Foxboro Archive

Foxborough kicks off Independence Day celebrations early with fireworks at Patriot Place on Tuesday, July 2. Starting at 5:30 p.m., enjoy live music by American Honey, meet the New England Patriots Cheerleaders, and enjoy family activities with Pat Patriot and Revolution staff. The night ends with a fireworks display over the Gillette Stadium area around 9:15 p.m. With free parking, family-friendly entertainment, and food trucks on site, it’s one of the top Fourth of July celebrations in Foxborough. Looking for July 4th fireworks near Foxborough? Patriot Place has it covered.

The town of Foxboro is preparing to wind down a state-supported program that provided temporary housing for migrant families in the area. After several months of coordination with state agencies and local partners, the transitional housing initiative is coming to a close, with many families now being relocated or moving into more permanent arrangements. The housing effort was part of Massachusetts’ broader response to an increase in migrant arrivals, especially families seeking shelter and support while navigating legal processes or resettlement plans. Foxboro served as one of several host c…

Foxboro officials have agreed to the terms of an $18.9 million bond that will help fund several important projects around town. The money will go toward improving the Elm Street highway garage, updating the police locker rooms, and buying the former Mormon chapel on Main Street to turn it into a new community center. The bond will be repaid over 20 years, costing the town just over $20 million total. Property taxes are expected to rise by about $194 next year for the average single-family home. The town received 12 competitive bids for the bond, and BofA Securities submitted the winning offe…

On June 10, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, The Weeknd proved why he's one of pop music’s top male artists. For over two hours, he took the packed stadium through a dynamic set of his most iconic songs, showcasing his unmatched hits and electrifying stage presence. Opening the show in a dazzling wizard‑style robe, he commanded attention as he walked a cross‑shaped catwalk. Backed by a troupe of dancers dressed in crimson and flanked by dramatic visuals—soaring lasers and a smoking robotic sculpture—he kept the energy high from start to finish. The focus of the night spanned his recent tr…