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Q3 | 2017 Inside this issue • Kraft Family Thanks Public Safety Agencies • New Teachers Tour • New Business Openings at • 2018 Stadium Events Announced • Memorable Experiences at Pats Camp

Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of The Partners in Patriotism POSITIVE GAINS Gillette Stadium’s 2017 summer events earn Town $1.1 million in ticket revenue It was a very productive and exciting We want to thank and public business quarter for the Kraft Group-Fox- safety partners for their efforts and sup- borough partnership, as we enjoyed an- port in making our 2017 summer events other successful summer events season, season a great one for our guests. Union Point offers fans new amenities on Gillette Stadium’s upper which generated more than $1.1 million Inside Gillette Stadium, the venue concourse. in ticket revenue to the Town (NOTE: this underwent a number of capital improve- figure does not in- ments over the CREATING NEW clude 2017 ticket summer, including revenues from new amenities for New England Pa- fans to enjoy on our FAN EXPERIENCES triots games, New upper concourse. Since the opening of Gillette Stadium in 2002, the England Revolu- You can read more Kraft family has been committed to keeping fan sat- isfaction at the forefront of the venue by continuously tion matches or about our new fan investing to enhance the facility. the International amenity spaces, Fifteen years later, the stadium continues to evolve Champions Cup Union Point and the as the organization made match between JetBlue Landings, a number of significant soccer power- in the sidebar to improvements through- houses AS Roma the left of this page. The Patriots unveiled the team’s fifth out the building in 2017. and Juventas). Speaking of capi- From cosmetic updates championship banner prior to kicking off its 16th sea- The two Kenny son at Gillette Stadium as part of the NFL’s opening tal improvement like new paint, carpet and Chesney concerts night festivities on Sept. 7. projects through- lighting on the suite levels to new fan amenities on the upper concourse and a new structure to display the in August, which out the stadium, Patriots five Super Bowl championship banners, a lot were the country we created a new of work took place over the summer months to keep music star’s only two stadium shows in display for the Patriots Super Bowl ban- the stadium feeling and operating like one of the most 2017, attracted more than 120,000 ners and unveiled the team’s fifth world innovative, state-of-the-art sports and entertainment fans and generated the highest ticket championship banner in 15 seasons dur- complexes in the country. revenue total to the Town (more than ing an exciting pregame ceremony to kick See STADIUM, Page 5 $312,500) for a single event at the sta- off the 2017 NFL season on Sept. 7. Find Partners in Patriotism on Social Media dium this summer. Over at Patriot Place, we celebrated “People who come here [to Gillette the opening of Petco in the South Mar- Find Partners in Patriotism on by following @PIPFoxboro and on by liking “Partners in Stadium] love music and love football,” ketplace and will welcome Whiting & Patriotism.” These accounts are dedicated to news Chesney said. “There’s a special con- Davis, a high-end fashion retailer, to the and information important to the Foxborough com- nection to this place, to this town and to North Marketplace in October. We also munity and provides the these shows each summer. These fans announced plans to expand the medical Kraft Group with another are so passionate and so loving. I love offices at Patriot Place with the addition way to regularly engage with its neighbors. them. They’ve given me some of the great- of a five-story, mixed office building in the est moments of my life.” See Q3 RECAP, Page 2 Partners in Patriotism

IN THE COMMUNITY By the Numbers

Foxborough Fire Chief Roger Hatfield, left, and Foxborough Police Chief Bill Baker enjoy a day of family, friends and fellowship on the Gillette Stadium field during the Kraft family’s third annual Public Safety Agency Appreciation Day on Sept. 10. Q3 RECAP: Patriot Place Thank You, medical office expansion planned From PAGE 1 at training camp with an all-new North Marketplace that will Fan Walk and Play Football Area be connected to Brigham and for families to enjoy. The new Public Safety Women’s / Mass General features included photo opportu- Health Care Center via an en- nities, appearances by Patriots Kraft family hosts annual Public Safety closed pedes- alumni, Pat Pa- Appreciation Day on Gillette Stadium field trian bridge triot and Patriots that is intended Cheerleaders, In recognition of the men and women who serve and protect to house a mix food trucks and a the community and patrons of retail and a during stadium events, the variety of games Kraft family thanked its agency restaurant on and activities for partners for all of their hard the first floor children. Over work by hosting a Public Safety and offices and the course of the Appreciation Day on the Gillette medical offices 20-day practice Stadium field on Sunday, Sept. on the upper sessions, we wel- 10. floors. With comed fans from Nearly 900 public safety respect to the medical offices, 29 countries and 39 states to personnel and their families we expect this expansion to Foxborough. attended the third annual event, significantly expand the range of In the community, we met 15 which featured a photo opportunity outpatient healthcare services of Foxborough’s newest teach- with the Patriots five Lombardi to Foxborough and the area. We ers and faculty and showed them Trophies and the team’s five Super look forward to announcing more around Gillette Stadium as part Bowl championship banners exciting details on this project in serving as the backdrop. of the Foxborough Public Schools’ the coming months. annual new teacher orientation. The day offered personnel Behind Patriot Place’s South The Partners in Patriotism from Foxborough Police and Fire, Marketplace, we built a brand Fund donated nearly $30,000 Massachusetts State Police, the new facility for the Revolution, this quarter to benefit Foxbor- Boston FBI and including a beautiful new field for ough organizations and individu- the Norfolk County the team to train on full-time. Sheriff’s Office the als. You can read more about opportunity to enjoy In July, we welcomed the these donations on Page 8. complimentary food return of the Patriots with We look forward to another and beverage on the the team’s 58th annual train- great fall in Foxborough with the concourse, access ing camp, including their 15th Patriots, Revolution and upcom- to the playing field consecutive camp at Gillette ing community events at Patriot and Patriots and Stadium. New this year, we Place leading us into the holiday Revolution inflatables revamped the fan experience 2 for the children. season. Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

The Kraft Group: A CLOSER LOOK The Kraft Group enters esports with investment in the Overwatch League In July, the Kraft Group Group Chairman and CEO tively for spectators, typical- announced its investment in . “The incredible ly by professional gamers. Activision Blizzard’s Over- global success of Overwatch Overwatch is the fastest to watch League and ownership since its launch, coupled with reach more than 30 million of a Boston-based team in the League’s meticulous players. the first major global profes- focus on structure and strat- The Overwatch League, sional esports league. egy that clearly represents slated to begin later this “We have been exploring the future of esports made year, is a unique opportu- the esports market for a this the obvious entry point nity for owners and players number of years and have for the Kraft Group.” and is the first major been waiting for the right op- Esports is a multiplayer esports league to feature a portunity to enter,” said Kraft video game played competi- city-based structure.

IN THE SCHOOLS FACES OF FOXBOROUGH A native of Williamsville, N.Y., Rob Gronkowski has called Foxborough home since being drafted by the Patriots in 2010. The has been a superstar on and off the field since his rookie season. In seven NFL seasons, “Gronk” has established himself as one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history and owns six NFL records to go with four and three All-Pro selections. In the community, Gronk received the Ron Burton Community Service Award in 2016, which is presented annually to a Patriots player in recognition of his many contributions in and outstanding commitment to the community. “Rob is just as fun to watch at a community event as he is on the game field,” said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. “Giving back to the community is a big part of being ‘Gronk.’ He is engaging with fans of all ages. His gregarious personality makes him one of our greatest ambassadors, especially when spreading cheer to children at local Foxborough’s new faculty gets a behind-the-scenes tour of Gillette Stadium on hospitals or schools. We love the devotion and enthusiasm that he shows Aug. 23. Front row (left to right): Angela Murphy, Tracy Knapp, Aseel Etbail, in the community.” Bianca Brannigan-Jones, Julie Stoltz, Hannah Gomes, Colleen McCune, Nikole As for the town he now calls “home,” Gronk says he enjoys the small- Dudick and Paul Madden. Back row (left to right): Jessica Libby, William Ivatts, town feel of Foxborough. Aaron Bush, Tenika Ortiz, Seth Golder and Melissa Demirjian. “It’s a nice and peaceful community with good people around,” Gronk said. “It’s awesome to see everyone come together as a community The Kraft Group welcomes new teachers on game days to celebrate the and cheer us on. to Foxborough with tour of Gillette Stadium It’s awesome to live in your team’s The Kraft Group welcomed 15 of Foxborough’s newest faculty to town hometown and play three minutes down with a behind-the-scenes tour of Gillette Stadium on Aug. 23. The group got a the road.” sneak peek of the concert stage for the Kenny Chesney concerts, toured the Gronk has also enjoyed the stadium’s press boxes and scoreboard control room, where they received a interactions he’s had with people he’s tutorial on how graphics and messages are displayed on the video boards. met in town. “The tour of Gillette Stadium is always the highlight of our two-day new “It’s great meeting people in town,” teacher orientation,” said Deb Spinelli, superintendent of Foxborough Public Gronk said. “They all have a big smile on Schools. “It’s so much fun and our newest faculty members experienced first- their face and are always trying to help you out wherever you go. ... It’s kind hand the tremendous support we get from the Kraft Group and Patriots.” of like being back home in New York.” 3 Partners in Patriotism

Patriot Place News The Hall at Patriot Place adds Super Bowl LI display to museum

Patriot Place General Manager Brian Earley presents Petco Patriot Place store manager Ataul Ahmad a customized Patriots jersey to commemorate the grand opening of the pet specialty retailer in Foxborough on Sept. 9. Patriot Place welcomes Petco to Foxborough Petco, a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services, celebrated its grand opening at Patriot Place in September with a number of giveaways, special appearances and free activities.

Patriot Place General Manager Brian Earley The greatest comeback in Super Bowl history comes officially welcomed Petco to Foxborough by presenting Petco Patriot Place Manager to life in The Hall's 'Anatomy of a Comeback' exhibit Ataul Ahmad with a customized Patriots The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon underwent a series of renova- jersey. Ahmad then cut the ribbon to the new tions over the summer to make room the Patriots’ fifth Lombardi Trophy and Super store before welcoming customers inside. Bowl LI championship ring, as well as add game-used artifacts to a dazzling display Joining Earley in welcoming Petco to Patriot Patriots center David that pays homage to the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. Andrews celebrates the Place were Patriots center David Andrews grand opening of Petco and his dog, Kimber, Patriots Cheerleaders, The result is a stunning new area within the Super Bowl Experience exhibit that at Patriot Place with his Foxborough Town Manager Bill Keegan, uniquely tells the story of the Patriots his- dog, Kimber. Assistant Town Manager Mary Beth Bernard toric comeback to claim their fifth world and Board of Selectmen Chair David Feldman. championship. The addition is called the “Anatomy of a Comeback” and features Andrews took photos with customers, signed autographs and eight monitors in a mosaic-like display to toured the store with his German Shepherd. show exclusive interviews with Patriots head coach , Whiting & Davis opening at Patriot Place , James White, Devin McCourty Whiting & Davis, a high-end fashion and fine collections and defensive lineman . The retailer, opens its flagship store at Patriot Place in October. interviews and video presentation gives The store will feature the company’s fans firsthand accounts of how the Pa- jewelry collections, mesh handbags, triots dramatic victory in Super wallets and many accessories. The Bowl LI unfolded. Patriot Place store, located between The exhibit also features large graph- Dunkin’ Donuts and Godiva, showcases ics and artifact display cases that are fashionable products, including Whiting & displayed in a 3-dimensional way to fans. Davis’ iconic meshes, elegant pearls, The uniform James White wore, along with the football he carried, during the The artifacts include White’s Super Whiting & Davis is opening clean metals, fun colors and vintage Bowl LI uniform and the football from the its first storefront location at styles that cater to women of all ages. game-winning touchdown in overtime of Patriot Place. Super Bowl LI is on display at The Hall. game-winning touchdown (pictured left); Edelman’s helmet and gloves (pictured above) and the football that Falcons “We are thrilled to welcome two new Matt Ryan fumbled on Dont’a Hightower’s strip sack. businesses to Foxborough with the “The dramatic nature of the Patriots comeback in Super Bowl LI required us to openings of Petco and Whiting & Davis do something different at The Hall,” said Bryan Morry, The Hall’s executive director. at Patriot Place.” - Brian Earley, “We think this exhibit best portrays the historic importance of a 25-point comeback 4 Patriot Place General Manager victory in the biggest game of the season. We think fans will love it.” Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

STADIUM: Union Point, JetBlue Landings offer fans new amenities From PAGE 1 A number of this year’s most notable enhancements can be found on the stadium’s upper concourse, where one of the main goals this offseason was to create more com- munal spaces for fans in the 300 level. “A lot of what we did this off- season was focus on areas that we could transform,” said Jen Ferron, Patriots Chief Marketing Officer. “We worked tirelessly to talk to our fans and our customers to understand service, an array of HDTVs and pending on the forecast, the large, time with game time. where else we can add offerings that corner views of the playing field. A operable garage doors allow the “We just wanted to make sure improve their experiences.” unique roof canopy over the space landings to be protected from the that there were areas where our These enhancements are an ex- provides fans shelter from the quint- elements or open into the upper fans felt like they could appreciate tension of the work that was done essential New England elements. concourse. time with one another after getting to the stadium’s field and lower “Union Point has already become “The impetus here was to re- their food and beverage and enjoy concourse levels in 2015 with the a focal point of the upper con- orient our concession stands to the game,” said Ferron. “It’s been a opening of the Optum Field Lounge, course,” said Ferron. “Everybody improve lines and offer better food great fan enhancement.” the Cross Insurance Pavilion & who’s been up to the space has and beverage,” said Ferron. “The After 15 years of operating Gil- Business Center, the DraftKings been really impressed. It feels like JetBlue Landings provide a beauti- lette Stadium, the Kraft Group con- Fantasy Sports Zone and the wid- it’s been completely transformed.” ful canopy roof that will provide tinues to look at ways to build upon ening of the CarMax Bridge. New comfort and shelter from the ele- the amenities offered by adding fan amenities to the stadium this JETBLUE LANDINGS ments for our fans on game days.” enhancements and improvements year are Union Point, the JetBlue Located in each of the four that patrons are looking for. Landings and a food and drink rail. quadrants of the upper concourse, FOOD & DRINK RAIL “It’s really important to us to the JetBlue Landings serve as the Encircling much of the upper invest and find new ways to create UNION POINT main concession areas. Each land- concourse is a 10-inch wide, stain- amazing fan experiences to our Union Point, located in the ing is designed to let in natural light less steel food and drink rail that customers,” said Ferron. “I think southwest corner of the upper con- while also providing comfortable overlooks the field. This amenity we’ve done exactly that with the course, is a new communal space covered space for fans to gather enables fans to easily meet up with addition of these new amenities on for fans to gather and enjoy full bar and socialize during the game. De- friends and family to blend social the upper concourse.”

The Kraft Group holds Commuter Rail pilot service first ever employee 3v3 coming to Foxborough in 2019 basketball tournament In August, the MBTA’s Fiscal Management Control Board approved an 11 1/2 More than 70 Kraft team president Brian month pilot program to expand weekday commuter rail service to Foxborough via Foxboro Station at Gillette Stadium. During the pilot, eight Fairmount Line trains Group employees partici- Bilello, emerged victori- and one Franklin Line train will be extended to Foxbor- pated in the company’s ous - and unbeaten ough for travel to South Station. The program is set to first ever 3v3 - in the tourna- begin in the spring of 2019. basketball ment. The With a minimum of 500 available parking spaces, the tournament winners were pilot program is expected to alleviate parking constraints on Friday, awarded at nearby commuter rail stations and provide area com- Sept. 15, at championship muters with a more convenient transportation option into the Invensys trophies and Boston. There is also tremendous economic opportunity for Foxborough and the Foxboro gift cards to surrounding area that can come with establishing this type of public transit. This Branch of the the Patriots includes the potential for 3 million square feet of new development throughout the Hockomock ProShop. region that could bring additional employment opportunities of up to 12,000 new full-time jobs and $41 million in additional annual state taxes. Area YMCA. A huge thank you to Fifteen teams com- Ed Hurley and his staff The Kraft Group joined the many local and regional proponents in support- peted in the three-hour at the Invensys Foxboro ing this pilot program because of the anticipated economic, transportation and environmental benefits that come with regular commuter rail service and looks tournament. A team of Branch of the Hocko- forward to forming a new, public-private partnership with the Town of Foxborough New England Revolution mock Area YMCA for and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. employees, including hosting the tournament. 5 HAPPY CAMPERS Booth summer campers visit Patriots Training Camp, meet favorite players

The New England Patriots welcomed 30 campers, ages 10 and older, from Foxboro Recreation’s Booth summer camp to the team’s Aug. 2 training camp practice on the fields behind Gillette Stadium. The campers beamed with excitement from their Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman autographs a Foxboro Warriors bag for VIP seats as they watched Jill Slattery following Patriots Training Camp on Aug. 2. Slattery was one of 30 their favorite players, includ- children, ages 10 and older, from the Foxboro Recreation Department’s Booth ing wide receiver Julian summer camp to attend the practice as special guests of the Patriots. Edelman and quarterback practice. The players each took selfies “Those players were a class act Following the training ses- with the group and signed auto- and I am extremely touched by sion, Edelman, Garoppolo, graphs. Andrews even let a few of how well they treated our camp- center David Andrews and the campers try on his helmet. ers. It shows you how much the “It was the trip of the year for players care about the fans, stopped by to see the chil- these kids,” said Foxboro Recre- especially these young fans from dren. ation Director Debbie Giardino. Foxborough. It was really special.”

Foxborough Residents Participate in Pats For the second time residents joined hundreds in three years, the NFL of volunteers to participate regular season began in in the Patriots Super Bowl Foxborough as the Patri- LI Championship Moment ots hosted the 2017 NFL during the pregame cer- Kickoff game against the emonies. at Gil- Residents Timmy Blanch, lette Stadium on Sept. 7. Liam Devlin, Mason Dorr, As part of the festivities, Rory Flynn, Seamus Foley, a group of Foxborough Jack Greene, Gus Greene, Teresa Culverhouse (left) and her husband, Tim (middle), chat with Patriots long snap- per Joe Cardona after the team’s training camp practice on Friday, Aug. 4. Teresa and Tim won the Partners in Patriotism’s Resident Playbook offer of a VIP experience at Patriots Training Camp. Newlyweds enjoy VIP experience at Pats Camp Teresa and Tim Culverhouse have had a very exciting year. The couple moved into their Foxborough home in April and got married in June. A month later, they received the Q2 issue of the Partners in Patriotism newsletter and quickly entered into the Resident Playbook offer to win a VIP experience at Patriots Training Camp.

“We were so excited to see something from the Patriots in our mailbox,” said Teresa. “We have both been lifelong fans and could not pass up on the opportunity to enter to win such a fun prize.”

The Culverhouses were among nearly 200 entrants into the Members of the original Patriots cheerleading team, Mary Miller (left) and Laurel Reid, both contest and when Teresa was notified that she and three of her of Foxborough, reconnected at the Patriots-Giants preseason game on Aug. 31. guests would be attending the Patriots Training Camp practice Foxborough natives return as part of the Patriots on Aug. 4 as VIP guests of the Cheerleaders' celebration of 55 years of the program team, she couldn’t believe it. “I immediately called my Former Patriots Cheerleaders a pregame ceremony during the husband to see if he could stay from the past six decades returned Patriots’ Aug. 31 preseason game vs. home from work that morning,” to Foxborough in August to celebrate the Giants. she said. “When I told him it was over 55 years of cheering the New Foxborough natives Mary Miller because we won the prize and England Patriots. From left: Laura Kolbeck, Teresa and Laurel Reid, both members of the Culverhouse, Tim Culverhouse and Jack would be going to training camp, Patriots Cheerleaders from as original Patriots cheerleading team, Harrison. he was just as excited as I was.” far back as the 1960s and current joined more than 200 alumnae cheer- Teresa, an elementary school teacher in Foxborough, invited cheerleaders were represented as leaders in the pregame ceremony her friend Laura Kolbeck (also an elementary school teacher in the cheerleaders took the field for and halftime performance. Foxborough) while Tim, an assistant site editor at TechTarget, invited his friend Jack Harrison of Walpole. Pregame Celebration to Kick Off 2017 NFL Season The group watched the Patriots practice from the team’s VIP tent. When practice finished, Patriots long snapper Joe Ben Hamilton, Dylan Hyde, Paul spectacular fireworks display, a Cardona and Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Joseph, Liv McAndrews, Colin musical performance by Flo Rida, Brissett visited them, signing autographs and posing for photos. Murphy, Andrew Murray, Aidan on-field appearances by Patriots “This was an amazing experience,” said Teresa. “From the Nagle and Carter Rice were on alumni Matt Light, Kevin Faulk, special seating, to watching practice, receiving awesome the field to help unfurl the Ameri- Deion Branch, an appearance by Patriots swag and meeting Jimmy Garoppolo, Joe Cardona and can flag and the Patriots Super actor Mark Wahlberg and the after practice, it was an awesome day for us to share with our friends.” Bowl championship banners unveiling of the Patriots Super during the ceremony, which was Bowl LI championship banner. After practice, the group headed inside The Hall at Patriot televised nationally on NBC. Country music singer and song- Place presented by Raytheon for a complimentary tour of the museum. The pregame event included a writer Maren Morris performed the National Anthem. Partners in Patriotism

Partners in Patriotism FUnD PIP Fund donates COACH RECEIVES 'MOST INCREDIBLE HONOR' to McGinty Family Surrounded by his fam- Fun Day, FHS Swim ily, friends and multitudes of coaches and players, Team and IgoCares Jack Martinelli was recog- The Partners in Patrio- nized by the Foxborough tism Fund donated nearly community for the positive $30,000 in the third quar- impact he has had on the lives of thousands of young ter to benefit Foxborough men over 35 years as organizations and individuals. head coach of the Foxbor- Among the recipients were: ough High School football MCGINTY FAMILY team. FUN DAY The legendary coach The PIP Fund donated humbly accepted the well- $2,000 to the McGinty deserved recognition dur- Scholarship Foundation in ing a public ceremony in support of McGinty Family August in which the field he has coached on for more Fun Day held on the Com- than three decades at the mon in September. Ahern Middle School was The Partners in Patriotism Fund proudly donated $9,675 toward the Jack Martinelli Field NEW UNIFORMS FOR formally renamed, “Jack naming project and dedication ceremony held on Aug. 27. FHS SWIM TEAM Martinelli Field.” The PIP Fund donated Martinelli thanked all $2,000 to the Foxborough of those in attendance, as High School swim team well as the Foxboro Foot- for the purchase of new ball Alumni Association, swim suits for the 2017-18 Foxborough Public Schools administration and the season. Foxborough School Com- SUPPORTING THE mittee, calling the field MISSION OF IGOCARES dedication in his name “the The PIP Fund donated most incredible honor.” $5,000 to IgoCares to “I shall forever remain assist the organization’s mis- grateful and humbled for sion of supporting families the recognition I have in need. received for a field that I mittee in March. “The Foxborough [football] program NEW SCOREBOARD FOR have so many wonderful From there, they enlisted the help of has been blessed with many people and memories on,” Martinelli the community to raise funds for the organizations over the years,” Martinelli MIDGET FOOTBALL said. ... “[This] honor really signage and dedication ceremony. The said. ... “I am very honored and tremen- The PIP Fund donated belongs to some 3,000 Partners in Patriotism Fund proudly dously moved to even be considered $850 to Foxboro Midget tough and hard-nosed donated $9,675 to the project to help for such an honor. It goes well beyond Football to offset the cost of Foxborough young men kick off the fundraising effort, which thanks for being a coach.” a new scoreboard console. that always combined raised $20,225. working class traditions with white collar skills that had a passion for the FOXBOROUGH BOY SCOUTS THANK PIP FUND FOR game and always played HELPING THEM GET TO THE NATIONAL JAMBOREE with such unity, focus and Dear PIP Fund, days engaged in a number of activi- determined resolve.” Foxborough Boy Scouts from ties like zip lining, scuba diving, white The Foxboro Football Troop 32 would like to thank the water rafting, lessons in STEM, local Alumni Association spear- Partners in Patriotism Fund for its do- community service projects, rock headed the campaign nation to help the Scouts attend the climbing, patch trading, kayaking and to rename the Ahern 2017 National Boy Scout Jamboree even a visit from President Donald field after Martinelli and held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve Trump. received approval from the in West Virginia this past July. Sincerely, Foxborough School Com- 8 The Troop 32 Scouts spent 10 Foxborough Troop 32 DATE OF APPLICATION:

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Oct REVOLUTION VS. NEW YORK CITY FC Date: Sunday, Oct. 15, 3:00 p.m. 15 Details: The New England Revolution host New York City FC in a regular season match at Gillette Stadium. Oct NFL WEEK 7: PATRIOTS VS. Date: Sunday, Oct. 22, 8:30 p.m. Details: The Patriots host the Atlanta Falcons in a Super Bowl LI rematch at Gillette Stadium. The game will 22 be televised in primetime on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.”

Oct NFL WEEK 8: PATRIOTS VS. CHARGERS Date: Sunday, Oct. 29, 1:00 p.m. 29 Details: The Patriots host the in Week 8 of the NFL season at Gillette Stadium. Nov NFL WEEK 12: PATRIOTS VS. Date: Sunday, Nov. 26, 1:00 p.m. Details: The Patriots host the AFC East division rival Miami Dolphins in Week 12 of the NFL season at 26 Gillette Stadium. Dec 2017 MIAA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Date: Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:00 a.m. Details: The Kraft family and Gillette Stadium will host the MIAA High School Football State Championships for 2 an 11th consecutive season, crowning six state champions in Massachusetts. Dec WEEK 16: PATRIOTS VS. Date: Sunday, Dec. 24, 1:00 p.m. 24 Details: The Patriots host the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills on Christmas Eve at Gillette Stadium. Dec WEEK 17: PATRIOTS VS. Date: Sunday, Dec. 31, 1:00 p.m. 31 Details: The Patriots host the AFC East rival New York Jets on New Year’s Eve at Gillette Stadium. 2018 Gillette Stadium Events In the Community Gillette Stadium to welcome back NCAA Lax, Ed Sheeran, Supercross in 2018 Gillette Stadium has an- Motorsports announced the nounced three major events for 2018 Monster Energy Super- 2018 thus far with the return of cross Series schedule, which the Feld Motorsports Super- includes a visit to Gillette Stadium cross Series, the 2018 NCAA on April 21, 2018. The venue Men’s Lacrosse Championships successfully hosted the Monster and British singer-songwriter Ed Energy AMA Supercross, the Sheeran in concert. world’s premier stadium motor- NCAA MEN’S LACROSSE cycle circuit, in April 2016. CHAMPIONSHIPS ED SHEERAN The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse IN CONCERT Championships Two years after performing will return to in front of a crowd of more than Gillette Stadium 52,000 - his over Memorial largest tour Logan Hocker, 6, of Foxborough (left) has his photo taken with Patriots kicker Stephen Day Weekend in audience in Gostkowski at The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon on Sept. 19. 2018. The 2017 the United Championships attracted nearly States at Foxborough first grader reads with 100,000 lacrosse fans from the time - To congratulate participants on the event as grand prize winners was around the country. Sheeran has “Doing Their Job” and completing the 6-year-old Logan Hocker of Foxborough. 2018 MONSTER ENERGY announced Patriots 1,000-minute Read Between Logan won a autographed SUPERCROSS SERIES his return to headline Gillette the Lines Summer Challenge, The Hall photo, an autographed copy of Malcolm After Stadium with a show on Sept. at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon Mitchell’s book, “The Magician’s Hat” a record 15, 2018. Gillette Stadium was held a special reading event with Patri- and a number of other Patriots good- breaking the first NFL stadium Sheeran ots kicker Stephen Gostkowski on Sept. ies. He also had the opportunity to meet 10 season, Feld ever headlined. 19. Among the children selected during Gostkowski, who read to the children. Upcoming Eventsat

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