grounds in Liverpool, England on July 30, 1874.*
- Jul. 30 – The New Orleans Massacre began outside Louisiana Constitutional Convention on July 30, 1866.*
- Jul. 30 – On July 30, 1863, President Lincoln issued an order to shoot a confederate prisoner for every black prisoner shot.*
- Jul. 30 – New York Yacht Club was organized on July 30, 1844.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Explore and learn more about Foxborough past and present at https://history.02035.org!*
- Jun. 1 – Atlantic Hurricane Season ends 11/30/21.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Find Dining Deals at #DaviosFox, #Twenty8Food, #Subway, #DAngelo, #Skipjacks, #99Restaurants, #ChickieFlynns, #Menchies_PPlace, #CupcakeCharlies, #LovelyPizza, #JakeNJOES, #Skipjacks, #HaoSushi, #BarLouie, & more in Foxborough today.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Find more weather and storm information for Foxborough via http://www.02035.org/residents.htm
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is National Blueberry Month.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is National Hot Dog Month.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is National Picnic Month.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is National Ice Cream Month.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month.* *
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is Disability Pride Month.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Find Dining Deals at #DaviosFox, #Twenty8Food, #Subway, #DAngelo, #Skipjacks, #99Restaurants, #Moes_HQ, #Waxysfoxboro, #ChickieFlynns, #Menchies_PPlace, #CupcakeCharlies, #OliveAndMint, #AsianGingerMA, #JakeNJOES, #Moes_HQ, #Skipjacks, #AsianGingerMA, #BarLouie, #CBSSportingClub, #DaviosFox, & more in Foxborough today.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Find more weather and storm information for Foxborough via http://www.02035.org/residents.htm
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 -#Foxborough_MA Compost Site is Open For The Season.*
- 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*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Information About Hunting & Fishing Seasons in Massachusetts.**
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Medication disposal kiosk in the lobby of the Foxborough Public Safety Building. For more information, call the FPD at 508-543-4343.
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Explore and learn more about the borough past and present at https://www.02035.org.
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – If you’re trying to or need to relax, try one of these places: *
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 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.
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Explore and learn more about Foxborough 02035 past and present at https://history.02035.org/!
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is National Blueberry Month.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is National Hot Dog Month.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is National Picnic Month.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – July is National Ice Cream Month.*
- Jul. 11 – Jul. 17 – Hurricane Preparedness Week.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Information About Hunting Season in Massachusetts.*
- Ongoing – On-line Fun Stuff*
- Jun. – Submit Comments to the Massachusetts Reopening Advisory Board *
- 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.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Find #FoodInFoxborough Dining Deals at #DaviosFox, Conrad’s #Twenty8Food, #Subway, #DAngelo, #Skipjacks, #99Restaurants, #ChickieFlynns, #Menchies_PPlace, #CupcakeCharlies, #JakeNJOES, #SamsPlace, #HaoSushi, #BarLouie, #DaviosFox, & more in Foxborough today.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 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, Pure Barre, RBI Academy, Extreme Challenge, Sports Center, Foxborough Recreation Department, Ace Archers, and more!*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Find more weather and storm information for Foxborough via http://www.02035.org/residents.htm
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – If you’re looking for a place to walk or play, try one of these places: Fields, water bodies, and more.
This Week
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Help our local businesses: do some shopping and get some food from a local venue: https://business.02035.org.
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.
- FMA Fund–Raiser.*
- See More Here.
Helping Hands
- Now – Volunteers wanted for Orpheum, Foxborough Founders Day, Foxborough Farmstand, 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.*
- See More Here.
July 2022 & Ongoing
- Ongoing – On-line Fun Stuff*
- Ongoing – Open or Closed?
- Jan. 1 – Apr. 30 – Winter Parking Restrictions in Foxborough. @FoxboroughPD*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Submit Comments to the Massachusetts Reopening Advisory Board *
- Nov. 1 -Dec. – #Foxborough_MA Compost Site is Open For The Season.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Find Dining Deals at #ChickieFlynns, #Twenty8Food, #Subway, #DAngelo, #Skipjacks, #99Restaurants, #Menchies_PPlace, #CupcakeCharlies, #JakeNJOES, #Skipjacks, #HaoSushi, #BarLouie, #CBSSportingClub, #Conrads, #MaiPearl, #DaviosFox, & more in Foxborough today.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 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, Pure Barre, RBI Academy, Extreme Challenge, Sports Center, Foxborough Recreation Department, Ace Archers, and more!*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Find more weather and storm information for Foxborough via http://www.02035.org/residents.htm
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Looking for a place to relax in Foxborough? Visit Residents.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 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 ends 5/1/2021.*
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – Find more weather and storm information for Foxborough via http://blog.02035.org/residents
- Jul. 1 – Jul. 31 – If you’re looking for a place to walk or play, try one of these places: Fields, water bodies, and more.
Ongoing:
- Weather & Storm Information
- Ongoing – Get your Foxborough Fire & Rescue’s “First Line Of Defense” gear through FoxboroughFirefighters.org.*
- Ongoing – Register for classes at CrossFit Torque, Hunakai Studio, Elite Dance Center, Foxboro’ Classical Ballet, Ace Archers, Answer Is Fitness, Hockomock YMCA, Personal Best Karate, Foxborough Judo, Brigham & Women’s, Independent Sportsmens Club, RBI Academy, Mass Premier Courts, Foxborough Sports Center, The Reiki Room, Edge Performance Strength, Foxborough Recreation Department, & more today.*
- Ongoing – Red Cross Blood Drives – Healthy Blood Donors Wanted.* *
** Alice In The Village, Sal’s & Mal’s, Olive & Mint, and Bapu G’s have closed.
* Check with venues before proceeding.
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