Q2 | 2016 Inside this issue • Back to Football in Foxborough • New Restaurant Coming to Patriot Place • Malcolm Butler Visits Foxborough High • PIP Fund Helps FHS DECA Students • Patriots Celebrate Founders Day

Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of The Kraft Group Partners in Patriotism PRIDE & Partnership Foxborough’s ever-present sense of commu- contributed to the historic rating. nity was on full display this spring with examples “We have to thank all of the people that con- of pride and partnership through events like tribute to [the town’s financial strengths], including Clean Up Foxboro Day, Founders Day and the the commercial and residential taxpayers that pay flagpole dedication. into this community,” Keegan said. “We are fortu- Events like these remind us of the civic pride and nate that we have large taxpayers like the Kraft selfless volunteers that make Foxborough special. Group, Schneider Electric, Chestnut Green and We were thrilled to join the new development so many of you in these at Forbes Crossing. initiatives and celebra- ... Without those con- RECORD SUMMER tions, as we look for- tributions to our tax ward to these events base we wouldn’t be 2016 Concert Series marks the busiest every year. getting a AAA rating concert season in history Community partner- right now.” Since opening in 2002, Gillette Stadium has ship was also at the We are very proud become one of the world’s top grossing concert forefront of the second to contribute to Fox- venues, according to Billboard magazine, annually quarter, with some ex- borough’s strong bringing the most iconic performers to Foxborough. cellent news coming economy and look While the stadium stage has been the scene from Town Hall regard- forward to building on of many monumental moments in music over the The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships are returning to ing the financial state of Foxborough in 2017 and 2018. that success through years, 2016 will mark a major milestone when the the town. The stadium’s stadium events in Fis- stadium hosts its busiest concert season ever with event season for Fiscal Year 2016 (July 1, 2015 cal Year 2017, including a record number of nine shows scheduled. This year’s Stadium Concert to June 30, 2016) generated the most Pay- concerts at Gillette Stadium, and new develop- Series kicked off on June 3 with Beyonce’s The ments In Lieu of Taxes (P.I.L.O.T.) revenue in town ments at Patriot Place like the Hilton Garden Formation World Tour, attracting a sellout crowd of history, generating a record $3.8 million in ticket Inn and Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina (both more than 50,000 fans. revenue for the town; up 34 percent, or nearly $1 expected to open this fall). We also recently an- July brought five shows to the stadium with Luke million, from the previous town record of $2.8 mil- nounced, in partnership with Harvard University, Bryan’s Kill The Lights Tour (July 15-16), Guns N’ lion in Fiscal Year 2014. that the 2017 and 2018 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Roses’ Not In This Lifetime Tour (July 19-20) and Championships will be played over Memorial Day ’s Tour (July 30). “This is great news for the town and for Gil- lette Stadium and is reflective of the successful Weekend at Gillette Stadium. This will be the August brings the return of Kenny Chesney, who fourth and fifth times the stadium has hosted the has performed at Gillette Stadium more than any events that are being held at the venue,” said Town Manager Bill Keegan. event and first time since 2012. These champion- other artist, for two nights of his Spread The Love ships have been successful in the past, generat- Tour (Aug. 26-27). The concert season wraps up in Additionally, the town’s finance department an- ing $310,037 in town ticket revenue in 2008, September with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street nounced the town has achieved a “AAA” bond rat- $260,405 in 2009 and $215,059 in 2012. Band’s The River Tour (Sept. 14). ing through the success of its businesses, support The nine concerts are expected to attract more of its residents and financial management of its In June, we hosted Beyonce’s The Formation than 400,000 fans to Gillette Stadium, which will leaders. The AAA bond rating means Foxborough World Tour, three Copa America soccer matches, bring record revenues of more than $1 million to now has the highest credit quality rating available including the world’s top team, , and the the Town generated through ticket user fees and an and is a notch higher than the U.S. government world’s top player, Lionel Messi, and the Monster additional hundreds of thousands of dollars through (rated at “AA+”). Keegan, during a recent Board Jam truck series. Looking ahead to the third quar- meals and hotel occupancy taxes. of Selectmen meeting, thanked those who have ter, we are excited to host eight concerts and wel- come the return of Patriots and UMass football. Partners in Patriotism

PATRIOT PLACE News By the Numbers RECORD REVENUE: Fiscal Year 2016 was the largest Payments in Lieu of Taxes (P.I.L.O.T.) year for the Town of Foxborough, besting the the next highest year (Fiscal Year 2014) by 34 percent, or nearly $1 million. Below is a closer look at the Town revenue generated by the Kraft Group in FY16. $25.4M+ $3.8M+ Amount of Total net P.I.L.O.T. P.I.L.O.T. revenue Town revenue received from Town the Kraft Group received since the open- in FY16. ing of Gillette Previous Stadium (14 record fiscal years) Concept drawing courtesy of Big Night Entertainment Group was the$2.8 million generated in FY14. PATRIOT PLACE ADDS MEXICAN $1.6M+ $477K+ Amount of P.I.L.O.T. Amount of P.I.L.O.T. CUISINE TO RESTAURANT LINEUP revenueTown received revenueTown received from concerts in FY16; from special soccer more than double the events in FY16; Nearly Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina previous high ($832K double the previous in FY10). expected to open this fall at Patriot Place high ($269K in FY14) Patriot Place diners will soon be able to satisfy IN THE COMMUNITY their appetites for Mexican cuisine with the addition of Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina to the lifestyle center’s restaurant lineup. CHALK ART INSPIRES SMILES The high-end Mexican concept, which is expected to open this fall in the North Marketplace across from Victoria’s Secret, is owned by Big Night Entertainment Group, operators of a number of first-class hospitality and award-winning food concepts known for their spectacular design throughout New England. At Patriot Place, Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina will serve authentic and innovative Mexican dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, burritos and other specialty plates. The restaurant will be custom-designed by using high-end, reclaimed materials from the Southwest to create an environment that will make you feel like you are right in . Patriot Place teams up with Foxborough Schools, Between 90 and 100 employees are expected to Foxboro Dental Associates for Art Festival be hired for the Patriot Place location. The second annual Foxborough Street Painting Festival at Pa- triot Place attracted chalk artists of all ages from 17 communities “Led by Ed and Joe Kane and Randy in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Greenstein, Big Night Entertainment Group While the chalk drawings varied from square-to-square through- is a first-class operator in the restaurant and out Patriot Place’s North Marketplace, hospitality industry; bringing high- they each began with one thing in common end, award-winning concepts to - a smile. Inspired by the festival’s theme, “What Makes Me Smile,” artists put chalk communities. We are thrilled to to pavement to illustrate and bring to life welcome them to Patriot Place and their happy places. add Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina Student volunteers are all Patriot Place and Foxboro Dental Associ- to our lineup of award-winning smiles at the second annual ates teamed up with the Foxborough Pub- Foxborough Street Painting restaurants. We look forward to the Festival at Patriot Place. lic Schools to host the May 21 art festival. excellent food and hospitality.” Event organizers said they enjoyed spending the day with so many talented artists and enjoyed watching their — BRIAN EARLEY chalk drawings come to life. General Manager, 2 See ART, Page 11 Patriot Place Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

2016 Patriots tRAINING CAMP BACK TO Football IN FOXBOROUGH Patriots Training Camp offers fans a variety of family-oriented fun and entertainment

The long wait is over with Other important dates football finally back in Foxbor- throughout training camp in- ough! clude: The Patriots opened their Aug. 9-10: Joint practice 57th annual training camp sessions with the New Or- - and 14th straight camp at leans Saints Gillette Stadium - on July 27 Aug. 11: Patriots host with the first public practice the New Orleans Saints in held on July 28 on the fields the 2016 preseason home behind Gillette Stadium. opener at Gillette Stadium The daily practice sessions (7:30 p.m.) are free and open to the Aug. 15-16: Joint practice public. As dates and times sessions with the for training camp are con- Bears firmed, they will be updated on the Patriots website, Aug. 18: Patriots host the www.Patriots.com/training Chicago Bears at Gillette Sta- camp. dium (8 p.m.) For the 10th consecutive Fans are encouraged to FACES OF FOXBOROUGH season, the Patriots invited verify practice times daily by Foxborough residents and calling 508-549-0001. LINDSEY CUNNIFF season ticket members to FAN ZONE After graduating from Foxborough High School the popular in-stadium prac- In addition to watching in 2015, Lindsey Cunniff entered her freshman tice on Aug. 1 as part of a year at UMass Amherst with aspirations of free evening of football for Patriots practice, fans at- tending training camp can pursuing a career in marketing, but a course in fans that kicked off earlier in sports management got her interested in a whole other field the evening with the Patriots enjoy other types of family entertainment, including of employment. Hall of Fame induction cer- “I loved a sports management class I took and decided I emony for former running Patriots Fan Zone. The interactive, football-themed want to major in that and communications,” Lindsey said. back and three-time Super A Foxborough resident her entire life, Lindsey took the next Bowl champion, Kevin Faulk. area is open to fans of all ages on training camp step in pursuing a career in sports management by landing The in-stadium practice in- practice dates through Aug. a summer internship with the Kraft Sports Group’s Business cluded detailed explanations 10. Located adjacent to the Development and External Affairs Department. of drills over the stadium’s practice fields, Fan Zone Her responsiblities have varied since joining the PA system and gave fans an features fun activities and department in May. She has assisted with Gillette Stadium’s opportunity to watch players games, appearances by social media initiatives and has helped management prepare go through numerous individ- Patriots alumni and cheer- for major stadium events like Beyonce and Monster Jam. ual drills before participating leaders, concessions and “I am able to do a lot of different things for the in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills. much more. department, depending on what type of day it is and what type of events are coming up at the stadium,” Lindsey said. “It’s been great and I love the experience that I’m getting. I haven’t found anything here that I haven’t liked doing and I really enjoy the people I’m working with.” When Lindsey is not in school or working, she enjoys playing softball and hanging out with her family and friends around Foxborough. The Cunniff family, “I love the people in this from left: Chris, Lindsey, community,” she said. Debbie and Chris Jr. 3 Partners in Patriotism

Founders Day CelebratinG Community Every June, Foxborough cel- ebrates its wonderful sense of community with a town- wide bash worthy of a parade, field day and fireworks. The Kraft Group and New England Patriots always look forward to this celebration and joined in on this year’s Founders Day fun with sev- eral special guests. In keeping with the parade’s theme of “Farm and Flowers,” Patriots players Brandon Bolden (#38), Nate Washing- ton (#84), Trey Flowers (#98) stickers, pins and other Foxborough Founders and Geneo Grissom (#92) Patriots-themed good- Day Committee for all waved to the crowd from a ies to the crowd. of the hard work and horse-drawn wagon, while A special thank you planning that went into Patriots mascot, Pat Patriot, to Cindi Haddad-Drew, a very successful - and Patriots Cheerleaders and Monica Fisler and the very fun - Founders Kraft Group staff handed out Day. Clean up Foxboro Day SPRING CLEANING New England Patriots pitch in to clean up Foxborough at annual community event

On April 30, more than 500 and helped announce the win- volunteers participated in the ner, Bridget Whyte, of the Kraft fourth annual Clean Up Foxboro Group’s raffle prize - a VIP con- Day, which collected nearly 4.5 cert experience at Gillette Sta- tons of trash while celebrating a dium this summer. Whyte re- cleaner community. ceived four suite tickets and free Joining the volunteers in the parking to an upcoming show. effort was a team of Kraft Group A very special thank you to employees and Patriots players A.J. Dooley, Jack Authelet and Trey Flowers and Cameron Flem- Tina Belanger for their efforts in ing, who mingled with the crowd organizing the annual Clean Up 4 during the post-event cookout Day. Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

IN THE SCHOOLS

BUTLER GOES BACK TO SCHOOL Malcolm Butler surprises Foxborough students with impromptu visit to high school Students at Foxborough High sistant principal Joe Heinricher, were surprised to find a new who passed away suddenly in classmate in their halls on April March. Foxborough Schools Su- 11 when Patriots cornerback perintendent Deb Spinelli said and Super Bowl XLIX hero Mal- having players like Butler visit en- colm Butler made a surprise visit. courages and inspires students, Butler gave hugs and took self- especially in trying times. ies with students in the FHS halls “The New England Patriots before making a stop at the cafe- are really role models for all kinds teria where he told students that in the community, teaching us he needed a lunch break from his all about work ethic, hard work, workouts. perseverance, putting your best “I had to come out and do foot forward at all times and something positive,” Butler said. working as a team,” she said. “I’ve been working out all day, so “We look up to them in terms of I decided to come and see what’s the attitude we should take in life up with you guys.” and all the qualities they stand ABOVE: Patriots cornerback Malcolm But- for as a team means a lot to us. After a quick Q&A session in ler participates in a Q&A with Foxborough ... Malcolm is a great example High School students during a gym class the cafeteria, Butler headed off to of somebody who has worked gym class to see how Warriors on April 11. RIGHT: Butler surprised students and faculty with an impromptu hard and aspired to be who he train. visit to Foxborough High School to share is today. He had a dream and ac- Butler helped FHS wellness his story and participate in gym class. complished it. For our students, teacher C.J. Neely lead warm ups whatever their dreams are, they with laps around the gymnasium quizzed the students with trivia ler did 21 pushups, which repre- can be inspired by Malcolm and and lunges, high kicks and shuf- questions about his career. In sents his jersey number. Butler do the same.” fles across the floor. return, the students challenged then helped the students begin Butler’s visit to FHS was fea- their training for the Heinricher Once the class was warmed him to do pushups. tured on the National Football Hustle, a two-mile race held on up, Butler took a break from Five lucky students received League’s social media app, May 20 that honored FHS as- testing their physical abilities and autographed footballs and But- Snapchat. 5th annual Patriot Place Chili Bowl Cook Off Chili Bowl raises over $3K for Hockomock Area YMCA The fifth annual Patriot Place Chili & Families Campaign on April 2. the chili competition. Cast members Bowl presented by Bass Pro Shops Twenty8 Food & Spirits, located of National Geographic’s hit TV series, crowned a new champion and inside the Renaissance Pa- “Wicked Tuna” served as celebrity raised more than $3,000, a new judges along with former Patriots of- triot Place Hotel, took home both the barra and Foxborough Assistant fundraising high, for the Hockomock fensive lineman Pete Brock, Foxbor- judges’ award and the popular vote in Town Manager Mary Beth Bernard. Area YMCA’s Reach Out For Youth ough Building Commissioner Bill Cas- 5 Upcoming Events at

PATRIOTS 2016 TRAINING CAMP July Date: Thursday, July 28, 9:15 a.m. Sept UMASS VS. BOSTON COLLEGE FOOTBALL Date: Saturday, Sept. 10, 12:00 p.m. Details: The first four public practices of Patriots Training Camp (July 28-31) are scheduled to begin Details: The UMass Minutemen take 28 at 9:15 a.m. on the practice fields behind Gillette on Boston College in a college football 10 game at Gillette Stadium. Stadium. The practices are free and open to the public.

July COLDPLAY A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS TOUR REVOLUTION VS. NYCFC Date: Saturday, July 30, 7 p.m. Sept Date: Saturday, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Details: Coldplay will be coming to Details: The Revolution host Gillette Stadium as part of the band’s first NYCFC in a MLS regular season 30 world tour since the 2011/12 Tour. 10 match at Gillette Stadium.

PATRIOTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Aug Date: Monday, Aug, 1, 5 p.m. Sept BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN THE RIVER TOUR Details: Celebrate Kevin Faulk’s induction into the Date: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Patriots Hall of Fame with a free ceremony on NRG Details: Bruce Springsteen and the 1 Plaza outside The Hall at Patriot Place presented by E Street Band will bring their 14 The River Tour to Gillette Stadium. Raytheon.

AUG PATRIOTS IN-STADIUM PRACTICE Sept PATRIOTS VS. DOLPHINS Date: Monday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Date: Sunday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. Details: Foxborough residents and Patriots Details: The New England Patriots Season Ticket Members are invited to watch the host the Miami Dolphins in the team’s 1 team practice inside Gillette Stadium. 18 2016 regular season home opener.

Aug PRESEASON: PATRIOTS VS. SAINTS Sept PATRIOTS VS. TEXANS Date: Thursday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. Date: Thursday, Sept. 22, 8:25 p.m. Details: The Patriots host the New Orleans Details: The New England Patriots 11 Saints in a preseason football game at host the Houston Texans in a Thursday Gillette Stadium. 22 Night Football regular season matchup.

Aug REVOLUTION VS. UNION UMASS VS. MISSISSIPPI STATE FOOTBALL Date: Saturday, Aug 13, 7:30 p.m. Sept Date: Saturday, Sept. 24, TBD Details: The Revolution host the Details: The UMass Minutemen Philadelphia Union in a MLS regular 13 take on Mississippi State in a college season match at Gillette Stadium. 24 football game at Gillette Stadium. Aug PRESEASON: PATRIOTS VS. BEARS Date: Thursday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Oct REVOLUTION VS. SPORTING KANSAS CITY Details: The Patriots host the Chicago Date: Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. 18 Bears in a preseason football game at Details: The Revolution host Sporting Gillette Stadium. 1 Kansas City in a MLS regular season match at Gillette Stadium. Aug REVOLUTION VS. COLUMBUS CREW Date: Saturday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. Oct PATRIOTS VS. BUFFALO BILLS Details: The Revolution host the Date: Sunday, Oct. 2, 1 p.m. Columbus Crew in a MLS regular 20 Details: The New England Patriots season match at Gillette Stadium. 2 host the Buffalo Bills in a regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium. Aug KENNY CHESNEY’S SPREAD THE LOVE TOUR Date: Friday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m. UMASS VS. LOUISIANA TECH FOOTBALL Details: Kenny Chesney brings his Spread The Oct Love Tour to Gillette Stadium with special guests Date: Saturday, Oct. 15, TBD 26 Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion. Details: The UMass Minutemen 15 take on Louisiana Tech in a college football game at Gillette Stadium. Aug KENNY CHESNEY’S SPREAD THE LOVE TOUR Date: Saturday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m. Details: Kenny Chesney brings his Spread The Oct PATRIOTS VS. BENGALS Love Tour to Gillette Stadium with special guests Date: Sunday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m. 27 Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion. Details: The New England Patriots 16 host the Cincinnati Bengals in a regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium. Sept REVOLUTION VS. COLORADO RAPIDS Date: Saturday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. Oct REVOLUTION VS. IMPACT Details: The Revolution host the Date: Sunday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m. Colorado Rapids in a MLS Details: The New England Revolution 6 3 regular season match at Gillette Stadium. 23 host the Montreal Impact in a regular season matchup at Gillette Stadium. Upcoming Eventsat

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Partners in Patriotism FUnD PIP Fund Supports FHS DECA Trip to Internationals The first-year success of remain with the students Foxborough High School’s and myself for a longtime.” DECA chapter, a business- “Without the Kraft fam- oriented student organiza- ily’s contribution, all five of tion, continued to reach us (students) might not impressive feats with five have been able to afford this students participating in the once-in-a-lifetime experi- DECA International Career ence,” said Mackenzie An- Development Conference derson, FHS DECA chapter held in Nashville, Tenn. over president and founder. “I April vacation. will be forever grateful to the The Partners in Patrio- Partners in Patriotism Fund tism Fund supported the for granting us the ability to students’ participation in go to Nashville for the ICDC the leadership and career (International Career Devel- development conference by opment Conference). It is a awarding the DECA chapter trip I will never forget.” with a $7,000 grant to The international cover the cost of the trip. conference brought “On behalf of all students, 18,000 DECA students I want to personally thank from around the country Members of the Partners in Patriotism Fund’s Grants Committee present a $7,000 grant to the FHS DECA Chapter. the Partners in Patriotism together to compete, learn for receiving one of said Bootwala, who com- hospitality and manage- Fund and the Kraft family for and network in the world of the highest scores in the peted in the Principles of ment through a series of providing us with the gener- business. written test portion of the Business Management and competitive events and ous donation of $7,000,” Foxborough was rep- competition. Administration category. leadership conferences. said FHS business teacher resented by Anderson, “It was very exciting to DECA is an educational FHS DECA chapter’s and DECA advisor, Jon Tasneem Bootwala, Chris- know that on a playing field student organization that success in its first year has McCabe. “The experience topher Cunniff, Courtney with kids from all over the prepares emerging leaders McCabe expecting a huge and opportunity to attend Seeley and Matt Weiss. world that I can compete and entrepreneurs for ca- influx of participation next this conference was truly Bootwala earned a medal on that level and do well,” reers in marketing, finance, year. amazing and I’m sure it will Flagpole Dedication Flag Day had extra meaning in Foxborough on June 14 as a large crowd gathered on the Common to dedicate the Town’s new flagpole. In a testament to Foxborough’s community spirit, a group of vol- Founders Day “This is such a great Barrows, Town Manager Bill Keegan, unteers led by Jack Authelet, Jim representation of who we are and Rev. Bill Dudley and Veterans Com- Fireworks DeVellis, Tina Belanger and Rachel what we are as a community,” said mittee Chair John Connolly. Foxbor- Calabrese set out to replace the The Partners in Pa- Authelet. “We have the thrill of being ough Boy and Girl Scouts recited the 100-year-old flagpole on the Com- triotism Fund proudly responsible for getting this flagpole Pledge of Allegiance and the Ser- mon. After receiving more than 120 awarded $3,000 to the up and getting that flag to fly. Long enading Seniors sang, “God Bless donations from the community, in- Foxborough Founders may it wave and long may we stand America.” The dedication concluded cluding a $12,000 donation from Day Committee to help proud.” with the crowd, including members the Partners in Patriotism Fund, the defray the cost of the of the PIP Fund’s Grants Committee Town constructed a fiberglass pole The dedication included remarks annual fireworks display (pictured above), collectively cutting that stands more than 100 feet tall. from Authelet, DeVellis, Selectmen that lights up the June 8 Chair David Feldman, State Rep. Jay the ribbon to the new flagpole. sky in town. DATE OF APPLICATION:

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Mother-Son Dodgeball DODGE THIS! Mothers and sons can’t dodge the fun in Foxboro Recreation’s annual tournament at Gillette Stadium While there was no dodg- ing the rain on May 13, more than 400 mothers and sons participating in Foxboro Rec- reation’s sixth Mother-Son Dodgeball tournament at Gil- lette Stadium did their best to duck, dive and dip the barrage of dodgeballs coming their way. With bragging rights at stake and friendly trash talk displayed on the stadium’s video boards, teams of sons were pitted against teams of mothers as the Gillette Stadi- um turf was transformed into a dodgeball battleground. “It may have rained, but that certainly did not dampen the of Gillette Stadium to make enthusiasm of our partici- the event possible. pants,” said Foxboro Recre- ation Director Debbie Giardi- “Being able to have moth- no. “Every game was loud and ers and sons play dodgeball the atmosphere around the on the Gillette Stadium field stadium was electric!” is a gift from the Kraft Group that can never have a price on When the last dodgeball hit it,” Giardino said. “It’s truly a the ground, the sons team, priceless event that creates MightyDuckers, was the last everlasting memories for group standing, winning the everyone who participates. 2016 tournament. We are so grateful of Robert Giardino thanked the Kraft Kraft’s generosity and com- family for again donating use mitment to Foxborough.”

Foxborough Fire hosts Bowl a Strike Against Patriot Place, YMCA team up for Healthy Kids Day Muscular Dystrophy tourney at Splitsville More than 1,000 people gathered at Patriot Place on May 14 to celebrate health and wellness at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Members of the Foxborough Fire Department Professional Fire annual Healthy Kids Day. The event encourages children to be active Fighters Association of Massachusetts and provides families with fun ways to live healthi- Local 2252 raised more than $19,000 er lives. Healthy Kids Day is part of the Y’s Healthy during their inaugural bowling tournament Kids Future initiative with Stop & Shop, which hosted at Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Patriot aims to reduce inactivity and poor nutrition in the Place on May 22. Thirty-eight teams from community. The day included activities like fitness 25 local public safety departments came to challenges, obstacle courses, arts and crafts and “strike out muscular dystrophy” to help the more. Patriots tackle Nate Solder was onhand to Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) find sign autographs for the participants. 10 treatments and cures for the disease. Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism

In The Community ARTS: Foxborough artists win awards at Patriot Place festival Residents Enjoy ‘Awesome’ From PAGE 2 “Once again, we had an amazing turnout and show of Experience at Supercross support from the community and surrounding towns,” said Kelly Arcacha, district visual arts department head at Foxbor- April 23 was a special day for two bikes together and were thrilled to ough High School. “Many Foxborough residents, as Mitchell see Supercross in town for its first thanks to Patriot Place Timmins and Blaine Newhook enjoyed ever races at Gillette Stadium. for hosting the event a VIP experience at the Monster En- The day was extra special for and providing all of the ergy AMA Supercross Championship Newhook, who headed out to boot wonderful family activities races at Gillette Stadium. camp for the Coast Guard a week throughout the day and a Timmins and Newhook spent the after the event. huge thank you to Dr. Vic- day as “This is one of the best days of tor Leung and Foxboro guests of my life,” Newhook said. “It’s such an Dental Associates for the Kraft awesome experience.” generously sponsoring Group “The track was awesome,” added the awards and to Alex & Ani for the beautiful prizes after Tim- Timmins. “It was the first time I was Foxborough students Ana Noriega given to each award re- and Tasneem Bootwala accept mins won able to see a Supercross track in cipient.” tickets person, let alone walk along one.” their award from Pat Patriot. and a VIP Following the track walk, Timmins Arcacha gave a special track walk and Newhook walked through the shout out to Foxborough High School seniors Lauren Beimler and Kayley Tran for their efforts in planning this year’s festival. Foxborough residents experience pit party, where they got to see the Mitchell Timmins, left, and through a different bikes and riders work- “They worked very hard behind the scenes to make this Blaine Newhook on the VIP resident ing with their mechanics to make event happen,” Arcacha said. “We couldn’t have done this track walk at Supercross giveaway final adjustments in advance of the event without them.” on April 23. offer found races. The following Foxborough artists received Street Painting in the Q1 2016 issue of the Partners “This event is something we’ve Festival awards: in Patriotism newsletter. been waiting years to come to 2016 Award Winners for Students Grades K-4 Timmins and Newhook, both Gillette Stadium,” said Newhook. “A 1st Place: Eamonn Kelly, Taylor Elementary School 2014 graduates of Foxborough huge thank you to the Kraft family High School, grew up riding dirt for bringing it to Foxborough.” 2nd Place: Lydia Stone, Igo Elementary School 3rd Place: Lacey Desantis, Igo Elementary School 2016 Award Winners for Students Grades 9-12 DJ Khaled Surprises Resident at Door- 1st Place: Kasi Mammone and Adeline Storrs, Foxbor- step with Tickets to Beyonce Concert ough High School 2nd Place: Ana Noriega and Tasneem Bootwala, Foxbor- Foxborough resident Nicole Harrington is a huge DJ Khaled fan, so when ough High School she heard he would be the opening act for Beyonce’s The Formation World 2016 Award Winners for Adult (19yrs+) Tour at Gillette Stadium on June 3, she was making plans to attend the show. But she didn’t expect to find the DJ at her doorstep hours before 3rd Place: Colleen Schofield, UMass Dartmouth the concert with her Zappos delivery in one hand and tickets to the (Foxborough High graduate) Beyonce show in the other. 2016 Award Winners for Family “I was overjoyed with emotion when I 1st Place: David and Mia Michelson (father-daughter opened the door and saw DJ Khaled,” Har- team from Foxborough) rington said. “He gave me a big hug and I knew 2nd Place: Visruth Chavalam (father-son team from Fox- my day could not get any better than that.” borough) Harrington follows the DJ on social media and learned of the concert sweep- 2016 Award for Best Representation of Theme stakes through a promotion with Zappos. 1st Place: Visruth Chavalam, Burrell Elementary School Hoping to meet the hip-hop star through Nicole Harrington, left, receives her Zap- 2016 People’s Choice Awards the promotion, Harrington ordered a pair pos order from DJ Khaled at her home 3rd Place: Kasi Mammone and Adeline Storrs, Fox- of running sneakers on Zappos, which in Foxborough hours before the hip-hop borough High School star performed at Gillette Stadium. Khaled hand-delivered. 11 Partners in Patriotism

Resident Playbook WIN A VIP EXPERIENCE TO PATRIOTS TRAINING CAMP How to Win Celebrate the return of football in Foxborough with a VIP expe- rience to a 2016 Patriots Training Camp practice on the fields behind Gillette Stadium. One lucky winner will receive four VIP passes to Patriots Train- ing Camp to watch practice from the team’s VIP tent. After prac- tice, a number of players will sign autographs. The day continues with a tour of Gillette Stadium and four complimentary tickets to The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon, where you can view a dazzling array of interactive exhibits and artifacts that celebrate football in New England. The Hall’s signature exhibit and premier photo opportunity is The Super Bowl Experience, where you can re-live each of the team’s four Super Bowl champion- ships, view the Lombardi Trophies and Super Bowl championship To enter to win this exclusive Foxborough resident experience, please rings and re-enact Malcolm Butler’s game-winning interception in email your name and address with “Resident Playbook” in the subject Super Bowl XLIX. line to [email protected]. One winner will be chosen at random and notified via email on Monday, Aug. 15. For rules and The experience will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Details on regulations, visit www.GilletteStadium/Partners-in-Patriotism how to enter this exclusive resident offer can be found in the pho-

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