5 Things: Selectmen Candidates Will Forgo Signs on the Common Saturday in Tribute to Marathon Victims & More

CORRECTION: Father Steve Madden at St. Mary's Church in Foxborough has informed Foxborough Patch there WILL NOT be a prayer meeting at the church Thursday night for the victims of the Boston Marathon. The e-mail chain Patch received Tuesday announcing the meeting is from another St. Mary's Church in the area. No services have been planned at St. Mary's in Foxborough, according to Madden. 

1. Expect a Mostly Cloudy Wednesday with a High Near 64 in Foxborough

Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

2. Selectmen Candidates to Not Signs on the Common Saturday

Foxborough Board of Selectmen candidates Lynda Walsh and Jim DeVellis spoke after Tuesday's selectmen meeting and decided it was best to forgo Signs on the Common Saturday in light of Monday's attacks on the Boston Marathon.

"Jim and I had a conversation and in light of the tradegy only a few short days ago, we feel it's best to put the signs down this Saturday morning and focus on family and friends," Walsh said. "We'll be back at it next Saturday."

Said DeVellis: "Asking our DEVELLIS supporters to take a break this weekend from holding our signs on our Foxborough Common. As our town flag is flying at half mast, please take time to be with your family and friends and perhaps do something nice in your own way."

3. Foxborough’s Advisory Committee to Discuss Town Warrant Articles

Foxborough’s Advisory Committee meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Andrew Gala Meeting Room of Town Hall to discuss the town warrant articles for May’s annual town meeting.

4. Patriot Place Events:

Here’s what’s happening around Patriot Place today:

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Experience BOKS at Reebok: Experience BOKS! The BOKS before-school physical activity program is designed to jump start kids’ brainsand prepare them for a day of learning. Suitable for children in grades K-5, all are welcome.

7 to 10 p.m. - Live Music at Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro: Welcome Will Worthy to Tastings' Music Series.

School Vacation at Patriot Place: Spend the week with Patriot Place. Enjoy a Bollywood Class, Animal Adventures and more.

5. Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center to Hold blood Drive on April 25th

Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center is having a blood drive next week, April 25th from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brigham and Women’s will have their blood mobile located on the concourse next to the health care center and Gillette Stadium’s Bank of America gate.
Click here for details and where to register.