Partners in Patriotism

Summer 2014 Inside this issue • Employee Parking Plan • In-Stadium Practice Information • Patriots PLAY 60 in Foxborough • Registration Open for New England Fitness Challenge at Gillette Stadium Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of The Kraft Group Partners in Patriotism SUMMER Sensation Summer events at Gillette Stadium expected to net Foxborough nearly $1 million in revenue Summertime and the business is booming. lieve our plan to address traffic along Route 1 Gillette Stadium is regularly one of the world’s (more on page 5) and the revenue generated busiest venues with the largest concert tours, from these events will help compensate for the READY TO SERVE marquee international soccer matches and inconvenience. By summer’s end, we anticipate Meet the 2014 Partners in other exciting events stopping in Foxborough the town’s revenue from these eight events to Patriotism Fund’s Local Members each summer. reach nearly $1 million (Note: This does not include revenue from Revolution matches, Patri- After receiving overwhelming interest from Billboard magazine ranked Gillette Stadium ots games and UMass football games). the community, the Partners in Patriotism among the top 10 venues Fund’s Board of Directors has selected its 13 in the world over the last As we begin the third quar- Local Members to serve on the 2014 Partners decade. In 2012, the sta- ter, we get back to football in Patriotism Fund’s Grants Committee. dium ranked 15th in Poll- with the Patriots return- As Local Members, Foxborough residents ing to the field for training Livia Binks, David Brown, Margaret Chaisson, Ar- star’s Top 100 worldwide ticket sales for outdoor sta- camp, beginning on July thur Jewett, Charles Liftman, James McGowan, 24. There is a lot about this Chris Mitchell, Thomas Murphy, Mark Powers, dium and festival sites. team to be excited about Carolyn Rehill, Mike Stewart, Jenna Strickland So what does all this Families enjoyed New England’s first ever and we can’t wait to kick off and Cindy Venuto will vet donation requests and mean for Foxborough? allocate funds to Foxborough-based causes and Monster Jam event at Gillette Stadium the 2014 season. on June 21. philanthropic initiatives throughout the current A whole lot of revenue. The community is invited to fiscal year. To date, we have been fortunate to host coun- watch the team practice inside Gillette Stadium We look forward to working with the Grants try music legend George Strait with special on Friday, Aug. 1. Earlier that day Ty Law will be Committee over the coming year as we aim to inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame (details support the town’s many great causes. guests Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, an interna- The Kraft family established the Partners in tional soccer friendly between Mexico and Por- on both events can be found on page 6). Patriotism Fund in 2014 to assist with Foxbor- tugal, New England’s first ever Monster Jam We will welcome UMass football back for a ough-based philanthropic efforts through an truck show and JAY Z and Beyonce’s record- third season at Gillette Stadium as they kick off annual commitment of $100,000. setting ON THE RUN Tour. the 2014 campaign against Boston College on The quality of applicants was outstanding and We are proud to report these events have Aug. 30. we sincerely thank everyone who expressed a willingness to serve on the fund’s Grants Com- earned Foxborough nearly $500,000 in rev- At Patriot Place, we welcomed nearly 7,000 mittee. We will be accepting applications for four enue and we still have more great events sched- runners to the fifth annual Harvard Pilgrim Fin- three-year terms next spring and encourage uled in August! One Direction will be in town for ish at the 50, celebrated the opening of CVS/ those interested in serving to apply in 2015. three nights (Aug. 7-9) and Luke Bryan will take pharmacy and the five-year anniversary of the For a donation application or more informa- the stage on Aug. 10 with guests Dierks Bentley, Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health tion on the Partners in Patriotism Fund, please Lee Brice and Cole Swindell. Care Center. visit www.GilletteStadium.com/Partners-in- While we know these events can be a burden Patriotism. We thank you all for your continued support on the community and its infrastructure, we be- and look forward to a great third quarter! Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism PATRIOT PLACE News By the Numbers A look at what could be purchased in Foxborough with revenue generated from Gillette Stadium’s 2014 summer events. NOTE: Summer revenue does not include revenue from Revolution matches, Patriots games and UMass football games: 15 Town could hire 15 school teachers with an average salary of $65,000. Town could purchase Partners and BWH leadership with Foxborough officials and Jonathan Kraft, 13 13 new school buses. president of The Kraft Group, celebrate five years of service at the Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center at Patriot Place. 1 YEAR Town could fund the DPW’s operating budget Health Care Center for one fiscal year, according to the 2013 Annual Town Report Town could purchase Celebrates 5 Years 2 new fire engines 2 (similar to Engine 21) at Patriot Place Entertainment Spotlight When The Kraft Group announced plans for Patriot Place, worldclass health care was a cornerstone of that vision as Muse Paintbar Coming Soon to Patriot Place the company wanted to create much more than a traditional Looking for a different night out? Try Muse Paintbar, expected to open at retail development. 217 Patriot Place (across from Splitsville Luxury Lanes) in September. That vision became a reality when two world-renowned Muse is perfect for a girls’ night out, birthday party, first date, or 41st date. medical institutions collaborated with Patriot Place to deliver “We are incredibly excited about Muse Paintbar joining Patriot Place the highest quality in internal medicine and specialist and as it will give our guests another unique experience when they visit and orthopedic services in a world class facility - the Brigham and add to our diverse offerings in arts Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center. and entertainment,” said Patriot Place U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks these General Manager Brian Earley. two medical institutions among the Top 10 hospitals in the Here’s how it works: country, making Boston the only city in America with two Top First, scroll through the calendar at 10 facilities and Foxborough the only site where you can find www.musepaintbar.com and find a paint- both in one location. ing you like on a night that you like. then On Monday, June 30, nearly 150 people gathered at call your friends and reserve your spots the health care center at Patriot Place to celebrate its fifth online or by phone at 888-607-6873. anniversary of service and impact to the greater Foxborough Next, it’s time to paint! You bring your paint face and Muse handles the rest. area. The paint bar provides you with the paint, a 16x20 canvas, and an apron. Muse also offers a great selection of food, wine and beer. The center has grown rapidly over the past five years in response to the community’s needs. In addition to primary Finally, create your masterpiece! Muse’s trained artists will guide you, brush- care, it is home to an urgent care center and day surgery stroke by brushstroke, from blank canvas to masterpiece. No art experience unit, as well as more than 30 medical surgical specialties. needed! During the celebration, BWH President Betsy Nabel, MD, Partners President and CEO Gary Gottlieb, MD, The LETTERS & ASK PARTNERS IN PATRIOTISM Kraft Group President Jonathan Kraft and Cindy Peterson, executive director of BW/MG Health Care Center each What’s On Your Mind? Let Us Know! praised the center for bringing quality health care closer to Share your letters, questions and feedback with Partners in Patriotism the community. and have your submissions published and questions answered in an up- “We owe a great debt to those BWH and MGH providers coming issue of the newsletter as we provide a new forum for open dia- who supported the vision for establishing this center back in logue between residents and the Kraft organization. February 2009,” said Peterson. “We are proud to provide a Email your questions or letters to FoxboroResidents@GilletteStadium. wide range of world-class care and services right here in com or mail them to Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 2 the community.” 02035, Attention: Jeremie Smith. Please include your name. Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism 2014 NEw England Patriots in-stadium practice A Night of Free Football Foxborough residents are invited to watch the New England Patriots practice inside Gillette Stadium on Friday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. Foxborough residents are in- The free event, which begins vited to a free night of football un- at 7 p.m., requires a complimen- der the lights of Gillette Stadium tary ticket for entry and is exclu- on Friday, Aug. 1, as the New sively for Patriots’ season ticket Foxborough residents England Patriots thank the town members and Foxborough resi- can pick up their com- for their continued support by dents. plimentary tickets for this year’s in-stadium holding a special in-stadium prac- Season ticket members can tice closed to the general public. practice at the Public find their complimentary in- Safety Building, the Now in its eighth year, the an- stadium practice ticket in their Senior Center or the nual event provides the Patriots season ticket booklets while Fox- Boyden Library.

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