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Q3 | 2018 Inside this issue • New Teachers Tour • Kenny Chesney Shows Town Pride • New Businesses Coming to • Pats Show Appreciation to Residents • PIP Fund Supports Foxborough Soccer

Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of The Partners in Patriotism BRIGHT FUTURES Patriots honor scholarship winners at Gillette Stadium The Kraft family and the New England their dedication to helping their commu- Patriots celebrated the first recipients of nity, appreciation of others, hard work and the Partners in Patriotism Scholarship their respective goals for the future. I have program with a reception during the Patri- no doubt they will each go on to accom- ots preseason opener on Aug. 9 at Gillette plish great things and make Foxborough 2018 Gillette Stadium concerts and external events Stadium. proud. I wish them like Supercross, Monster Jam and the NCAA Men’s Scholarship each the very best of Lacrosse Championships have brought more than $1.5 recipients Holly luck.” million in revenue to through the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement in place between O’Toole, Joshua Gubbala, who plans Foxborough and the Kraft Group. Jacobson and to pursue a degree in Anir Gubbala civil engineering at the TOWN NETS $1.5M FROM and their families University of Rhode attended the Island, said receiving GILLETTE STADIUM EVENTS reception, where a PIP Scholarship they watched the from the Kraft family Through the first three business quarters of 2018, the Town has received more than $1.5 Patriots take on is something he will million in ticket revenue collected from Gillette the Washington treasure. Stadium’s external events through the Payment Redskins from a Partners in Patriotism 2018 Scholarship recipients Holly “This scholarship O’Toole, Joshua Jacobson and Anir Gubbala visit the Gillette In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement between Gillette Stadium means so much to Foxborough and the Kraft Group. Stadium sidelines with their families prior to the Patriots- suite. Redskins preseason game on Aug. 9. The recipients and me in so many ways,” The PILOT is paid revenue the Town receives The reception their families were invited to attend the game as guests of Gubbala said. “Getting for leasing the land Gillette Stadium occupies included game the Kraft family. the chance to meet to the Kraft Group and is based on each ticket tickets, parking, Mr. Kraft and attend a issued for all stadium events. For external events complimentary food and beverage service Patriots game as his guest was an amaz- like concerts, Monster Jam, Supercross and the and a pregame field visit to watch team ing honor and I am truly grateful.” NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships, the Town receives $2.75 per ticket sold. warmups from the sidelines. O’Toole, who is planning to pursue a See REVENUE, Page 2 While on the sidelines, the group was career in nursing at the University of New surprised by a visit with Patriots Chairman Hampshire, said: “Receiving this scholar- Find Partners in Patriotism on Social Media and CEO , who spoke with ship means the world to me. It makes me Find Partners in Patriotism on by following each student before taking photos with proud to know that I am being awarded @PIPFoxboro and on Facebook by liking “Partners in Patriotism.” These accounts are dedicated to news them and their families. for the work I put in around the community and information important to the Foxborough com- “It was a real pleasure meeting Holly, throughout my high school career. This munity and provides the Joshua and Anir and chatting with them award also means a lot to my family due Kraft Group with another about their dreams and goals after high to the fact that it will help enormously with way to regularly engage with school,” said Kraft. “Each of these scholar- college expenses. I am honored to have its neighbors. ship recipients stood out to us because of See SCHOLARSHIP, Page 3 Partners in Patriotism

REVENUE: Town receives $1.5M from 2018 stadium event ticket fees

From PAGE 1 For Patriots football and Revolution soccer games, the Town receives $1.58 per ticket sold. Through 13 external events thus far in 2018, the Town has received more than $1.5 million.

Gillette Stadium’s 2018 Summer Concert Series, which featured eight shows from global superstars Taylor Swift, JAY-Z and Beyonce, Kenny Chesney and Ed Sheeran, earned the Town $1.2 million in PILOT revenue.

Events like AMA Supercross, the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships, and Monster Jam earned the Town nearly $389,000 in PILOT revenue. Over the course of eight shows, Gillette In context, the $1.5 million PILOT Stadium hosted five of the biggest revenue generated thus far in 2018 acts in music during the venue’s 2018 could fund any of the following in concert series. Foxborough, according to the 2017 Annual Town Report: • 47 percent of the Town’s FY17 total debt service • The top nine wages on the Town’s payroll The Town will earn additional PILOT revenue in Q4 from a pair of • All FY17 salaries and expenses external events: a UMass vs. BYU for Town Administration, game (Nov. 10) and Selectmen, Advisory eight MIAA high school football state Committee, Legal, Town Clerk, championship games (Nov. 30 and Conservation Committee, Dec. 1). Planning Board, Appeals Board, Joint Public Safety The Patriots (10 games, not Building, Inspection and Animal including playoff games) and the Control Revolution (17 matches, not including playoff matches) will provide the • All of the Town’s FY17 funding Town with additional PILOT revenues for Foxborough Public School’s at the conclusion of their respective capital improvements seasons.

• All of the Town’s FY17 funding The PILOT revenues are for the for the following capital stadium land lease only. These improvement budgets: Finance revenue figures do not include / Information Systems, Police, property taxes from the Patriot Place Fire and Inspection complex and Kraft Group-owned parking lot areas, or the numerous • All of the Town’s FY17 sewer tourism tax revenues the stadium enterprise fund appropriations and Patriot Place generate for the Town throughout the year like meals • 63 percent of the Town’s and hotel occupancy taxes. 2 FY17 funding for public works Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

SCHOLARSHIP: Foxborough students honored at Gillette Stadium

From PAGE 1 been given this award.” Jacobson, who is planning to pursue a degree in human capital management and leadership as well as social entrepreneurship at Miami University of Ohio, said: “Receiving this scholarship from the Kraft family allows me to take the steps closer to achieving my dreams and succeeding in life, school, and my community. The con- tributions of Mr. Kraft and his family have inspired me to support what I believe is essential to local, national and global needs.” While scholarship recipients Caroline Boudreau and Catherine Luciano were unable to attend the Aug. 9 reception, each ex- pressed gratitude for being one of five Foxborough students out of a field of 47 applicants to be chosen for the award. “My family and I are beyond grateful for receiving this scholar- ship from the Kraft family,” said Boudreau, who plans to study business with a concentration in marketing at Bentley University. “I Holly O’Toole and her family on the Gillette Stadium sidelines with Patriots Chairman am honored to be chosen as a recipient based on the community and CEO Robert Kraft before the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Washington service I have done around Foxborough, and to be recognized by Redskins on Aug. 9. an important family and foundation who continuously supports our community.” Luciano, who plans to pursue a degree in accounting at The Col- lege of The Holy Cross, FACES OF FOXBOROUGH said: “It is an honor to receive this scholarship CORY LESLIE from the Kraft family This past September, Cory Leslie moved to and the Partners in Pa- Foxborough because he liked the short commute triotism. The recipients to Gillette Stadium and wanted to move away from . of this scholarship em- “I like Foxborough because it is a small, quiet town that body the ‘Patriot Way,’ reminds me a lot of my hometown in Maine,” Cory said. in which we showcase Cory grew up Raymond, Maine, which is about 30 minutes hard work, integrity outside of Portland. He attended Endicott College in Beverly, and mental toughness Joshua Jacobson and his family with Mr. Kraft. Mass. and graduated in 2013 with a BA in sport management. in our everyday lives. I, He joined the Kraft Sports Group in June 2015; working in along with my class- Gillette Stadium’s Ticket Office and is currently a VIP Services mates, serve as role Coordinator for Kraft Sports + Entertainment. models to the younger “I work with our premium seating members, including club members of our com- and suite holders, to ensure all of our guests have a world-class munity. Therefore, I experience every time they visit Gillette Stadium,” Cory said. will spread the positive Cory, who has extensive background working in sports, message that comes including experience with the , Major League with being an active citi- Baseball and the TD Garden, says the best part about his job is zen in Foxborough. I am the people he works with. Anir Gubbala and his family with Mr. Kraft. extremely grateful to be a recipient of this award “My department works with and the scholarship will assist in funding my college education.” a lot of other groups and it’s The Kraft family announced the Partners in Patriotism Scholar- always a pleasure to get to ship program earlier this year for Foxborough residents who are work with so many passionate, graduating high school seniors. The program awarded $5,000 energetic and fun colleagues,” scholarships to Boudreau, Gubbala, Jacobson, Luciano and O’Toole said Cory. for their dedication to community service and embodiment of the When Cory isn’t working, core principles and values of the Kraft Group: Good character, high he enjoys being active, playing integrity, respect to others, a willingness to take ownership and be Cory Leslie, second row center, with sports and visiting Maine. active in your community. his colleagues at LII. 3 Partners in Patriotism AT PATRIOT PLACE Indoor CBS Sporting Club celebrates grand opening The Kraft Group, CBS, Big Night made to the skydiving Entertainment Group (BNEG) and restaurant’s Foxborough officials celebrated the design, menu grand opening of CBS Sporting Club and technology facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony on will make CBS July 16. Sporting Club CBS Sporting Club debuted the region’s to open following a significant renovation premier sports and entertain- Freedom Wind Tunnel, an to the former CBS Scene space indoor skydiving facility, is after 10 successful years at Patriot ment viewing Place. destination. coming to Patriot Place. A gastro sports pub at its core, The The 5,032-square-foot CBS Sporting Club boasts an el- fully renovated facility will be located next to evated culinary program, audio and 6,000 square- Showcase Cinema de Lux. visual upgrades and award-winning foot space offers a new aesthetic The three-story facility will hospitality. and modern design complete with cutting-edge technology throughout. feature a 16-foot wind tun- “Ed Kane and his team at BNEG The location features unparalleled nel and simulations that give have done an excellent job in taking view of the excitement at Gillette guests the illusion that they the CBS sports and entertain- Stadium with updates including are skydiving in a number of ment concept at Patriot Place to 290 seats with stadium-style seat- famous locations. the next level in hospitality,” said ing, an expansive indoor bar and Guests will be able to Patriot Place General Manager and updated outdoor patio and bar. managed by BNEG, which also Vice President Brian Earley. “We owns and operates Scorpion Bar at book their skydiving flights believe the many improvements CBS Sporting Club is co-owned Patriot Place. online ahead of time with by the Kraft Group and CBS, and walk-in slots also available. Freedom Wind Tunnel will also have dedicated space on the second floor to host birthday parties or corpo- BATTLE ROAD BREWING COMPANY ON TAP rate events. Battle Road Brewing Company, Brewing currently offers at its concept and introduce the area to Construction is expected which opened a 15-barrel brewery brew house restaurant in Maynard Battle Road.” to begin in spring 2019 and in Maynard in 2017, is coming to as well as specialty styles brewed Hill said the concept is different likely take 12-14 months to Patriot Place. exclusively for Patriot Place. from a typical bar mainly because The brewing company will In keeping with the rapidly grow- of the clientele. complete. host a series of “Hop Up” tasting ing taproom trend of “bring your “People who come to breweries events beginning in October before own food,” the “Hop Up” events will are really fans of craft beer and starting welcome guests who order food fans of the tasting experience,” construc- from many of the Patriot Place res- said Hill. “It’s not an environment Whimsical tearoom tion on a taurants and have it delivered or where people over-consume coming soon perma- carried into the taproom. Guests alcohol.” nent may also choose to bring their own In August, the Town granted Alice, the whimsical tearoom brew house at Patriot Place in food from home. Battle Road 30, one-day alcohol and shop inspired by the clas- early 2019. The company’s “Hop “We had been looking for licenses to host the series of sic Lewis Carroll tale, “Alice Up” events and brew house will be communities where a taproom “Hop Up” events. Battle Road in Wonderland,” is coming to located next to Olympia Sports in concept would not only work, but and Patriot Place will provide a Patriot Place. Patriot Place’s North Marketplace. a community that we feel would comprehensive presentation for a Guests will be able to enjoy a “We have wanted to bring a embrace it. We are excited about permanent brewery and taproom traditional British brewery taproom concept to Pa- the opportunity here in Foxborough to the Town’s Board of Selectmen Afternoon Tea or triot Place for quite some time and and think it’s a great community,” at a later date. High Tea in Alice’s believe we have found everything said longtime WAAF morning “We consider it to be our re- Queen of Hearts we have been looking for in Battle show host, Greg Hill, who is the sponsibility to be part of the fabric tea room. The Road Brewing Company,” said managing partner of the group of the community and that means tea service comes on a tiered Patriot Place General Manager behind Battle Road. “We hope to supporting the community,” Hill stand that is filled with treats. and Vice President Brian Earley. begin the licensing and permitting said. “If all goes well and we are “We love Battle Road’s taproom process shortly, and to start con- licensed for a brewery in Fox- The store will offer more model, their beer and their fun struction on a permanent brewery borough, we would welcome the than 80 different kinds of teas, atmosphere.” and taproom at Patriot Place opportunity to host fundraisers treats and British delights like The “Hop Up” events will feature thereafter. In the meantime, we and community events at Battle cake bites and macarons. many of the style Battle Road wanted to open our ‘Hop Up’ tap Road.” Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism Residents receive ticket offer to UMass- BYU football at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 10 Foxborough residents resident ticket offer, you will interested in catching a col- have to create or log into lege football game at Gillette Ticketmaster’s Account Stadium this fall can do so at a Manager. Delivery methods discounted price. for ticket purchases can either The Kraft Group is provid- be a mobile ticket, which can ing Foxborough residents with be accessed directly on your an exclusive ticket offer to the smartphone by downloading Saturday, Nov. 10, UMass- the Gillette Stadium mobile BYU football game at Gillette app (free download in the App Stadium. Now through Friday, Store) or a printable PDF ticket Nov. 9, at 5 p.m., residents through Ticketfast. For more can purchase lower bowl information on mobile ticketing seats for a discounted price of at Gillette Stadium, please visit $20 per ticket by visiting the https://www.patriots.com/ Partners in Patriotism website tickets/mobile-tickets. at www.gillettestadium.com/ The Nov. 10 game is also attend the game and partici- open at 9 a.m. and stadium partners-in-patriotism to find UMass’ annual Band Day as pate with the UMass Marching gates expected to open at 11 the Ticketmaster link and using the university and Gillette Sta- Band. a.m. Parking in stadium-owned the promo code: FOXBORO. dium will welcome more than Kickoff is scheduled for noon lots is included in the price of In order to access the 3,000 high school students to with parking lots expected to the ticket. Kenny Chesney shows Pats surprise appreciation for Foxborough local dads In honor of Father’s Day, Patriots Over the course of 19 shows captain surprised and 1 million-plus fans at Gillette Stadium since 2005, country two Foxborough dads in June with music star Kenny Chesney has tickets to the Patriots developed a deep connection 2018 season opener to the region, specifically against the Houston Foxborough. Texans and a supply of Tide products. “The people of New England, Slater visited Phillip and especially Foxborough, Giardino and Larry have been so good to us for so long,” Chesney said. “Gillette Matthew Walden, spending Stadium and Foxborough holds Slater some time in each so many special memories. ... with Larry dad’s home and talking I think the friends that I’ve met Walden football, fatherhood and there and the people I know in family as part of Tide’s New England, they represent my Country music star Kenny Chesney holds a commemorative Foxborough Police Father’s Day campaign with the NFL audience a lot. They work hard, patch to show support for the department’s Pink Patch Project. and . You can play hard and live this music.” appreciation for the Foxborough Public Safety Building with the watch Slater’s visit with both dads Prior to his two shows Police Department and its Pink money raised being donated to on the Partners in Patriotism web- at Gillette Stadium this past Patch Project. Patches can Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to site at www.gillettestadium.com/ August, Chesney showed his be purchased for $10 at the benefit breast cancer research. partners-in-patriotism 5 Partners in Patriotism FOOTBALL IN FOXBOROUGH YMCA VISITS PATS CAMP The Hockomock Area YMCA’s photos with the group and Patriots Hall Integration Initiative attended the of Famers Tedy Bruschi and Ty Law Patriots’ Aug. 4 training camp practice also greeted the team’s special guests. as special guests of the team and Kraft After practice, Patriots players and family. The Integration Initiative provides coaches, including Devin McCourty, Ju- kids, teens and young adults with spe- lian Edelman, Ja’Whaun Bentley, Dante cial needs and their families a chance Scarnecchia and visited to interact and build relationships with with the YMCA members and signed their typically-developed peers through autographs. comprehensive and unique programs. “It’s so wonderful for the kids be- “We were so excited to attend cause they feel a sense of importance Patriots Training Camp,” said Sheila by having these relationships with these Burgess, the YMCA’s senior director of players,” Burgess said. “I see the play- inclusion and diversity. “It’s just a won- ers; they look for these kids at events. derful opportunity, and our members So it gives them such a sense of being really appreciate it.” valued, and they don’t get a lot of op- Members of the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Integration Initiative pose for Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert portunity for that.” photos with Patriots Cheerleaders prior to Patriots Training Camp on Aug. 4. Kraft stopped by to visit and take Added Bentley: “It’s a great feeling to Residents relish in-stadium practice

Thousands of Foxborough residents and Patriots Season Ticket Members flocked to Gillette Stadium on July 30 to welcome the return of Patriots football and get an exclusive look at the 2018 squad during the team’s annual in-stadium practice. Among those in the crowd of 17,425 was Foxborough resident Mackenzie Anderson, her father, Jeff, and her boyfriend, Justin. “We love this event and look for- Thirty 6 Red performs at the in-stadium practice. ward to it every year,” Mackenzie said. “We take a lot of pride living in Foxbor- ough and being home of the Patriots, so when we are invited by the Patriots to watch the team practice from in- side Gillette Stadium, it’s really special. We love it.” Patriots newcomer Danny Shelton and team captain David Andrews Foxborough residents Jeff and Mackenzie Anderson and Mackenzie’s boyfriend, shared Mackenzie’s enthusiasm for Justin (right), attend the Patriots in-stadium practice on July 30. the event, noting the atmosphere plays in front of the crowd was fun.” New to this year’s event, now in Patriots Junior Cheerleaders brings a new level of excitement to Said Andrews: “The fans are awe- its 11th year, was an in-stadium, and on-field commentary from practice. some. We have a great fan base and pre-practice entertainment lineup Patriots Radio Network team Bob “It’s pretty cool to practice in front having them in here definitely gives that included a live performance Socci and . of our fans in the stadium like this,” you a little bit of energy and a little by Foxborough’s own, “Thirty The event concluded with a la- said Shelton. “Being able to make taste of game day.” 6 Red,” a performance by the ser show and a fireworks display. Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism FOOTBALL IN FOXBOROUGH YMCA VISITS PATS CAMP make an impact however big or small it is. Having an impact on somebody’s life no mat- ter how big or small is something that you can’t take back.” The Patriots have built a strong relation- ship with the Hockomock YMCA in Foxbor- ough. Over the years, several Patriots have been honored at the Y’s annual Legends Ball, which helps to fund the YMCA’s programs like the Integration Initiative. McCourty and Matthew Slater have both been recently rec- ognized for their work in the community, as well as former players like Rob Ninkovich and . This is the fourth year in a row that the Hockomock YMCA has attended the team’s training camp. AIR SELECTMAN Resident wins VIP experience to Patriots Training Camp Foxborough resident Jackie McCann, 23, be celebrating her 21st birthday. has been a Patriots fan for as long as she “What better way to kick off her 21st can remember, so when she read in the birthday weekend than at Patriots Training Partners in Patriotism newsletter that the Camp?” Jackie said. “Patriots games are team was offering one lucky resident the always a family event, so I definitely wanted chance to win a VIP experience to training my family to be here with me. Bill Clark is

Foxborough selectman Mark Elfman tries his hand at a new camp, she wasted little time entering the someone who watches the games with us fan engagement activity at Patriots Training Camp on July 25. contest. and I consider him my second dad.” “I enjoy watching the Patriots more than Jackie and her family watched practice Town officials anything, so for the Kraft Group to provide from the team’s VIP Tent and received this opportunity to Foxborough residents swag bags from the Kraft family that each summer is wonderful and something I included t-shirts, hats, magazines and other tour Pats Camp wanted to win very badly,” said McCann. Patriots goodies. At the end of practice, On the eve of Patriots Training Camp, Kraft When McCann was notified she had won, Patriots stars Devin McCourty and Julian Sports + Entertainment invited Town officials she could not contain her excitement. Edelman visited Jackie and her guests, to the stadium for “I basically cried,” McCann said. “I was at taking photos and signing autographs for a private tour of the grounds and a behind- work when I found out and many of my co- the group. the-scenes look at the workers saw me freak out with excitement.” “My sister and I loved seeing the players Training Camp opera- The prize included four VIP passes and getting their autographs. It was won- tions in-place for the to the Patriots’ Aug. 4 training camp derful to be able to share this experience Foxborough officials toured 2018 season. Town practice for McCann and three of her with Courtney on her birthday because it Gillette Stadium on July 25. Manager Bill Keegan, Assistant Town Man- guests. McCann invited her father, was great way to do something we both ager Mary Beth Bernard and selectmen Mark John, her father’s friend, Bill Clark, and love and to be able to spend time together,” Elfman and Leah Gibson attended the tour. her sister, Courtney, who happened to said Jackie. Partners in Patriotism

Partners in Patriotism FUnD Foxboro McGinty Scholarship Receives Soccer Club $2,000 for Family Fun Day receives

On Sept. 8, the McGinty $2,500 Scholarship Foundation The PIP Fund recently hosted Family Fun Day on donated $2,500 to the the Town Common in loving Foxborough High School memory of Michael McGinty, a boys’ soccer program Foxborough resident who lost to fund matching Fox- his life during the attacks on borough Soccer Nike Sept. 11, 2001. backpacks from We Got Michael’s wife, Cindy, and Soccer for 45 JV and her family and friends joined varsity players. the community in celebrating The players will use Michael’s memory at the 14th these backpacks for annual McGinty Family Fun games and practices Day. From left: Foxborough Selectman Chris Mitchell, Cindy McGinty, Maria Stephanos and throughout the 2018 For the fourth consecutive David McGinty at the 14th annual McGinty Family Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 8. season. year, the Partners in Patrio- The funds are used for the during Family Fun Day. tism Fund proudly supported McGinty Scholarship Fund and The event included live mu- GRANTS COMMITTEE the event; donating $2,000 to help offset the cost of activi- sic, games, crafting, a raffle ADDS NEW MEMBER to the McGinty Scholarship ties planned on the Common and a BBQ. Foundation. The Partners in Patrio- tism Fund welcomed a new member to its Grants PIP Fund gives $5,000 to IgoCares to assist local families Committee in August with For the fifth consecutive year, families in need through a $5,000 clothing and holiday assistance. the appointment of Fox- the PIP Fund is supporting Igo- grant. The funds are used to Since 2014, the PIP Fund has borough resident Michael Cares and its mission to help Igo provide families with food, heating, donated $22,500 to IgoCares. Kominksy Jr. Gillette Stadium hosts Youth Leadership Program The FBI National Academy As- and welcome to the program. the participants sociates, New England Chapter, in “I have always believed that learned about cooperation with the Foxborough empowering our youth and pro- law enforce- Police, the New England Patriots, viding them with the resources to ment’s role in the the FBI Boston Division, LexisNexis be our future leaders is the best justice system, and Dean College, kicked off its in- investment anyone could ever building rapport augural Youth Leadership Program make,” said Patriots Chairman with others, on June 25 at Gillette Stadium. and CEO Robert Kraft. “My family finding common Twenty-six students, including six and I were proud to team up with ground between from Foxborough, participated in Chief Baker and the Foxborough public safety the program, which was designed Police Department to support the officials and the to benefit young people and future learning and development of lead- communities they leaders throughout New England. ership throughout this program serve, personal New England Youth Leadership As a primary sponsor, the Kraft and sincerely enjoyed welcoming and financial responsibility, resume Program leaders and participants family and the New England Pa- these future leaders to Gillette and interview skills, social media gathered at Gillette Stadium on Mon- triots invited the participants to Stadium.” best practices and leadership. The day, June 25, to kick off the weeklong 8 Gillette Stadium for an orientation Over the course of the week, students also visited Dean College. program. DATE OF APPLICATION: Partners in Patriotism

Request for Donation

Partners in Patriotism Fund The Partners in Patriotism (PIP) Fund is a registered nonprofit organization committed to supporting Foxborough-based groups and organizations that make a positive, lasting impact in the Town of Foxborough. The PIP Fund assists groups, organizations, individuals and philanthropic projects that benefit or improve the quality of life in the Town of Foxborough.

Our community grants are intended to support philanthropic, charitable and humanitarian efforts of Foxborough nonprofits, organizations, civic and community groups that directly benefit the Town of Foxborough. The Fund does not fulfill sponsorship requests or projects, programs and events that do not have a direct benefit to the Town of Foxborough.

A portion of our funds also serve as a means of financial assistance to Foxborough residents who experience an unexpected emergency or loss. These personal assistance grants are intended to provide recipients with permanent financial solutions following an unexpected loss or sudden emergency that has drastically impacted the applicant’s financial situation.

Every line of this form must be completed accurately and your need for funding must be stated clearly in order to be considered for review. Please attach support documentation and additional typed pages to this application as needed. For more information, visit www.GilletteStadium.com/Partners-in-Patriotism

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By submitting this form to the Partners in Patriotism Fund, you acknowledge that the Fund may request to review and verify certain information, including financial information, with regards to your request.

Mailing address: Partners in Patriotism Fund, One Patriot Place, Foxborough MA 02035 Or scan and email to: [email protected] 9 Partners in Patriotism HOME AWAY FROM HOME

From left: Foxborough teachers Matthew Struble, Thomas Davis, Jennifer Fardy, Courtney Stanton, Hannah Blanco, Debra Phillips, Hayley Knowles, Christina Fredericksen, Melissa Felper, Chelsea Melanson, Nicole Quin, Stephanie Radke- Barbera, Sarah McCann and Elise McMahon visit Gillette Stadium on Aug. 21 to cap off their orientation in Foxborough. KRAFT GROUP WELCOMES NEW TEACHERS TO TOWN In what has become an annual end-of-summer tradition, the Kraft Group helped Foxborough Public Schools kick off a new school year this past August by hosting administration and teachers at Gillette Stadium. Thirty members of the school district’s administrative team attended the annual summer The Foxborough High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams scrimmage against each other on the Gillette Administrative Retreat from inside a Gillette Stadium Stadium field on Sept. 18. suite to officially kick off the new school year. During the retreat, the FPS administrative team members planned school initiatives and improvements for the Foxborough High soccer teams upcoming year. scrimmage at Gillette Stadium Then, on Aug. 21, the Kraft Group helped Foxborough welcome 15 new With field availability in town limited teachers to Town by for Foxborough High School fall athletics taking the group on during the construction of an eight-lane a private tour of the track, grandstand, bleachers and a press stadium. The tour has box at Sam Berns Community Field, become the last stop Gillette Stadium opened its doors to the on the annual New FHS boys’ and girls’ soccer teams to hold Teacher Orientation a joint practice on the stadium field on that is led each year Sept. 18. by the Foxborough The two teams scrimmaged against Several of Foxborough’s new teachers pose Superintendent’s for a photo from inside a Gillette Stadium suite one another for 90 minutes on the home during an Aug. 21 tour of the venue. Office and of the New England Patriots and the New administrators. England Revolution. “These teachers were able to see firsthand the FHS girls’ soccer captain Katherine great partnership we have with the Kraft Group Huether called practicing inside Gillette and the New England Patriots,” said Foxborough Stadium an “unreal experience,” saying: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amy Berdos. “Our “Looking up into the stands made you feel teachers were in awe and truly felt welcomed to the tiny but important. We were able to get a Foxborough community.” small glimpse into the lifestyle of a profes- sional athlete and experience a once-in-a- The teachers toured the stadium field, which had lifetime opportunity. It was amazing.” been transformed into a concert stage and flooring FHS boys’ soccer captain Nic Beigel for Kenny Chesney’s Trip Around the Sun Tour, said: “It was a fun and memorable mo- the Patriots’ media workroom, which hosts weekly ment being able to practice inside Gillette team press conferences, including head coach Bill Stadium. A very cool experience and we Belichick and , the press all had a great time.” 1010 boxes and a Gillette Stadium suite. Partners in Patriotism Upcoming Events at

Oct REVOLUTION VS. ORLANDO CITY SC Date: Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. 13 Details: The host Orlando City SC in a regular season match at Gillette Stadium. OCT NFL WEEK 6: PATRIOTS VS. CHIEFS Date: Sunday, Oct. 14, 8:20 p.m. 14 Details: The New England Patriots host the on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” in Week 6. OCT REVOLUTION VS. MONTREAL IMPACT Date: Sunday, Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m. 28 Details: The New England Revolution host the Montreal Impact in the 2018 regular-season finale at Gillette Stadium. NOV NFL WEEK 9: PATRIOTS VS. PACKERS . Date: Sunday, Nov. 4, 8:20 p.m. Details: The New England Patriots host Aaron Rodgers and the on NBC’s “Sunday Night 4 Football” in Week 9. NOV. COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UMASS VS. BYU Date: Saturday, Nov. 10, 12:00 p.m. 10 Details: The UMass Minutemen host the BYU Cougars at Gillette Stadium. NOV 2018 MIAA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . Date: Friday, Nov. 30, 5:00 p.m. Details: For the 12th consecutive year, Gillette Stadium will host the MIAA Football State Championships. 30 Two games will be featured on Nov. 30 (5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.). DEC 2018 MIAA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . Date: Saturday, Dec. 1, 9:00 a.m. Details: For the 12th consecutive year, Gillette Stadium will host the MIAA Football State Championships. 1 Six games will be featured on Dec. 1. Dec NFL WEEK 13: PATRIOTS VS. VIKINGS . Date: Sunday, Dec. 2, 4:25 p.m. 2 Details: The New England Patriots host the in Week 13 of the NFL regular season. Dec NFL WEEK 16: PATRIOTS VS. BILLS . Date: Sunday, Dec. 23, 1:00 p.m. 23 Details: The New England Patriots host the AFC East rival in Week 16 of the NFL regular season. DEC. NFL WEEK 17: PATRIOTS VS. JETS Date: Sunday, Dec. 30, 1:00 p.m. 30 Details: The New England Patriots host the AFC East rival in Week 17 of the NFL regular season. MIAA High School Super Bowls return to Gillette Stadium this fall Gillette Stadium’s 2018 exter- onships. It will be the second Kraft Sports nal events season will wrap up straight year that the stadium + Entertainment with two special football events will host all eight state champion- will again provide this fall. ship games over two days. On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Two games will be played on high school stadium will welcome the return Friday, Nov. 30, starting with athletes from of UMass football for the Minute- a 5:00 p.m. kick off and the re- 16 schools with men’s contest against BYU (see maining six state championships a tournament story, Page 10). will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, experience of Then, for the 12th straight starting with a 9 a.m. kick off. a lifetime and year, the Kraft family and Gillette The state championship treated to an Stadium will host the MIAA High matchups will be determined on NFL-caliber game School Football State Champi- Saturday, Nov. 17. presentation. The 2018 MIAA Football State Championships will be held at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. 11 Partners in Patriotism

Resident Playbook WIN A VIP EXPERIENCE TO UMASS- BYU FOOTBALL AT GILLETTE STADIUM How to Win The University of Massachusetts football team returns to Gillette Stadium to host the BYU Cougars in a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 10. Kraft Sports + Entertainment is giving one lucky Foxborough resident a VIP experience to watch the action. The winner will receive an East Club premium parking pass, four club tickets and four pregame field visit passes. As part of the fan engagement activities, UMass and Gillette Stadium will host Band Day, welcoming more than 3,000 high school band students to attend the game and participate with the UMass Marching Band. Additionally, it will also be UMass’ Military Appreciation Game. Gillette Stadium and UMass will To enter to win this exclusive Foxborough resident experience, please honor veterans and active military who serve our armed forces. email your name and address with “Resident Playbook” in the subject line to [email protected]. One winner will be Details on how to enter this exclusive resident offer can be chosen at random and notified via email on Monday, Nov. 5. For rules and

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