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Coffee in hand, Foxborough? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which World Cup games are coming to Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium?
  • How a Foxborough police pursuit ended in a neighborhood arrest
  • How did Norfolk County sheriffs spend money tied to Foxborough?

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 29, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy and cold, with a high of 26 and low of 17 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. FIFA World Cup has record-breaking ticket demand for 2026 matches (masslive.com) — Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium will host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including group-stage games, a round-of-32 match, and a quarterfinal. Global ticket demand is already massive, with far more requests than available seats, so local fans should plan early if they hope to attend.
   

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2. Man accused of driving under the influence during pursuit in Foxborough (abc6.com) — Foxborough police say a man was arrested after an alleged drug-impaired drive that turned into a police pursuit through town on December 27. Officers report using stop sticks to halt the vehicle in a residential neighborhood before making the arrest and filing multiple traffic, drug, and related charges. No injuries or ongoing public safety threats were reported.
   

3. RV, parade costumes and a singer — report questions Mass. county sheriffs' spending (masslive.com) — Foxborough is among the towns covered by the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, which a new report says spent civil process funds on an unused $113,000 RV and other discretionary items. Lawmakers have ordered the state inspector general to investigate how sheriffs statewide use these largely off-budget revenues, after significant reported deficits and questions about nonessential spending.
   

4. The biggest viral moments of 2025 (theweek.com subscription) — One of 2025’s biggest viral clips came from a Coldplay show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, where an awkward kiss-cam moment and Chris Martin’s quip about a possible affair rocketed around the internet. The roundup then shifts to other global viral stories, from toy crazes to space tourism and a dramatic Louvre heist. It’s light, entertainment-focused reading with a fun local connection.
   

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    Wednesday December 31
  • Music by Zac Richards
    Scorpion Bar Patriot Place, 253 Patriot Pl, Foxborough
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Other local events
    Saturday January 3
  • LEGOS Ages: 4 - 12
    Story & Craft Room Boyden Library , 2 Baker Street , Foxborough
    11:00 am
  • PAWS to Read w/ Parker the Therapy Dog
    Youth Services Circulation Desk Boyden Library , 2 Baker Street , Foxborough
    11:00 am
    • Sunday January 4
  • Music in Motion (ages 2-5)
    Story & Craft Room Boyden Library , 2 Baker Street , Foxborough
    2:00 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • January Teen Take & Make: Paint by Number, Grades 7-12
    Ground Floor Circulation Desk Boyden Library , 2 Baker Street , Foxborough
    • Tuesday January 6
  • SELECT BOARD
    ANDREW GALA MTG ROOM, TOWN HALL , 40 SOUTH ST. , FOXBOROUGH
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday January 7
  • BOARD OF CULTURAL COUNCIL
    CONFERENCE ROOM, GRACE CHAPEL , 115 MECHANIC ST. , FOXBOROUGH
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday January 8
  • PLANNING BOARD
    ANDREW GALA MEETING ROOM, TOWN HALL , 40 SOUTH ST. , FOXBOROUGH
    7:00 pm

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